JP4423148B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game is generated in which, when a predetermined condition is established triggered by detection of a game ball by a start detection means, the opening / closing member opens to open a winning means.

  Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, pachinko gaming machines which are also referred to as “blade mono” and “hikoki type” are known. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start winning opening, an auxiliary game in which the opening / closing blades of the winning device open and close is generated. The auxiliary game is a mode in which, for example, the opening / closing blade is opened or closed once or twice, and the opening of the opening / closing blade allows the game ball to flow into the winning device. During the auxiliary game, when a game ball flows into the winning device and the game ball wins a special winning port (V winning port) in the winning device, a special opportunity that allows a large number of gaming balls (prize balls) to be obtained. Game is to be born. In the special game, a cycle game in which one cycle is performed until the opening / closing blades are opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls flows into the winning device is performed. It has become. If a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game (that is, a game ball wins a special prize opening), the cycle game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum continuation number (for example, 15 times). It has come to be. And, as the cycle game continues, the chances that the game ball can flow into the winning device increases, so the number of game balls (prize balls) that can be acquired also increases.

Further, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, a stopping device is provided in the winning device, and the game ball stopped by the stopping device is guided to the special winning opening so that the continuation condition is easily established. However, if the stopping device is operated for each cycle game and the game ball is stopped by the stopping device, the cycle game can be easily continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached, so there is no thrill in the game. Occurs. Therefore, the invention described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed as means for solving such a problem. In Patent Document 1, there are two types of cycle games that are performed in a continuation state in which a continuation condition is easily established (first continuation state) and cycle games that are performed in a continuation state in which the continuation condition is difficult to be established (second continuation state). Is provided. And by making these two types of cycle games appear appropriately, it is not known whether the cycle games will continue until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached. More specifically, in a predetermined number of times (for example, the eighth time) of the cycle game, the cycle game is performed without operating the stopping device, and if the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the next time (for example, the ninth time or later) In the cycle game, the stop device is operated again. When the stop device is activated and the cycle game is performed, the cycle game can be easily continued as compared with the case where the stop game is not activated and the cycle game is performed, and a large number of prize balls can be obtained. Increases nature. If the continuation condition is not satisfied during the predetermined number of cycle games, the special game ends. According to this configuration, the player can play a game with a sense of tension and enjoy a thrill whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied in the predetermined number of cycle games.
JP-A-11-123265 (Claims 1 and 2, paragraph numbers [0029] to [0031])

  By the way, in patent document 1, it is the structure which does not operate a stop apparatus in the cycle game of the predetermined number of times among the multiple times (number of times corresponded to the maximum continuation number) which comprise a special game. In this Patent Document 1, since one of the plurality of cycle games is defined as a cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate, in order to satisfy the continuation condition, rather than the skill of the player The player's luck is strong and it is difficult to give satisfaction that the cycle game is continued with his skill. In Patent Document 1, it is also possible to provide a cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate a plurality of times. However, when the cycle game appears intermittently, the player continues the cycle game that has appeared. Only the recognition of whether or not it was made can be obtained, and it is thought that it has a feeling that one cycle game is continued as described above. Therefore, in order to further improve the interest of the player, it is conceivable that a cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate appears continuously several times. According to this configuration, since the cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate is continued a plurality of times, the more the number of times that the continuation condition is established, the better not only the luck but also the skill of itself. You can also get the feeling. However, in the case of the configuration described above, while a feeling that the skill is excellent can be obtained, the suspicion of when this state will end as the number of cycle games in which the stopping device does not operate increases. Since there is a possibility, it is preferable to add a means that can eliminate such doubts in order to further enhance the interest.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a chance that the cycle game is performed from the second continuation state to the first continuation state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by notifying the player when the chance comes.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a winning means having an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation, and when a predetermined condition is established when a game ball is detected by the start detection means, A special game is generated in which the opening / closing member opens to open the winning means, and the special game is composed of a plurality of cycle games, and the game balls that flow into the winning means during the cycle game are special detecting means. In the gaming machine configured to continue a new cycle game when detected, and to end the special game when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means, the cycle game Any one of a plurality of continuation states including a first continuation state in which the cycle game is likely to continue and a second continuation state in which the cycle game is less likely to be continued than the first continuation state. When the cycle game performed in the second continuation state continues for a predetermined number of times defined in advance, the next cycle game to be performed after the end of the predetermined number of cycle games is Control means for controlling to be performed in the first continuation state, determination means for determining the specified number of cycle games from among the plurality of cycle games, and the specified number of cycles determined by the determination means Each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in each cycle game in the second continuous state from the end of the cycle game in the second continuous state a plurality of times before the game, the specified number of times The gist is provided with notifying means for notifying the number of cycle games in the second continuous state that should be continued before reaching the cycle game.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the special game, the cycle game is continuously performed within a range of a predetermined maximum number of times. Pattern storage means for storing a game pattern that defines the continuation state of each cycle game for the number of times corresponding to the number of continuations, wherein the specified number of cycle games is set in the game pattern; Until reaching the specified number of cycle games as notification contents to be notified when the game ball is detected by the special detection means in the cycle game for each cycle game a plurality of times before the number of cycle games The number of cycle games is set, and the determining means determines the specified number of cycle games by determining the game pattern, The control means controls the continuation state of each cycle game according to the game pattern determined by the determination means, and the notification means controls the game in each cycle game before the plurality of times according to the game pattern determined by the determination means. The gist is to notify the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games each time a ball is detected by the special detection means .

Invention according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 2, the the game pattern, performs several cycles game in the second continuous state from the first cycle game, a plurality of times Is set to the specified number of cycle games, and each second continuous state cycle game from the end of the second continuous state cycle game a plurality of times before the specified number of cycle games. Each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means, the number of cycle games to be continued until the predetermined number of cycle games is reached is notified, and the game ball in the predetermined number of cycle games is notified. Is detected by the special detection means to perform a promotion effect to inform that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state, A first game pattern in which all the cycle games from the end of the specified number of cycle games until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the first continuation state, and a predetermined number of cycle games from the first cycle game Is performed in the first continuation state, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed in the second continuation state. The cycle game reaching the number of times is set as the specified number of cycle games, and the cycle of each second continuation state from the end of the cycle game of the second continuation state a plurality of times before the predetermined number of cycle games. Each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in a game, the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games is notified, and Performing a promotion effect informing that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state when the game ball is detected by the special detection means in a predetermined number of cycle games; The present invention includes a second game pattern in which all the cycle games from the end of the specified number of cycle games until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the first continuation state .

Invention according to claim 4, in the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 3, the the game pattern, performs several cycles game in the second continuous state from the first cycle game, a plurality of times Immediately after the start of the specified number of cycle games, instead of notifying the number of cycle games to be continued until the specified number of cycle games is reached. The notification means notifies that the cycle game is the specified number of cycle games, and the game ball is detected by the special detection means in the specified number of cycle games. Performs a promotion effect informing that the player is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state, and before the end of the prescribed number of cycle games. A third game pattern in which all the cycle games up to the maximum number of continuations are performed in the first continuation state, and a predetermined number of cycle games from the first cycle game in the first continuation state; The continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed in the second continuation state. Instead of notifying the number of cycle games that should be set to a game and continuing until reaching the specified number of cycle games, immediately after the specified number of cycle games are started, The notification means that the game is in progress is performed by the notification means, and the game ball is detected by the special detection means in the specified number of cycle games. All the cycles from the end of the specified number of cycle games until the maximum number of continuations is reached, with the promotion effect informing that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state And a fourth game pattern for playing a game in the first continuation state .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the informing means determines the number of cycle games until the specified number of cycle games is reached. The gist is to notify by a countdown display .
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, when the special game is started, the notification means is configured to start the special game. The lottery effect for notifying the number of cycle games at which the first second continuous state cycle game starts is performed, and the number of cycle games notified by the lottery effect can recognize the specified number of round games. Instead, the notification of the round game of the specified number of times is made each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in each cycle game from the end of the cycle game a plurality of times before the cycle game of the specified number of times. It is possible to recognize by the number of cycle games to be continued until reaching the specified number of cycle games notified by the means, and the game ball is detected during the cycle game. When detected at the stage, the notifying means performs an interval effect for notifying the number of cycle games notified in the lottery effect until the next cycle game starts, and the notifying means The number of cycle games to be continued until reaching the number of cycle games is performed until the next cycle game is started when the game ball is detected by the special detection means during the cycle game, When notifying the number of cycle games until the predetermined number of cycle games is reached, the gist is to alternately perform the interval effect.

  According to the present invention, a cycle game is given a chance to be played from the second continuation state to the first continuation state, and at the same time, the player is informed of when the chance is coming, thereby improving the interest. Can do.

  Hereinafter, as an example of a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) also referred to as a “blade mono” or “hikkoki type” is illustrated. It demonstrates based on FIGS. In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball wins a winning prize opening, an auxiliary game in which an opening / closing blade (opening / closing wing) of the winning device opens is generated, and the game ball that flows into the winning device during the auxiliary game is special. A special game is created when winning a prize.

  In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. . On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off to perform a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is disposed. Below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10), a speaker 17 is provided that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In addition, a winning device 20 as a winning means is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Further, under the winning device 20, start winning ports 21, 22, and 23 are arranged. Behind each of the start winning ports 21 to 23, start winning port switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball are provided. Then, the start winning port switches SW1 to SW3 arranged in the respective start winning ports 21 to 23 can give a start condition for the auxiliary game that opens the winning device 20 when the winning game ball is detected. In the present embodiment, start detection means are configured by the start winning award opening switches SW1 to SW3. In addition, since the game balls won in each of the start winning ports 21 to 23 are always detected by the respective start winning port switches SW1 to SW3, the game ball winning in the start winning ports 21 to 23 is determined as the start winning port. It is also detected by the switches SW1 to SW3.

Next, the configuration of the winning device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The winning device 20 includes an attachment substrate 24 for attaching the winning device 20 to the game board 13. A housing 26 and an upper decoration 26 a that form a winning space 25 of the winning device 20 are attached to the mounting substrate 24. The housing 26 is provided with an upper ball receiving plate 27, a middle ball receiving plate 28 and a lower ball receiving plate 29. In addition, various actuators (solenoids SL1, SL2, SL3, motors MT1, MT2) serving as driving sources for various movable devices (movable members) disposed in the winning device 20 are mounted on the case 26. Yes.

  A pair of left and right open / close blades (open / close members) 30 and 31 are attached to the left and right sides of the upper ball receiving plate 27. Further, an upper decoration 26 a is provided on the mounting substrate 24 above the opening and closing blades 30 and 31. The winning device 20 is normally closed by the upper decoration 26a and the open / close blades 30 and 31 in the closed state (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). Solenoids SL1 and SL2 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 5) are connected to the opening and closing blades 30 and 31, and the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed by opening and closing the solenoids SL1 and SL2 (opening operation and closing operation). It is supposed to be. The opening operation of the open / close blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take the open state (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) from the closed state (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). When the device 20 is released, the game ball B launched on the game board 13 can enter the winning device 20. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state, and the winning device 20 is closed by the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31. Therefore, when the open / close blades 30 and 31 operate so as to be able to take a closed state → open state → closed state, one open / close operation is performed. The upper ball receiving plate 27 is provided with count switches (detecting means) SW4 and SW5 for detecting the game ball B flowing into the winning device 20. Based on the detection of the count switches SW4 and SW5, the number of game balls B flowing into the winning device 20 is counted, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls (game balls) are paid out. Yes. A display device 32 that performs a predetermined display effect is provided above the upper ball receiving plate 27.

  Further, the middle ball receiving plate 28 receives the game ball B that has been detected and passed by the count switches SW4 and SW5, and guides the game ball B toward the rear of the winning device 20. The game balls B guided by the intermediate ball receiving plate 28 are received on the left and right sides of the middle ball receiving plate 28, and the game balls B are further guided toward the rear of the winning device 20. Ball passages 33 and 34 are provided (FIG. 3). Further, on the rear side of the housing 26, ball passages 35 and 36 for receiving the game ball B guided by the ball passages 33 and 34 and guiding the game ball B toward the center of the lower ball receiving plate 29 are provided. (FIGS. 3 and 4).

  A character body 39 having a pair of left and right wing members 37 and 38 is provided behind the middle ball receiving plate 28 and between the ball passages 33 and 34. Solenoid SL3 (FIGS. 3 and 5) is connected to wing members 37 and 38, and wing members 37 and 38 are opened and closed (opening and closing operations) by excitation and demagnetization of solenoid SL3. . The opening operation of the wing members 37 and 38 is an operation that can take the open state (FIG. 3A) from the closed state (FIG. 3B), and the wing members 37 and 38 are expanded by this operation. ing. When the wing members 37, 38 are spread, the wing member 37 is located on the rear side of the middle ball receiving plate 28 and on the right side of the ball passage 33, and the wing member 38 is located on the rear side of the middle ball receiving plate 28 and is A game ball B, which is located on the left side of the passage 34 and linearly rolls the middle ball receiving plate 28 rearward, is guided to the ball passages 33 and 34 side. In other words, the wing members 37 and 38 serve as walls, and the game ball B whose rolling direction has been changed by the wing members 37 and 38 is guided to the ball passages 33 and 34. On the other hand, the closing operation of the wing members 37 and 38 is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state, and the wing members 37 and 38 are closed by this operation. When the wing members 37 and 38 are closed, the rolling direction of the game ball B that linearly rolls the middle ball receiving plate 28 rearward does not change, and the game ball B is behind the middle ball receiving plate 28. It falls to the lower ball receiving plate 29. Hereinafter, a route for guiding the game ball B in the order of the middle ball receiving plate 28 → the ball passages 33 and 34 → the ball passages 35 and 36 is referred to as a first route (FIG. 3A), and the game ball B is the middle ball receiving plate. A path that directly falls from 28 to the lower ball receiving plate 29 is shown as a second path (FIG. 3B). The character body 39 functions as a distribution member that distributes the game ball B guided by the intermediate ball receiving plate 28 to one of the first route and the second route by the operation of the wing members 37 and 38. .

  The lower ball receiving plate 29 receives the game ball B guided by the first route or the second route, and guides the game ball B toward the front of the winning device 20. In front of the lower ball receiving plate 29, a special winning opening (V winning opening) 40 and a normal winning opening 41 are provided on both sides of the special winning opening 40. The special winning opening 40 is provided on the front side of the swinging member 40a having a passage shape so that the winning game ball B can be guided to the rear of the winning device 20. In the back of the swing member 40a, a special winning opening switch SW6 for detecting a winning game ball is provided (FIG. 5). A motor MT1 (FIG. 5) is connected to the swing member 40a, and the swing member 40a swings in the left-right direction by the rotation of the motor MT1, so that a special prize is obtained in conjunction with the operation. The mouth 40 also swings in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, special detection means is configured by the special prize opening switch SW6. Note that the game ball that has won the special prize opening 40 is always detected by the special prize opening switch SW6, so that the game ball winning the special prize opening 40 is also detected by the special prize opening switch SW6. .

  Further, a concave groove 42 capable of receiving the game ball B guided by the ball passages 35 and 36 is provided at the rear center of the lower ball receiving plate 29 (FIG. 4). Further, the lower ball receiving plate 29 is provided with a guide member 43 extending in the front-rear direction so that the game ball B received from the concave groove 42 can be guided toward the front of the winning device 20 (special winning port 40). ing. The guide member 43 is disposed in a storage groove 44 formed in the center of the lower ball receiving plate 29. A motor MT2 (FIG. 5) is coupled to the guide member 43, and the rotation of the motor MT2 causes the guide member 43 to move up and down (upward and downward) with respect to the upstream side in the guide direction (the groove 42 side). Operation). When the guide member 43 moves upward (FIG. 4A), the guide member 43 is disposed above the upper end portion of the storage groove 44 so as to be able to take a backward tilted state, and the game ball B rolls forward. It becomes difficult to move. On the other hand, when the guide member 43 moves downward (FIG. 4B), the guide member 43 is disposed on the bottom side of the storage groove 44 so as to be able to take a forward tilted state, and the game ball B rolls forward. It becomes easy to do.

  Further, a stopping member 45 for stopping the game ball B that has entered the recessed groove 42 in the recessed groove 42 is provided between the recessed groove 42 and the guide member 43 so as to be able to appear and retract. The retaining member 45 is formed in a protruding shape. A motor MT2 (shown in FIG. 5) is connected to the stationary member 45, and the stationary member 45 is caused to appear and retract (exit operation and immersion operation) by the rotation of the motor MT2. When the stopping member 45 moves out, the rolling of the game ball B that has entered the concave groove 42 is restricted, and is stopped in the concave groove 42. The concave groove 42 is formed so that one game ball B can be stopped. On the other hand, when the stop member 45 is retracted, the game ball B that has entered the groove 42 rolls toward the guide member 43 without being stopped in the groove 42. Therefore, when the guide member 43 moves downward (forward tilted state) and the guide member 43 and the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a) are arranged linearly (for example, the state of FIG. 4B). The game ball B guided by the guide member 43 is easy to win a special winning opening 40. Hereinafter, the position of the special winning opening 40 when the special winning opening 40 (swinging member 40a) is linearly arranged with respect to the guide member 43 is referred to as a “reference position”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, an auxiliary game that opens and closes the winning device 20 by opening and closing the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 a predetermined number of times when a game ball is won at the start winning ports 21 to 23 is triggered. It has come to be born. In the auxiliary game, the winning device 20 is opened, and a game ball B can flow into the winning device 20 so as to give the player a chance to generate a special game (big hit). In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins at the start winning ports 21 and 22, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 perform one opening / closing operation based on the first opening pattern. Further, when the game ball B wins the start winning opening 23, the opening / closing blades 30, 31 are intermittently opened and closed twice based on the second opening pattern which is more advantageous than the first opening pattern. It has become.

  When the game ball B that has flowed into the winning device 20 wins during the auxiliary game, a special game (big hit) is generated. The special game includes a predetermined number of cycle games (round games), and gives a player a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, a special game is composed of 15 (the maximum number of continuous times) cycle games. When the cycle game is started, based on the third opening pattern which is more advantageous than the first and second opening patterns, until the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number of Until the game ball B flows into the winning device 20, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are repeatedly opened and closed. In the present embodiment, 18 is set as the predetermined number of times, and 10 is set as the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the above-described two conditions for the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 to end the repeated opening and closing operation in the cycle game are referred to as “cycle conditions”. Further, a predetermined time after the cycle condition is established is regarded as an effective time, and one cycle is defined from the start of the cycle game until the effective time elapses. Then, when the continuation condition is satisfied by the game ball B winning the special winning opening 40 (detected by the special winning opening switch SW6) during the cycle game, the next cycle game is continuously performed. Yes. That is, in the special game, every time the continuation condition is established during the cycle game, the cycle game is continued and repeated within the range of the predetermined maximum number of times (15 times). If the continuation condition is not satisfied during the cycle game, the special game ends without starting the next cycle game. Further, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game is ended and the next cycle game is performed. Therefore, in the special game, the more the number of cycle games that are continuously performed, the more the player can get a chance to win a lot of prize balls.

  The cycle game is performed in any one of a high continuation state (first continuation state), a middle continuation state (second continuation state), and a low continuation state. In this embodiment, the cycle game (14th) from the first (first) cycle game to the final (15th) cycle game is performed in either the high continuation state or the middle continuation state. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the final (15th) cycle game is performed in a low continuation state.

  In the cycle game in the high continuation state, various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39) provided in the winning device 20 are provided so that the cycle game can be easily continued (so that the continuation condition is easily satisfied). The special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43 and the stop member 45) are operated. More specifically, in a cycle game in a high continuation state, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39 are opened so that the game balls B flowing into the winning device 20 are distributed to the first path, and the wing members 37 38 are maintained in an unfolded state (FIG. 3A). In addition, the stopping member 45 is moved out to stop the game ball B guided by the first path in the concave groove 42, and the guide member 43 is moved upward. Further, the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a) Is stopped at the reference position (FIG. 4A). When the cycle condition is satisfied, the stopping member 45 is retracted and the guide member 43 is operated downward to guide the game ball B stopped in the concave groove 42 to the special winning opening 40. Thus, in the cycle game in the high continuation state, the game ball B is stopped, and the game ball B is guided to the special winning opening 40 by the guide member 43. Therefore, at a high rate (in this embodiment, almost 100%). The continuation condition can be established. In the high-continuity cycle game, when the game ball B is stopped, the rolling direction of the game ball B guided by the first route subsequently changes to collide with the stopped game ball B, and The ball receiving plate 29 guides to the normal winning opening 41.

  In the cycle game in the middle continuation state, the various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, so that the cycle game is less likely to be continued than in the high continuation state (so that the continuation condition is difficult to be established). The special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stop member 45) are operated. More specifically, in the cycle game in the middle continuation state, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39 are repeatedly opened and closed so as to distribute the game ball B flowing into the winning device 20 to either the first path or the second path. Let Further, the stop member 45 is retracted, the guide member 43 is repeatedly moved up and down, and the special winning opening 40 (swing member 40a) is repeatedly swung. In the cycle game in the middle continuation state, by operating the movable device as described above, the game balls B guided by the first and second paths respectively swing the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a). Depending on the timing of the vertical movement of the guide member 43, the special winning opening 40 or the normal winning opening 41 is won. As described above, in the cycle game in the middle continuation state, it is difficult to win the special prize opening 40 and the movable device operates so as to make it easy to win the normal prize opening 41, so that it continues as compared with the cycle game in the high continuation state. The ratio at which the condition is satisfied (in the present embodiment, about 50 to 60%) is low.

  In the cycle game in the low continuation state, the various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special prize opening 40 (the swinging member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member are similar to the cycle game in the middle continuation state. 45) is operated. In the low-continuity cycle game, since it is the last cycle game, even if the game ball B wins the special winning opening 40 during the cycle game, the next cycle game is continued based on the win. It is controlled so as not to be made (the winning of the game ball B is invalidated).

  In the display device 32, various display effects are performed. Specifically, when a game ball is won at the special prize opening 40 during the auxiliary game and the special game is generated, the opening effect is performed before the start of the cycle game (when the special game is generated). To be done. In the opening effect, the identification information indicating the number of times the middle-continuation state cycle game starts is derived (displayed) on the display device 32, thereby notifying from what cycle game the middle-continuation state cycle game is performed. A lottery production is performed. In the present embodiment, a lottery effect for deriving one piece of identification information from three types of pieces of identification information [1] [5] [V] is performed. The identification information [1] indicates that a cycle game in an intermediate continuation state is performed from the first cycle game. The identification information [5] indicates that the first to fourth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state, and the cycle game from the fifth cycle game to the middle continuation state is performed. The identification information [V] indicates that the first to fourteenth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state and the middle continuation state cycle game is not performed.

  In addition, a cycle effect is performed during each cycle game. In the cycle effect, the current number of cycle games (how many cycle games) is displayed on the display device 32, so that the effect of notifying which cycle game is performed is performed. Further, after the end of the cycle game, the interval effect is performed until the next cycle game starts (between the cycle games). In the interval effect, the effect of displaying and notifying the result of the lottery effect (and the promotion effect described later) on the display device 32 is performed. In addition, an ending effect is performed at the end of each cycle game (when the cycle condition is satisfied).

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the end of the cycle game, is triggered by the fact that the continuation condition (winning in the special prize opening 40) is established during a specific cycle game performed in the middle continuation state. The subsequent cycle game is configured to be performed in a high continuation state. And in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the cycle games performed in the medium continuation state, which cycle game is a specific cycle game, that is, if the continuation condition is established in which cycle game, A notification effect for notifying the player whether the subsequent cycle game is performed in a high continuation state is executed. In the present embodiment, two types of notification effects (hereinafter referred to as “first notification effects” and “second notification effects”) are executable. The specific cycle game is a cycle game that gives a condition for promoting the continuation state of the cycle game from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state.

  In the first notification effect, at the start of a specific cycle game, it is notified that the cycle game is a specific cycle game. The first notification effect is performed by outputting a voice “chance round” from the speaker 17 serving as notification means.

  In the second notification effect, a cycle to be continued until reaching a specific cycle game every time a continuation condition is satisfied in each cycle game from the end of the cycle game several times (multiple times) before the specific cycle game. The number of games is notified. The second notification effect is executed by stepwise displaying the number of cycle games to be continued on the display device 32 serving as notification means. In the present embodiment, the second notification effect is executed from the cycle game four times before the specific cycle game. More specifically, the second notification effect is “-4”, “−3”, “−2”, “−” on the display device 32 every time the continuation condition is satisfied in each cycle game from the end of the previous four cycles. “1” is sequentially displayed, and the number of cycle games (4 times) until reaching a specific cycle game is counted down. In the second notification effect, it is possible to recognize which cycle game is a specific cycle game from the number of times displayed on the display device 32. For example, in the display of “−4”, the fourth cycle game after the display (notification) is made a specific cycle game, and in the display of “−1”, the next cycle after the display (notification) is made. A game becomes a specific cycle game. In the present embodiment, the second notification effect is executed during the interval effect until the continuation condition is established in the cycle game and the next cycle game is started.

  And, if the continuation condition is established during a specific cycle game, an promotion effect informing that the subsequent cycle game is performed in a high continuation state in an interval effect until the next cycle game is started. Executed. In this promotion effect, identification information [V] is derived instead of the identification information ([1] or [5]) derived in the lottery effect at the opening effect. The promotion effect is executed on the display device 32.

Hereinafter, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
A main control board 50 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 50 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. An effect control board 51 for controlling the display device 32, the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 51 inputs various control signals output from the main control board 50, and executes predetermined control (control of display effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the configuration and processing of the main control board 50 and the effect control board 51 will be described.
The main control board 50 includes a main CPU 50a, and a ROM 50b and a RAM 50c are connected to the main CPU 50a. The ROM 50b stores a control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and a plurality of types (six types in the present embodiment) of game patterns Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Has been. Each of the game patterns Y1 to Y6 includes one type of continuation pattern, one type of interval effect pattern, one type of first notification effect pattern, and one type of second notification effect pattern. Corresponding to each other (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In addition, in the game patterns Y1 to Y6, the type of identification information derived in the lottery effect is shown. For example, in the game patterns Y1, Y2, and Y3, identification information “1” is shown as a lottery result derivation result. In addition, identification information “5” is shown in the game patterns Y4 and Y5, and identification information “V” is shown in the game pattern Y6. The continuation pattern is a pattern that defines the continuation state of each of the first to fifteenth cycle games, and the interval effect pattern is a pattern that defines the effect content of the interval effect between round effects. The first notification effect pattern is a pattern that defines the effect content (including execution timing) of the first notification effect, and the second notification effect pattern is the effect content (execution timing) of the second notification effect. Is a pattern that defines In the present embodiment, six types of interval effect patterns IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, six types of first notification effect patterns RH1, RH2, RH3, RH4, RH5, and RH6, Two notification effect patterns KH1, KH2, KH3, KH4, KH5 and KH6 are stored in the ROM 50b. In the present embodiment, the ROM 50b is a pattern storage unit that stores a game pattern.

  The switches SW1 to SW6, the solenoids SL1 to SL3, and the motors MT1 and MT2 are connected to the main control board 50 (main CPU 50a). And main CPU50a inputs the detection signal from each said switch SW1-SW6, and controls an auxiliary | assistant game and a special game (each cycle game). Further, the main CPU 50a, during the auxiliary game and the special game, the open / close blades 30 and 31, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special prize opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member. The solenoids SL1 to SL3 and the motors MT1 and MT2 are controlled so that 45 can take a predetermined operation state.

  The effect control board 51 includes a sub CPU 51a, and a ROM 51b and a RAM 51c are connected to the sub CPU 51a. The ROM 51b has game patterns Y1 to Y6 similar to the game patterns Y1 to Y6 stored in the ROM 50b of the main control board 50, and effects based on the effect patterns (interval effect, first notification effect, second Control data for executing a notification effect or the like is stored. The RAM 51c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Hereinafter, the game patterns Y1 to Y6 stored in the ROM 50b of the main control board 50 will be described in detail based on FIG. 6 and FIG. The contents of the continuation patterns P1 to P6, the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN6, the first notification effect patterns RH1 to RH6, and the second notification effect patterns KH1 to KH6 associated with the game patterns Y1 to Y6 are each cycle. It is determined on the assumption that the continuation condition is established in the game and the game is played up to the 15th cycle game. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in the first to fourteenth cycle games, the cycle game in which the continuation condition is not satisfied regardless of the contents of the patterns associated with the game patterns Y1 to Y6. The special game ends with the end of.

  First, the game pattern Y1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6A, the game pattern Y1 is associated with a continuation pattern P1, an interval effect pattern IN1, a first notification effect pattern RH1, and a second notification effect pattern KH1. .

  The continuation pattern P1 is a pattern in which the first to ninth cycle games are in a middle continuation state, the tenth to fourteenth cycle games are in a high continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is in a low continuation state. 6 and 7, “high” indicates a high continuation state, “medium” indicates a medium continuation state, and “low” indicates a low continuation state. The interval effect pattern IN1 is a pattern in which a normal effect is performed after the end of the first to eighth and tenth to fourteenth cycle games, and a promotion effect is performed after the ninth cycle game ends. 6 and 7, “Normal” indicates a normal effect, and “Promotion” indicates a promotion effect. When the interval effect is a normal effect, the identification information (any one of [1] [5] [V]) derived from the effect performed immediately before the lottery effect or the promotion effect is displayed on the display device 32. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the interval effect is a promotion effect, identification information [V] is derived as a result of the promotion effect. In the interval effect pattern IN1, the derivation result (identification information [1]) of the lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect performed after the end of the first to eighth cycle games, and the tenth to fourteenth cycle games end. The derivation result of the promotion effect (identification information [V]) is displayed in the normal effect performed later.

  The first notification effect pattern RH1 does not perform the first notification effect immediately after the start of the first to eighth times and the tenth to fifteenth cycle games, but immediately after the start of the ninth cycle game. It is set as the pattern which performs notification production. 6 and 7, “None” indicates that the first notification effect is not performed, and “Notification” indicates that the first notification effect is performed. The second notification effect pattern KH1 is a pattern in which the second notification effect is not performed in the interval effect after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games. 6 and 7, “None” indicates that the second notification effect is not performed, and “Notification” indicates that the second notification effect is performed.

  Next, the game pattern Y2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6B, the game pattern Y2 is associated with a continuation pattern P2, an interval effect pattern IN2, a first notification effect pattern RH2, and a second notification effect pattern KH2. .

  The continuation pattern P2 and the interval effect pattern IN2 are patterns that perform the same control as the continuation pattern P1 and the interval effect pattern IN1 described above. The first notification effect pattern RH2 is a pattern in which the first notification effect is not performed immediately after the start of the first to fifteenth cycle games. The second notification effect pattern KH2 does not perform the second notification effect in the interval effect after the end of the first to fourth and nineth to fourteenth cycle games, and ends the fifth to eighth cycle games. It is set as the pattern which performs a 2nd alerting | reporting effect by a later interval effect. In the second notification effect pattern KH2, "-4" is displayed on the display device 32 in the interval effect between the fifth and sixth cycle games, and "6" is displayed in the interval effect between the sixth and seventh cycle games. −3 ”is displayed on the display device 32. In the second notification effect pattern KH2, “−2” is displayed on the display device 32 in the interval effect between the seventh and eighth cycle games, and the interval effect between the eighth and ninth cycle games is displayed. “−1” is displayed on the display device 32.

  Next, the game pattern Y3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6C, the game pattern Y3 is associated with a continuation pattern P3, an interval effect pattern IN3, a first notification effect pattern RH3, and a second notification effect pattern KH3. .

  The continuation pattern P3 is a pattern in which the first cycle game is in the middle continuation state, the second to fourteenth cycle games are in the high continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is in the low continuation state. The interval effect pattern IN3 is a pattern in which a promotion effect is performed after the end of the first cycle game and a normal effect is performed after the end of each second to fourteenth cycle game. In the interval effect pattern IN2, the derivation result of the promotion effect (identification information [V]) is displayed in the normal effect that is performed after the end of each second to fourteenth cycle game.

  The first notification effect pattern RH3 is a pattern in which the first notification effect is performed immediately after the start of the first cycle game, and the first notification effect is not performed immediately after the start of the second to fifteenth cycle games. Has been. The second notification effect pattern KH3 is a pattern that performs the same control as the second notification effect pattern KH1.

  Next, the game pattern Y4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7A, the game pattern Y4 is associated with a continuation pattern P4, an interval effect pattern IN4, a first notification effect pattern RH4, and a second notification effect pattern KH4. .

  The continuation pattern P4 indicates that the first to fourth cycle games are in a high continuation state, the fifth to ninth cycle games are in a middle continuation state, the tenth to fourteenth cycle games are in a high continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is It is a pattern in which cycle games are performed in a low continuation state. The interval effect pattern IN4, the first notification effect pattern RH4, and the second notification effect pattern KH4 perform the same control as the interval effect pattern IN1, the first notification effect pattern RH1, and the second notification effect pattern KH1. It is a pattern.

  Next, the game pattern Y5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7B, the game pattern Y5 is associated with a continuation pattern P5, an interval effect pattern IN5, a first notification effect pattern RH5, and a second notification effect pattern KH5. . The continuation pattern P5 is a pattern that performs the same control as the continuation pattern P4 described above. The interval effect pattern IN5, the first notification effect pattern RH5, and the second notification effect pattern KH5 perform the same control as the interval effect pattern IN2, the first notification effect pattern RH2, and the second notification effect pattern KH2. It is a pattern.

  Next, the game pattern Y6 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7C, the game pattern Y6 is associated with a continuation pattern P6, an interval effect pattern IN6, a first notification effect pattern RH6, and a second notification effect pattern KH6. .

  The continuation pattern P6 is a pattern in which the first to fourteenth cycle games are performed in a high continuation state and the fifteenth cycle game is performed in a low continuation state. The interval effect pattern IN6 is a pattern in which a normal effect is performed after the first to fourteenth cycle games are completed. In the interval effect pattern IN6, the derivation result of the lottery effect (identification information [V]) is displayed in the normal effect that is performed after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games. The first notification effect pattern RH6 is a pattern that performs the same control as the first notification effect pattern RH2. The second notification effect pattern KH6 is a pattern that performs the same control as the second notification effect pattern KH1.

  The main CPU 50a of the main control board 50 configured as described above causes a special game when the game ball B wins a special winning opening 40 during an auxiliary game. When generating a special game, the main CPU 50a determines one game pattern from among six types of game patterns Y1 to Y6 by random lottery. The main CPU 50a updates the random number value used for determining the game pattern every predetermined period and stores (sets) it in the RAM 50c. This random number value is associated with the game pattern. When determining the game pattern, the main CPU 50a acquires a random number value from the RAM 50c, and determines a game pattern based on the acquired random number value.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the continuation pattern is determined by determining the game pattern, and the continuation state of the cycle game is determined in the continuation pattern. It is determined whether or not to play a cycle game in the middle continuous state. For example, in the game patterns Y1, Y2, and Y3, since the first cycle game is set to the middle continuation state in each of the continuation patterns P1, P2, and P3, the cycle game from the first cycle game to the middle continuation state is performed. It is decided to do. Further, in the game patterns Y4 and Y5, it is determined that the cycle game in the middle continuation state is performed from the fifth cycle game, and in the game pattern Y6, the cycle game in the middle continuation state is not performed, that is, the first cycle It is determined from the game to be performed in a high continuation state.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the interval effect pattern is determined by determining the game pattern, and the timing for performing the promotion effect is determined for the interval effect, so that a specific cycle is determined by determining the game pattern. A game (a specified number of cycle games) is determined. In addition, when a specific cycle game is determined by determining the game pattern, the cycle game state should be continued to be promoted from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state based on the specific cycle game and the continuation pattern. The number of cycle games in the intermediate continuation state (specified number of times) is determined. For example, in the game patterns Y1 and Y2, since it is determined that the promotion effect is performed in the interval effect after the end of the ninth cycle game in the interval effect patterns IN1 and IN2, a specific cycle game (the specified number of times) As the cycle game), the ninth cycle game is determined. In the game patterns Y1 and Y2, since the first to ninth cycle games are performed in the middle continuation state as defined in the continuation patterns P1 and P2, the game patterns Y1 and Y2 are continued to be promoted from the middle continuation state to the high continuation state. The number of times (the specified number of times) of the cycle game in the power continuous state is “9 times”.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, since the 1st alerting | reporting effect pattern is determined by determining a game pattern, the timing (and the availability of execution) which performs a 1st alerting | reporting effect is determined. For example, in the game pattern Y1, it is determined to perform the first notification effect immediately after the start of the ninth cycle game in the first notification effect pattern RH1. Furthermore, since the second notification effect pattern is determined by determining the game pattern, the number of times of notification in the second notification effect (specific cycle) together with the timing (and availability of execution) of the second notification effect. The number of cycle games until a game is reached is determined. For example, in the game pattern Y2, in the second notification effect pattern RH2, it is determined to perform the second notification effect after the end of each fifth to eighth cycle game. Further, in the game pattern Y2, the number of times notified in the second notification effect after the end of each of the fifth to eighth cycle games is “4”, “3”, “2”, “1” in order. Is determined. The determined times “4”, “3”, “2”, and “1” are “−4”, “−3”, “−2”, and “−1” on the display device 32 when the second notification effect is executed. Is displayed.

  The main CPU 50a that has determined the game pattern controls the continuation state of the cycle game based on the continuation pattern associated with the game pattern, and instructs various control (production control, etc.) to the sub CPU 51a of the production control board 51. To do. Specifically, when determining the game pattern, the main CPU 50a outputs a command for instructing the type of the game pattern. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an opening command instructing the start of the opening effect (lottery effect) when starting the special game. The main CPU 50a outputs a round command instructing the start of the cycle game at the start of the cycle game. In the round command, information indicating the number of cycle games to be started is shown. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command instructing the start of the interval effect when the continuation condition is established during the cycle game. In the interval command, information indicating which cycle game the interval effect to start is performed between is shown. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command when the continuation condition is satisfied during the first to fourteenth cycle games.

  In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 50a continues to play the cycle game in the intermediate continuation state for the specified number of times and the continuation condition is satisfied during the specified number of cycle games (during a specific cycle game), Since the next cycle game to be performed after the game is finished is controlled to be performed in a high continuation state, the control means is provided. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a determines a specified number of cycle games (specific cycle game) by determining the game pattern in response to the occurrence of a special game, and until a specific cycle game is reached. Since the number of times of the cycle game is determined, it becomes a determining means.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 51a of the effect control board 51 inputs an opening command, it controls the display device 32 to perform a lottery effect for deriving identification information ([1] [5] [V]) corresponding to the game pattern. To do. For example, when the game pattern Y1 is determined (a command in which the game pattern Y1 is designated is input), the sub CPU 51a derives the identification information [1]. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub CPU 51a controls the display device 32, the decoration lamp 16, and the speaker 17 so as to perform an effect during the cycle game corresponding to the cycle game to be started. When the round command is input, the sub CPU 51a refers to the first notification effect pattern corresponding to the determined game pattern, and the execution of the first notification effect is indicated during the cycle game indicated by the round command. In the case, the speaker 17 is controlled to execute the first notification effect. In addition, when the sub CPU 51a inputs an interval command, the sub CPU 51a controls the display device 32 to perform a normal effect or a promotion effect. When the interval command is input, the sub CPU 51a refers to the second notification effect pattern corresponding to the determined game pattern, and the execution of the second notification effect is indicated during the interval effect indicated by the interval command. In the case, the display device 32 is controlled to execute the second notification effect. Note that, when the second notification effect is executed, the sub CPU 51a alternately executes the interval effect and the second notification effect.

  Next, a mode in which the continuation state of the cycle game is controlled based on each game pattern Y1 to Y6 and a mode in which each effect (lottery effect, first notification effect, second notification effect, promotion effect) is performed. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 show a case where 15 cycle games are continuously performed. 8 and 9, numbers 1, 2, 3,..., 14, 15 indicate the number of cycle games (the number of cycle games).

  FIG. 8A shows a mode in which the game pattern Y1 is determined. When the game pattern Y1 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a middle continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P1. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the first cycle game, the second cycle game is performed in the medium continuation state. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the third cycle game is also medium. This is done in a continuous state. Thereafter, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game in the middle continuation state is continuously performed.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the eighth cycle game, the ninth cycle game (the cycle game in the middle continuation state) is started. In the ninth cycle game, immediately after the start, the first notification effect is performed based on the first notification effect pattern RH1. That is, immediately after the start of the ninth cycle game, the “chance round” sound is output from the speaker 17 and the first notification effect is performed. By the appearance of the first notification effect, if the 9th cycle game continues a specific cycle game, that is, the 9th cycle game, the player will start from the next cycle game (10th cycle game). You can recognize that it will be a continuous cycle game.

  When the continuation condition is established during the ninth cycle game, the promotion effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN1 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. In the promotion effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Thereafter, the 10th to 14th cycle games are performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P1.

  FIG. 8B shows a mode in which the game pattern Y2 is determined. When the game pattern Y2 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a middle continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P2. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the fifth cycle game, the second notification effect is performed based on the second notification effect pattern KH2 after the end of the cycle game (during the interval effect). When the continuation condition is satisfied during the fifth cycle game, “−4” is displayed on the display device 32, and the second notification effect is performed. Due to the appearance of the second notification effect, the player needs to continue the cycle game for four times until the cycle game is performed in the high continuation state, and the ninth cycle game (the fourth time after the notification is made) It can be recognized that the cycle game is a specific cycle game. Thereafter, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the sixth to eighth cycle games, the second notification effect is performed based on the second notification effect pattern KH2. When the continuation condition is satisfied during the sixth cycle game, “−3” is displayed on the display device 32, and when the continuation condition is satisfied during the seventh cycle game, “−” is displayed on the display device 32. “2” is displayed, and “−1” is displayed on the display device 32 when the continuation condition is satisfied during the eighth cycle game.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game, the promotion effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN2 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. In the promotion effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Thereafter, the 10th to 14th cycle games are performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P2.

  The above-described game patterns Y1 and Y2 indicate that the 10th cycle game (the 9th cycle game of the 9th cycle game) is executed in the case where the first to 9th cycle game in the middle continuation state is continuously performed 9 times (specified number of times). The cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from the next cycle game performed after the end. In other words, the 10th and subsequent times are triggered by the fact that the first to the eighth cycle game in the middle continuation state is continuously performed eight times (predetermined number of times) and the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game. Cycle games are played in a high continuation state. In the game patterns Y1 and Y2, the ninth cycle game is defined as a specific cycle game (a specified number of cycle games). In the game pattern Y1, the first notification effect is performed immediately after the start of the ninth cycle game which is a specific cycle game. On the other hand, in the game pattern Y2, the second notification effect is performed from the cycle game several times before the ninth cycle game which is a specific cycle game.

  FIG. 8C shows a mode in which the game pattern Y3 is determined. When the game pattern Y3 is determined, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, in the cycle game, the first cycle game is performed in the middle continuation state based on the continuation pattern P3. In the first cycle game in the game pattern Y3, the first notification effect is performed based on the first notification effect pattern RH3 immediately after the start. That is, immediately after the start of the first cycle game, the “chance round” sound is output from the speaker 17 and the first notification effect is performed. By the appearance of the first notification effect, the player can recognize that the first cycle game is a specific cycle game, and is promoted to the high continuation state immediately after the identification information [1] is derived in the lottery effect. You will be surprised and delighted by the opportunity to do it. In addition, the player has an increased chance to continue the cycle game due to the opportunity at an early stage.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the first cycle game, the promotion effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN3 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. In the promotion effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Thereafter, from the second cycle game, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P3.

  The game pattern Y3 is high from the next cycle game (second cycle game) when the first cycle game is performed in the middle continuation state and the continuation condition is satisfied during the first cycle game. Cycle games are played in a continuous state. Also, in the game pattern Y3, after the occurrence of the special game, the first cycle game performed in the middle continuation state is determined as a specific cycle game, and the first notification effect is performed immediately after the start of the cycle game.

  FIG. 9A shows an aspect in the case where the game pattern Y4 is determined. When the game pattern Y4 is determined, the identification information [5] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, in the cycle game, the first to fourth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P4, and are performed in the middle continuation state from the fifth cycle game.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied during the eighth cycle game, the ninth cycle game (the cycle game in the middle continuation state) is started. In the ninth cycle game, immediately after the start, the first notification effect is performed based on the first notification effect pattern RH4. That is, immediately after the start of the ninth cycle game, the “chance round” sound is output from the speaker 17 and the first notification effect is performed. When the continuation condition is satisfied in the ninth cycle game, the promotion effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN4 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. In the promotion effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Thereafter, in the 10th to 14th cycle games, the cycle game is again performed in the high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P4.

  FIG. 9B shows a mode in which the game pattern Y5 is determined. When the game pattern Y5 is determined, the identification information [5] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, in the cycle game, the first to fourth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P4, and are performed in the middle continuation state from the fifth cycle game.

  If the continuation condition is satisfied during the fifth cycle game, the second notification effect is performed based on the second notification effect pattern KH5 after the end of the cycle game. When the continuation condition is satisfied during the fifth cycle game, “−4” is displayed on the display device 32, and the second notification effect is performed. Thereafter, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the sixth to eighth cycle games, the second notification effect is performed based on the second notification effect pattern KH5. By the appearance of the second notification effect, the player can recognize that the ninth cycle game is a specific cycle game, and has a chance to be promoted to the high continuation state immediately after being demoted from the high continuation state to the middle continuation state. Will be surprised and delighted by the arrival of In addition, the player has an increased chance to continue the cycle game due to the opportunity at an early stage.

  When the continuation condition is satisfied in the ninth cycle game, the promotion effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN5 in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game. In the promotion effect, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32. Thereafter, the 10th to 14th cycle games are performed again in the high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P5.

  The game patterns Y4 and Y5 are the 10th cycle game (after the end of the 9th cycle game) when the 5th to 9th medium-continuous cycle games are continuously performed 5 times (specified number of times). The next cycle game is played in a high continuation state. In other words, the 10th and subsequent times are triggered by the fact that the cycle game in the middle continuation state from the fifth time to the eighth time is continuously performed four times (predetermined number of times) and the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game. Cycle games are played in a high continuation state. In game patterns Y4 and Y5, the ninth cycle game is defined as a specific cycle game (a specified number of cycle games). And in game pattern Y4, the 1st information effect is performed immediately after the start of the 9th cycle game which is a specific cycle game. On the other hand, in the game pattern Y5, the second notification effect is performed from a cycle game several times before the ninth cycle game which is a specific cycle game. In the game pattern Y5, the second notification effect is performed when the continuation condition is satisfied in the first cycle game (fifth cycle game) performed in the middle continuation state after the occurrence of the special game.

  FIG. 9C shows a mode in which the game pattern Y6 is determined. When the game pattern Y6 is determined, the identification information [V] is displayed on the display device 32 in the lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P6.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When a continuation condition (a game ball wins a special winning opening 40) is satisfied during a specific cycle game (a cycle game in a middle continuation state), the next cycle game (in the embodiment, the next and subsequent cycle games) ) In a high continuation state. For this reason, even when the cycle game is performed in the medium continuation state, the player can be given a chance that the cycle game is performed in the high continuation state. Further, by notifying which cycle game is a specific cycle game by the first notification effect (speaker 17) or the second notification effect (display device 32), which cycle game is specified to the player. It can be recognized whether this is a cycle game. For this reason, it is possible to resolve the player's suspicion about the game how long the cycle game in the middle continuation state will continue (or how many times the cycle game in the middle continuation state should be continued), and when will the chance come? Can be recognized by the player. Accordingly, the player can be motivated by the desire to “continue even if the current cycle game (specific cycle game) is not necessary”, and be able to improve the interest.

  (2) The second notification effect is executed when the continuation condition is established during the cycle game in the middle continuation state. By this notification, the player can have a sense of accomplishment that the cycle game performed in the medium continuation state is continued (the continuation condition is established).

  (3) In a cycle game performed in a medium continuation state, the continuation condition is difficult to be satisfied, and the continuation condition must be satisfied within a limited time (from the start to the end of one cycle game). For this reason, in the cycle game performed in the middle continuation state, it is necessary to concentrate on the game from the start of the cycle game. Therefore, by executing the second notification effect from the end of the cycle game several times before the specific cycle game, the player can be informed of the number of cycle games until the specific cycle game is reached, and the specific cycle It is possible to increase concentration on each cycle game performed in a medium continuation state including a game.

  (4) The main CPU 50a determines the game pattern in response to the occurrence of the special game. By determining the game pattern, the main CPU 50a determines a specific cycle game and determines the number of cycle games required to reach a specific cycle game. Therefore, it is possible to change which cycle game becomes a specific cycle game for each special game. Therefore, the mode of special games can be diversified.

  (5) In addition, the continuation state of each cycle game and the execution of each effect (interval effect, first notification effect, second notification effect) are controlled based on the game patterns Y1 to Y6. For this reason, the main CPU 50a does not need to determine the continuation state of the next cycle game every time the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, or to determine the execution timing or execution content of each effect, so the control burden Can contribute to the reduction.

  (6) A cycle game after a predetermined number of cycles (in the present embodiment, 3 (game patterns Y4, Y5) or 8 (game patterns Y1, Y2)) is continued in a specific cycle game. Set as. For this reason, in order to obtain a chance that the continuation state of the cycle game is changed from the middle continuation state to the high continuation state and a large number of prize balls can be obtained, the cycle game in the middle continuation state is performed a plurality of times (in this embodiment, four times). (Game pattern Y4, Y5) or 9 times (game pattern Y1, Y2)) must be continued. Therefore, the number of winning balls that can be acquired according to the skill of the player can be changed, and the player can be more motivated and attached to continuing the cycle game.

  (7) In addition, if the cycle game in the middle continuation state is continued a plurality of times (in this embodiment, 4 times (game patterns Y4, Y5) or 9 times (game patterns Y1, Y2)), the cycle game is continued. Added a chance to promote a state from a medium continuation state to a high continuation state. For this reason, it is possible to make the game characteristics of the pachinko machine 10 (pachinko machine called “feather mono” and “hikoki type”) that continues the cycle game and acquire a large number of prize balls even more outstanding. Further, by giving the chance, it is possible to improve the interest without causing the player to give up a large number of prize balls even when the cycle game is played in the middle continuation state.

  (8) By establishing a continuation condition during a specific cycle game, all the cycle games performed thereafter are performed in a high continuation state. For this reason, since the cycle game of the high continuation state is changed from the medium continuation state, the player's joy due to the opportunity to acquire a large number of prize balls can be further aroused.

  (9) In addition to the execution of the first notification effect or the second notification effect, the condition for promoting the continuation state of the cycle game from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state is established during the specific cycle game. I decided to let them. For this reason, when the cycle game is performed in the high continuation state, it becomes clear by what condition the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted to the high continuation state, and an effect that is easy to understand for the player can be realized.

  (10) When the continuation condition is satisfied during a specific cycle game, the promotion effect is performed in the interval effect after the end of the cycle game, and the identification information [V] is derived. For this reason, the identification information derived from the lottery effect is replaced by the promotion effect, so that the player can be surely recognized that the subsequent cycle game is in a high continuation state.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the embodiment, the cycle game is performed in three types of continuation states, a high continuation state, a medium continuation state, and a low continuation state, but the type of continuation state of the cycle game may be changed. For example, you may make it perform a cycle game in two types and four types of continuation states.

  In the embodiment, the contents of the continuation pattern, the interval effect pattern, the first notification effect pattern, and the second notification effect pattern associated with the game pattern may be changed. For example, as the continuation pattern, a pattern in which the first to seventh cycle games are performed in the middle continuation state and the eighth and subsequent cycle games are performed in the high continuation state may be prepared. In this continuation pattern, when the seventh cycle game becomes a specific cycle game and the second notification effect is performed, the second notification effect is performed after the end of the cycle game several times before the seventh cycle game. This is associated with the second notification effect pattern to be performed. Moreover, it is matched with the interval effect which performs the promotion effect after the end of the seventh cycle game.

  -In embodiment, you may change the frequency | count notified by a specific cycle game or 2nd alerting | reporting effect. For example, a specific cycle game may be the sixth cycle game, and the second notification effect may be executed from the end of the fourth cycle game. In this case, in the second notification effect, “−2” is displayed as the number of times at the end of the fourth cycle game, and “−1” is displayed as the number of times at the end of the fifth cycle game. Then, by preparing a plurality of types of game patterns with different numbers of notifications in the specific cycle game and the second notification effect, the specific cycle game and the second game pattern are determined according to the game pattern determined by the main CPU 50a for each special game. The number of notifications in the notification effect can be changed.

  In the embodiment, the first notification effect or the second notification effect is configured to be performed, but only the second notification effect may be configured. In this case, the game pattern is associated with a continuation pattern, an interval effect pattern, and a second notification effect pattern.

In the embodiment, six types of game patterns are prepared, but the types of game patterns may be changed to, for example, two types, three types, four types, or seven types or more.
In the embodiment, a lottery effect is performed, but the lottery effect may be omitted. For example, when a special game is started, if the pachinko machine 10 is configured so as to always start from a cycle game in a middle continuation state, the continuation condition is satisfied in a specific cycle game (for example, a plurality of cycle games). As a trigger, the next cycle game may be performed in a high continuation state. In this case, a lottery effect (promotion effect in the above embodiment) may be performed when a continuation condition is established in a specific cycle game.

  In the embodiment, the configuration of various movable devices such as the character body 39, the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member 45 may be changed. That is, the configuration of the winning device 20 is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  In the embodiment, the second notification effect is performed by the display effect by the display device 32, but may be performed by the light effect by the decoration lamp 16 or the sound effect by the speaker 17. Further, the second notification effect may be performed by combining a plurality of devices. For example, notification may be performed by combining the speaker 17 and the display device 32.

  In the embodiment, the notification mode of the second notification effect (display on the display device 32) may be changed. For example, the notification may be made such as “twice” or “once”, or may be reported as “next time” or “next time”. That is, as long as a specific cycle game can be recognized, the notification mode of the second notification effect is not limited to the notification mode of the embodiment.

  In the embodiment, the timing for performing the second notification effect may be changed. In the embodiment, it is executed during an interval effect between cycle games, but may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the cycle game. For example, in the game patterns Y2, Y5, the second notification effect may be performed immediately after the sixth to ninth cycle games are started.

  In the embodiment, the interval effect pattern and the second notification effect may be combined into one pattern, and the second notification effect may be executed as the effect content of the interval effect. For example, in the embodiment, a normal effect and a promotion effect are defined in the interval effect pattern (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In addition to this, when the second notification effect is executed, it may be determined in the interval effect pattern that the second notification effect is executed.

  In the embodiment, the lottery effect and the promotion effect are performed on the same display device 32, but may be performed using different display devices. The display device 32 may have any structure such as a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, a 7 segment LED type, and a mechanical type (drum type, belt type).

  -In the embodiment, when the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state, all the subsequent cycle games are performed in the high continuation state, but at least the next cycle game is highly continued. The number of cycle games performed in the high continuation state may be changed. For example, only the next cycle game may be performed in a high continuation state, or a cycle game such as twice or three times may be performed in a high continuation state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The specified number of cycle games are performed after a predetermined number of cycles have been played in the second continuous state, and the control means is configured to detect the special detection means during the specified number of cycle games. When a game ball is detected in (1), control is performed so that the next cycle game to be performed after the end of the cycle game is performed in the first continuation state .

The front view showing the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a winning apparatus. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows a winning apparatus. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the lower ball receiving plate of a winning device. The block diagram which shows a control structure. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a game pattern. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a game pattern. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which a cycle game and each production are performed. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which a cycle game and each production are performed.

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  B ... gaming balls, SW1 to SW3 ... start winning port switch, SW6 ... special winning port switch, 21-23 ... starting winning port, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... speaker, 20 ... winning device, 30, 31 ... open / close blades 32 ... Display device, 40 ... Special prize opening, 50a ... Main CPU, 50b ... ROM.

Claims (6)

The game includes a winning means having an opening / closing member for performing an opening / closing operation, and when a predetermined condition is established when the game ball is detected by the start detection means, a special game is generated in which the opening / closing member opens to open the winning means. The special game consists of a plurality of cycle games, and when a game ball that has flowed into the winning means during the cycle game is detected by the special detection means, a new cycle game is continuously performed, In a gaming machine configured to end the special game when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means,
The cycle game continues in any one of a plurality of continuation states including a first continuation state in which the cycle game is likely to continue and a second continuation state in which the cycle game is less likely to be continued than the first continuation state. When the cycle game performed in the second continuous state continues for a predetermined number of times that is determined in advance, the next cycle game that is performed after the end of the predetermined number of cycle games Control means for performing control in the first continuation state;
Determining means for determining the specified number of cycle games from among the plurality of cycle games;
In each cycle game in the second continuation state from the end of the cycle game in the second continuation state a plurality of times before the specified number of cycle games determined by the determination means, the game ball is detected in the special detection means. And a notifying means for notifying the number of cycle games in the second continuation state to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games each time. In the special game, the cycle game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of continuous times,
Pattern storage means for storing a game pattern that defines the continuation state of each cycle game for the number of times corresponding to the maximum number of continuations,
In the game pattern, the specified number of cycle games are set, and for each cycle game a plurality of times before the specified number of cycle games, the game ball detects the special detection in the cycle game. The number of cycle games until reaching the specified number of cycle games is set as the notification content to be notified when detected by means,
The determining means determines the predetermined number of cycle games by determining the game pattern,
The control means controls the continuation state of each cycle game according to the game pattern decided by the decision means,
The notification means continues until the specified number of cycle games is reached each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in the plurality of previous cycle games according to the game pattern determined by the determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of cycle games to be notified is notified . The game pattern includes
A plurality of cycle games from the first cycle game are performed in the second continuous state, and the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is set as the specified number of cycle games, and more than the specified number of cycle games. From the end of the cycle game in the second continuation state before the turn to each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in each cycle game in the second continuation state, until reaching the specified number of cycle games The number of cycle games to be continued is notified, and the continuation state is changed from the second continuation state to the first continuity by detecting the game ball by the special detection means in the specified number of cycle games. A promotion effect is provided to notify the promotion to the continuation state, and all the cycles from the end of the specified number of cycle games until the maximum number of continuations is reached. A first game pattern performing Le game in the first continuous state,
After a predetermined number of cycle games have been performed in the first continuation state from the first cycle game, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed. In the second continuous state, the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is set as the predetermined number of cycle games, and the cycle game in the second continuous state is performed a plurality of times before the predetermined number of cycle games. Each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means in each second continuous cycle game from the end, the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games is notified. The continuation state is changed from the second continuation state to the first continuation state when the game ball is detected by the special detection means in the specified number of cycle games. A second game pattern for performing a promotion effect for notifying that the game is promoted to a game, and performing all the cycle games from the end of the specified number of cycle games until reaching the maximum number of continuations in the first continuation state; The gaming machine according to claim 2, including : The game pattern includes
A plurality of cycle games from the first cycle game are performed in the second continuous state, and the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is set as the specified number of cycle games until the specified number of cycle games is reached. In place of notifying the number of cycle games to be continued to immediately after the start of the specified number of cycle games, the notification means performs notification that the cycle game is the specified number of cycle games, and Performing a promotion effect informing that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state when the game ball is detected by the special detection means in a predetermined number of cycle games; A third game in which all the cycle games from the end of the specified number of cycle games until the maximum number of continuations is reached in the first continuation state And pattern,
After a predetermined number of cycle games have been performed in the first continuation state from the first cycle game, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed. In the second continuation state, the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is set as the specified number of cycle games, and instead of reporting the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games. Then, immediately after the start of the specified number of cycle games, the notification means notifies that the cycle game is the specified number of cycle games, and in the specified number of cycle games, Performing a promotion effect informing that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state by being detected by a special detection means; The gaming machine according to claim 3, after serial specified number th cycle game end further including a fourth game pattern to perform all cycles game in the first continuous state until reaching the maximum number of times of continuation . The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification means notifies the number of cycle games until reaching the specified number of cycle games by a countdown display . When the special game is started, the notification means performs a lottery effect for notifying the number of cycle games at which the first second continuous cycle game starts after the special game is started. The number of cycle games to be notified does not recognize the specified number of round games, and the specified number of round games is the end of the cycle game a plurality of times before the specified number of cycle games. From each cycle game, each time the game ball is detected by the special detection means, it is possible to recognize by the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games notified by the notification means,
When the game ball is detected by the special detection means during the cycle game, the notification means notifies the number of the cycle games notified in the lottery effect until the next cycle game starts. Perform interval production,
The notifying means starts the next cycle game when the special detecting means detects the number of cycle games to be continued before reaching the specified number of cycle games during the cycle game. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the interval effect is alternately performed when the number of cycle games until reaching the specified number of cycle games is performed. Gaming machine.

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