JPH11319216A - Ball shooting game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a game machine by controlling a prescribed lot game prior to starting of the first ball collecting operation of a fluctuating prize device when a special game state is established, and determining the mode of a series of ball collecting operations of the fluctuating prize device on the basis of the result of the lot game. SOLUTION: When a special game state is generated, it is judged whether a special prize judgment flag of start storing and monitoring processing is a big hit or not prior to starting of the initial ball collecting operation of a fluctuating prize device (S151). In case of a big hit, a count upper limit value changing pattern, or the prize number pattern of the fluctuating prize device is set as a prescribed lot game on the basis of a stored stop scheduled pattern, the processing number is set to 4, and fanfare processing is started (S153-S155). The prize number pattern of the fluctuating prize device is determined on the basis of the stop scheduled pattern, and the mode of a series of ball collecting operations of the fluctuating prize device is determined on the basis of the result of the prize number pattern.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with a variable winning device which can be switched between a first state advantageous to a player and a second state unfavorable to the player in a game area.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are several types of pachinko gaming machines, and one of them is a gaming machine classified as a "first type". This is provided with a variable display section capable of displaying identification information such as symbols, etc., the game ball variably displays the identification information by winning a specific winning opening, and after a certain time, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and the stop is performed. This is a gaming machine that provides a player with a privilege (such as a large number of pitches) depending on the type of identification information given.
Generally, there are many gaming machines that variably display three symbols of left, middle, and right, and when they stop in a state where all three symbols are aligned, a big hit state (special gaming state) that gives a privilege. Then, when the jackpot state is reached, the normally-closed (unfavorable to the player) variable winning device is opened (in a state advantageous to the player) to easily accept the game ball, and the player wins the prize. You can get a lot of balls. The opening operation (ball-pickup operation) of the variable prize device ends under certain conditions (specified time, 10 counts, etc.). However, when a game ball passes through a specific area called a V zone inside the variable winning device, the game device is opened again after the closing operation of the variable winning device, and the game ball is easily received again. Repeat the number of rounds.

In a gaming machine classified as a "second type", a specific area called a V zone is provided inside a variable prize device, and the variable prize device is temporarily set when a game ball wins a specific prize port. This is a gaming machine that provides a bonus (a large number of pitches, etc.) to a player when the game ball that has been opened and has won a variable winning device at this time passes through a specific area inside. Then, when a jackpot state (special game state) that gives a bonus to the game is reached, the variable winning device repeatedly opens and closes, easily accepting the game ball, and the player can acquire a large amount of the prize ball. it can. The opening / closing operation (ball-pickup operation) of the variable prize device ends under certain conditions (specified time, 10 counts, etc.). However, when the game ball passes through the specific area inside the variable winning device again, after the opening and closing operation of the variable winning device is completed, the opening and closing operation is restarted, and the state is changed to a state where the game ball is easily accepted again. Repeat a specified number of rounds (for example, eight times).

In a gaming machine classified as a "third type", a right generation state in which a bonus (a large number of pitches, etc.) can be given to a player as a game ball passes through a specific area of the game area. The gaming machine sequentially switches between a (special gaming state) and a state in which a privilege is not easily given (a normal state). In this gaming machine, only when in the special gaming state (also referred to as a jackpot state), the gaming ball enters a specific winning opening to release the variable winning device and easily accept the gaming ball, The player can obtain a large amount of prize balls. The opening operation (ball-pickup operation) of the variable prize device ends under certain conditions (specified time, 10 counts, etc.). Then, when the game ball wins the specific winning opening again, the variable winning device is opened again, and this is repeated a specified number of rounds (for example, 16 times). However, if the game ball passes through the above-described specific area during the special game state, the game state returns to the normal state, and the special game state ends.

[0005] Recently, "third-class" gaming machines have been
A variable prize device is provided separately from the variable prize device, and the above-described specific area for generating the special gaming state is formed inside the variable prize device, and the variable prize device is opened.
The mainstream is determined by the stop state of the symbol which is variably displayed by the variable display section.

[0006]

The first, second, and third types of gaming machines have special characteristics in the process of generating the special gaming state and the conditions under which the variable winning device starts the ball picking operation. However, the mode of the variable winning device in the special gaming state, such as the form of the ball picking-up operation and the end condition, are always constant. For example, in the first and third types of gaming machines, the variable prize device is opened to a fixed state, and when a predetermined time has elapsed or when ten gaming balls have won the variable prize device, the variable prize device is changed. Is closed, which is the same for each round. In the second-type gaming machine, the variable prize device is opened and closed at a constant rate, and after a specified time has elapsed or when ten gaming balls have won the variable prize device, the variable prize device is closed. But this does not change from round to round.

[0007] For this reason, since the game during the ball picking operation of the variable winning device becomes monotonous, there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced, and there is a demand for solving such a problem at a game store or a player. Came out of.

In particular, recently, since the upper limit number of rounds is determined, when a jackpot occurs, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player during the special game state is largely determined, and the variation of the game may vary. It can be said that it is missing. Even if you change the maximum number of rounds,
Only the number of prize balls that can be obtained is changed, and the game progress in each round in the special game state is not different from the conventional one.

[0009] That is, it can be said that there has been no game machine that meets the need for a game machine that gives a different stimulus to a player for each round.

An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of such a gaming machine.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable winning device which is switchable between a first state advantageous to a player and a second state unfavorable to a player in a game area. In a ball game machine equipped with a ball pick-up control means for causing the variable winning device to perform a predetermined ball collecting operation for each prescribed round based on the occurrence of a game state, the number of balls picked up in the ball collecting operation of the variable winning device The variable number of expected balls pick-up variable control means, which can variably set the expected value of the ball, the variable number of expected balls pick-up control means, when a special game state occurs, before the first ball picking operation of the variable winning device starts A lottery game control means for controlling a predetermined lottery game, and a series of ball-picking operations of a variable winning device in a special game state by the ball-pickup control means based on a result of the lottery game by the lottery game control means. Pick-up operation mode determining means for determining the mode of Including the.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, there is provided a winning ball counting means for counting the number of game balls accepted in one round of the ball collecting operation of the variable winning device, wherein the ball collecting operation is performed. The mode determining means includes a prescribed winning number selecting means for setting a prescribed winning number of one round, and the ball pick-up controlling means sets a count value of the winning number counting means by the prescribed winning number selecting means. A winning number limiting means for terminating the ball picking operation of one round of the variable winning device when the specified number of winnings is reached is included.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first and second aspects, the ball picking-up operation mode determining means includes a specified operation time selecting means for setting a specified operation time of one round, and the ball picking-up control is performed. The means includes operating time monitoring means for causing the variable prize device to perform a ball picking operation in one round in accordance with the specified operating time set by the specified operating time selecting means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects, the variable prize winning device is capable of setting a shape of an opening for receiving a game ball in a plurality of steps so that the respective ball-collecting efficiencies are different. The step-up action determining means includes a stage selecting means for setting an opening step of the variable winning apparatus, and the ball-pickup control means includes an opening set by the step selecting means. A step variable control means for causing the variable winning device to perform a ball picking operation in one round at a step.

According to a fifth aspect, in the first to fourth aspects, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, and a special game state is set in accordance with a display result of the variable display game on the variable display device. In addition to being configured to be able to generate, the lottery game control means determines the result of the lottery game corresponding to the display result of the variable display game.

In a sixth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, a special game state is generated by a game ball winning a predetermined winning area, and the lottery game control means includes:
A predetermined random number is extracted at a timing when a game ball enters the winning area, and a result of the lottery game is determined based on the extracted random number.

In a seventh aspect based on the first to fifth aspects, the lottery game control means displays the lottery game on a predetermined display device.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first-type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine).
It is a front view of the game board 1 of FIG.

On the surface of the game board 1, an image display device (special symbol variable display device = special figure) 4 for displaying a game image or the like is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2. A variable winning device (large winning opening) 5 is disposed below the variable winning device 4.

The image display device 4 comprises, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT) or the like (in the present embodiment, an LCD is used).

Immediately above the variable winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a motor-driven tulip (ordinary motor-operated accessory = general power) 6.
The starting port 7 is provided with a special figure start switch for detecting a winning ball.

A predetermined random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the starting port 7, and the image game (variable display game) of the image display device 4, that is, the variable display of a plurality of identification information (symbols) is performed. If the extracted random number value is a jackpot, the variable display is stopped in a predetermined combination mode, and a jackpot (special game state) occurs. When a jackpot occurs,
A special operation in which the opening / closing door 9 of the variable winning device 5 is changed from a closed state in which the ball is not received (a second state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state in which the ball is easily received (the first state advantageous to the player) for a predetermined period. A game is played. This special game is a floating winning device 5
The stipulated round is repeated on condition that a winning in the continuous winning opening (V winning opening) in the above is achieved.

The variable prize device 5 is provided with a count switch for counting the number of prize balls won in the variable prize device 5 and a continuation switch (V switch) for detecting a prize ball (passing ball) to the continuous prize port. .

On the upper part of the image display device 4, there is provided a special figure storage display 8 for displaying a winning memory (variable display has not been started yet) of the starting port 7 as a special figure start memory.

At the base of the starting port 7, a numeral 7 is displayed.
A general-purpose indicator 10 composed of segments and the like is provided, and a general-purpose starting gate switch for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided at a gate 11 provided in the left and right game areas of the image display device 4.

Based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 11, the variable display of the general-purpose indicator 10 is performed, and when the display is stopped at a predetermined number or the like, the electric tulip 6 of the starting port 7 is opened. The general-purpose start memory when the game ball passes through the gate 11 is displayed on the general-purpose memory display 12 around the general-purpose display 10.

At the lower part of the gaming machine, although not shown, an operation section of a hit ball launching device is provided, and by this operation, game balls (pachinko balls) are launched one by one into a game area. 13,
Reference numeral 14 denotes a general winning opening, 15 denotes a windmill as a rolling guide member for a game ball, and 16 denotes a decorative lamp or the like. Most of the game nails are omitted.

FIG. 2 shows a block configuration of a control system. The game control device 20 includes an arithmetic processing device 21 having a built-in CPU, ROM, and RAM, an input interface 22,
It comprises an output interface 23, an oscillator 24, an interrupt generation circuit 25 and the like.

The CPU of the arithmetic processing unit 21 includes the game program stored in the ROM and the special figure start switch 30 of the start port 7, the general figure start gate switch 31 of the gate 11, the count switch 32 in the variable winning device 5, a continuation switch. (V switch) A display control signal is sent to the display control device 34 of the image display device 4 based on a signal from the 33 and the like, and the general figure display device 10, the special figure storage display device 8, the general figure storage display device 12, Controls the solenoid for driving the electric tulip 6 at the starting port 7 (ordinary electric accessory solenoid) 35, the solenoid for driving the opening and closing door 9 of the variable winning device 5 (solenoid for large winning opening) 36, lamps and LEDs for decoration, etc. I do.

The display control device 34 controls an image on the image display device 4 based on a display control signal from the game control device 20. 37 is a safe sensor that detects a winning ball (safe ball) led to a safe unit to perform a prize ball process;
Reference numeral 38 denotes a prize ball discharge circuit for controlling discharge of a prize ball or the like of a ball discharge mechanism (not shown).

The interrupt generation circuit 25 inputs a reset interrupt signal transmitted at a constant cycle (for example, 2 msec) to a reset terminal of the CPU of the arithmetic processing unit 21. CPU
Executes a game program from a predetermined address every time the reset interrupt signal is input. The series of progress of the game program is configured to be within the interrupt time (signal cycle) of the reset interrupt signal.

The external information terminal 40 is a jackpot signal when a jackpot occurs on the management apparatus side of the game store, a probability change signal indicating that the probability of occurrence of a jackpot or the like is in a high probability state (a jackpot has occurred in a specific symbol). Case), for transmitting a symbol stop signal, an abnormal signal, etc. of a picture game, 41 is a sound generator for generating various sounds, and 42 is a speaker.

Next, control contents of the game control device 20 will be described.

As shown in the main flow of FIG. 3, a power-on determination process in S1, an input process in S2, an output process in S3,
Through processing of S4, prize ball parallel communication processing of S5, S6
Through processing, S7 voice control processing, S8 through processing, prize ball parallel communication processing at S9, through processing at S10, display controller parallel communication processing at S11, random number generation processing at S12, switch winning processing at S13, S14 Special symbol game process, S15 ordinary symbol game process, S1
6, a symbol editing process in S17, a solenoid editing process in S18, a fraud monitoring process in S19, a display control device transmission command process in S20, an external information process in S21,
The remaining time process of S22 is executed.

Steps S4 to S11 and S14 to S2
The processing 1 is time-division processing.

That is, through processing of S4 to S11, prize ball parallel communication processing, through processing, audio control processing, through processing, prize ball parallel communication processing, through processing, display control device parallel communication processing, and special symbols of S14 to S21 The game processing, normal symbol game processing, symbol change processing, decoration editing processing, solenoid editing processing, fraud monitoring processing, display control device transmission command processing, and external information processing processing are performed every time the CPU is reset (a) S1 → S2 → S3 → S4 → S12 → S13 → S14 → S22 (b) S1 → S2 → S3 → S5 → S12 → S13 → S15 → S22 (c) S1 → S2 → S3 → S6 → S12 → S13 → S16 → S22 (d ) S1 → S2 → S3 → S7 → S12 → S13 → S17 → S22 (e) S1 → S2 → S3 → S8 → S12 → S13 → S18 → S22 (F) S1 → S2 → S3 → S9 → S12 → S13 → S19 → S22 (g) S1 → S2 → S3 → S10 → S12 → S13 → S20 → S22 (h) S1 → S2 → S3 → S11 → S12 → S13 → S21 → S22 (a) → (b) → (c) → (d) → (e) → (f) →
Time division (8 divisions) processing is performed in the order of (g) → (h). If the reset interrupt time is, for example, 2 msec, S4 to S4
The processing of 11 and the processing of S14 to S21 are each performed once every 16 msec (2 msec × 8).

The processing times of S1 to S22 in (a) to (g) are set such that the processing is completed within the reset interrupt time.

In the power-on determination processing in S1, initialization processing such as initialization of a RAM is performed only when the power is turned on, and the processing is skipped after the power-on.

In the input processing of S2, chattering removal and logical conversion of the input signal of each switch are performed.

The output process of S3 includes the output of the output data set in the special symbol game process of S14, the normal symbol game process of S15, the symbol variation process of S16, the decoration editing process of S17, the solenoid editing process of S18, and the like. Do.

The through processing in S4, S6, S8, and S10 is performed without performing any processing.

In the prize ball parallel communication processing of S5 and S9, when there is a prize ball, the corresponding prize ball number is transmitted to the prize ball discharge circuit 38. For example, in the case of the winning opening 7, seven prize ball data is transmitted to the prize ball discharging circuit 38, and in the case of other winning ports, thirteen prize ball data are transmitted.

In the voice control process in S7, sound data is transmitted to the sound generator 41 and sound is emitted from the speaker 42.

In the display control device parallel communication process of S11, the display control data edited and set in the display control device transmission command process of S20 is transmitted to the display control device 34.

As shown in FIG. 4, the random number generation processing of S12 sets the random number for the jackpot of the image game, the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the upper limit value of the number of winning balls in each round), and the image game. Generate and update a random number for determining a count upper limit value change pattern for creating a stop symbol of a big hit (a combination of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol) (S
71 to S77). Then, the random number for ordinary symbols is updated, and further, processing for storing the combination data of the stop symbols (combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) of the loss of the image game in the loss symbol generation area.

The random number for the jackpot is updated by +1 to the previous value, and when it reaches 229, it is returned to 0 to generate a value of 0 to 298. The count upper limit value change pattern determination random number is updated by +1 to the previous value, and when it becomes 15, it is returned to 0, and 0 to 14
(Corresponding to the jackpot stop symbol). Similarly, the general-purpose random number generates a value within a predetermined range by updating the previous value by +1. Then, when the random number for symbol generation for creating the stop symbol (combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) generated in the remaining time process of S22 described later is a combination of the symbols of the loss, Is stored in the loss symbol generation area as combination data of the stop symbols of the loss.

By the way, in the remaining time processing of S22, a random number for generating a symbol for generating a stop symbol at the outset is calculated as follows.
The process of repeatedly updating is performed using the remaining time until a reset interrupt is applied.

In the switch winning process in S13, when a winning is made in the starting port 7 based on the input signal processed in S2 as shown in FIG. 5, the winning is stored as a special figure start memory (up to four pieces). ), And at each winning, the jackpot random number and the count upper limit value change pattern determining random number generated in the random number generation process of S12 are extracted and stored (S81 to S85). When the game ball has passed through the gate 11, the general-purpose starting memory is stored, and a general-purpose random number is extracted (S
86 monitoring process).

When the game ball passes through the V winning opening in the variable winning device 5, a V passing flag is set (monitoring processing in S87). Based on the input of the count switch 32, the count is updated (+1) every time a game ball wins in the variable winning device 5, and when the count reaches a predetermined upper limit (specified winning number), a special game is performed. Is set (the monitoring process of S88). If there is an input from the safe sensor 37, it is determined whether or not there is a prize memory of the starting port 7. If there is a memory, 7 prize balls are stored. If there is no memory, 13 prize balls are stored.

As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol game process of S14 is a start memory monitoring process, a symbol normal stop monitoring process, a symbol reach stop monitoring process, a big hit determination process, a fanfare process, a big hit first half process, and a big hit. Second half processing, interval processing, valid time monitoring processing,
A jackpot end process is performed (S91 to S101).

In the start memory monitoring process, as shown in FIG. 7, when there is a prize memory of the starting port 7 (special figure start memory), the number of the memories is subtracted, and the random number value for the jackpot which is extracted and stored with the prize is stored. Is determined, and the determination result is stored in the special prize determination flag (S111 to S114).

If the result of the determination is not a big hit, the symbols to be stopped are obtained and stored from the lost symbol generation area in which the symbols are stored in S12 (S116).

In the case of a jackpot, a symbol to be stopped is determined and stored based on the count upper limit value change pattern determining random number value extracted and stored together with the jackpot random number value. In this case, for example, when the random number for determining the count upper limit change pattern is 0, the symbol to be stopped is “0, 0, 0”, and when it is 1, the symbol to be stopped is “1, 1, 1”, and when it is 2, the symbol is to be stopped. When the symbol is “2, 2, 2”,..., The symbol to be stopped is “A,
A, A ", 11 when the symbol to be stopped is" B, B, B ",
Are set as follows (S117). The process number is set to 1 to enter the symbol normal stop monitoring process, and the image display device 4
Of each symbol is started.

The symbol normal stop monitoring process is performed by the image display device 4
In the process of performing the variation stop control of each symbol, the stop of the left symbol (the first symbol) is stopped when the stop timing of the left symbol (the first symbol) is reached as shown in FIG. At the stop timing of the middle symbol (third symbol), the stop of the middle symbol is set and each symbol is stopped. At this time, when the same reach mode is generated in the left symbol and the right symbol, the process number is set to 2 and the symbol reach stop monitoring process is started. When all the symbols are stopped without the reach mode, the process number is set to 3 and the big hit determination process starts (S121 to S130).

In the symbol reach stop monitoring process, all the symbols are finally stopped by setting the stop of the last middle symbol at a predetermined timing based on the reach as shown in FIG. When all the symbols have stopped, the process number is set to 3, and the big hit determination process starts (S141 to S144).

In the jackpot determination process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the special prize determination flag in the start storage monitoring process is a jackpot. If it is not a jackpot, set the processing number to 0,
The process returns to the start memory monitoring process (S151, S152).

In the case of a big hit, a count upper limit value change pattern, that is, a winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (an upper limit value of the number of winning balls in each round) is set based on the stored symbols to be stopped. Set 4 for the processing number,
The process enters a fanfare process (S153 to S155).

In this case, based on the symbols to be stopped, a winning number pattern (upper limit of the number of winning balls in each round) of the variable winning device 5 is determined as shown in FIG. 15, for example. For example, the symbols to be stopped are “3,3,3”, “7,7,7”
In the case of, the upper limit of the count is increased as the round progresses, and in the case of "1,1,1" or "5,5,5", the upper limit of the count is increased or decreased for each round.

That is, the expected value of the number of picked-up balls in the picking-up operation (opening operation) of each round of the variable winning device 5 is variable.

In the fanfare processing, when the processing time comes, the number of winning balls in the first round of the special game is calculated from the set winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the upper limit of the number of winning balls in each round). The upper limit value (specified winning number) is set, the specified opening time (specified operating time: for example, 29 seconds) of the variable winning device 5 is set in the processing timer, and the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 5 is set to 0. Then, 1 is set to the number of rounds of the special game. Next, the round end flag is cleared, the V passing flag is cleared,
The number of V passages is set to 0, the processing number is set to 5, and the big hit first half processing is started.

In the first half of the jackpot process, as shown in FIG. 11, before the specified opening time of the variable winning device 5 has elapsed, the round end flag and the V passing flag are monitored, and when the V passing flag is set, the number of rounds is reduced. If it is not the maximum value, that is, the last round (for example, 16 times), the process number is set to 6 and the big hit second half process is started (S161 to S166).

At this time, if the round end flag is set without setting the V passing flag, or if the specified opening time of the variable winning device 5 has elapsed, or if the last round, the processing timer is set (2 seconds). Then, the process number is set to 8, and the valid time monitoring process is started (S167,
S168).

In the latter half of the jackpot process, as shown in FIG. 12, when the specified opening time of the variable winning device 5 has elapsed or when the round end flag is set, the processing timer is set (2).
Seconds), the process number is set to 7, and interval processing is started (S171 to S175).

In the interval processing, when the processing time comes as shown in FIG. 13, the number of winning balls in a new round is counted from the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the upper limit of the number of winning balls in each round). Setting the upper limit of the number (specified winning number), setting the processing timer to the specified opening time of the variable winning device 5 (for example, 29 seconds), setting the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 5 to 0, The number of rounds for special games is updated by +1. Next, the round end flag is cleared, the V passing flag is cleared, the number of V passing is set to 0, the process number is set to 5, and the big hit first half process is started (S181 to S190).

In the first half of the jackpot process, the second half of the jackpot and the effective time monitoring process are started on condition that the V pass and the last round are performed, and the above processes are repeated.

In the valid time monitoring process, if the V pass flag is set before the lapse of the processing time, the process number is set to 7 when the round is not the final round as shown in FIG. 14, and the interval process is started. If the V passage flag is not set and the processing time has elapsed, or if it is the last round, the processing timer is set (18 seconds), the processing number is set to 9, and the big hit end processing starts (S201 to S207). ).

The big hit end processing sets big hit end data.

At the time of the big hit, the display information at the time of the big hit is set to the display control device 34 based on the corresponding processing.

In the normal symbol game process of S15, when there is an input from the general-purpose start gate switch 31 (general-purpose start memory),
The variable display of the general-purpose indicator 10 is performed, and the stop of the variable display is instructed by a number or the like corresponding to the obtained random number for the general-purpose figure, and the electric tulip 6 of the starting port 7 is opened in case of a hit. Perform the following processing.

The symbol change process in S16 is performed by the display control device 3
4 sets symbol information for performing variable display of symbols on the image display device 4. By transmitting display position data for displaying the symbol, the rotation of the symbol is managed. In the decoration editing process in S17, control data such as lamps and LEDs are set.

The solenoid editing process of S18 is based on the data set in the special symbol game process of S14 and the ordinary symbol game process of S15, and the solenoid 36 for driving the opening / closing door 9 of the variable winning device 5 and the start port 7 The solenoid data of the driving solenoid 35 of the electric tulip 6 is set. The opening / closing door 9 of the variable winning device 5 is opened when the big hit first half process is started, and when the round end flag is set in the big hit first half process, the big hit second half process, or the effective time monitoring process, or the specified opening of the variable winning device 5 is performed. Closes after a lapse of time.

The fraud monitoring process in S19 is performed by the variable prize device 5
When the device is opened, monitoring of illegal no-count is performed based on the input of the count switch 32 and the like.

The display control device transmission command process of S20 is based on the data set in the special symbol game process of S14 and the symbol variation process of S16, and is executed by the display control device 34.
Edit the display information to send to.

The external information processing in S21 includes a jackpot signal,
In order to notify the certainty change signal, the symbol stop signal of the image game, and the like to the outside (management device), the data of the corresponding event is edited.

As shown in FIG. 16, the display control device 34
PU 50, ROM 51, RAM 52, DMAC (direct memory access controller) 53, interface 54, VDC (video display controller)
55, a font ROM 56 storing image data of the image display device (LCD) 4, a gamma correction circuit 57, and a clock 58
Etc.

When display control data is sent from the game control device 20 by the display control device parallel communication process (S11 in FIG. 3), the CPU 50 of the display control device 34 receives a communication interrupt via the interface 54, and displays the display. Information is read, screen information is created based on the display information, and stored in the RAM 52. Based on the screen information, the VDC 55 captures the corresponding image data in the font ROM 56, performs horizontal scanning and vertical scanning of the screen of the image display device 4, and displays a predetermined image on the image display device 4.

FIG. 17 shows a display example of the image display device 4 by the display control device 34 at the time of a big hit. Background images and moving image characters are not shown.

When a large hit is generated as a result of the variable display game of a plurality of symbols on the image display device 4, the symbol "7, 7, 7" in which the "hit" and the large jackpot are generated in the first half of the fanfare processing mode as shown in FIG. "1R start" indicating the start of the first round game, and "5 this time" indicating the specified number of prizes in this round are displayed in the latter half as shown in (b).

When entering the jackpot first half processing mode, (c)
"1R opening" indicating that the variable winning device 5 in the first round is being opened, "5 more" indicating the number of winnings up to the specified number of winnings, and the like are displayed. In this case, every time a game ball wins in the variable winning device 5, “X more” as shown in FIG.
For example, the number of winnings up to the prescribed number of winnings is displayed in a countdown display (the same applies to (e), (f), and (h)).

When there is a V passing (the passing ball of the V winning opening) of the variable winning device 5, the game enters the jackpot latter half processing mode,
As shown in (e) and (f), a display such as "V" indicating that the round can be continued is performed.

In this case, if the winning number of the variable winning device 5 approaches the specified winning number without passing through the V, the background color of the screen is changed as shown in (h) to notify that the end of the round is near. .

As shown in (e) and (f), the round can be continued, or from the state of (h), the variable prize device 5 has passed V and the round can be continued. When the specified number of prizes has been reached or the specified opening time has elapsed, one round is completed and the interval processing mode is entered, and "2R start" indicating the start of the second round game as shown in FIG. "This time three" indicating the prescribed number of prizes is displayed.

When the second round of the jackpot first half processing mode is entered, “2R is open”, “X more” are displayed in the same manner, and based on the V passing of the variable prize winning device 5, the second big jackpot processing mode is entered. And displays "V" or the like.

As described above, the number of rounds, the number of stipulated prizes, the number of prizes up to the stipulated prizes, V, etc. are displayed at the time of the big hit, and these are repeated for the continuation of the specified round (V is not displayed at the last round).

[0086] When the final round ends, or when there is no V passing before the final round, the number of winnings reaches the specified number of wins or the specified opening time elapses and the round ends, the jackpot ends, and the jackpot ends. An end display is performed (see (i) of FIG. 17).

With such a configuration, when a game is played and a game ball wins at the starting port 7, a random number for a jackpot, a random number for determining a count upper limit change pattern, and the like are extracted at the time of the winning, and the image display device 4 When a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and the extracted jackpot random number is a jackpot value, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the plurality of symbols is changed to a predetermined symbol based on the count upper limit value change pattern determination random number. Stopped and a jackpot is generated.

When a big hit occurs, the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the specified number of winnings in each round) is set based on the stop symbol that generated the big hit, and the variable winning device 5 does not accept the game ball. A special game of opening the game ball from the closed state to the open state that is easy to receive the game ball is performed in a prescribed round. In this case, for example, if the stop symbol that generated the big hit is “5, 5, 5”, the prescribed winning number is set to 4 in the first round according to the winning number pattern at this time as shown in FIG. When the number of winnings to the variable winning device 5 reaches the specified number of winnings, the variable winning device 5 is closed, and at this time, the next round can be continued by passing a game ball to the V winning opening of the variable winning device 5, In the second round, the prescribed winning number is set to 6, and when the winning number to the variable winning device 5 reaches the prescribed winning number, the variable winning device 5 is closed,
Thus, the prescribed round (for example, up to 16 times) is performed.

As a result, the number of game balls winning in the variable prize device 5 is not constant due to the opening operation of the variable prize device 5 in one round, so that the jackpot game is changed and a big hit occurs. Variations can be given to the number of award balls that can be obtained by the player at the time. Further, regardless of the skill of the player, the expected value of the number of winnings (the number of picked-up balls) in the opening operation of one round of the variable winning device 5 can be made variable.

Further, since the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the specified number of winnings in each round) is determined based on the stop symbol in which the jackpot has occurred, the player can determine which symbol has a jackpot. Expectations increase. In this case, the stop symbol can inform the player of the prospect of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through all of the special game states before the opening operation of the first round of the variable winning device 5 is started. It can reassure the player.

Further, by setting the number-of-winning pattern (the specified number of winnings in each round) of the variable winning device 5, the game of the jackpot can be further changed, so that the high interest of the game can be secured.

In FIG. 17, among the determined winning numbers (winning number patterns) of the respective rounds, only the current winning number of the current round is displayed on the image display device 4, but the predetermined winning number of each round is displayed. The number or all of the prescribed winning numbers of the rounds after the present may be displayed.
The winning number pattern may be displayed in a graph. By performing such display, the interest of the game is further enhanced.

FIGS. 18 to 20 show a second embodiment. This is to display a game (lottery game) for determining the winning number pattern (the specified number of winnings in each round) of the variable winning device 5 based on random numbers. Note that the first
Only the start memory monitoring process, the big hit determination process, and the fanfare process of the special symbol game process are different from those of the first embodiment, and the other processes are almost the same.

In the start-up memory monitoring process, if there is a prize-winning memory (special figure start-up memory) of the start-up port 7 as shown in FIG. Is determined, and the determination result is stored in the special prize determination flag (S301 to S304).

If the result of the determination is not a jackpot, a symbol to be stopped is acquired from the lost symbol generation area in which the symbol is stored in the remaining time processing (S22 in FIG. 3) and stored (S30).
6).

In the case of a big hit, as in the first embodiment, the stop symbol is not created with the random number for determining the upper limit value change pattern, and the left symbol in the lost symbol generation area is referred to ( Left pattern is copied to middle pattern, right pattern),
The symbols to be stopped are determined and stored (S307). The process number is set to 1, the symbol normal stop monitoring process is started, and the change of each symbol of the image display device 4 is started.

In the jackpot determination process, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the special prize determination flag in the start storage monitoring process is a jackpot. If it is not a jackpot, set the processing number to 0,
The process returns to the start memory monitoring process (S311 and S312).

In the case of a jackpot, the count upper limit change pattern, that is, the winning number pattern of the variable prize winning device 5 (specified winning of each round) is determined based on the count upper limit change pattern determining random number value extracted and stored together with the jackpot random number. number)
Is set, the processing number is set to 4, and the fanfare processing is started (S313 to S315).

In this case, as the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 (the specified winning number of each round), for example, three patterns of large, medium and small are determined as shown in FIG. Large, medium,
One pattern is set from three small patterns. The random number for determining the upper limit value change pattern is
The random number is generated by the random number generation process (FIG. 4). For example, values of 0 to 2 may be generated in accordance with the three patterns.

In the fanfare process, a game display is set for the winning number pattern (the specified number of winnings in each round) of the variable winning device 5 set as shown in FIG. 20 (S321).
To S323). In this case, a game display indicating whether the winning number pattern (the specified number of winnings in each round) of the variable winning device 5 is a large, medium, or small pattern is set.

Next, the initial processing of the first half of the jackpot process, that is, the upper limit (specified winning number) of the number of winning balls in the first round of the special game is set from the set winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5, The processing timer sets the specified opening time of the variable winning device 5 (specified operation time: for example, 29 seconds).
Is set, the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 5 is set to 0, the number of rounds of the special game is set to 1, the round end flag is cleared, the V passing flag is cleared, and the number of V passing is set to 0. , And the process number is set to 5, and the big hit first half process is started (S324).

That is, when a big hit occurs, the winning number pattern is determined from large, medium and small of the variable winning device 5 based on the random number for determining the count upper limit value change pattern, and the image display device is determined according to the determination. In 4, a game display indicating which of the winning number patterns, large, medium, and small, will be made is performed. Then, after the game is displayed, the defined winning number of each round of the variable winning device 5 is set according to the determined winning number pattern, and a special game of the defined round is performed.

FIG. 22 shows a display example of the image display device 4 at the time of the fanfare of the big hit.

When a large hit is generated as a result of the variable display game of a plurality of symbols on the image display device 4, in the first half of the fanfare processing mode, the "hit" as shown in FIG. ”Etc. are displayed.

When the game enters the middle stage of the fanfare processing mode, symbols "7, 7, 7" etc. which have generated a big hit as shown in (b) and (c) are displayed, and the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 is determined. A game display for performing the game. In this case, for example, characters such as “large”, “medium”, and “small” are displayed on the screen, and a game in which the color, brightness, circle symbol, or the like of the display is sequentially performed is performed, and a predetermined color and brightness are displayed. The character that has become a symbol or a character where a circle symbol or the like has stopped is regarded as a hit. Which character is hit is determined based on the random number for determining the count upper limit value change pattern. In the latter half of the fanfare processing mode, the same display as in FIG. 17 is performed.

By doing so, the fun of the image game is increased, and the expectation for obtaining the prize ball at the time of the big hit is further expanded. Immediately after the jackpot is determined and the player is satisfied, further entertain the player in a game in which of the winning number patterns, that is, a game in which the size of obtainable benefits (the number of prize balls obtainable) changes. So that the interest of the game can be further enhanced. Further, the winning number pattern of the variable winning device 5 can be determined at random regardless of the symbol in which the big hit has occurred.

When displaying a game for determining the number of winnings, it is also possible to perform an effect such that the result can be predicted to some extent before the result of the game is revealed to the player. is there. For example, in the first effect mode in which the background of the display unit blinks in red while the circle symbol is moving, or in the second effect mode in which the background of the display unit blinks in blue, It is configured to perform a game effect. When "large" is finally displayed, the effect is produced in the first effect mode with a high probability (for example, 90%) while the circle symbol is moving. . Also, when "medium" and "small" are finally displayed, the effect is produced in the second effect mode with a very low probability (for example, 5%) while the circle symbol is moving. To do. With such a configuration, when the production in the first production mode is started, the possibility that the player can acquire “large” becomes extremely high, and the time from the start of the production until the game result is found is reduced. , Can entertain players.

In the first and second embodiments, in order to make the expected value of the number of picked-up balls in the picking-up operation (opening operation) of the variable winning device 5 variable, the variable winning device 5 performs each round. Although the specified winning number (winning number pattern) is changed, the specified opening time (operating time pattern) of each round of the variable winning device 5 may be changed.

In this case, a plurality of operation time patterns in which the prescribed opening time of each round of the variable winning device 5 is set, for example, from 3 seconds to 10 seconds are determined, and a stop symbol or a count upper limit value change pattern in which a big hit has occurred. An operation time pattern is set from among the plurality based on the random number for determination. If the opening time is managed in this manner, the skill of the player such as how many pieces can be won in the variable prize winning device 5 within a limited time can be exhibited, and the interest of the game is enhanced.
In addition, it is possible to win more than the normal number of winnings, and the expectation for winning a prize ball at the time of a big hit is further increased.

FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show a third embodiment. This is because, in order to make the expected value of the number of balls picked up in the ball picking-up operation (opening operation) of the variable prize winning device variable, the variable prize winning device of which opening shape changes is used to increase the ball picking efficiency of the variable prize winning device. It was something to change. That is, this illustrates one example of the other-stage variable winning device.

As shown in FIG. 23 and FIG.
, A winning area 62 is formed in the upper part of the receiving shelf 61, and a pair of movable pieces 63 a and 63 b is provided so as to surround the winning area 62.

The movable pieces 63a, 63b are supported by a support shaft 64 so as to be movable left and right, and the lower part is a worm gear 66.
a, 66b, and the worm gears 66a, 66b are connected to the motor 65. From the state of FIG.
When the motor 65 is driven in the forward direction, the movable pieces 63a and 63b open left and right, and when the motor 65 is driven in the reverse direction from that state, the movable pieces 63a and 63b close. For this reason, according to the drive of the motor 65, the movable piece 63
The opening widths of the a and 63b, that is, the shape of the opening of the winning area 62 of the variable winning device 60 are changed.

The receiving shelf 61 is provided with a continuous winning opening (V winning opening) at the center lower part of the winning area 62. The continuous winning opening is a continuous switch (a passing ball) for detecting a winning ball (passing ball) to the continuous winning opening. V switch). A count switch for counting the number of winning balls that have won the winning area 62 including the continuous winning opening is provided at the back of the receiving shelf 61.

The motor 65 of the variable winning device 60 is controlled such that the movable pieces 63a and 63b of the variable winning device 60 are opened from the closed state in FIG. In the same manner as in the embodiment, the opening width (opening pattern) of the movable pieces 63a and 63b of each round of the variable winning device 60 is set based on the stop symbol in which the big hit has occurred or the random number for determining the upper limit value change pattern. Is controlled so as to have the set opening width.

That is, a plurality of opening patterns in which the opening widths of the movable pieces 63a and 63b of each round of the variable winning device 60 are set, for example, at the stages of FIGS. Based on the random number for determining the upper limit value change pattern, an opening pattern is set from among the plurality. A prescribed round is performed by controlling the opening width of the movable pieces 63a and 63b of each round of the variable winning device 60 according to the set opening pattern.

Therefore, since the shape of the opening of the variable winning device 60 changes, the ease of winning a game ball changes. In this way, the opening of the variable winning device 60 is rich in variations, and the interest of the game is further enhanced.

In the variable prize winning device such as an opening / closing door type or an opening / closing wing type, the shape of the opening can be changed by providing a plurality of opening / closing doors or changing the opening angle of the opening / closing wing.

The embodiments can be combined. In this case, at the time of the jackpot, any one of the prescribed winning number, the prescribed opening time and the opening shape of the variable winning device may be selected and changed depending on the round, or the prescribed winning number in the same round may be changed. , Prescribed opening time,
Some of the opening shapes may be changed in combination.

Although the embodiments have been described with reference to the first-type gaming machine as an example, it is needless to say that the embodiments can be applied to the second-type and third-type gaming machines.

[0120] The third type of gaming machine provides the variable prize device with a game when the variable prize device is opened when a game ball passes through a specific area of the game area or when the variable display section is stopped by a variable display pattern. When the ball wins, a special game state is generated in which a privilege (a large number of balls, etc.) can be given to the player. In the special game state, when a game ball wins a specific winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device is opened and 1
Play special round games. After the end of one round, when the game ball wins again in the specific winning opening, the variable winning device is opened again, and this is repeated for the prescribed round.

Therefore, a predetermined random number is obtained based on the passing (or winning) timing of the game ball in the specific area, and based on the random number, the prescribed winning number (winning number pattern) of each round of the variable winning device and each round. Specified opening time (operating time pattern), opening shape of each round (opening pattern)
Change etc.

When the variable winning device has a variable display unit for opening the variable winning device depending on the stop state of the symbol, the predetermined winning number (winning number pattern) of each round of the variable winning device based on the stopped symbol of the variable display unit, The specified opening time (operating time pattern) of the round, the opening shape (opening pattern) of each round, and the like can be changed.

FIGS. 29 and 30 show a gaming board 70 and a variable winning device 71 of a second type of gaming machine. This is the game area 7
When a game ball wins in the starting ports 73, 74 provided in 2, the opening and closing wings 75a, 75b of the variable winning device 71 open and close once or twice, and at this time, the game ball wins in the variable winning device 71,
When the winning ball passes through the V zone 76 in a predetermined area in the variable winning device 71, a big hit that gives a privilege to the player is generated. When the jackpot state is reached, the open / close wings 75a and 75b of the variable winning device 71 are operated for a predetermined operation time (for example, 2
For 9 seconds), opening and closing are repeated, and one round special game is performed. During the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing wings 75a and 75b, when the winning prize ball winning in the variable prize winning device 71 passes through the V zone 76 again, the next round can be continued, and after the opening / closing operation is completed, the opening / closing wing 75a is completed. , 75b restart the opening / closing operation again, and repeat this for a prescribed round.

At the upper part of the concave chamber 77 in the variable winning device 71, a prize ball which enters from the left opening / closing wing 75a side to the left rear side and a prize ball which enters from the right opening / closing wing 75b side projects to the right rear side. A receiving shelf 79 in which a portion 78 is formed is provided, and a first and a second count switch 8 for counting the number of winning balls on the left and right sides are provided on the left and right sides of the receiving shelf 79, respectively.
0, 81 are provided. A rotating body 82 is provided in the lower center of the concave chamber 77, and a V zone 76 is provided in the center of the rotating body 82. In front of the lower part of the recess 77, a center winning area 83 is provided at the center, a left winning area 84 and a right winning area 8 are provided on the left and right.
5 is defined. The V zone 76 is provided with a V switch for detecting a passing ball in the V zone 76, and the center winning area 83 is provided with a center area passing switch for detecting a passing ball in the center winning area 83. The winning ball entering the receiving rack 79 passes through the count switches 80 and 81 and passes through the concave room 7.
7, enter the V zone 76, center winning area 83,
The vehicle passes through one of the left and right winning areas 84 and 85.

Therefore, a predetermined random number is obtained based on the passing of the winning sphere through the V zone 76 (V passing), and based on the random number, the prescribed winning number (winning number pattern) of each round of the variable winning device and each round are obtained. The opening time (operating time pattern), the opening shape (opening pattern) of each round, and the like are changed.

In the figure, reference numeral 86 denotes a jackpot, a variable winning device 71.
, The number of open / close times of the opening / closing wings 75a and 75b, the V passing, and the like.

The specified opening time is determined by the opening and closing blades 75a, 75
b can be replaced by the number of times of opening and closing. Further, the opening shape is such that one of the left and right opening / closing wings 75a and 75b is kept open or closed, and the other is opened and closed.
It is good to change it. In addition, the open / close wing 75
It is also possible to change the opening / closing speed of a and 75b.

Although the second type of gaming machine has been described above, a gaming machine in which the operation of the first type of gaming machine is applied to the second type of gaming machine may be used. . For example, the open / close wings 75a, 75b do not repeat opening and closing during the round, but do not repeat the open / close wings 75a, 75 during the round.
b may maintain the opening. Further, the game is not limited to immediately proceeding to the next round in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the continuous winning opening (V zone 76). Alternatively, continuation may be performed after elapse of a prescribed end time of the opening / closing (opening) operation.

Further, it goes without saying that in the first and third types of gaming machines, the opening and closing operation as in the second type of gaming machines may be performed on the variable winning device.

In the first and second types of gaming machines described above, the transition to the next round can be made on condition that a prize is won in the continuous winning opening. However, the continuation condition may be changed. For example, even if a winning in the continuous winning opening is not accompanied, the round continuation is repeated until a predetermined upper limit of the round is reached by winning the specified number of wins or by the ending time of the opening / closing (opening) operation. It may be something.

It is assumed that the specified operation time (specified release time) includes the following concept.

In the case where a variable winning device that keeps the open state throughout the round is provided, the time that defines the open time (the specified open time) is defined as the specified operation time.

In the case where a variable winning device that repeats opening and closing throughout the round is provided, the time for repeating the opening and closing operation is determined by defining the number of times of opening, and this is defined as the specified operation time.

In the case where a variable winning device that repeats opening and closing throughout the round is provided, if the ratio between the opening time and the closing time is defined, the total time during which the variable winning device is open is defined. Is determined, this time ratio or the total open time is defined as a specified operation time.

In addition, when a game ball is picked up by the ball picking-up operation of the variable winning device, the set operation time may be set as long as the set time changes the efficiency of the ball picking up.

In the second and third types of gaming machines,
If the display unit is provided, a game display for determining the winning number pattern, the operation time pattern, and the opening pattern of the variable winning device as shown in FIG. 22 can be performed.

The winning number pattern of the variable winning device is determined based on a jackpot stop symbol, a random number for determining a count upper limit value change pattern, passing (or winning) of a game ball in a specific area, passing of a game ball in a V zone, and the like. After determining the operation time pattern, the opening pattern, etc., the prescribed number of winnings in the next round is determined according to the number of V passes of the variable winning device during the round, the number of winnings in the predetermined winning opening, the number of winnings in the specific winning opening, and the like. The specified opening time, the shape of the opening, etc. can be increased / decreased or changed. In this case, the increase / decrease can be displayed.

Further, based on the jackpot stop symbol, the count upper limit value change pattern determining random number, the passing (or winning) of the game ball in the specific area, the passing of the game ball in the V zone, etc., the predetermined round of the variable winning device is performed. The winning number pattern, the operation time pattern, the opening pattern, etc. are determined, and the prescribed winning number, the prescribed opening time, the opening shape, etc. of the other rounds are determined for each round, the number of V passing of the variable winning device in the previous round, It can be changed based on the number of winnings in a predetermined winning opening, the number of winnings in a specific winning opening, or a predetermined random number. In this case, a pattern state and a round game state can be displayed.

A game and a game display for determining a winning number pattern, an operation time pattern, and an opening pattern of the variable winning device can be performed a plurality of times.

In the big hit ending process (see FIG. 6), a game display for determining the winning number pattern, the operation time pattern, and the opening pattern of the variable prize winning device is performed.
The pattern at the time of the next big hit occurrence may be determined based on the result.

In each example, the winning number pattern, the operation time pattern, the opening pattern and the like of the variable winning device are described as being changed. However, the specified round number may be changed together. For example, when each symbol of the image display device 4 stops in a combination that makes a big hit, the pattern of the defined number of winnings in each round is determined (FIG. 1).
However, in this case, the prescribed round number (maximum number of rounds that can be continued) may be determined differently depending on the winning combination. If it explains using FIG. 15, if the combination which becomes a big hit is "3,3,3" and "7,7,7", the prescribed round number will be set to 16, and the combination which becomes a big hit will be "1,1". , 1 "and" 5, 5, 5 ", the configuration may be such that the prescribed number of rounds is 12, and for other combinations, the prescribed number of rounds is 8.

Similarly, the aforementioned game display (see FIG. 22)
Also, in the case where the pattern of the defined winning number for each round is determined (see FIG. 21), the defined round number may be determined differently depending on the result of the game.
Referring to FIG. 21, if the game result is “large”, the specified round number is set to 16, and if the game result is “medium”, the specified round number is set to 12, and the game result is “small”. Then, the configuration may be such that the prescribed number of rounds is eight.

[0143]

According to the first invention, the variable prize winning device 1
The number of winnings in the ball picking operation of the round is made variable,
The number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player when the special gaming state occurs can be varied, and the mode of picking up the variable winning device in the special gaming state in the special gaming state can be determined by a lottery game. And giving the player a high expectation of winning a prize ball by determining the manner of a series of ball picking operations before the first ball picking operation of the variable winning device starts. Can be.
That is, since a game that changes in each round can be provided to the player, a device that does not make the player tired can be provided, and a high interest in the game can be secured.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the expected value of the winning number in the ball picking-up operation of the variable winning device can be variably set regardless of the skill of the player, and the number of winning balls that can be obtained by the player can be made equal.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the player's skill as to how many pieces can be won within a limited time can be exhibited, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the shape of the opening of the variable prize winning device changes, a variety of games can be played.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the sense of expectation of the variable display game is enhanced, and the mode of the series of ball picking operations of the variable prize winning device is determined based on the result, so that the high interest of the variable display game can be secured. .

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the expectation of winning in a predetermined winning area is increased, and the random picking-up device determines a series of picking-up operations of the variable winning device. , The number of award balls that can be obtained can be equally given a chance. .

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the interest of the image game is increased, and immediately after the occurrence of the special game state is determined and the player is satisfied, the player is further provided with a series of ball picking-up operations of the variable winning device. Since the game in which the mode, that is, the size of the obtainable privilege changes, can be enjoyed, the interest of the game further increases.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the game control device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 15 is a table showing an example of setting a winning number pattern.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a display control device.

FIG. 17 is a screen diagram showing a display example at the time of a big hit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing control contents according to another embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing control contents.

FIG. 21 is a table showing an example of setting a winning number pattern.

FIG. 22 is a screen diagram showing a display example at the time of a big hit.

FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of a variable winning device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a view showing a movable mechanism of the variable winning device.

FIG. 25 is a state diagram of an opening shape of the variable winning device.

FIG. 26 is a state diagram of the opening shape of the variable winning device.

FIG. 27 is a state diagram of an opening shape of the variable winning device.

FIG. 28 is a state diagram of an opening shape of the variable winning device.

FIG. 29 is a front view of a gaming board of a second type of gaming machine.

FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the variable winning device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 game board 3 game area 4 image display device 5 variable winning device 6 tulip 7 starting port 8 special figure storage display 9 opening and closing door 10 general figure display 11 gate 12 general figure storage display 20 game control device 21 arithmetic processing unit 30 Special figure start switch 31 Normal figure start gate switch 32 Count switch 33 Continuous switch 34 Display control device 35, 36 Driving solenoid 60 Variable winning device 63a, 63b Movable piece 65 Motor 70 Game board 71 Variable winning device 72 Game area 73, 74 Starting Mouth 75a, 75b Opening / closing wing 76 V zone 77 Recessed chamber 79 Receiving shelf 80, 81 Count switch 83 Center winning area 86 Display section

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A variable winning device, which can be switched between a first state advantageous to a player and a second state unfavorable to a player, is provided in a game area, and based on the occurrence of a special gaming state, In a ball game machine provided with a ball-pickup control means for causing the variable prize device to perform a predetermined ball-pickup operation for each round, a ball-pickup device capable of variably setting an expected value of the number of balls picked up in the ball-pickup operation of the variable prize device An expected number variable control means for controlling a predetermined lottery game before the first ball picking operation of the variable winning device starts when a special game state occurs; Lottery game control means,
Based on the result of the lottery game by the lottery game control means,
A ball-pickup operation mode determining means for determining a series of ball-pickup operation modes of the variable winning device in the special gaming state by the ball-pickup control means. 2. A winning ball counting means for counting the number of game balls accepted in one round of ball picking operation of the variable winning device, wherein the ball picking operation mode determining means includes: A predetermined winning number selection means for setting a predetermined winning number, wherein the ball picking-up control means, when a count value by the winning number counting means reaches a predetermined winning number set by the specified winning number selecting means, The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a winning number limiting means for terminating a ball picking operation of one round of the variable winning device. 3. The method for determining a pitching operation mode includes a specified operation time selection means for setting a specified operation time of one round, and the ball pickup control means is set by the specified operation time selection means. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an operation time monitoring means for causing the variable prize device to perform a ball picking operation in one round in accordance with a prescribed operation time. 4. The variable prize winning device comprises a multi-stage variable prize device in which the shape of an opening for receiving a game ball can be set in a plurality of stages so that the respective ball-collecting efficiencies are different. The mode determining means includes a stage selecting means for setting an opening stage of the variable prize winning device, and the ball picking-up control means includes a step of one round of the variable prize winning device in the opening stage set by the stage selecting device. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a variable stage control means for performing a ball picking-up operation. 5. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, wherein a special game state can be generated in accordance with a display result of a variable display game on said variable display device, and said lottery game control means is provided. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a result of the lottery game is determined in accordance with a display result of the variable display game. 6. A special game state is generated by a game ball winning in a predetermined winning area, and the lottery game control means extracts a predetermined random number at a timing of winning the game ball in the winning area, The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a result of the lottery game is determined based on the extracted random numbers. 7. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery game control means displays a lottery game on a predetermined display device.