JPH07194793A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a game machine doubling the interest of a player for the specific playing state by providing a game machine with a playing state change means which changes the playing state when the stopped design of the 1st variable display means variably displaying the design based on the generation of the specific play is the specific stopped way. CONSTITUTION:A variable display device 623 for deciding the V guide and a variable display device 624 for deciding the successive number make fluctuation any time. When the starting winning comes, the fluctuation of the device 623 is stopped to display the stopped design. In this case, the operation of a V guide device 630 is limited with the stopped design of the device 623. For example, when the V guide deciding design is '7', the device 630 stops at the center. Thus, the possibility of a ball entering into a V winning port 633 becomes nearly a hundred percent. When the V guide stopped design is other than '7', the device 630 makes a reciprocating motion sideways and does not stop. Thus, the ball is hard to enter the port 633.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for performing a special game using a variable winning device, and more specifically, it is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a symbol based on the occurrence of a big hit, and its stop symbol. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes a gaming state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional gaming machine, for example, a so-called second-class gaming machine detects a winning of a game ball into a starting winning opening, and if there is a winning, a movable member (hereinafter, If you play an auxiliary game that opens and closes the appropriate blade member, and then wins a special winning opening in the variable winning device, a special game state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit state) is generated, and the special game There is known a gaming machine capable of continuing a special game until a predetermined maximum number of continuations is reached by re-winning the special winning opening during the state. In addition, in the recent game machine belonging to the second type, during the auxiliary game, based on the winning of the special winning opening in the variable winning device, the variable display symbol that is variably displayed is stopped, and the stop symbol is specifically stopped. In the case of a symbol, a game machine or the like that changes the internal structure of the variable winning device or changes the maximum number of continuations of the special game state has appeared.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional type 2 gaming machine, the contents of the game in the special game state are changed by the stop mode of the variable display symbols to provide a new expectation in the special game state. However, the players have not doubled their interest in the special game state. In addition, the stop mode of the variable display symbol is not only reflected in the change of the game contents in the variable winning device, but a new gaming machine is also reflected in the normal gaming state.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that doubles the interest of the player in the special gaming state. A second object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reflects the feeling of expectation for the special game state also in the normal game after the special game state ends.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 has a starting opening for a game ball (for example, a first starting winning opening 65, 66 and an ordinary electric starting opening 64) in a game area. ), The variable winning devices 62, 5,
First conversion means for converting and controlling 20 so as to be advantageous to the player (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, R
OM302, RAM303), a special winning opening (for example, V winning opening 63) in the variable winning device 62,520.
Based on the winning of the game ball to 3), the first conversion means is operated for a predetermined period or until a predetermined number of winnings in the variable winning devices 62, 520, and is determined in advance on the condition that a special winning opening is won. In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that performs a special game (for example, a big hit) that operates the first conversion means, the first variable display that variably displays a symbol based on the occurrence of the special game (for example, a big hit). Means (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, ROM 30)
2, RAM303), and the game state changing means for changing the game state when the stop symbol of the first variable display means is a special stop mode (for example, game control means 400: CPU30
1, ROM 302, RAM 303) are provided.

Further, in addition to the invention described in claim 1, as described in claim 2, the game state changing means (for example, the game control means 400: CPU301, ROM30
2. The RAM 303) preferably changes the conversion operation of the first conversion means. In addition to the invention of claim 1 or 2, as described in claim 3, the game state changing means (for example, game control means 400: CPU301,
It is preferable that the ROM 302, the RAM 303) change a predetermined number of winnings in the variable winning device in the special game. In addition to the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, as described in claim 4, second variable display means for variably displaying a symbol based on detection of a specific area of a game ball (for example, a normal symbol) Based on the display 64a) and a specific stop mode of the second variable display means, second control means (for example, game control means 400: CPU301, ROM302) that controls conversion of the start opening so as to be advantageous to the player. , RAM3
03), and further includes the game state changing means (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, ROM 30).
2, RAM 303) preferably changes the conversion operation of the second conversion means.

In addition to the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, as described in claim 5, the game state changing means (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, RO
It is preferable that the M302 and the RAM 303) change the predetermined number of special games in a special game state in which the special game can be easily generated a predetermined number of times. In addition to the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, as described in claim 6, a guiding means (for example, an external guiding device 81, 501) capable of guiding the game ball to the starting opening is further provided. Provided, the game state changing means (for example, game control means 400: CPU301, RO
M302, RAM303) preferably activate the guidance means. And in addition to the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, as described in claim 7, the occurrence rate of the special stop mode of the second variable display means (for example, the normal symbol display 64a) It is effective to further provide setting means for setting (for example, variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324).

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game ball wins the special winning opening (so-called V winning) in the variable winning device, a special gaming state (hereinafter, appropriately jackpot state) occurs,
At the same time, the first variable display means that was performing variable display of symbols stops variable display of symbols. At this time, when the stop symbol of the first variable display means is the special stop mode, the game state changing means controls the game state to be changed. Therefore, the interest in the big hit state is doubled. Further, as the contents of change of the game state, for example, the opening / closing time of the variable winning device is changed by the stop symbol of the first variable display means. As a result, the opening pattern of the variable winning device can be changed. Further, as another content of changing the game state, for example, changing the limit of the number of winnings in the variable winning apparatus during a big hit. As a result, the winning number of the game balls in one game in which the variable winning device is opened / closed is changed, and a tense game can be provided. In this way, the game contents can be varied, and the player's interest in the big hit state is doubled.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the conversion control is performed so that the starting opening is advantageous to the player based on the second variable display means (for example, a universal figure) and a specific stop mode of the second variable display means. When the second variable conversion means (for example, Denden) is further provided, and the first variable display means stops the variable display of the symbols in the big hit state, the stop symbol of the first variable display means is the special stop mode. In some cases, the game state changing means controls the changing operation of the second converting means.
At this time, for example, the opening pattern of the second converting means is changed, or the opening time is changed. Therefore, it is possible not only to change the game contents in the variable winning a prize device, but also to reflect the change of the game state other than the variable winning a prize device. Specifically, for example, there are many starting prizes,
The expectation for the big hit state can be reflected in the normal game after the big hit ends. According to the invention of claim 5,
Not only the expectation to the big hit, but also the game content of the special game state (for example, the change state of the big hit probability) is determined during the big hit game. Therefore, the interest of the game is doubled.

In the invention according to claim 6, the guiding means guides the game ball to the starting opening. Therefore, it is possible to reflect not only the game contents in the variable winning device but also the effect of changing the game state other than the variable winning device. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol of the first variable display means is a special stop mode, the guiding means is operated to guide the game ball after the big hit, and the winning of the starting opening is facilitated. In addition, if the guiding means is activated during the change in the jackpot probability described above, the game becomes more interesting,
The interest is doubled. In the invention according to claim 7, the occurrence rate of the special stop mode of the second variable display means is set by operating the setting means. Therefore, it becomes possible for the game store to have its own sales method, which allows differentiation between the game stores.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 20 show a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a game machine of a prepaid card system. Front Configuration of Pachinko Device FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entire pachinko device. In FIG. 1, 1 is a pachinko machine, which is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device, which form a pair. Is installed. The pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card type ball lending machine 3 are installed as a pair,
It is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine). The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader.
The front panel 4 of the card has a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card is inserted, and three rows of 7-segment light-emitting diodes for displaying the card remaining frequency indicator 6, a light-emitting diode, etc. And a card acceptance display 7 for indicating that the card acceptance is valid.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped front frame 11, a metal frame (glass frame) 12 supporting a glass 12a, a game board 13 (see FIG. 2), a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15. have. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is openably and closably supported by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown) with respect to a wooden machine frame 16 (not shown from the front: see FIG. 3 described later), and the frame 12 is frame-shaped. The front frame 11 is openably and closably supported. The front display panel 14 has a plate 21
, A card frequency indicator (card balance indicator) 22 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23 that is operated when purchasing a ball, and a button for ejecting the prepaid card. Card eject button (return button) 24
A ball lending indicator 25 and a push button 26 for opening and closing a ball passage for moving the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 described later are provided.

In addition, instead of a card reader in the ball lending machine 3, for example, a card reader / writer is arranged and the game result is displayed by using a game card in which the value information such as the number of balls and the identification information of the player are stored. It may be capable of data processing such as writing to a card. Further, the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be a gaming machine that uses a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or an identification card in which player identification information is stored. . In short, in order to use the game card, any card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing can be used.
For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system. Further, it is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, and for example, a game machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used. It should be noted that the card reader and the card control device may be separately disposed as separate bodies, or both may be integrated, and for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.

The front operation panel 15 includes an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (reception tray) 32 for storing balls, and a ball pulling lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward.
And a firing operation knob 34 for operating the firing device. On the top of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, from the left side, the prize ball discharge indicator 4 that lights up at the time of discharging the prize balls.
1, a ball rental discharge indicator 42 that lights up when the ball rental is discharged, and a completion display 43 that lights up when a stoppage state occurs in the pachinko machine 2. These prize ball discharge indicator 41, ball rental discharge indicator 42 and completion indicator 4
Other game states (eg, big hit state: blinking control) can be displayed by 3.

Arrangement of Gaming Board Next, the gaming area of the gaming board 13 can have any configuration as long as it is a gaming machine belonging to the so-called second type to which the present invention is applied. As an example, in this embodiment, the type shown in FIG. 2 is used. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, a rail 6 is provided around the game area.
1 is arranged, a variable winning a prize device 62 in the substantially central portion of the inside of the rail 61, a normal symbol gate (hereinafter referred to as a universal figure gate) 63 on the side of the variable winning a prize device 62, a variable winning a prize device 62. Directly underneath is a tulip type double opening starter with an ordinary electric accessory (equivalent to the second start winning opening)
64 is a first start winning opening 6 that is opened once on the left and right of a starting opening 64 with an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as an ordinary electric starting opening) 64.
5, 66 are arranged respectively. In this case, when a ball is won in the normal electric starting port 64, the movable pieces (movable members: so-called blade members) 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened and closed twice, and the ball is placed in the first starting winning port 65 and 66. When winning the prize, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are set to 1
It is designed to open and close once. Starting ports 64, 6
The variable winning device 62 by the ball winning in 5, 66
The state in which the movable pieces 62a, 62b are opened and closed corresponds to the auxiliary game state.

In addition, in the game area, there are other general winning holes 6
7 and 68 are arranged, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members 69 to 74 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. . On the other hand, an out-ball collecting port 75 is formed in the lower center of the game area. Decorative side lamps 76, 77 are arranged on both sides of the variable winning device 62 along the inside of the rail 61. The side lamps 76, 77 blink when the movable pieces 62a, 62b are opened, for example. In addition, during the big hit, it blinks to energize the player.

The general-purpose gate 63 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, a normal symbol display (2) consisting of a 7-segment LED arranged in a normal electric starting opening 64 (2) The display (variable display means) 64a is changed in its design (for example, a numeral), and this numeral is a specific value (for example,
When it becomes "7"), the tulips 64b and 64c of the ordinary electric starting port 64 are electrically operated to open for a certain period of time (that is, a state in which winning is easily achieved). Specifically, when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 64a becomes "7", tulips 64b and 64c of the ordinary electric starting port 64
Is opened for 3 seconds, similarly, when the pattern becomes "3", the tulips 64b, 64c of the normal electric starting port 64 open for 2 seconds, and when the pattern becomes "5", the tulips 64b, 64c of the normal electric starting port 64 become 1 It is designed to open for a second.

Also, during the special game state described later (that is, during the change of the jackpot probability), the tulip 64 as follows.
The opening time of b and 64c changes. That is, when the symbol of the normal symbol display 64a becomes "7", the tulips 64b and 64c of the ordinary electric starting port 64 open for 5 seconds, and when the symbol becomes "3", the tulip 64b of the ordinary electric starting port 64, When 64c opens for 3 seconds and the design becomes "5", tulips 64b, 64 of the normal electric starting port 64
c opens for 2 seconds. Ordinary symbol display 64a is provided with four ordinary figure switch memory indicators (so-called ordinary figure memory indicators) 64d on the side, and the ordinary figure switch memory indicator 64d passes through the ordinary figure gate 63 by a ball. At this time, it is displayed that the number of passing balls is stored within the range of four.

The universal figure gate 63 is provided with a universal figure gate switch (not shown) to detect passage of a ball. Normally, the electric starting port 64 normally closes the tulips 64b and 64c.
It is configured to open 4b and 64c. The control for changing the symbol of the normal symbol display device 64a corresponds to the variable display game. Further, in this case, as a result of the variable display game, that is, the symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 64a becomes a specific value (for example, "7"), the tulips 64b and 64c of the ordinary electric starting port 64 are electrically operated for a certain time. The probability of opening only may be variably controlled to either high probability or low probability.

Here, an external guidance device (guidance means) 81 is integrally arranged in the general winning opening 67, and the detailed configuration of the external guidance device 81 will be described with reference to an enlarged view shown in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 3, the external guiding device 81 has a structure in which a mounting base is integrated with a general winning opening 67 arranged in the lower left part of the game area, and the external guiding device 81 is movable left and right. A slide member 82 is provided. The slide member 82 normally holds the state of moving to the left side (the position of the broken line in the figure), and with respect to the ball flowing down the game area,
It does not affect the flow direction too much. Then, during the special game state (details will be described later), the slide member 8
2 moves to the right and protrudes in the direction of the normal electric starting port 64 (position indicated by the solid line), and a ball flowing down the game area (for example,
By guiding the ball that has passed through the general-purpose gate 63) to the vicinity of the ordinary electric starting port 64, as shown by the arrow,
It is easy to win a prize in the ordinary electric starting port 64. Further, by guiding the balls that have passed through the universal figure gate 63, there is a chance of both the operation of universal figure and the winning of the starting opening 64 by one ball. Further, if the normal electric starting port 64 is opened while the external guiding device 81 is operating, it is possible to win a plurality of balls at one time. The external guiding device 81 may not only guide the balls to the normal electric starting opening 64, but may also guide the balls toward the first starting winning opening 65, for example.

Next, the structure of the variable winning device 62 will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a front view of the variable winning device 62, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the variable winning device 62. In these figures, the variable winning a prize device 62 is a winning prize hole 620 and an opening portion (specific winning a prize hole) 6 following the internal space of the variable prize winning device 62.
21, a roof-like armor portion 622 is provided around the upper portion of the opening 621, and balls on the left and right sides of the opening 621 that have risen upright are flown into the opening 621. A first state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player for preventing the inflow, and a second state (open state, which is advantageous for the player, in which the upper end is tilted outward to receive the ball that has flowed down and flow into the opening 621. ) Is provided with a pair of movable pieces (movable members) 62a and 62b.

A variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is arranged on the inner side of the opening 621, and the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is a two-digit dot display (or a 2-segment dot display consisting of 9 segment LEDs). It may be a digit display). The variable display device 623 for determining V guidance can display a number from "0" to "19", and a V guidance device 630 described later displays a display for determining whether to guide a ball to the V winning opening 633. At the same time, a display is provided to notify the player of the number of rounds of the second type right, that is, the number of rounds (special game cycle) at the time of a big hit (corresponding to the upper limit number of continuations). In addition, the opening 62
A variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is arranged below 1 and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is a one-digit dot display (or a one-digit display consisting of a 7-segment LED). Good). Variable display device (first variable display means) 624 for determining the number of continuations
Can display the numbers from "0" to "9" and the symbols "X" and "V", and when the ball that has entered the opening 621 wins the V winning opening 633, it is determined by the stop pattern. Maximum continuation number of two kinds of big hits, fluctuation of the specific symbol probability of the normal symbol display 64a, change of the open state of the normal electric starting port 64,
While displaying the change of the open state of the movable pieces 62a, 62b, the operation of the external guidance device 81, the determination of the variation of the special symbol probability of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance, the count of the balls won in the variation winning device 62. It also serves as a display to inform the player of the number.

The variable display device 623 for deciding the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for deciding the number of continuations are always in a variable operation, and the start winning (the first starting winning openings 65, 66).
Or, if there is a prize in any of the normal electric starting ports 64, the fluctuation of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is stopped, and the stop symbol is displayed. In this case, the operation of the V guidance device 630 is controlled as follows by the stop design of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination. (I) When the V guidance determination stop symbol = "7" (special symbol) The V guidance device 630 stops at the center. Therefore, the probability of a ball winning the V winning opening 633 is close to 100%. (II) When the V guidance determination stop symbol is other than "7" The V guidance device 630 reciprocates left and right and does not stop.
Therefore, a ball rarely wins the V winning opening 633. The variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance may be stopped based on the output of the count switch 632 described later. By doing this, not only the start winning is stopped, but the ball is stopped only when the balls are won in the opening 621 of the variable winning device 62, so that the V guidance decision stop symbol = “7”
It is not the case that the ball does not win in the variable winning device 62 even though the result is given, and the service to the player is improved in terms of the game.

On the other hand, the starting winning prize (first starting winning holes 65, 6
6 or the normal electric starting port 64), and the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened and closed to put a ball in the variable winning device 62, and the ball is the V winning port 633. When the player wins the prize, the variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped, and the stop symbol is displayed. In this case, the following game state is determined by the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, and the jackpot operation is started. (I) When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations = "V" The maximum number of continuations of the big hit is 16 times, which is the maximum. After the big hit, special game state occurs twice. (II) When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations = "X" The maximum number of continuations of the big hit is 16 times, which is the maximum. After the big hit, a special game state occurs once. (III) When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations = “7” The maximum number of continuations of the big hit is 16 times, which is the maximum. (IV) When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations = “3”, “5” The maximum number of continuations of the big hit is 5 times. (V) Stop symbol for determining the number of continuations = “7”, “3”,
When other than "5", the maximum number of continuous jackpots is 3. In the second type of big hit operation, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are
The opening and closing operations are performed once, and it is possible to repeat this urland for the maximum number of consecutive times determined as a round, on condition that a V prize is won. The second kind of big hit state corresponds to a special game state. It should be noted that if there is no V prize, a so-called "puncture" state is set. By such a big hit operation, the player can obtain a large number of balls and can enjoy higher profits.

Inside the opening portion 621 of the variable winning device 62, the above-mentioned V induction device (winning rate changing means) 630.
And the V guiding device 630 is a ball guiding trough 6 which is arranged with a slight downward inclination toward the tip side as shown in FIG.
31a and a face part 631b arranged at the tip part of the ball guide trough 631a and imaged as an "hippo" of an animal. The ball guide trough 631a is formed in a trough shape capable of guiding one ball, and has a structure capable of reciprocating within a predetermined angle range from side to side as shown in the figure with its base end as a fulcrum. The state that the V guidance device 630 has moved to the left side of the drawing is the V guidance device 6
30a, and a state where the V guidance device 630 has moved to the right side of the drawing is shown as a V guidance device 630b.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the ball storage device 640,
FIG. 7B is a side view of the ball accumulating device 640, and shows the case where the ball accumulating device 640 is located substantially at the center and the face portion 631b is in the open state. 8A is a perspective view of the ball storage device 640, and FIG. 8B is a side view of the ball storage device 640. The ball storage device 640 is located substantially in the center and the face portion 63 is shown.
1b shows the situation when 1b is closed. As shown in these figures, the face portion 631b is pivotally supported by the tip end portion of the ball guide trough 631a and has a structure capable of opening and closing. The ball T that has advanced in the ball guiding trough 631a having a slightly downward slope toward the tip side can be held by the face section 631b so as not to flow down forward by closing the face section 631b at the tip side. (See, for example, FIG. 8). Ball induction gutter 631
A count switch (winning ball detecting means: specific winning ball detecting means) 632 is arranged on the upper side of the base end portion of a, and the counting switch 632 is made up of a proximity sensor and wins the opening 621 of the variable winning device 62. A ball is detected and a detection signal is output to the accessory control circuit board 107. On the other hand, a V winning opening (special winning opening) 633 is provided on the lower side in front of the tip of the ball guiding trough 631a.

When the ball T is won in the variable winning device 62, the ball T passes through the opening 621 and passes through the count switch 632 to be counted, as shown by the arrows in FIGS.
It drops to the base end side of the ball guide trough 631a in the V guide device 630, and then passes through the ball guide trough 631a having a downward slope to reach the front face portion 631b. At this time, the face portion 631b
Is closed, the ball T is held by the face portion 631b and does not flow down forward (state of FIG. 8). On the other hand, face 63
When 1b is open, the ball T flows down from the tip of the ball guide trough 631a (state of FIG. 7). For example, if the V guiding device 630 is at the position shown by the solid line in FIG.
A prize is won in the winning opening 633. On the other hand, the face portion 631b
V is shown in broken line in FIG.
If it is at the position a or 630b, the ball T is the ball guide gutter 6
Although it flows down from the front end of 31a, the V winning opening 633
The chances of winning a prize are extremely low. In this way, the structure is such that whether or not to win the V prize is determined by the moving position of the V guiding device 630.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is other than "7" (special symbol), the face portion 631b is maintained in the open state (FIG. 6).
State), the ball T flows down from the tip of the ball guide trough 631a to the front, but the control is performed so that the V prize hole 633 is extremely rarely won. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is “7”, the face portion 631b is maintained in the closed state (state of FIG. 8) and the V guidance device 630 is indicated by the solid line of FIG. As shown, when the V winning opening 633 is moved to the position facing the front, the face portion 631b opens and the ball T flows down forward (state of FIG. 7), so that it is just easy to win the V winning opening 633. Is done. That is, control is performed so that the ball T is once stopped by the face portion 631b and the V prize is surely won. In addition, the control for stopping the ball T once by the face portion 631b and surely winning the V prize in this way is not limited to the case where the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination is "7". For example, it may be executed during a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 6, a ball storage device 640 is provided below the front side of the V guiding device 630, and the ball storage device 640 is movable in the vertical direction as indicated by the arrow in the figure. . The ball storage device 640 has a structure capable of storing balls flowing down from the ball guide trough 631 below the front side of the V guiding device 630, and stores the balls when moving upward.
When it moves downward, the accumulated balls are discharged forward. As a result, by discharging the accumulated balls collectively,
It's easy to win V. Normally (during normal operation), the ball storage device 640 moves downward and stands by at a position where balls are not stored. On the other hand, during the big hit, the ball can be stored upwards to store the balls, and the number of balls T won in the variable winning device 62 becomes a predetermined number, or the movable pieces 62a and 62b are opened and closed a predetermined number of times. Then, it is controlled to move downward and release the storage. For example, in each big hit round, the ball storage device 640 moves to the storage position immediately after entering the round, and the number of balls T that have won the variable winning device 62 reaches a predetermined number, or the movable pieces 62a and 62b move a predetermined number of times. When the open / close operation is performed, the storage is released, and the ball storage device 64 is immediately released as in the next round.
The control that 0 moves to the storage position is repeated.

Structure of Back Mechanism of Pachinko Machine Next, FIG. 9 is a view showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 9, as a main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2, a storage tank 101 for storing balls, two guide paths 102 for guiding the balls in the storage tank 101, a relay board for a frame (external terminal board) ) 103 and ball ejecting device 104
And the discharge control circuit board 105 and the gathering cover body 106
Hovering member 106 capable of fixing H and accessory control circuit board 1
07, a mounting adapter 108 to which a large accessory control circuit board can be mounted, a firing circuit board 109 for performing various controls necessary for ball firing, and various unit parts formed from an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin ( For example, the storage tank 101
Etc.) attached to the base frame body 111 of the back mechanism board
And a speaker 112. In addition, various unit parts mounted on the base frame 111 and the base frame 111 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism board 120.

The frame relay board 103 relays the input of AC power and the exchange of signals with the hall management device. The frame relay board 103 is provided with a frame external information output terminal 103a. The frame external information output terminal 103a is used for various information on the frame side in the pachinko machine 1, for example, a ball lending related to ball ejection, a prize ball, etc. Relay of wiring for outputting information, ball replenishment, ball firing, opening / closing information of the gold frame 12, etc. to the hall management device. The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for discharging balls, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls necessary for operation of the accessory on the game board. Further, the accessory control circuit board 107 has a variable display device 623 for determining V guidance.
And each probability setting switch of the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 (see FIG. 10) for changing and setting the probability of each winning symbol in the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is built in. The variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 32
4 may be changed and set also for the specific symbol probability (probability per ordinary symbol) of the normal symbol display device 64a.

In the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324, the switch insertion port 131 of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination is the accessory control circuit board 10.
7 is exposed and arranged on the front surface side, and similarly, the switch insertion port 132 of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is also of the accessory control circuit board 107. It is exposed on the front side. The symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is, for example, 30%, 10%, 5% per three stages of the appearance rate of the symbol (“7”). It has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside. In addition, similarly, the probability of hitting the common figure is also set, for example, by arranging three contacts so that each switch can be easily changed from one of three stages of 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20, and each switch is interlocked or It may be adjustable independently.

The contact of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value thereof is that of the accessory control circuit board 107. It is displayed on the setting display 133 arranged on the front side, but after a certain time has passed after the setting, it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside.
It is confidential. The setting indicator 133 is, for example, 7
It consists of a small LED segment and displays the set value of the symbol appearance rate.

The variable display device appearance rate setting device 324 has a variable character display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, and the symbol appearance ratio setting switch is, for example, 30%, 10%, and 5%. So that you can easily change from
Has two contacts. Although the other winning symbols (“3” and “5”) are fixed, these symbol appearance rates may be settable. Similarly, three contact points are provided so that the appearance rates of “V” and “X” can be easily changed from the outside in three stages of 30%, 10%, and 5%, for example. Variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 32
The contact of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in 4 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value thereof is the setting indicator 134 arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside after a certain period of time after setting. The setting display is 134
For example, it consists of a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the set value of the symbol appearance rate. The variable display device 623 for determining the V lead and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of times of continuation.
Occurrence rate of each winning pattern in (or probability of hitting a normal drawing)
The setting of is not limited to the above three levels, and may be other setting contents.

The game board side external information output terminal for transmitting information on the game board 13 side to the outside will now be described. A game board information board 141 is arranged below the ball gathering member 106, and the game board information board 141 is various electric parts (for example, a lamp, a solenoid, an LED, etc.) in the game board 13.
It has a function of temporarily relaying the wiring connecting the accessory control circuit board 107 with the motor and sensor. Further, the game board information base 141 has an external information output terminal 141 for the game board.
a is provided, the external information output terminal 141 for the game board
a is various information on the game board 13, for example, information on the accessory device, various information on the big hit, the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the appearance rate setting value of each winning symbol on the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. It is for relaying the wiring when outputting the winning number of the starting opening, the data on the opening and closing state of the blades, the number of rounds in the case of a big hit, and illegal information (incorrectness due to winning a prize or disconnection of the connector) to the hall management device. is there. The starting prize number is sometimes used for base management. In addition, in the case where the pachinko machine 1 belongs to two types as in the present embodiment, the number-of-wins information is output separately for the opening openings that are opened once and opened twice.

Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 10, this control system is roughly divided into CPUs for accessory products that perform control necessary for pachinko games and the like.
(Hereinafter, simply referred to as CPU) 301, ROM 302 that stores control programs and the like, RAM 303 that temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling the work area
A frequency dividing circuit 305 that divides the oscillation frequency of the crystal to obtain the basic clock of the CPU 301, a power supply circuit 306 that supplies necessary power to the CPU 301, a low-pass filter 307 that receives various information signals, and a low-pass filter 307. A buffer gate 309 which outputs a signal from the CPU 301 to the CPU 301 via the bus 308, and an output port 310 which receives a signal from the CPU 301 via the bus 308,
A driver 311 that drives a control signal input through the output port 310 to generate various drive signals and outputs the various drive signals to each display unit, and a sound effect necessary for a game (or even if voice synthesis is performed) Good) sound generator 3
12 and an amplifier 313 that amplifies the audio signal from the sound generator 312.

Each of the circuits including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball lending machine, the island equipment, the management device of the game shop, and the like. The sound generator 312 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 112. In addition,
In addition to the sound generator 312, for example, voice synthesis I
C may be provided to perform a voice synthesis necessary for a game (for example, a voice that raises a player's expectation at the time of a big hit, “yattat”, “the maximum number of continuations”).

The low-pass filter 307 includes a first starting switch 321, a second starting switch 322, a count switch 632, and a continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 32.
3, signals from the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 and the universal figure starting switch 325 are input. Regarding the signal taken in from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301, the CPU 301 performs a process of reading twice by software to consider the time constant of noise,
We are trying to prevent chattering. First start switch 32
1 detects that a ball has won in the first opening winning openings 65 and 66 that are opened once, and the second start switch 322 detects that a ball has been won in the normally electric starting opening 64 that opens twice. The count switch 632 detects a winning ball in the variable winning device 62. Continuation switch (special winning ball detection means) 3
23 is arranged in the variable winning device 62, and detects that a ball has won the V winning opening (special winning opening) 633. The universal figure start switch 325 detects that the ball has passed the universal figure gate 63. Each of the above detection switches is composed of a proximity switch and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force caused by the passage of the ball.

Variable display symbol appearance rate setting device (setting means)
The setting content of the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in 324 is as follows, for example. Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 3 ………… 30% Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 2 ………… 10% Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 1 ………… 5% When setting the probability, for example, the setting contents have the following values. Probability per hit: Setting 3 ………… 1/5 Probability per hit: Setting 2 ………… 1/10 Probability per hit: Setting 1 ………… 1/20

The setting contents of the appearance rate of the hit symbol ("7") of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 are as follows, for example. Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 3 ………… 30% Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 2 ………… 10% Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 1 ………… 5% The setting contents similar to the above are also applied to the appearance rates of the symbols “V” and “X”. The above-mentioned setting rates are set in the management device 350, which will be described later, arranged in the management room of the hall.
Can also be set by the management device 350.
The appearance rate of each symbol is remotely set based on the selection command signal from the selection command signal generating circuit. The setting content of each appearance rate is the same as the above. The setting content of each appearance rate is not limited to the above example, and may be other setting content.

From the driver 311, the special winning opening solenoid 331 of the variable winning device 62, various lamps / LEDs 33
2. Variable display device 623 for determining V guidance, variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, V guidance device 630, ball storage device 640, external guidance device 81, and universal solenoid 64.
The control signal is output to 1. The special winning opening solenoid 331 of the variable winning device 62 drives the movable pieces 62a and 62b to open and close. When the ordinary electric starting port 64 that opens twice and opens twice is won, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are driven to open for 0.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 62a and 62b are 1. Open drive only for 0 seconds.

The various lamps / LEDs 332 include side lamps 76, 77 for decoration on the game board 13, a prize ball discharge indicator 41, a ball rental discharge indicator 42 above the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2. There is a completion indicator 43 etc.,
It lights or blinks appropriately according to the game content. The V guiding device 630 has a motor (not shown) that reciprocates the ball guiding trough 631a and a solenoid (not shown) that drives the face 631b to open and close, and these are driven by a control signal output from the driver 311. It Ball storage device 640
Has a solenoid (not shown), and this solenoid is driven by a control signal output from the driver 311 so that the ball flowing down from the ball guide trough 631 can be stored.

The external guiding device 81 has a motor (not shown) for reciprocating the slide member 82, and a driver 311.
This motor is driven by the control signal output from the vehicle to guide the balls, and the normal electric starting opening 64 is made easy to win. The ordinary electric solenoid 641 is for opening and closing the tulips 64b, 64c of the ordinary electric starting port 64, and when the ball passes through the universal figure gate 63, the tulip 64b, 64c is output for a predetermined time by the control signal output from the driver 311. Drive open.

CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM
303 constitutes the game control means 400 as a whole, and executes a program to be described later to provide a first conversion means, a first conversion means.
Functions as a variable display means, a game state changing means, and a second converting means are realized. Further, the CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device (centralized management device) 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141. The management device 350 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data. The management device 350 includes a management computer 360, a display 361, a printer 362, an in-store broadcasting device 363, and a terminal device (for example, keyboard) 36.
4, a data storage device 365 is provided.

The management computer 360 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines, island facilities, etc. installed in the hall and calculates the winning state data by arithmetically processing the data according to a predetermined method and processing the processed data. It is displayed on the display 361 and the operation state of each pachinko machine is managed. Further, the management computer 360 is the terminal device 3
64 is used to change and set the probability of each winning symbol in the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. The workability can be improved by remotely setting the probability of each hit pattern from the side of the control room of the hall. The probability of each hit symbol can be set finely for each unit, but it is also possible to set it for each island. Also,
By operating the terminal device 364, winning state data can be collected and displayed by game type, machine type, island unit, and manufacturer.

The in-store broadcasting device 363 is the management computer 3
Based on the signal from 60, the big hit information is broadcast in the store. In this case, the machine number is determined for each gaming machine, and the in-store broadcasting device 363 broadcasts the machine number of the gaming machine in which the big hit has occurred or broadcasts the number of consecutive big hits (number of consecutive chan). The data storage device 365 stores daily data, and the management computer 360 creates past game state data and winning state data based on the data stored in the data storage device 365, and each past past state data is created as necessary. It is possible to call the status data and process the total operation data after each unit is installed in the island facility 500.

FIG. 11 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the hall management device 350 and island facilities. 11, a management device 350 is installed in a management room of a hall, and centrally manages a large number of pachinko machines 501, 502, ... Arranged in the island facility 500 by a management computer 360.
The management computer 360 is connected to the display 361, the printer 362, the in-store broadcasting device 363, the terminal device 364, the data storage device 365, and the like. In-store broadcasting device 3
Although not shown, 63 has a speaker at a predetermined location in the store, which broadcasts big hit information and the like based on an output signal from the amplifier, although not shown. The management device 350 is connected to the island facility 500, the card issuing machine 611, and the jet counter 612 in the game shop via the transmission line 610, and exchanges necessary data with each other. The card issuing machine 611 issues the above-mentioned prepaid card. The jet counter 612 automatically counts the number of balls by bringing in and throwing the balls acquired by the player, and for example, writes the number of balls on a card and outputs it.

In the island facility 500, each pachinko machine 501,
Big hit display device 6 at a position corresponding to the upper side of 502 ...
20a, 620b ... Are arranged. The jackpot display devices 620a, 620b, etc. are composed of, for example, 7-segment 2-digit large LEDs, and are capable of displaying the jackpot count, the number of consecutive chans, etc. of the second-class game machine. In addition,
The display information is not limited to the number of big hits, the number of consecutive chans, etc., but may include the number of guaranteed big hits, for example. The jackpot display devices 620a, 620b, etc. are automatically displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a push button switch (a plurality of) may be provided for operation, and the push button switch is operated. , You may be able to select the game status data such as the number of big hits, the number of consecutive chan, or the game status data not only today, but the pachinko machine 1 that corresponds to the game status data yesterday or the island facility is installed. You may make it possible to select the total game state data after being played.

Next, game control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the control circuit including the CPU 301, and the procedure of each control is shown in the drawings after FIG. The control by the CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on,
There is a main routine that executes the processing repeatedly as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.

Main Routine First, the main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on as described above, and specifically, the reset waiting process, which will be described later, takes 2 ms.
Each time it is interrupted by hardware and repeated. When the main routine is activated, first, in step S10, it is determined whether or not there is a setting change of the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324. When there is a setting change (when trying to change the setting), first, the process proceeds to step S12 and the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 Set the appearance rate to the value manipulated by the attendant. Thereby, the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is set 3 (appearance rate: 30%), setting 2 (appearance rate: 10).
%) And setting 1 (appearance rate: 5%).
Similarly, the appearance rate of the jackpot symbols (“V”, “X”) is set 3 (appearance rate: 30%) and set 2 respectively.
(Appearance rate: 10%) or Setting 1 (Appearance rate: 5%).

Next, in step S14, the appearance rate of the winning symbol ("7") of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is set to the value operated by the clerk. Thereby, the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is set 3 (appearance rate: 30%), setting 2 (appearance rate: 10%),
It is set to either setting 1 (appearance rate: 5%). In addition,
The probability of hitting a universal figure may be set in step S12 or step S14. In this way, the appearance rate of each winning symbol is set on the pachinko machine 1 side. Then, it progresses to step S16. On the other hand, if the setting of the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is not changed in step S10, the process directly proceeds to step S16. In step S16, input processing is performed. In this input processing, detection signals from various detection switches are logically converted and chattering prevention processing is performed. Examples of chattering prevention processing include CP
There is a process for preventing chattering by reading the detection signals from various detection switches twice by software in U301 to consider the time constant of noise and the like.

Next, in step S18, output processing is performed. In the output processing, for example, processing such as outputting data to the output port or outputting a drive signal to the solenoid is performed. Then, in step S20, the process NO. Branch decision is made by. Branch destinations include normal operation processing in step S22, blade opening / closing operation processing 1 in step S24, blade opening / closing operation processing 2 in step S26, and jackpot operation processing in step S28. Detailed processing contents of each branch destination will be described later in a subroutine. The normal operation process is the variable winning device 62.
The starting winning is detected in the game state before the movable pieces 62a and 62b start to operate. The blade opening / closing operation process 1 is a process for performing a game process associated with winning in the first starting winning opening 65, 66. Blade opening / closing operation processing 2
Is for performing game processing associated with winning a prize in the normal electric starting opening 64 which is the second starting winning opening. The big hit operation process is a process that is necessary when a big hit occurs. After passing through the branch process, a special game process (for details, refer to a later-described subroutine) is performed in a succeeding step S30. This is a special game state such as activating the external guidance device 81 based on the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, or changing the specific symbol probability (probability per ordinary symbol) of the normal symbol display device 64a. Is to control. Next, in step S32, an external output process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. After step S32, the system waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2 ms, for example.

Normal Operation Processing FIG. 13 shows step S22 in the main routine described above.
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal operation processing of FIG. When this subroutine is started, first in step S50, the starting opening 1 (that is, the first starting winning opening 65, 6
6) It is determined whether or not there is a prize. When a ball is won in either the first start winning opening 65 or the first starting winning opening 66, the process proceeds to step S52 and the process is changed to the blade opening / closing operation 1. Thereby, the movable piece 62 of the variable winning device 62
The process proceeds to a process (subroutine in FIG. 13) in which a and 62b perform the opening operation once for 0.5 seconds. Next, in step S54, the symbol variation of the variable display (that is, the variable display device 623 for determining the V lead) is stopped. In this case, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted at the time of detecting the start winning, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. As a result, the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is "1"-
The movement operation of the V guidance device 630 is controlled according to whether the symbol is stopped by any of the symbols up to “9”, the V guidance determination stop symbol is stopped by “7”, or is stopped by any other symbol. After step S54, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, in step S50, the first start winning opening 6
If the ball does not enter any of the 5 or the first starting winning opening 66, it is determined in a succeeding step S56 whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening 2 (that is, the normal electric starting opening 64).
When a ball wins the ordinary electric starting port 64, step S58
Then, the processing is changed to the blade opening / closing operation 2. As a result, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are 0.8
The process moves to the process of performing the opening operation twice per second (subroutine in FIG. 14). Next, the process proceeds to step S54, and similarly the variable display (that is, the variable display device 62 for V lead determination)
3) Stop the symbol fluctuation. In this case as well, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is similarly extracted at the time of the start winning detection, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. If there is no winning in the normal electric starting port 64 in step S56,
Return to the main routine. Therefore, if the ball does not win in any of the first starting winning opening 65, the first starting winning opening 66, and the ordinary electric starting opening 64, the variable winning device 6
The opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 62a and 62b in 2 is not performed, and the symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is not stopped, and the variable fluctuation continues.

Processing for Blade Opening / Closing Operation 1 FIG. 14 shows step S24 in the main routine described above.
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the blade opening / closing operation 1 process. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S100, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination is stopped at "7". If it is stopped at "7", the V guidance device 630 is stopped at the center in step S102, and the process proceeds to step S104. This allows
The probability that a ball will win the V winning opening 633 becomes close to 100%. If the design is stopped at other than "7" (for example,
Step S102 is jumped to "2") and the process proceeds to step S104. Therefore, when the symbol stops other than "7", the reciprocating movement of the V guiding device 630 continues to the left and right and does not stop, so that a ball rarely wins the V winning opening 633. In step S104, the symbol variation of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is started again.

Next, in step S106, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1. In the blade opening / closing operation 1, the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning device 62 are
Performs an opening operation once for 0.5 seconds. At this time, 0.
The time of 5 seconds is just the opening and closing time of the blade. On the other hand, the ending timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 is the time (3 to 4 seconds) from the start winning switch detection until the V effective time ends. Therefore, in this step, 3 ~
If 4 seconds have not elapsed, it is determined that it is not the end timing, and the process proceeds to step S108. If 3 to 4 seconds have elapsed, it is determined that it is the end timing and step S12.
Go to 6. Also, during the special game state (that is, during the change (up) of the jackpot probability), the change winning device 62
The opening operation time of the movable pieces 62a and 62b is converted from 0.5 seconds to 0.8 seconds, and the control for more easily winning the ball is performed.

If it is not the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 in step S106, the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the blade opening / closing operation is completed once, that is, the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning / winning device 62 are opened / closed once. It is determined whether or not If the blade opening / closing operation has not been completed once, it is determined in step S110 whether it is the blade opening timing. Step S for blade opening timing
At 112, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened. As a result, the second state in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b are advantageous to the player, in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b are inclined from the first state (closed state), which is unfavorable to the player, and the upper end of the movable pieces 62a and 62b is received outward to receive the balls that have flowed down and flow into the opening 621 ( Open state). If the blade opening timing is not reached in step S110, the process jumps to step S112 and proceeds to step S114.

Next, in step S114, it is determined whether or not it is the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 (whether 0.5 seconds has elapsed from the opening). If it is the blade closing timing, the blade is closed in step S116, that is, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are closed, and the step S116 is performed.
Proceed to 118. If the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 is not reached, step S116 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the blade opening / closing operation is completed once in step S108, the process immediately jumps to step S118. In this way, the process of opening the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 once for 0.5 seconds is performed.

In step S118, it is determined whether or not there is a V prize, that is, whether or not a ball has entered the V prize opening 633 in the variable winning device 62. If there is a V prize, step S1
Proceed to 20 and decrement the special game counter (minus 1). The special game counter stores the number of remaining occurrences of the special game state (that is, a special state in which the game content can be doubled) that is generated based on the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, and is a normal operation. If the special game counter is not 0, a special game is played, and a big hit is likely to occur as follows. Step S120
If the special game counter is already 0, the process proceeds to the next step S122 without decrementing.

Here, in this embodiment, during the special game state,
The following control is performed. (A) The specific symbol probability of the normal symbol display 64a is set to a high probability. As a result, the frequency at which the electric start port 64 is normally opened is increased, and a big hit is likely to occur. (B) The opening time when the electric start port 64 is opened is set longer than usual. As a result, it becomes easier to win the starting prize. (C) The external guidance device 81 is operated. As a result, a ball that has flowed down the game area (for example, a ball that has passed through the universal figure gate 63) is guided to the vicinity of the normal electric starting port 64, and the winning in the normal electric starting port 64 becomes easy. Also,
Since the ball that has passed through the universal figure gate 63 is guided, one ball provides both chances for operating the universal figure and winning the prize at the starting opening 64. In addition, if the normal electric starting port 64 is opened during the operation of the external guiding device 81, a plurality of balls can be won at one time, which makes the game interesting. (D) The appearance rate of "7" on the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is set to a high probability. As a result, a big hit is likely to occur. (E) The variable winning device 62 is opened longer than usual. This makes it easier to win the variable winning device 62.

Next, in step S122, the process is changed to the big hit operation. As a result, in the next main routine, the process shifts to the big hit operation subroutine shown in FIG. Next, in step S124, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped. in this case,
When a V winning is detected, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. At this time, the following control is performed by the stop pattern of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. (B) When the stop symbol is "V" Set 2 to the special game counter. Make the maximum number of continuous hits 16 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is 10. (B) When the stop symbol is "X" Set 1 to the special game counter. Make the maximum number of continuous hits 16 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is 10. (C) When the stop symbol is "7" Increase the maximum number of continuous hits to 16 times. 1 at the time of a big hit
The maximum number of winning prizes in the cycle is 10. (D) When the stop symbol is "3" or "5" Set the maximum number of continuous hits to 5 at the time of a big hit. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle at the time of a big hit is seven. (E) When the stop pattern is other than the above The maximum number of continuations during a big hit is set to 3 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is five. Step S12
After passing 4, the process returns to the main routine. If there is no V winning in step S118, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 in step S106, the process proceeds to step S126 to change to the normal operation process, and then returns to the main routine.

Blade Opening / Closing Operation 2 Process FIG. 15 shows step S26 in the main routine described above.
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of blade opening / closing operation 2 processing. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination is stopped at "7". If it is stopped at "7", the V guidance device 630 is stopped at the center in step S202, and the process proceeds to step S204. This allows
The probability that a ball will win the V winning opening 633 becomes close to 100%. If the design is stopped at other than "7" (for example,
Step S202 is jumped to "2") and the process proceeds to step S204. Therefore, when the symbol stops other than "7", the reciprocating movement of the V guiding device 630 continues to the left and right and does not stop, so that a ball rarely wins the V winning opening 633. In step S204, the symbol variation of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is started again.

Next, in step S206, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2. In the blade opening / closing operation 2, the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning device 62 are
Performs the opening operation twice for 0.8 seconds, and the time of 0.8 seconds at this time is just the opening and closing time of the blade. On the other hand, the ending timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 is the time (5 to 6 seconds) from the detection of the start winning switch to the end of the V effective time. Therefore, in this step, it is determined that it is not the end timing if 5 to 6 seconds have not elapsed from the detection of the start winning switch, and the process proceeds to step S208. If 3 to 4 seconds have elapsed, it is the end timing. Judge and step S
Proceed to 226. In addition, at this time, during the special game state, the one-time opening operation time of the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning device 62 is changed from 0.8 seconds to 0.9 seconds, and the ball becomes easier to win. Do.

In step S208, it is determined whether or not the blade opening / closing operation has been completed twice, that is, the movable piece 6 of the variable winning device 62.
It is determined whether or not 2a and 62b have been opened and closed twice. If the blade opening / closing operation has not been completed twice, it is determined in step S210 whether it is the blade opening timing. At the blade opening timing, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened in step S212. As a result, the second state in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b are advantageous to the player, in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b are inclined from the first state (closed state), which is unfavorable to the player, and the upper end of the movable pieces 62a and 62b is received outward to receive the balls that have flowed down and flow into the opening 621 ( Open state). If it is not the blade opening timing in step S210, step S210
The process jumps to step 212 and proceeds to step S214.

Next, in step S214, it is determined whether or not it is the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 (whether 0.8 seconds has elapsed after opening). If it is the blade closing timing, the blade is closed in step S216, that is, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are closed, and step S216 is performed.
Proceed to 218. If the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 is not reached, step S216 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S218. On the other hand, if the blade opening / closing operation is completed twice in step S208, the process immediately jumps to step S218. In this way, the process of opening the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 twice for 0.8 seconds is performed.

In step S218, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning, that is, whether or not a ball has won a V winning opening 633 in the variable winning device 62. If there is a V prize, step S2
It branches to 20 and decrements the special game counter (minus 1). The special game counter stores the number of remaining occurrences of the special game state that is generated based on the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. If the special game counter is not 0 during normal operation, the special game state is Done. If the special game counter is already 0 in step S220, the process proceeds to the next step without performing the decrement process.

Here, the following control is performed during the special game state. (A) The specific symbol probability of the normal symbol display 64a is set to a high probability. As a result, the frequency at which the electric start port 64 is normally opened is increased, and a big hit is likely to occur. (B) The opening time when the electric start port 64 is opened is set longer than usual. As a result, it becomes easier to win the starting prize. (C) The external guidance device 81 is operated. As a result, a ball that has flowed down the game area (for example, a ball that has passed through the universal figure gate 63) is guided to the vicinity of the normal electric starting port 64, and the winning in the normal electric starting port 64 becomes easy. Also,
Since the ball that has passed through the universal figure gate 63 is guided, one ball provides both chances for operating the universal figure and winning the prize at the starting opening 64. In addition, if the normal electric starting port 64 is opened during the operation of the external guiding device 81, a plurality of balls can be won at one time, which makes the game interesting. (D) The appearance rate of "7" on the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is set to a high probability. As a result, a big hit is likely to occur. (E) The variable winning device 62 is opened longer than usual. This makes it easier to win the variable winning device 62.

Next, in step S222, the process is changed to the big hit operation. As a result, in the next main routine, the process shifts to the big hit operation subroutine shown in FIG. Next, in step S224, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped. In this case as well, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is similarly extracted when the V winning is detected, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result.
At this time, the following control is performed by the stop pattern of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. (B) When the stop symbol is "V" Set 2 to the special game counter. Make the maximum number of continuous hits 16 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is 10. (B) When the stop symbol is "X" Set 1 to the special game counter. Make the maximum number of continuous hits 16 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is 10. (C) When the stop symbol is "7" Increase the maximum number of continuous hits to 16 times. 1 at the time of a big hit
The maximum number of winning prizes in the cycle is 10. (D) When the stop symbol is "3" or "5" Set the maximum number of continuous hits to 5 at the time of a big hit. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle at the time of a big hit is seven. (E) When the stop pattern is other than the above The maximum number of continuations during a big hit is set to 3 times. The maximum number of winning prizes in one cycle during a big hit is five. Step S22
After passing 4, the process returns to the main routine. If there is no V winning in step S218, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 in step S206, the process proceeds to step S226 to change to the normal operation process, and then returns to the main routine.

Big hit operation process FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the big hit operation process of step S28 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first step S
At 250, it is determined whether it is the blade opening / closing timing.
This is the movable piece 62 of the variable winning device 62 during the big hit operation.
Since control is performed to open the a and 62b for 1.0 second, it is determined in this step whether or not it is the timing to open and close the movable pieces 62a and 62b. At the blade opening / closing timing, the process proceeds to step S252 to open / close the blade, that is, the movable piece 62 of the variable winning device 62.
Processing for opening and closing a and 62b for 1.0 second is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S254. If it is not the blade opening / closing timing, step S252 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S254. Further, in step S252, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is “V” or “X” (that is, during the special game state),
You may perform the process which opens and closes the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 for 1.5 seconds, which is longer than the time of a normal big hit.

In step S254, it is determined whether or not there is a winning count. Count winning is a movable piece 62a,
It means that 62b is opened and a ball is won in the opening 621 in the variable winning device 62 and detected by the count switch 632. The maximum limit of the count prize is determined based on the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations as described below, and thus the maximum count prize number in one cycle is determined. (1) When the stop symbol is “V”, “X”, “7” The maximum count winning number is set to 10. (2) When the stop symbol is "3" or "5" The maximum number of winning prizes is set to 7. (3) When the stop symbol is other than the above The maximum number of winning prizes is set to 5.

As described above, due to the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of times of continuation, even if a big hit occurs, a difference occurs in the maximum value that can be won in the variable winning device 62 during one cycle. The round ends when the number of prizes for each of the above is reached. Another round end condition is that the movable pieces 62a and 62b repeat the opening / closing operation 18 times. If there is a count winning in step S254, the process proceeds to step S256 to perform a counting process. This is to count the number of winnings in the variable winning device 62. Then, it progresses to step S258. On the other hand, if there is no winning count, step S256 is jumped to step S258.

In step S258, it is determined whether or not there is a V prize. The V winning means that a ball wins a V winning opening 633 arranged in the variable winning device 62. This is a condition for continuing the big hit round. If there is a V prize, it is determined in step S260 whether or not the V prize is valid. The validity judgment of the V winning is as follows.
A. For example, when two balls are continuously won in the V winning opening 633, it is determined that only the first winning ball is valid and the second ball is invalid. B. Validate V winnings within the maximum number of continuations determined by the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations. For example, the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations is "5"
If it is, the maximum number of continuations is determined to be 5, so if the player wins a V in the sixth round, it will be invalid. If the V winning is valid, the process proceeds to step S262 to repeat the big hit operation, and then returns to the main routine.

As a result, the jackpot round is continued for the maximum number of times determined by the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations on condition that the V winning is won. In each round, the variable winning device 62
The movable pieces 62a and 62b are repeatedly opened for 1.0 second with a maximum limit of 18 times, and if there is a V prize in this process, even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times, the process moves to the next round at that time. . Further, in each round, the count prize is restricted up to the maximum count prize number determined by the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, and when the count number reaches the maximum count prize number, the V prize is awarded at that time. If there is, even if the opening and closing operation is less than 18 times,
Similarly, move to the next round.

If the V winning is not valid in step S260, the process proceeds to step S264. Also, if there is no V winning in step S258, the process jumps to step S260 and proceeds to step S264. In step S264, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending condition is satisfied. Whether or not the jackpot termination condition is met is determined for each round. The jackpot ending condition is
It is as follows. A. There was no valid V prize, and the maximum number of prizes was won. B. There were no valid V winnings and the opening / closing operation was completed 18 times. If the jackpot ending condition is not satisfied in step S264, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns. If the jackpot ending condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S266 to perform special game determination processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later). Next, in step S268, the process is changed to normal operation, and in the following step S270, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is restarted, and then the process returns to the main routine.

Special Game Determination Process FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the special game determination process of step S266 in the big hit operation process. When this subroutine is started, step S2
At 80, it is determined whether the special game counter is 0 or not.
The special game counter stores the number of times the special game state is generated after the big hit ends (during a game state other than the big hit). If not, the special game state is generated and the normal state is started. The special game counter is decremented (-1 is subtracted) each time a big hit occurs. In addition, the special game counter is determined by a stop symbol of the display device 624 for determining the number of continuations when the big hit occurs (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol for determining the number of continuations),
If the stop symbol is "V", set 2 (special game occurs twice more), and if the stop symbol is "X", set 1 (special game occurs one more time) Is. If the special game counter is 0 in step S280, this subroutine is terminated and the process returns to the big hit process.

On the other hand, if the special game counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S282, and the continuation number determination symbol is "V".
Or not. If the continuation number determination symbol is "V", the process proceeds to step S284 and the special game counter is 2
Is set, and then the process returns to the jackpot process. If the continuation number determination symbol is not "V" in step S282,
In step S286, it is determined whether or not the continuation number determination symbol is "X". If the continuation number determination symbol is not "X", the big hit this time is "V", since it is a big hit with a symbol other than "X", it returns to the big hit process without changing the special game counter. If the continuation number determination symbol is "X" in step S286, step S288
Go to and set 1 to the special game counter, and then return to the big hit process. Thus, the number of times the special game state is generated is determined depending on whether the continuation number determination symbol is “V” or “X”.

Special Game Processing FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the special game processing of step S30 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S29
When 0, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This is to be determined in this step because the special game state is performed only in the game states other than during the big hit. Step S290
If it is a big hit with, it returns to the main routine.
Therefore, the special game state is not repeatedly executed during the big hit. It should be noted that it may be possible to ignore (eliminate) the determination in step S290 and determine whether or not the game is a special game state during the big hit process. Step S290
If it is not a big hit, proceed to the next step S291,
It is determined whether or not the special game counter is 0. If the special game counter is 0, the special routine is not performed and the process returns to the main routine.

In step S291, the special game counter is 0
If not, the process proceeds to step S292 to increase (UP) the probability of universal figure. This makes the probability of hitting the normal symbol display 64a high during the special game state, which increases the chances of opening the normal electric starting port 64, which is advantageous for the player. Step S2
After 92, the process proceeds to the following step S293. In step S293, the open state of the universal den is changed. This is to change the open state of the normal electric starting port 64 as follows when the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 64a is a hit symbol, (a) The general symbol is "7" When the special game state is not open, it is open for 3 seconds, but in the special game state, it is open for 5 seconds. (B) When the universal figure hits with "3" It is open for 2 seconds when it is not in the special game state, but it is opened for 3 seconds when it is in the special game state. (C) When the universal figure hits with "5" There is an opening of 1 second when it is not in the special game state, but it is opened for 2 seconds when it is in the special game state.

It should be noted that the opening pattern of the general electric vehicle is not limited to the above-mentioned opening pattern of the general electric vehicle, but may be changed as follows. (A ') When the universal figure hits with "7" If it is not in the special game state, it is intermittently opened three times,
In the special game state, the game is intermittently opened 5 times. (B ') When the normal figure hits with "3" If it is not in the special game state, it is intermittently opened twice,
In the special game state, the game is intermittently opened three times. (C ') When the universal figure hits with "5" It is an intermittent opening once if it is not in the special game state,
In the special game state, the game is intermittently opened twice. Also,
The above two controls may be performed in combination, and by doing so, the contents of the special game can be further enhanced.

Next, in step S294, the external guidance device 81 is activated. This is to move the slide member 82 of the external guiding device 81 provided in the game area so that the game ball can be easily won into the normal electric starting port 64 (second starting port), whereby the blade opening / closing operation is performed. It occurs frequently and becomes advantageous to the player. Further, during the special game state, since the normal electric starting port 64 is also easily opened, the blade opening / closing operation is more likely to occur due to the combination of these controls. Next, in step S295, the appearance rate of "7" on the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is increased (U
P). This is a variable display device 62 for V lead determination.
The probability that the winning symbol "7" in 3 is generated is set to a high probability state, and as a result, the chances of guiding the winning ball in the variable winning device 62 to the V are increased, and the V winning opening (special winning opening) 633 is provided. It will be easier to win the prize.

Next, in step S296, the blade opening time is changed. This is to change the opening time of the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning device 62 in the case of a start winning, as follows: (a) In the case of a first starting winning (first starting winning openings 65, 66
Winning a prize) When the game is not in the special game state, the opening time is set to 0.5 seconds, and when the game is in the special game state, the opening time is increased to 0.8 seconds. Note that the opening is only once. (B) In the case of the second start winning (winning into the normal electric starting port 64) When the game is not in the special game state, one opening time = 0.8
Seconds, once during the special game state open time =
Increase to 0.9 seconds. The opening is performed twice. By carrying out such control, when the start winning is made during the special game state, the balls are easily won in the variable winning device 62, which is advantageous for the player. After step S296, the process returns to the main routine. It should be noted that, in this routine (which may be another routine), the fact that the game is in the special game state and the remaining number of times of the special game state (remaining number of times of the special game counter) may be notified. The notification is
For example, a predetermined display device may be provided, or an existing display device may be used in combination. Further, the notification is not limited to the display and may be made by sound or voice synthesis. By doing so, the player can surely recognize that the game is in the special game state, and the motivation for the game can be improved. Further, the number of remaining special game states can be clearly recognized, and the current game progress can be surely recognized.

External Output Processing FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the external output processing of step S32 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S30
At 0, the start winning data is output to the management device 350. The starting winning data is the first starting winning openings 65, 66 that are opened once.
Alternatively, it refers to winning data in the case where a ball wins in any one of the two electric opening ports 64 that are opened normally. In this case, for example, when two balls are won in succession to the first start winning port 65, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 perform the opening / closing operation only once despite the fact that two balls are actually won. Although there is not, the data of two winnings is output as the starting winning data. Note that the output of data in each of the following steps means that the data is output to the external management device 350, and is simply output in order to avoid complicated description.

Next, in step S302, valid start winning data is output. The effective start prize is the variable prize device 6
This is an effective starting prize for opening and closing the second movable pieces 62a and 62b. Therefore, for example, when two balls are continuously won in the first starting winning opening 65, only the first first ball becomes an effective winning, and the second winning ball discharges a certain number of prize balls. , Movable pieces 62a, 6 of the variable winning device 62
2b cannot be opened / closed. Next, in step S304, the V winning data is output. The V winning data is data in which a ball wins the V winning opening 633 in the variable winning device 62, which is a condition for generating a big hit and a condition for transitioning between rounds during a big hit. Then
In step S306, the count winning data is output. The count winning data is data in which the count switch 632 in the variable winning device 62 detects the winning of a ball,
This is data for counting the number of balls that have won in the variable winning device 62.

Next, in step S308, the big hit state data is output. The big hit state data is a big hit generation signal, for example, when the big hit occurs, it becomes the “H” level, the “H” level is maintained during the big hit, and when the big hit ends (including the end by so-called puncture), It is a signal that returns to the L "level. Then, step S31
At 0, the blade open / closed state data is output. The blade open / closed state data is a signal corresponding to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning a prize device 62, for example, the movable piece 62a,
It is a signal which becomes "H" level when 62b is opened and becomes "L" level when closed. Therefore, the blade opening / closing state data becomes a signal for 0.5 seconds in the blade opening / closing operation 1 and becomes a signal in which the “H” level continues for 0.8 seconds twice in the blade opening / closing operation 2. The signal is such that the "H" level continues for 1.0 second.

Then, in step S312, the variable state data of the variable display is output. This is the V that accompanies the starting prize.
This is to collect data for counting the number of stop times of the variable display device 623 for guidance determination and the variable display device 624 for determination of the number of continuations. Then, step S31
At 4, the variable display stop result data is output. this is,
By outputting the stop symbol data of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, the operating status of the V guidance device 630 and the maximum number of continuous jackpots, the probability variation state of the general figure, The open state of the ordinary train,
Information about the operating state of the external guidance device 81 and the open state of the variable winning a prize device 62 is transmitted. Then, step S
At 316, illegal data is output. As illegal data,
For example, there is information about fraudulent winning or missing connectors. After step S316, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, various data is output from the pachinko machine 1 side to the management device 350, the management device 350 receives the various data transmitted, and the prize ball state data is arithmetically processed by the program of FIG.

Processing Program on Management Device Side Next, a processing program on the management device 350 side will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main routine in the case of calculating the management data of each of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the processing program executed by the management device 350. . It should be noted that the data collection from the pachinko machine 1 side is not performed for one machine but sequentially for each machine, and finally the data for all the machines in the hall is collected. Then, the management device 350 performs arithmetic processing to obtain information necessary for business based on the data of all the units. First, step S
At 400, each output data from the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1 etc.) is received. As a result, the various data shown in FIG. 19 are loaded into the management computer 360 of the management device 350. Next, in step S402, each piece of data related to the start winning a prize is counted, and the calculation necessary for collecting the start winning a prize data for each machine is performed. As a result, the first opening
Winning data when balls are won in the starting winning openings 65, 66 and the double-opening normal electric starting opening 64 is collected for each machine.

Next, in step S404, each piece of data relating to the big hit state is counted, and the calculation necessary for collecting the big hit state data for each unit is performed. As a result, various data relating to the big hit such as the occurrence status of the type 2 big hit and the number of continuous rounds are collected for each unit. Next, in step S406, each piece of data regarding the blade open / closed state is counted, and a calculation necessary for collecting data on the blade open / closed state for each stand is performed. Thereby, the movable piece 62 of the variable winning device 62
When a and 62b are opened once and opened twice, each data of the opening / closing time is collected for each unit.

Next, in step S408, each data relating to the variable display device is counted, and the calculation necessary for collecting the variable display device data for each stand is performed. As a result, the number of stops and the stop pattern (moving data of the V guide device 630) of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance are collected for each unit, and the number of stops of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations and Stop patterns (maximum number of continuous data) are collected for each machine. Next, in step S410, each data regarding the illegal state is counted, and the calculation necessary for collecting the illegal state data for each machine is performed. Thereby, for example, fraudulent status data such as fraudulent winning or connector omission is collected for each machine. Next, in step S412, the respective data collected as described above are counted, and the management data based on the respective operating states of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations for each stand are obtained. , V display 623 for determining V lead
And the calculation necessary for collecting the management data based on the respective stop states of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is performed, and the business data of the second-class gaming machine is created based on the calculation result.

[Effect of this embodiment] As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the V winning opening 633 in the variable winning device 62 (so-called V winning), a big hit state occurs,
At the same time, the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, which was performing variable display of symbols, stops variable display of symbols.
At this time, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is the special stop mode (“V”, “X”), control for changing the game state is performed, and the special game state occurs. . As a result, after returning to the normal state after the big hit, the normal game is played in the special game state. Specifically, in the normal game, the universal figure probability is increased, the open state of the universal electric power is changed (lengthened), the operation of the external guidance device 81, the appearance rate of "7" of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination. Multiple controls such as up are performed. Therefore, if the game is in the special game state, it is extremely easy to win the starting prize even in the normal game, and if the starting prize is won, the balls are easily won in the variable winning device 62, which is in a state advantageous to the player. As a result, the interest in the big hit situation doubles. Further, the contents of the big hit state itself variously change depending on the stop pattern of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations (for example, the change in the maximum number of continuations), so that a variety of games can be played and the player can enjoy the game. The interest for special games can be doubled.

Furthermore, the variable display device 6 for determining the number of continuations.
Since the game is performed by adding the advantageous condition of the special game state to the normal state after the big hit state by the stop symbols of 24, the fun of the special game state can be reflected in the normal game, and the big hit It is possible to further improve the player's expectation of the state. In addition, in the conventional second type gaming machine, there was no expectation that a large number of gaming balls would be obtained at one time, but by controlling the special gaming state in this embodiment, the big hit state is short-lived. Can occur frequently within. Therefore, a large amount of game balls can be acquired at one time, the player's expectation for the acquired balls can be further improved, and the motivation for the game can be improved.

Second Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, which is a modification of the guiding means. FIG. 21 is a diagram of a main part of the game board 13 including the external guiding device 501. Figure 21
In, the external guide device (guide means) 501 is roughly divided into a rotation guide device 502, a warp flow path 503, and a warp outlet 504. Reference numeral 520 denotes a variable winning device, which is different from the above-described embodiment, and a warp outlet 50 capable of ejecting one ball at its lower part and discharging.
4 are formed. The other structure of the variable winning device 520 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment. Further, the configuration of each of the other devices of the game board 13 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the same numbers are attached.

The rotation induction device 502 is a variable winning device 520.
It is arranged on the side of above and above the general winning opening 67. The rotation guide device 502 has a rotatable body 502b that can rotate left and right, and a sprocket (notch portion) 502a capable of holding one ball is formed on the rotatable body 502b. Then, the rotation guide device 502 holds the ball waiting in the ball waiting portion in the upper part of the rotating body 502b with the sprocket 502a, and can rotate and move to the lower part. Also, sprocket 5
The game board 13 is placed in the right rotation moving path of the ball held by 02a.
A ball inlet to a warp flow path 503 (illustrated by a broken line) buried in is formed. The balls that have entered the warp entrance can be discharged from the warp exit 504 formed in the lower part of the variable winning a prize device 520 via the warp flow path 503. The rotating body 502b normally always rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise), and the balls held by the sprocket 502a are rotated.
Perform the action of dropping a ball into the game area below. On the other hand, when in the special game state, the rotating body 502 rotates right (clockwise) as shown by the arrow to move the ball held by the sprocket 502a to the warp inlet and through the warp flow path 503, the warp By ejecting the ball from the outlet 504, the ball is dropped around the normal electric starting port 64 arranged at the lower portion of the warp outlet 504. This facilitates winning the prize in the ordinary electric starting port 64.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, the normal electric starting port 6 is operated by the external guidance device 501 during the special game state.
The game ball is guided to 4. As a result, the blade opening / closing operation frequently occurs, which is advantageous to the player, and the normal electric starting opening 64 is easily opened during the special game state. Therefore, the blade opening / closing operation is further performed by a combination of these controls. Is more likely to occur. As a result, in addition to changing the game contents in the variable winning device 520, the effect of changing the game state (that is, the contents of the special game state) can be reflected in other than the variable winning device 520, and the game becomes interesting. The interest will be doubled.

The control contents of the present invention are not limited to the examples as in the above embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained even with the control patterns described below. During the special game state, the probability change of the normal symbol display 64a (probability change of the general figure), the change of the opening time of the normal electric starting port 64 (normal electric power), the operation of the external guidance device 81, 501, the V guidance determination Although the probability variation of the symbol (V induction determination symbol) of the variable display device 623 and the change of the opening time of the variable winning devices 62 and 520 are all performed, each control may be performed individually. The following controls may be individually determined corresponding to the stop symbols of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, (a) In the case where the stop symbol is "V". The probability change of the general figure is performed. (B) When the stop symbol is "X". Change the opening time of Boden. (C) When the stop design is "7". The external guidance device 81, 501 is activated. (D) When the stop design is "5". The symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance (V guidance determining symbol) is randomly changed. (E) When the stop design is "3". The opening time of the variable winning devices 62, 520 is changed.

Although the determination of each control is determined by the same display device (variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the embodiment), each control is determined by using a different display device. Good. Further, even when the same display device is used, the determination timing of each control may be changed. For example, the probability fluctuation of the universal figure is determined at the start of the big hit, and the operation of the external guidance devices 81, 501 is determined at the end of the big hit. A function of setting the appearance rate of symbols for determining each of the above-mentioned controls may be individually provided. As described above, if the individual control patterns are adopted, the contents of the special game state can be changed more finely and the game can be made more interesting.

In the above embodiment, the symbol appearance rates of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations can be set in both the pachinko machine 1 and the management device 350. However, the setting is not limited to this, and the setting may be made in another place. For example, the island appearance 500 may similarly set each symbol appearance rate. In that case, the distribution of each set value can be easily changed. For example, the set value may be changed for each island facility. The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front operation panel portion or the dish front decorative body portion. Of course, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine that does not have a card reader. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system.

[0097]

According to the present invention, a game ball is won in a V winning opening (special winning opening) in a variable winning device (so-called V winning).
Then, a special game state occurs, and together with that, the first variable display means that was performing variable display of the symbols stops the variable display of the symbols, and at this time, the stop symbol of the first variable display means is the special stop mode. In this case, the game state changing means controls the game state to be changed (for example, the special game state is added to the normal game). Therefore, for example, when the special game state is added to the normal game, Even in the game, it is very easy to win the starting prize, and when the starting prize is won, it becomes easy to win the balls to the variable winning device, which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to double the interest in the big hit state. Also, as the contents of change of the game state, for example, if the opening / closing time of the variable winning device is changed by the stop symbol of the first variable display means, the opening pattern of the variable winning device can be changed. As another content of the change of the game state, for example, if the limit of the number of prizes in the variable winning device during the special game state is changed, the number of winning game balls in one game that opens and closes the variable prize device is changed, It can be a tense game. In addition, if the special game state is changed variously by the stop symbol of the first variable display means, a variety of games can be performed, and the player can double the interest of the special game. As a result, the game content can be varied,
It is possible for the player to double the interest in the big hit state. Further, in the conventional second type gaming machine, there was no expectation that a large number of gaming balls would be obtained at one time, but by providing the special gaming state of the present invention,
The jackpot situation may occur frequently within a short time,
It is possible to obtain a large number of game balls at one time, and it is possible to further improve the player's expectation of the acquired balls and also to increase the game motivation.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the starting opening is made advantageous to the player based on the second variable display means (for example, the universal figure) and the specific stop mode of the second variable display means. Further provided with a second conversion means for conversion control (for example, ordinary electric power), when the first variable display means stops the variable display of the symbol in the special game state, the stop symbol of the first variable display means is the special stop. In the case of the mode, the game state changing means controls the changing operation of the second converting means. At this time, for example, the opening pattern of the second converting means is changed or the opening time is changed. By doing so, not only can the game contents in the variable winning device be changed, but also the change in the game state can be reflected in other than the variable winning device. Specifically, for example, the number of starting prizes increases, and the expectation of the special game state can be reflected in the normal game after the special game is over. According to the invention of claim 5, not only the expectation of the special game state, but also the game content of the special game state is determined during the special game. Therefore, the interest of the game is doubled. According to the invention described in claim 6, since the game balls are guided to the starting opening by the guiding means, not only the contents of the game in the variable winning device are changed, but also the game state is changed in addition to the variable winning device. The effect of can be reflected. For example, when the stop symbol of the first variable display means is a special stop mode,
After the special game is finished, the guiding means is operated to guide the game ball to facilitate the winning of the winning opening, so that the expectation for the special game state can be increased and the interest of the game can be doubled. According to the invention of claim 7,
Since the occurrence rate of the special stop mode of the second variable display means can be set by operating the setting means, a business method unique to the game shop is possible, and differentiation between the game shops can be performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external guidance device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the variable winning device of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the variable winning device of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a V induction device according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a ball guiding state of the V guiding apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a ball guiding state of the V guiding apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a system diagram showing a relationship between the management device and the island facility according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game control of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal operation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of blade opening / closing operation 1 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of blade opening / closing operation 2 processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a big hit operation process of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special game determination processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special game processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external output processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a processing program of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an external guidance device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 3 Ball lending machine (game medium lending device) 13 Game board 62 Variable winning device 62a, 62b Movable piece (blade member) 64 Normal electric starting port (2nd starting winning port) 64a Regular symbol display ( 2 variable display means) 65, 66 first start winning hole 81, 501 external guidance device (guidance means) 301 CPU 324 variable display symbol appearance rate setting device (setting means) 400 game control means (first conversion means, 1st variable display means, game state change means, 2nd conversion means) 623 Variable display device for V guidance determination 624 Variable display device for continuation number determination (first variable display means)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first conversion means for converting and controlling a variable winning device in a game area based on a winning of a game ball at a starting opening so as to be advantageous to a player. Based on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening, the first converting means is operated for a predetermined period or until a predetermined number of winnings to the variable winning device, and the number of times determined in advance on the condition of winning the special winning opening. In a gaming machine that performs a special game that operates the first conversion means, first variable display means that variably displays a symbol based on the occurrence of the special game, and if the stop symbol of the first variable display means is a special stop mode. A gaming machine provided with a gaming state changing means for changing a gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state changing means changes the conversion operation of the first converting means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state changing means changes a predetermined number of winnings in the variable winning apparatus in the special game. 4. Based on a second variable display means for variably displaying a symbol based on detection of a game ball in a specific area, and a specific stop mode of the second variable display means, a starting opening is advantageously provided to a player. The second conversion means for performing conversion control so as to be further provided, and the game state change means changes the conversion operation of the second conversion means. Amusement machine. 5. The game state changing means changes a predetermined number of special games in a special game state in which a special game can be easily generated a predetermined number of times, according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Amusement machine. 6. A guide means for guiding a game ball to a starting opening is further provided, and the game state changing means operates the guide means. Game machine. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising setting means for setting an occurrence rate of the special stop mode of the second variable display means.