JP2976210B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a main variable prize winning device capable of converting between a first state disadvantageous to a player and a second state advantageous to a player, and a predetermined game condition. , A special game generating means for generating a special game in which the main variable winning device can be repeatedly converted to the second state by regulation, a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player And an auxiliary variable winning device in which the advantageous state of the player by the conversion to the second state is set smaller than the main variable winning device, and a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed. So,
And a variable display device in which stop display of specific predetermined identification information is a condition for conversion of the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state.

<Conventional technology> Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are typical gaming machines, models that generate special games based on the results of variable display by a variable display device and hit balls that win by activating a variable winning device are specially awarded. There are models, etc., that generate special games based on winning in the mouth, and when this special game is generated, the variable winning device is repeatedly converted to a state advantageous to the player based on the rules, and a large number of winnings 2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a technique in which a ball is generated so as to increase a profit obtained by a player.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, the above-described gaming machines are popular among players because a large number of prize balls are generated in a short time in a special game and a large number of prize balls can be acquired. Players are not satisfied with the content of the current special games and tend to seek gaming machines that can acquire more prize balls, but in order to be certified as appropriate gaming machines In addition, a special game must be performed within a predetermined range, and control such as increasing the number of winning balls during the special game beyond the predetermined range cannot be performed.

Also, it is conceivable to increase the player's earning profit in games other than the special game, but since the player's earning profit will increase even in the normal game state where no special game has occurred, The amusement store business will no longer work.

Furthermore, even if it is the game content of the current gaming machine,
When a special game is generated, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls, so that the frequency at which the special game is generated must be set low in order to balance profits between the game store and the player. If the player continues the game for the purpose of obtaining more prize balls after the end of the special game, the player will run out of the prize balls obtained in the previous special game without the next special game occurring. It was a big complaint for the players.

Therefore, the amount of profit obtained by the player (the number of awarded balls) can be increased to such an extent that the operation of the amusement store is not hindered, and it is difficult for the player to lose the awarded balls obtained in the special game again in the game, thereby improving the game. There is a demand for the development of a gaming machine that can enhance interest.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and has a main variable prize winning device that can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player (for example, Variable winning device 14)
A special game generating means (for example, determining means 75) for generating a special game that can repeatedly convert the main variable winning device to the second state based on the establishment of the predetermined game condition,
It can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player, and the advantageous state of the player due to the conversion to the second state is set smaller than that of the main variable winning device. The auxiliary variable prize winning device (13), a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed, and the predetermined specific identification information is stopped and displayed when the auxiliary variable prize winning device is converted to the second state. In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) having a variable display device (for example, an auxiliary variable display device 17), the probability that specific identification information is stopped and displayed on the variable display device is controlled in a normal state. The stop probability change control means (for example, the random number change control means 56) capable of controlling the change to a first probability value to be performed and a second probability value at which the probability that the specific identification information is stopped and displayed is higher than the first probability value. )
The stop probability change control means includes a probability that specific identification information is stopped and displayed from the first probability value in relation to the occurrence of a predetermined special game generated by the special game occurrence means. In addition to the change control to the second probability value, the change control is performed from the second probability value to the first probability value in connection with the occurrence of the next special game.

<Operation> In association with the occurrence of the predetermined special game generated by the special game generation means based on the establishment of the predetermined game condition, the stop probability change control means shifts to the second state of the auxiliary variable winning device. And changing and controlling the probability that the specific identification information, which is the conversion condition, is stopped and displayed on the variable display device from the first probability value in the normal state to a second probability value higher than the first probability value.
In connection with the occurrence of the next special game, the stop probability change control means sets the probability that the specific identification information, which is the condition for conversion of the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state, to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device, Change control is performed from the probability value to the first probability value.

<Example> Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

A pachinko machine 1 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 belongs to a so-called first type, and a ball supply tray 3 is provided on the front side of a frame-shaped front frame 2.
Operation unit 4 for launching a hit ball and operation unit 5 'for a stop switch 5
A game part 8 surrounded by guide rails 7 is formed on the surface of a game board 6 provided so as to cover the window of the front frame 2 from behind, and the game part 8 has numerous obstacles. A nail (not shown) is implanted and a prize area and a specific area are formed which are beneficial to the player when the hit ball passes. In the embodiment of the drawing, a variable display device 9 is provided above the game section 8 and the variable display is provided. Below the device 9, a pocket frame-shaped first starting port 11 capable of detecting a winning ball with the first starting switch 10 is provided on the left and right sides of the first starting port 11 as a passing chuck functioning as the specific area.
The auxiliary fluctuation winning device 13 is placed below the first opening 11
A variable winning device 14 as a main variable winning device is disposed below the auxiliary variable winning device 13, and a second starting port 15 and a third starting port 16 are disposed on the left and right of the variable display device 9, The auxiliary variable winning device 13 is provided with an auxiliary variable display 17 as a 7-segment variable display device.

The variable display device 9 may be a mechanical device provided with a plurality of rotating drums or an electrical device such as a seven-segment display as long as it can variably display a plurality of types of identification symbols. In the embodiment of the variable display device 9 shown in the figure, three 7-segment displays 19a, 19b, and 19c are juxtaposed substantially at the center of a horizontally long substrate 18 mounted on the surface of the game board 6, and various decorative lamps are provided therearound. , A display light emitting source, and the like, and a second starting port 15 and a third starting port 16 are integrally provided at the left and right ends of the substrate 18, respectively. A second start switch 20 and a third start switch 21 for detecting a ball entering the start port 16 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the passing chuck 12 disposed below the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 16 passes one ball on the front side of the mounting plate 22 attached to the surface of the game board 6, as shown in FIG. Passing hole
23 is formed in the vertical direction, and a ball passage detector (specific ball detector) 24 faces the passing hole 23 as specific winning signal generation means. When the ball passes through the game section again, the ball passage detector 24 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device 25.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the auxiliary variable winning device 13 has opening and closing wings 28, 28 on both sides of an opening 27 of a mounting board 26, and a ball receiving portion 29 is formed in the opening 27. I have. Each open / close wing
The rotation shaft 30 of 28 extends through the mounting board 26,
At the rear end, an operation lever 32 in which a pin 31 for opening and closing the opening and closing wings 28, 28 to open and close is fixed. The pin 31 of the operation lever 32 is provided with an engagement hole 35 of an operation member 34 provided at a lower end of a plunger of a solenoid 33 as a drive source.
It is loosely inserted in. Therefore, the left and right open / close wings 28,2
By the weight of the plunger and the action of the return spring, the plunger 8 normally closes as shown in FIG. 5 and does not accept a hit ball, that is, maintains a first state that is disadvantageous for the player. The solenoid 33 is attached to a boss protruding from the rear surface of the drive board 36.
Are formed in common with the pins 31, 31 of the two left and right operation levers 32, 32.

When the solenoid 33 is excited and the operating member 34 is pulled up against the rotation behavior of the opening / closing wings 28, 28 in the outward opening direction, the operating member
34 and the pin 31 move upward, and each operation lever 32 pivots outward about the pivot shaft 30 to open and close the opening / closing wings 28, 28, in a state where it is easy to receive a hit ball, that is, advantageous to the player. Convert to the second state. In addition, 37 ... is this open / close wing 28,28,
Is a lamp that informs a player of the open / closed state of the player. The lamp is lit when closed, and flashes when opened.

The hit ball that wins the open / closed wings 28, 28
The ball passes through the opening 27 and flows downward on the back side of the mounting substrate 26, and is processed as a winning ball.

The variable prize winning device 14, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8,
A substantially elongated ball passage port 39 is opened substantially at the center of a first base plate 38 mounted on the game board 6, and a ball receiving door 41 which is opened and closed by a solenoid 40 as a driving source is rotatably mounted on the ball passage port 39. The solenoids 42 and 4 are the driving sources on the left and right of the ball passage port 39.
The ball receiving pieces 43, 43 which can be opened and closed to the left and right by 2 are rotatably mounted on the shaft, and a second base plate 44 having a light emitting display member and the like is attached to the back side of the first base plate 38. Base plate
The solenoid 44 is provided with a solenoid 40 for opening and closing the ball receiving door 41 via a lever 45, and solenoids 45, 45 for opening and closing the ball receiving pieces 43, 43 via a crank 46. The above-mentioned ball receiving door 41 is provided with a stopper 47 which also serves as a fan-shaped weight on the surface. One end 41a of the ball receiving door 41 is connected to the second base plate 44.
Is in contact with one end 45a of a lever 45 rotatably mounted on a shaft, and a plunger 48 of the solenoid 40 is provided in the middle of the lever 45.
Abuts. When the plunger 48 pushes the lever 45, the lever 45 is lowered, the one end 41a of the ball receiving door 41 is pushed down, and the ball receiving door 41 is closed, so that the ball is not accepted, that is, the first state disadvantageous to the player is maintained. Also, when the solenoid 40 is excited and the plunger 48 is attracted, the force holding down the lever 45 is lost, so that the ball receiving door 41 rotates by its own weight and opens while pushing up the lever 45, so that it is easy to accept a hit ball, That is, the state is changed to the second state which is advantageous for the player. An operating plate 49 is mounted on the plunger of the solenoid 45 mounted on the second base plate 44. A crank 46 fits into an elongated hole provided at the other end of the operating plate 49. It is attached to the shaft of ball receiving pieces 43,43. Therefore,
When the solenoids 45, 45 are demagnetized and the plunger 48 is depressed, the ball receiving pieces 43, 43 are closed to maintain the first state in which the ball is not guided to the ball receiving door 41 side, and the solenoids 45, 45 are energized to release the plunger. When the ball is sucked, the ball receiving pieces 43, 43 open to convert to the second state in which the hit ball is guided to the hitting door 41 side.

In the concave chamber 50 formed on the back side of the first base plate 38 of the above-mentioned variable winning device 14, a continuous winning opening 51 is formed at the center, and general winning openings 52a and 52b are formed on the left and right sides thereof. The ball that has passed through 51 activates the continuation switch 53, and the general winning opening 52
The balls that have passed the a, 52b and the continuous winning opening 51 activate the count switch 54.

The width of the ball receiving door 41, that is, the prize area where the variable prize device 14 accepts the ball and forms a prize ball is the prize area of the auxiliary variable prize device 13 described above, that is, the double open / close wing 2 converted into the second state.
It is set wider than the top interval of 8,28. Therefore,
When the variable winning device 14 converts to the second state, it is possible to win a ball in a wider range as compared with the auxiliary converting winning device 13, and while the auxiliary variable winning device 13 is converting to the second state, The variable winning device 14 can also make the ball win. As a result, the auxiliary variable prize winning device 13 can be set such that the player's advantageous state by the conversion to the second state is set smaller than the main variable prize winning device 14.

Each of the above-mentioned detectors and display devices is an electric control device 25.
, And operates under the control of the electric control device 25.

The electric control device 25 is configured, for example, as shown in FIG. The configuration and operation of the electric control device 25 will be described together with a game in the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration.

When the player operates the launch operation unit 4 to start the hit ball launching device, one ball introduced from the ball supply tray 3 is launched. The ball fired by the hit ball firing device enters the game section 8 via the guide rail 7 and hits the obstacle nail and flows down while changing the flowing direction.

The ball flowing down in the game section 8 passes through the passage hole 23 of the passage chucker 12.
When the ball passes through the inside, the ball passage detector 24 detects the ball and sends a signal to the electric control device 25.

As shown in FIG. 9, the electric control device 25 can receive a signal from the ball passage detector 24 and store the signal within a predetermined range (for example, up to four) in the specific winning storage means 55,
When the signal is stored in the specific winning storage means 55, the random number change control means 56 as the stop probability change control means extracts a random number from the random number table. In the present embodiment, there are a random number table A having a low probability (for example, 1/10) of the prize mode and a random number table B having a high probability (for example, 1/5) of the prize mode. Of the random number table described above in accordance with the signal
The random number is extracted based on the signal from. In the normal game state, the signal from the random number change state detecting means 57 is "L", so that the first AND gate 58 is opened, and the random number is taken out from the random number table A to make it possible to send it to the symbol comparing means 59. As described later, when the specific game state is reached, the signal from the random number change state detecting means 57 is changed to "H", so that the second AND gate 60 is opened and a random number is extracted from the random number table B having a high probability (extraction). Do). That is, in the present embodiment, the random number change control means 56 that switches between the random number table A and the random number hand table B according to the output from the random number change state detection means 57 related to the occurrence and end of the special game includes “ A first probability value in which the probability that the specific identification information is stopped and displayed on the variable display device is controlled in a normal state, and a second probability value in which the probability that the specific identification information is stopped and displayed is higher than the first probability value. Thus, it functions as "stop probability change control means capable of performing change control."

The signal from the special winning storage means 55 is also sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61, whereby the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61
The variable display of the auxiliary variable display 17 is operated by synchronizing the variable display of the auxiliary variable display 17 with the pulse of the display update pulse means 63. That is, “0” to “9” at a speed at which the auxiliary variable display 17 cannot be visually recognized.
Is converted and displayed. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) preset in the timer 64 of the auxiliary symbol display operation timing display means 61 provided as the stop command signal generation means elapses, or the player operates the stop switch (not shown). ), A stop command signal is sent to the extracted random number storage unit 65 of the random number change control means 56, whereby the symbol selection unit 66 determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the random number from the random number table A, A signal corresponding to this symbol is sent to the symbol comparing means 59. Since signals corresponding to the symbols currently displayed on the auxiliary variable display 17 are sequentially sent from the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 to the symbol comparison means 59, the symbol comparison means 59
The auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 compares the two signals, and when they match (ie, when a stop display slip pattern is reached),
Send a signal to Auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61
When this signal is received, the signal to the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 becomes "L", and the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 stops the variable display of the auxiliary variable display 17 and actually stops the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Display. Further, when the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 receives a signal from the symbol comparison means 59, it also sends a signal to the auxiliary symbol determination means 67 at the same time, so that the auxiliary symbol determination means 67 The establishment of the prize mode is determined based on the signal from the control means 62.
For example, when the specific identification information is set to “7”, and it is set in advance that the prize mode is established when stopping at “7”, if the signal corresponding to “7” is received from the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 That is, if "7" is stopped and displayed on the auxiliary variable display 17, it is determined that the prize mode has been established. If a signal other than "7" is received, that is, " If "3" other than "7" is stopped and displayed, it is determined that the prize mode has not been established.

When the auxiliary symbol determination means 67 determines that the prize mode is not established, a signal is sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61, whereby the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means is controlled.
61 subtracts "1" from the number of stored signals in the specific winning storage means 55, and repeats the above operation when the stored signals remain in the specific winning storage means 55. When the auxiliary symbol determining means 67 determines that the prize mode is not established, no signal is sent to the auxiliary variable prize winning apparatus drive control means 68.
Remains in the first state disadvantageous to the player.

On the other hand, when the auxiliary symbol determination means 67 determines that the prize mode is established, a signal is sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 to subtract "1" from the storage signal of the specific winning storage means 55, and the auxiliary variable winning device drive is performed. A signal is sent to the control means 68. Upon receiving this signal, the auxiliary variable winning device drive control means 68 excites the solenoid 33 of the auxiliary variable winning device 13 for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) preset in the timer 69.
Therefore, the auxiliary variable winning device 13 is
When the prize mode is formed, the state is changed to the second state which is advantageous for the player for a predetermined time.

Next, another game in the variable display device 9 will be described.

When the ball wins the first starting port 11, the first starting switch 10
The ball is detected by the electronic control unit 25 and the winning storage means 70
Send a signal to When the player wins the second starting port 15 on the left side of the variable display device 9, the second starting switch 20
When the player wins the third starting port 16 on the right, the third starting switch
21 detects the winning balls, and sends a signal to the winning storage means 70 of the electric control device 25. In addition, the auxiliary variable prize winning device
When a prize is won, a signal may be sent to the entry storage means 70.

The winning storage means 70 stores the number of balls winning in the first to third starting ports 11, 15, and 16, ie, the winning signal within a preset range. However, the signal is processed as a substantially invalid signal. If the setting is "1", the winning signal of 1 from the first start switch 10 or the like is only received and stored, and the further winning signal overflows. Even if the winning ports 11, 15, 16 are won, another game is not started in this winning. This is the same for the above-mentioned specific winning storage means 55.

When the specific winning signal is stored in the winning storage means 70, this signal is sent to the operation timing control means 71, and based on the signal from the operation timing control means 71, the stop timing variable means 72a, 72b, 72c, the display update Pulse means 73a, 73b, 7
3c, the variable display control means 74a, 74b, 74c are operated, whereby the variable display devices 19a, 19b, 19c of the variable display device 9 can variably display the numbers "0" to "9" at a high speed that cannot be visually recognized. To start. And operation timing control means
A stop command signal is output after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) set in advance in the timer 71 has elapsed, or a stop command signal is sent from the stop switch 5 by the player operating the operation unit 5 '. Then, the variable display of the variable display device 9 is sequentially stopped, and the numbers are stopped and displayed on each of the variable displays 19a, 19b, and 19c.

When all the variable displays on the variable display device 9 are stopped, the determination means 75 functioning as a part of the specific game state detection means sets the combination mode of the numbers displayed on the variable display device 9 to a predetermined prize mode (for example, “7”). (7) and (7)), and if it is determined that the game condition that the stop symbol corresponding to the prize mode is displayed and the special game right is generated, the big hit signal is changed to the variable winning device drive control. Send to means 76. That is, in the present embodiment, the determination means 75 functions as special game occurrence means.

Next, a special game which is a specific game of the present invention will be described.

When the variable winning device drive control means 76 receives the big hit signal, the solenoids 40, 42 of the variable winning device 14 are excited for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to open the ball receiving door 41 and the ball receiving pieces 43, 43 to hit the ball. Convert to a second state that is easy to accept. When the ball flowing down in the game section 8 is received by the ball receiving door 41 and wins in the general winning openings 52a, 52b, the count switch 54 detects the number thereof and sends a signal to the winning ball counting means 77. When the winning ball counting means 77 counts the number of winning balls and reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 preset), it sends an end signal to the variable winning device drive control means 76 to end the special game.

The cycle until the predetermined time elapses or the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number is defined as one cycle. If the hit ball wins the continuous winning opening 51 before these end conditions are satisfied (during the cycle), the continuation switch 53 is turned on. Sphere detection and continuation control means
A continuation signal is sent to 78, whereby the cycle is updated and the special game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, up to the 16th cycle)
Can continue. If the hit ball does not win the continuous winning opening 51 during the cycle, the special game is completely finished when a predetermined time elapses or when the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number. Further, even if the hit ball wins the continuous winning opening 51 in the final cycle, the cycle is not updated, and the special game is all ended when a predetermined time elapses or when the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number.

When the determining means 75 determines that the right of the special game has been generated in another game on the variable display device 9, the random number change state detecting means 57 receives the big hit signal from the determining means 75 and uses it for determining the stop symbol. It is detected that a predetermined gaming state in which the random number table is to be changed has been reached. Then, when the random number change state detecting means 57 detects this game state, it sends out a random number change signal “H” to the random number change control means 56. Therefore, even if one input of the first AND gate 58 of the random number change control means 56 is changed from "H" to "L" and "H" is input to the other input side, it does not open.
Also, when one input of the second AND gate 60 is changed from "L" to "H" and "H" is input to the other input side, the second AND gate 60 is opened, that is, the random number table B having a high probability of establishing the prize mode.
From which a random number is extracted. In addition, this state
The signal is sent from the variable winning device drive control means 76 to the random number change state detecting means 57 to the effect that the special game has been completed, and when the random number change state detecting means 57 receives this signal, the random number change control means 56 The signal is converted from "H" to "L". Therefore, when the special game is over, the state returns to the state where random numbers are extracted from the random number table A having a low probability of establishing the prize mode.

In a state where random numbers are extracted from the random number table B having a high probability that the prize mode is established, a ball flowing down in the game section 8 passes through the passage hole 23 of the passage chucker 12 and is a ball passage detection which is a specific ball detector. When the device 24 detects this ball, the electric control device 25
Is sent to the specific winning storage means 55. Then, “H” is sent to the other input side of the second AND gate 60 of the random number change control means 56 based on the storage of the specific winning storage means 55,
This opens the second AND gate 60 and opens the random number table B
, And the random number is sent to the extracted random number storage unit 65.

Since the signal from the special winning storage means 55 is also sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61, the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 activates the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 to variably display the auxiliary variable display 17. Is performed. Then, the timer 64 of the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61
When a predetermined period of time elapses or when the player operates a stop switch (not shown), a stop command signal is sent to the extracted random number storage unit 65 of the random number change control means 56,
As a result, the symbol selection unit 66 determines a stop symbol based on the random numbers extracted from the random number table B, and sends a signal corresponding to the symbol to the symbol comparison unit 59. Since a signal corresponding to the symbol currently displayed by the auxiliary variable display 17 is sent from the auxiliary symbol display control unit 62 to the symbol comparison unit 59, the symbol comparison unit 59 compares both signals, and When the symbols match and symbols to be stopped and displayed are displayed, a signal is sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61. When the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 receives this signal, the signal to the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 becomes "L", and the auxiliary symbol display control means 62 stops the variable display of the auxiliary variable display 17 and stops. The symbols to be displayed are stopped and displayed. Further, when the auxiliary symbol cover operation timing control means 61 receives a signal from the symbol comparison means 59, it also sends a signal to the auxiliary symbol determination means 75 at the same time,
The auxiliary symbol determining means 75 determines the establishment of the prize mode based on this signal.

When the auxiliary symbol determining means 75 determines that the prize mode is not established,
For example, when "5" is stopped and displayed on the auxiliary variable display 17,
Only by sending a signal to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 to subtract "1" from the memory of the specific winning storage means 70,
The state of the auxiliary variable winning device 13 is also kept in the first state.

On the other hand, when the prize mode “7” is stopped and displayed on the auxiliary variable display 17 and the auxiliary symbol determination means 67 determines that the prize mode has been established, a signal is sent to the auxiliary symbol display operation timing control means 61 to store the specific prize. The stored number of the means 55 is subtracted by "1", and a signal is sent to the auxiliary variable winning device drive control means 68. Upon receiving the above signal, the auxiliary variable prize device drive control means 68 excites the solenoid 33 of the auxiliary variable prize device 13 for a predetermined period of time, and converts the state to a second state advantageous to the player.

As described above, since the random number is extracted from the random number table B during the special game, the probability that the prize mode is established is higher than the random number table A used during the normal game. Therefore,
While the special game is continuously performed, the probability that the prize mode is established in the game in the auxiliary symbol display means 17 is higher than that during the normal game, and thus, the auxiliary variable prize device. There is a high probability that 13 will be converted to the second state which is advantageous to the player, and the number of prize balls acquired by the special game itself will be increased.

In the above embodiment, the special game state is set as the specific game state. However, according to the present invention, the prize mode establishment probability in the game with the auxiliary symbol display means is changed during the specific game state as compared with the normal game state. If it is a specific game state, any specific game state may be set, and a plurality of random number tables having different probabilities are prepared. In the case of "big hit" such as "", select the random number table with the highest probability and select "3""3"
In the case of "medium hit" such as "3", the next highest random number table is selected, and "1""1""1" or "5""5"
In the case of "small hit" such as "5", a setting may be made so that a random number table having the next highest probability is selected. Or,
Instead of changing the random number table, the probability value may be changed by increasing or decreasing the number of numerical values determined to be a hit.

Also, even in the above-mentioned special game, not all the special game state is set from the time when the right to the special game is generated until the right is extinguished. The specific game state is set only when the state is being changed to the second state, or the so-called wait time when the variable winning device 14 temporarily returns from the second state to the first state is set as the specific game state. May be set. In the case of such setting, as shown in FIG.
76 branches a signal line for exciting the solenoids 40 and 42 of the variable winning device 14, and connects this branch line 79 to the random number change state detecting means 57 so that the first state of the variable winning device 14 during the special game, The second state is determined, and based on this, a signal is sent from the random number change state detection means 57 to the random number change control means 56 to select a random number table.

In addition, a variable winning device 14 in each cycle of a special game.
The signal line from the winning number counting means 77 for controlling the number of winning balls to the variable winning device drive control means 76 is branched, and this branch line 80
May be connected to the random number change state detecting means 57 so that the random number table is changed when the number of winning balls reaches a certain value even during the special game. For example, a random number table with a high probability is selected until the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5) in one cycle, and a random number table with a low probability is selected after the predetermined number (from the sixth ball). Even if it is set, the random number table with a low probability may be selected until the predetermined number is reached, and the random number table with a high probability may be selected after the predetermined number.

In addition, a specific game state may be set only in a predetermined cycle of the special game, and a different random number table may be selected only while the cycle is being performed. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 9, the signal line from the continuation control means 78 for controlling the update of the cycle to the variable winning device drive control means 76 is branched, and this branch line 81 is detected as a random number change state. It may be set so that a random number table having a high probability is selected in a predetermined cycle (for example, the first to eighth cycles) and a random number table having a low probability is selected in the subsequent cycles. Conversely, a setting may be made such that a random number table with a low probability is selected until a predetermined cycle, and a random number table with a high probability is selected in subsequent cycles. In addition, odd cycles (first cycle,
In the third cycle ...), a random number table having a high probability may be selected, and in an even number cycle (second cycle, fourth cycle ...), a random number table having a low probability may be selected, or vice versa. Is also good.

Further, the predetermined state after the end of the special game may be set as the specific state, and the probability may be changed during this period. For example, a specific time is set as a specific game state after the end of the special game, a specific game state is set until the number of fired balls or the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, or a special game that has been achieved. The timing at which the probability is changed may be made different depending on the type of the occurrence condition (the hit symbol of the variable display device 9). In addition, a specific game state is set until the next special game is started, and a random number table having a high probability from the first special game is generated until the next special game is generated. If you select, you can increase the profit of the player to the extent that it does not hinder the management of the game store, and use the prize ball that the player has won in the special game until the next special game is born There is an effect that it is possible to suppress the end. Further, the specific game state may be set until the number of balls passing through the passage chucker 12 reaches a predetermined number.

Further, the specific ball detection means is not limited to the ball passage detector 24 that detects a hit ball passing through a specific passage gate called the passage chucker 12 as in the above-described embodiment, and detects a ball flowing down a specific region. Any configuration is possible as long as it can be performed.

For example, a prize device having the same configuration as the prize device used as the first starting port 11 in the first embodiment (a prize device in which a ball is taken into the back side of the game board 6 to be a prize ball) is set as a specific area in the gaming section. And a detector (specific ball detection means) may be provided to detect a ball that has won the winning tool. The auxiliary symbol display means that operates based on a signal from the specific sphere detection means is not limited to the variable display 17 described above, but may be any one that can variably display identification marks such as numbers and symbols. Configuration may be used.

In addition, a specific area may be provided in the variable winning device 14, and a ball that has won the specific area may be detected as a specific ball. For example, the general winning opening 52a on the left side of the game board 6 may be set as a specific winning opening, and the ball entering the specific winning opening may be detected by a ball detector as specific ball detecting means. .

In each of the above-described embodiments, when the random number change state detecting means 57 and the random number change control means 56 operate to change the random number table, a sound from the sound effect generating means emits a sound effect through the speaker. Or, it may be configured to notify the player that the random number table has been changed by turning on or flashing the lamp, that is, the probability of the prize mode in the game on the auxiliary symbol display has been increased, or the like. Good.

Further, in the embodiment described above, a special game is generated when the ball wins a winning opening functioning as a starting opening, and a prize mode is formed by another game performed by the variable display device 9. Although it is a pachinko machine in which a game content in which a game right is generated is set, the present invention is not limited to this game content.

For example, the movable ball receiving member of the variable winning device 14 changes from a first state, which is disadvantageous to the player, to a second state, which is advantageous to the player, by a predetermined number of times (e.g., 1 Times or twice), and when the ball is converted to the second state, if the ball wins a special winning opening (V winning opening or continuous winning opening 51), a special game right is generated. 14 is converted into the first state and the second state a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), and the ball is won in the special winning opening (V winning opening or continuous winning opening 51), whereby the cycle is updated and the special game is performed. May be a so-called second-type pachinko machine (so-called pop-up type) in which a specific game state in which the game can be continued. In such a pachinko machine, if a special game is started, this is detected as a specific game state, and the random number table may be changed by this detection.

Further, when a prize mode is formed in another game, a special right is generated, and a game in which the variable winning device 14 changes from the first state to the second state on condition that the ball wins a specific right winning opening. A so-called third-type pachinko machine with contents may be used. In such a pachinko machine, the game after the special right has been generated is detected as a specific game, and the random number table may be changed by this detection.

Also in the second and third types of pachinko machines, the specific game state can be appropriately set, similarly to the first pachinko machine described above.

The variable winning device 14 in the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned so-called attacker type,
Any configuration can be used as long as the winning device can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, the auxiliary variable prize winning device 13 is not limited to the above-mentioned electric tulip type, and any device can be used as long as it can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player. Such a configuration may be used. Therefore, in the first state, the interval between the upper ends of the open / close wings 28
A configuration may be adopted in which the upper and lower blades 28, 28 are stopped in a state in which they are separated by a width that can pass through the plurality of blades, and when the state is changed to the second state, the interval between the upper ends of the opening and closing blades 28, 28 is enlarged.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, according to the present invention, the stop probability is changed in relation to the occurrence of a predetermined special game generated by the special game generation unit based on the establishment of the predetermined game condition. The control means determines the probability that specific identification information, which is a condition for converting the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state, is stopped and displayed on the variable display device.
Since the change control is performed from the first probability value in the normal state to the second probability value having a higher probability than the first probability value, specific identification information is displayed on the variable display device, and the auxiliary variable winning device is converted to the second state. It is possible to increase the prize balls that can be obtained by the player in connection with a predetermined special game.

Further, in connection with the occurrence of the next special game, the stop probability change control means determines the probability that the specific identification information, which is the condition for conversion of the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state, is stopped and displayed on the variable display device. Since the change control is performed from the second probability value to the first probability value, conversion of the auxiliary variable prize device to the second state in which the gain of the player is smaller than that of the predetermined special game generated by the special game generation means is small. The control to relax the conditions will be terminated in connection with the next occurrence of the special game, while increasing the gain of the player to the extent that the management of the game store is not hindered,
It is possible to effectively suppress the player from using up the prize balls acquired in the special game until the next special game is started.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine as a game machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board, FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the variable display device, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the passing chuck, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the auxiliary variable winning device in a first state, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the variable winning device in a first state, FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the variable winning device in a second state, and FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electric control device. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko machine, 13 is an auxiliary variable prize device, 14 is a variable prize device, 17 is an auxiliary variable display, 56 is a random number change control unit, and 75 is a determination unit.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A main variable prize device which can be converted into a first state which is disadvantageous for a player and a second state which is advantageous for a player, and the main variable prize device based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. A special game generating means for generating a special game that can be repeatedly converted to the second state; and a first state unfavorable to the player and a second state advantageous to the player, wherein the main variable prize is provided. An auxiliary variable winning device in which the advantageous state of the player due to the conversion to the second state is set smaller than the device, and a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed, and predetermined specific identification information is stopped. And a variable display device whose display is a condition for conversion of the auxiliary variable winning device to the second state. In a gaming machine, the probability that specific identification information is stopped and displayed on the variable display device is in a normal state. Controlled in A stop probability change control means capable of controlling the change to a first probability value, and a second probability value at which the probability that the specific identification information is stopped and displayed is higher than the first probability value. The probability that the specific identification information is stopped and displayed in relation to the occurrence of the predetermined special game generated by the above-mentioned special game generation means from the first probability value to the second probability value.
A gaming machine characterized by controlling to change to a probability value and performing control to change from a second probability value to a first probability value in connection with occurrence of a next special game.