JP5223887B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, in a predetermined gaming area, there are provided various winning sections that can win game balls guided to the gaming area, and various gaming values are derived based on winning of the gaming balls to the winning section. Pachinko machine to be used is known. For example, in a pachinko machine provided with an operating port as a winning portion, the symbols are variably displayed on the display device due to the winning of a game ball to the operating port, and the winning ball is paid out to the player , more various gaming state, such as large-contact state is derived.

However, in the pachinko machine and the like , further improvement of interest for the player is desired .

The present invention has been made in view of the above illustrated problem like, show an effective means to solve the problems such as the following.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A launching means for launching a game ball;
A predetermined game area in which the launched game ball is guided from either the left or right side;
A first specific winning means and a second specific winning means which are arranged at least in the left-right direction in the game area and are capable of winning a game ball;
Jackpot deriving means capable of deriving a jackpot state in which a player acquires a large number of game balls based on establishment of a specific winning condition resulting from winning of a game ball to the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means; ,
A gaming machine comprising payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on winning of game balls to the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means,
The first specific winning means is provided on the side where the game ball is guided from the second specific winning means,
The number of prize balls paid out corresponding to the second specific winning means is set to be smaller than the number of prize balls paid out corresponding to the first specific winning means,
The probability that a big hit state in which the player acquires a large number of game balls is higher when the game ball wins the second specific winning means than when the game ball wins the first specific winning means. Is configured as
The second specific winning means is variable winning means capable of switching from a closed state where the game ball is difficult or impossible to win to an open state where the game ball can be easily won or can be won based on the establishment of the specific opening condition. In addition, the first specific winning means is not a variable winning means,
After a jackpot state in which the rate at which the variable winning means is in the open state is increased compared to the normal mode based on the establishment of a specific additional condition when a jackpot state in which the player acquires a large number of game balls occurs Specific modes can occur,
The gist is that the probability of occurrence of the specific mode after the big hit state is different between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. It is said.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a partial front view which shows the game board in one Embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a pachinko machine.

Means 1. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area;
Specific winning means capable of winning the game ball;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball won to the specific winning means out of the gaming area;
A gaming machine comprising gaming value deriving means capable of deriving a plurality of types of gaming values based on winning of game balls to the specific winning means,
While providing a plurality of the specific winning means,
In the plurality of specific winning means, at least one of the plurality of types of game values corresponding to each specific winning means is set to the same game value, and the other types are set to different game values. .

  According to the means 1, in the plurality of specific winning means, at least one of the plurality of types of game values is set to the same game value, and the other types are set to different game values. For this reason, by changing the winning opportunities of the game balls to each specific winning means, the number of derivations of the specific game value is increased while suppressing the number of derivations of the predetermined game value, or conversely, the derivation of the specific game value is suppressed. By increasing the derivation of the game value, it is possible to change the value obtained by the player. Therefore, it is possible to easily make adjustments that take into consideration the improvement of interest for the player that can be generated by the derivation of the game value, the profit of the game store, and the like. Furthermore, since the specific winning means set with the different game values are provided separately, it is easy for the player to recognize the difference in the gaming value in each specific winning means.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different game value includes a payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a winning to the specific winning means.

  According to the means 2, the number of prize balls to be paid out is varied. As a result, by increasing the chances that a predetermined game value is derived in order to improve the interest for the player, the number of prize balls paid out increases, and the profit on the game store side decreases. In view of the profit of the game store side, when the number of prize balls to be paid out is reduced, the chance of deriving a predetermined game value is reduced, and the inconvenience that the interest for the player is reduced can be reduced. In other words, it is possible to easily perform adjustment in consideration of the same game value and payout of prize balls.

Means 3. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area;
Specific winning means capable of winning the game ball;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball won to the specific winning means out of the gaming area;
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to winning of game balls to the specific winning means;
A gaming machine comprising payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
While providing a plurality of the specific winning means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of payout balls corresponding to at least one of the specific winning means differs from the number of payouts corresponding to the other specific winning means.

  According to the means 3, the number of payout balls corresponding to at least one specific winning means is different from that corresponding to other specific winning means. Therefore, by making it easier to win game balls to specific winning means with a smaller number of payouts or making it difficult to win game balls to specific winning means with a higher payout number, The number of winning game balls can be increased without increasing the number of payouts. In addition, by making it difficult to win game balls to specific winning means with a smaller number of payouts or making it easier to win game balls to specific winning means with a larger number of payouts, it is possible for each game ball to win a specific winning means. The number of payouts can be increased. Therefore, compared to the case where the number of payouts is uniform in a gaming machine provided with only one specific winning means, there are a plurality of specific winning means set so that the number of payouts is different. Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. As a result, it is possible to easily make adjustments that take into consideration the improvement of interest for the player and the profit of the game store. Furthermore, since the specific winning means having different payout numbers are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific winning means.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the plurality of specific winning means are spaced apart from each other in the game area.

  According to the above means 4, a plurality of specific prize-winning means are separated so that, for example, a pachinko machine or the like, a gaming machine capable of operating the position to which the game ball is directed to some extent according to the player's will In this case, the winning rate for the specific winning means can be changed based on the player's will by directing the game ball to a position where a specific specific winning means is arranged. Further, when the number of payouts per game ball is different in the plurality of specific winning means, the number of payouts of the award balls as a whole can be changed. As a result, diversification of games is achieved, leading to further improvement of interest.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the at least one specific winning means is an open state in which the game ball can be easily won or can be won based on the establishment of the specific opening condition from the closed state where the game ball is difficult or impossible to win. A game machine characterized by being a variable winning means that can be switched to.

  According to the above means 5, the predetermined winning award means is a variable winning means, so that the winning rate to the specific winning means can be further changed. Further, when the number of payouts per game ball is different in the plurality of specific winning means, the number of payouts of the award balls as a whole can be changed. As a result, further game diversification can be achieved.

  Means 6. In means 5, when the variable winning means is in the open state, the number of payout balls corresponding to the variable winning means is the prize ball corresponding to the variable winning means in the closed state. A gaming machine that is configured to be different from the number of payouts.

  According to the means 6, the number of prize balls to be paid out changes according to the state of the variable winning means, and the game can be further diversified. Note that “the number of award balls corresponding to the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the open state is the number of winning balls corresponding to the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the closed state. It may be configured to be larger than the number of payouts.

Mean 7 A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area;
Specific winning means capable of winning the game ball;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball won to the specific winning means out of the gaming area;
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to winning of game balls to the specific winning means;
A gaming machine comprising payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
The specific winning means is composed of at least one first specific winning means and at least one second specific winning means in which a payout number larger than the payout number of prize balls corresponding to the first specific win means is set. A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  According to the means 7, at least one first specific winning means, and at least one second specific winning means in which a payout number larger than the payout number of prize balls corresponding to the first specific win means is set. I have. For this reason, it is possible to increase the number of payout per game ball to be awarded to the specific winning means by making it easy to win the game balls to the first specific winning means or making it difficult to win the game balls to the second specific winning means. In addition, the number of winning game balls can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase the number of payout per game ball to be awarded to the specific winning means by making it difficult to win the game balls to the first specific winning means or making it easier to win the game balls to the second specific winning means. it can. Therefore, compared to the case where the number of payouts is uniform in a gaming machine provided with only one specific winning means, there are a plurality of specific winning means set so that the number of payouts is different. Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. Furthermore, since the specific winning means having different payout numbers are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific winning means.

  Means 8. In the means 7, at least one of the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means is that the game ball is easy to win or wins based on the establishment of the specific opening condition from the closed state where the game ball is difficult or impossible to win. A game machine characterized by being a variable winning means that can be switched to an open state.

  According to the means 8 described above, since the predetermined specific winning means is a variable winning means, it is possible to further change the number of payouts per game ball and the winning rate to the specific winning means. As a result, further diversification of games can be achieved. Here, even if the first specific winning means (specific winning means having a smaller number of payouts) is a variable winning means, and the percentage of the winning state is increased and the number of winnings is increased, the payout number can be kept relatively small. . Further, the second specific winning means (specific winning means having a larger number of payouts) is a variable winning means, and when it is in an open state, the player can obtain a relatively large number of winning balls.

Means 9. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area;
Specific winning means capable of winning the game ball;
Discharging means for discharging the game ball won to the specific winning means out of the gaming area;
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to winning of game balls to the specific winning means;
A gaming machine comprising payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
The specific winning means comprises at least one first specific winning means and at least one second specific winning means,
The second specific winning means is a variable winning means capable of switching from a closed state where the game ball is difficult or impossible to win to an open state where the game ball can be easily won or can be won based on establishment of the specific opening condition. ,
When the second specific winning means is in the open state, the number of payout balls corresponding to the second specific winning means corresponds to the second specific winning means in the closed state. It is configured differently from the number of prize balls paid out,
When at least the second specific winning means is in the open state, the number of winning balls corresponding to the second specific winning means is greater than the number of winning balls corresponding to the first specific winning means. It is comprised so that it may become.

  According to the means 9, at least one first specific winning means and at least one second specific winning means in which a payout number larger than the payout number of the winning balls corresponding to the first specific win means is set. I have. For this reason, it is possible to increase the number of payout per game ball to be awarded to the specific winning means by making it easy to win the game balls to the first specific winning means or making it difficult to win the game balls to the second specific winning means. In addition, the number of winning game balls can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase the number of payout per game ball to be awarded to the specific winning means by making it difficult to win the game balls to the first specific winning means or making it easier to win the game balls to the second specific winning means. it can. Therefore, compared to the case where the number of payouts is uniform in a gaming machine provided with only one specific winning means, there are a plurality of specific winning means set so that the number of payouts is different. Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. Furthermore, since the specific winning means having different payout numbers are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific winning means. In addition, the number of prize balls to be paid out changes according to the state of the variable winning means, and the game can be further diversified.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, a game ball is guided to the game area from either one of the left and right sides of the game area, and the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means are at least left and right A gaming machine characterized by being spaced apart in a direction.

  According to the means 10 described above, the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means are arranged apart from each other, so that, for example, a pachinko machine or the like, the player moves the position to which the game ball is directed to some extent according to the player's will. In game machines that can be operated as expected, the number of payouts per game ball and the specific winning means are determined based on the player's will by directing the gaming ball to a position where a specific specific winning means is placed. The winning percentage can be changed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which any one of the 1st specific prize-winning means or the 2nd specific prize-winning means became easier to win than the other by arrangement | positioning structure etc. of the said guidance means. As a result, diversification of games is achieved, leading to further enhancement of interest. In addition, since the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means are separated in the left-right direction, in a pachinko machine or the like in which a game ball is guided from one of the left and right sides of the game area to the game area, Compared with the case where the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means are simply separated in the vertical direction, it becomes easier for the player to aim at each specific winning means.

  Means 11. In any one of the means 7 to 10, the game value includes occurrence of a specific game state based on establishment of a specific winning condition resulting from winning of a game ball to the specific winning means. A gaming machine characterized by The specific game state includes a jackpot state in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player.

  Means 12. The means 11 is configured such that the probability of occurrence of the specific gaming state differs between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the means 12, the probability that a specific gaming state will occur differs between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. Diversification will be achieved. Here, “when the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the probability that the specific gaming state occurs is higher than when the game ball wins the second specific winning means”. It is good as well. As a result, if a game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payout balls is small, but the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state increases. If a game ball wins the second specific winning means, Although the number of payouts is large, the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is low. For this reason, the player can play a game that is generally balanced. In addition, “when the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the probability that the specific gaming state occurs is lower than when the game ball wins the second specific winning means”. It is good. As a result, if a game ball wins the first specific winning means, the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is low in addition to a small number of payout balls, and if a game ball wins the second specific winning means, In addition to the large number of prize balls being paid out, the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is also increased. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means increases, and the game can be further diversified.

Means 13. The means 11 or means 12 is provided with at least one opening / closing member displaceable between a closed position where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open position where the game ball can be won or easily won. With variable winning means,
A gaming machine, wherein the opening / closing member is configured to be displaceable to the open position based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state.

Means 14. The means 13 is configured such that the opening / closing member is displaced to the opening position a predetermined number of times based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state,
The number of times of displacement is different between a case where a game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, and a case where the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. A gaming machine that is configured as described above.

  According to the above means 14, the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is further made different between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. Diversification of games can be achieved. Here, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the opening and closing of the game ball is more than the case where the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. It is good also as being comprised so that the frequency | count of a member displacing to the said open position may decrease. Thereby, if a game ball wins the first specific winning means, in addition to a small number of payout balls, the number of times that the opening and closing member is displaced to the open position is reduced, and the game is given to the second specific winning means. If the ball wins, the number of prize balls to be paid out is increased, and the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is increased. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means increases, and the game can be further diversified. Further, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the opening / closing member is more than the case where the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. It may be configured such that the number of times of movement to the open position increases. Thus, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payout balls is small, but the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position increases, and the game ball is moved to the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, the number of payout balls is large, but the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to pay out prize balls that are balanced in total.

Means 15. The means 13 or means 14 is configured such that the opening / closing member is displaced to the closed position on condition that a predetermined number of game balls win the special variable winning means.
The above-mentioned one condition is satisfied when a game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state occurs and when the specific gaming state occurs when winning the second specific winning means A gaming machine characterized in that the number of winning game balls to the special variable winning means is different.

  According to the above means 15, the specific gaming state is generated when the game ball wins the first specific winning means with respect to the number of game balls won in the special variable winning means, which is a condition for the opening / closing member to be displaced to the closed position. The game can be further diversified by making the difference between the case where the game is performed and the case where the specific game state is generated by winning the second specific winning means. Here, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the one particular game state has occurred more than when the specific gaming state has been won by winning the second specific winning means. It may be configured that the number of winning game balls to the special variable winning means as a condition is reduced. As a result, if a game ball wins the first specific winning means, in addition to a small number of payout balls, the number of game balls won to the special variable winning means also decreases, and a game is given to the second specific winning means. If a ball wins, in addition to a large number of winning balls being paid out, the number of winning game balls to the special variable winning means increases. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and the game can be further diversified. In addition, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the one condition is greater than when the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. It is also possible to increase the number of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning means. As a result, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of prize balls to be paid out is small, but the number of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning means increases, and the game ball reaches the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, the number of prize balls to be paid out is large, but the number of game balls to be awarded to the special variable prize winning means is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to pay out prize balls that are balanced in total.

Means 16. In any one of the means 13 to 15, the opening / closing member is configured to be displaced to the closed position on the condition that a predetermined time elapses,
Processes that satisfy the one condition when a game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state occurs and when the specific gaming state occurs when the second specific winning means wins A gaming machine characterized by being configured to have different times.

  According to the means 16, a predetermined elapsed time that is a condition for the opening / closing member to be displaced to the closed position is determined when the game ball is awarded to the first specific winning means and the specific game state is generated. By making a difference in the case where the specific game state is generated by winning the winning means, it is possible to further diversify the game. Here, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the one particular game state has occurred more than when the specific gaming state has been won by winning the second specific winning means. It is good also as being comprised so that the elapsed time used as conditions may become short. As a result, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the elapsed time is shortened in addition to the small number of payout balls, and if the game ball wins the second specific winning means, In addition to the large number of payouts, the elapsed time becomes longer. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and the game can be further diversified. In addition, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the one condition is greater than when the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. It is good also as that it is comprised so that the elapsed time which becomes may become long. As a result, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payout balls is small, but the elapsed time becomes long, and if the game ball wins the second specific winning means, the payout number of the winning balls However, the elapsed time is shortened. For this reason, it is possible to pay out prize balls that are balanced in total.

Means 17. In any one of the means 11 to means 13, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player due to the occurrence of the specific gaming state,
Occurrence of the specific game state when the game ball is won to the first specific winning means and the specific game state is generated, and when the specific game state is generated by winning the second specific prize means A gaming machine characterized in that the number of payouts associated with the game machine is different.

  According to the above means 17, the game balls can be further played by differentiating the number of prize balls at the time of occurrence of the specific game state depending on whether the game ball has won the first specific prize means or the second specific prize means. Can be diversified. Here, “when the game ball is won in the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state is generated, the specific game state is generated more than in the case where the specific gaming state is generated by winning the second specific winning means. It is good also as being comprised so that the number of payout accompanying generation | occurrence | production of a gaming state may decrease. As a result, if a game ball wins the first specific winning means, in addition to a small number of payout balls, the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of the specific gaming state decreases, and the game ball is supplied to the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, in addition to a large number of award balls being paid out, the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of the specific gaming state is increased. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and the game can be further diversified. In addition, “when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state has occurred, the specific game has become more effective than when the specific gaming state has occurred by winning the second specific winning means. It may be configured such that the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of a state increases. As a result, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payout balls is small, but the payout number associated with the occurrence of the specific gaming state increases, and the game ball wins the second specific winning means. For example, the number of payout balls is large, but the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of the specific gaming state is small. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the game and pay out prize balls that are generally balanced.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 11 to means 17, wherein the gaming value includes occurrence of a specific additional state based on establishment of a specific additional condition accompanying the occurrence of the specific gaming state.

  Means 19. In the means 18, when the game ball is won to the first specific winning means and the specific gaming state is generated, and when the specific gaming state is generated by winning the second specific winning means and the specific gaming state is generated A gaming machine configured to have different probabilities of occurrence of additional states.

  According to the means 19, the game value of occurrence of the specific additional state differs between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. Is diversified and the interest is improved.

  Means 20. The means 18 or 19 is configured such that the ratio of the variable winning means being in the open state increases during the occurrence of the specific addition state compared to the case where the specific addition state does not occur. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the means 20, since the ratio of the variable winning means being in the open state increases during the occurrence of the specific addition state, the number of winnings to the specific winning means is larger during the occurrence of the specific addition state than in the normal state. As the number increases, the number of payouts increases. Therefore, during the occurrence of the specific additional state, the player has a relatively small decrease in game balls, and the player does not have to worry about the decrease in game balls relatively frequently, and can concentrate on the game. it can. The “increasing ratio of the variable winning means being in the open state” may include “increasing the number of times the variable winning means is in the open state” or “the variable winning means being in the open state” It may be included that "the time during which the means is in the open state is lengthened", or "the variable winning means is configured to be in the closed state by winning a predetermined number of game balls." In addition, “the increase in the number of winning prizes” may be included, and “the probability that the variable winning means is in the open state is increased” may be included. Further, when the first specific winning means is the variable winning means, even if the percentage of the open state increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out per winning ball is small, so that the player can win As a result, the number is generally reduced, and as a result, it tends to be advantageous to the game store side. Also, when the second specific winning means is the variable winning means and the percentage of the open state increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out per winning ball increases, resulting in a situation advantageous to the player. Cheap.

Means 21. In any one of the means 7 to 20, a special display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information is provided,
The game value includes starting the change of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means,
A gaming machine configured such that the display mode of the special display means is different between when the game ball has won the first specific winning means and when the game ball has won the second specific winning means. .

  According to the means 21, further diversification of the game by changing the display mode in the special display means between the case where the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the case where the game balls have won the second specific winning means. Can be achieved. The display mode includes a display effect, a variation mode of identification information, and the like.

  Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 6, the game value includes occurrence of a specific game state based on establishment of a specific winning condition resulting from winning of a game ball to each of the specific winning means. A gaming machine characterized by that. The specific game state includes a jackpot state in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player.

  Means 23. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the game value includes occurrence of a specific additional state based on establishment of a specific additional condition accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state.

Means 24. In any one of means 1 to means 6, means 22, and means 23, a special display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information is provided,
The gaming machine includes starting the change of the identification information based on the winning of a game ball to the specific winning means.

Means 25. In any one of the means 1 to 12 and the means 22 to 24, the game ball can be displaced between a closed position where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open position where the game ball can win or easily win. Special variable winning means comprising at least one opening and closing member,
The gaming machine includes that the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position based on the winning of a game ball to the specific winning means.

  Means 26. In any one of means 1 to means 25, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with a handle as an operation means, and according to the handle operation, a game ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the game is applied to a specific winning means provided in the game area. Various game values are derived from the winning of the ball.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 that is provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and is supported at one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. .

  A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 5 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the rear side of the front frame 3 (the back of the glass door frame 4 and the inside of the outer frame 2). A collective board (not shown) for mounting various control boards described later is attached to the back side of the front frame 3.

  On the lower frame portion of the glass door frame 4, an upper plate 6 is integrally provided as a ball receiving tray for storing the game ball B (see FIG. 2). In addition, a lower tray 7 as a ball tray is provided at a substantially central portion at the lower front portion of the front frame 3. A game ball launching handle 8 as an operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 7. The handle 8 is connected to a game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 3) as launching means, and the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device 38 when the player rotates the handle 8. Also, a speaker 37 (see FIG. 3) is embedded in the front frame 3 for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state and the like by voice.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is formed with a plurality of openings by being subjected to router processing, and each opening has a normal winning opening 11 and a variable winning as a special variable winning means. A device 12, a left operation port 13a as a first specific winning means, a right operation port 13b as a second specific winning means, a variable display device 14 as a special display means, a through chucker 15 and the like are arranged.

  The variable winning device 12 includes a shutter 12a as an opening / closing member. Normally, the shutter 12a is in a closed position where the game ball B cannot win the variable winning device 12.

  In the present embodiment, the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b are juxtaposed in a state of being separated in the left-right direction below the variable display device 14. Further, as will be described later, a predetermined number of award balls (game balls) are awarded to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7 based on the game balls B winning in the normal winning port 11, the variable winning device 12, and the operating ports 13a and 13b. B) is paid out. The game balls B that have won the operating ports 13a and 13b are discharged from the surface of the game board 5 through a ball discharge path (not shown). Therefore, the discharge means in the present embodiment is constituted by this ball discharge path. In the case where the game ball B that has won a prize at the operation ports 13a and 13b is not discharged by the ball discharge path but is returned to the game board 5 again (for example, in the case of a configuration like the through chucker 15). Since the game ball B once won in the operating holes 13a and 13b may win again to other winning means such as the normal winning port 11 or the like, it is more complicated to make adjustments related to the payout of the winning ball. Although there was a possibility, such a malfunction is reduced by setting it as the said structure.

  On one side of the game board 5, an inner rail 16a and an outer rail 16b for guiding the game ball B launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 5 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 16a, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 17 through which the game ball B is led out. Then, most of the game balls B that have flowed down to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided through this out port 17 to a ball discharge path (not shown). In the present embodiment, a portion of the game board 5 surrounded by the inner rail 16a and the outer rail 16b and provided with the variable display device 14 or the like is a game area where the game ball B can flow down.

  The variable display device 14 includes a liquid crystal display unit 20 and a center frame 21 provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display unit 20.

  The liquid crystal display unit 20 displays three display rows, for example, a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row. Each symbol sequence is composed of a plurality of symbols as identification information, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll for each symbol sequence.

  More specifically, the design of the liquid crystal display unit 20 of the variable display device 14 is variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball B in the left working port 13a or the right working port 13b. A jackpot state is derived when the stopped combination of symbols becomes a specific combination set in advance. Then, the shutter 12a is displaced to the open position, the variable winning device 12 is in a predetermined open state (specifically, it is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B is easy to win. Here, the jackpot state corresponds to the specific game state in the present embodiment, and the specific winning condition is established from the normal state (a state in which the game ball B gradually decreases) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. This is a state advantageous to the player that occurs based on the above. The variable winning device 12 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot win or is difficult to win.

  As is well known, the game board 5 is provided with a large number of nails for distributing and adjusting the flow direction of the game ball B as appropriate, and various members (servants) such as a windmill are arranged. Has been. The nails and various members constitute guide means in the present embodiment. However, for convenience, reference numerals of nails and various members are omitted.

  Furthermore, various switches are attached to the game board 5 as detection means for detecting the game state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the player's operation. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, start switches 31a and 31b for detecting that the game ball B has won the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b, and a V zone (not shown) in the variable winning device 12 The V-zone switch 32 for detecting that the game ball B has won the game, the count switch 33 for detecting the game ball B that won the big prize port (not shown) in the variable prize-winning device 12, and the game ball B to the normal prize-winning port 11 A winning switch 34 for detecting winning and a through switch 35 for detecting passing through the through chucker 15 are provided. In addition, it is assumed that the game balls B that are not discharged from the surface of the game board 5 after detection, such as the through chucker 15, do not correspond to the specific winning means in the present embodiment.

  In addition, various lamps, electrical decoration members, and the like (hereinafter simply referred to as lamps 36) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lamp 36 is turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses.

  Next, various control devices (control boards) mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 (the collective board) will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device (main board) 40 that mainly controls the pachinko machine 1, a lamp control board 41 that controls the lamp 36, an audio control board 42 that controls the speaker 37, and the launching device 38. Various control boards such as a launch control board 43 for controlling the display, a display control board 44 for controlling the variable display device 14, and a payout control board 45 for driving and controlling the game ball payout mechanism 50 are provided. The game ball payout mechanism 50 and the payout control board 45 constitute the payout means in the present embodiment.

  The main board 40 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like, and outputs control signals to the various control boards based on detection signals from the switches 31a and 31b. . The main board 40 includes various counters (not shown). Examples of the counter include various random number counters such as an internal random number counter for determining the jackpot state, a jackpot symbol random number counter for determining the jackpot symbol, a round counter for counting the number of rounds during the jackpot, and a game ball to the big prize opening Various counting counters such as a winning counter that counts the number of B winnings may be mentioned.

  Each of the random number counters is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time. Each value of each counter is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition and stored in a random number buffer corresponding to each counter. For example, if the value of the internal random number counter read when the game ball B won in the operating ports 13a and 13b is detected by the start switches 31a and 31b, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined.

  The main board 40 constitutes the game value deriving means in the present embodiment, and the game value of payout of a prize ball related to the winning of the game ball B to the operation ports 13a and 13b, the game value of occurrence of a big hit state, Then, various game values such as a game value of variable display of symbols on the variable display device 14 are derived.

  Next, the basic operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. Based on the player's operation, when the game ball B launched on the game board 5 wins the operation ports 13a, 13b, etc., the game ball B wins the main board 40 from the start switches 31a, 31b, etc. A detection signal indicating that has been detected is output.

  Here, when the main board 40 inputs a detection signal from the start switch 31a or the start switch 31b, the main board 40 outputs a command related to payout of the winning ball (game ball B) to the payout control board 45. Various commands based on the values of the counters stored in the random number buffers are output to the display control board 44 and the like. In the display control board 44 or the like that receives the command, various controls corresponding to the commands are performed.

  Specifically, the display unit 20 displays the symbols in a variable manner and stops the selected symbols. For example, when a jackpot state occurs, the jackpot symbol determined by the internal symbol counter is stopped and displayed.

  Here, when the combination of the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed is a jackpot combination, the main board 40 clears the values of the round counter and the winning counter to “0”, and sets a predetermined flag for determining a winning to “0”. To "". Subsequently, the main board 40 increments the round counter by “1” and opens the variable winning device 12. Thereby, the game ball B comes to win the V zone and the big winning opening, and a big hit state is obtained so that the player can acquire a large number of pachinko balls.

  Thereafter, the main board 40 determines whether or not the value of the round counter is smaller than a predetermined value. If the value of the round counter is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined whether or not there is a winning. If there is a winning, this process is repeated. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 12 repeats the opening and closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball B winning the V zone is satisfied a predetermined number of times.

  If the value of the round counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined value or there is no winning, the main board 40 outputs a command to notify the fact to the effect that the jackpot state has ended, to the display control board 45. Then, the display unit 20 displays that the big hit state has ended.

  On the other hand, when the payout control board 45 receives a command from the main board 40, the payout control board 45 drives and controls the game ball payout mechanism 50, and executes a payout process of the winning ball (game ball B). For example, the payout control board 45 pays out a predetermined number of award balls (game balls B) corresponding to the operation ports 13a and 13b when a command indicating that the start switches 31a and 31b have been won is input. Execute the process. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls B) are paid out to the upper plate 6 (in some cases, the lower plate 7) by the game ball payout mechanism 50. In the present embodiment, the number of payouts corresponding to the left working port 13a is set to one, and the number of payouts corresponding to the right working port 13b is set to five.

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b in which the number of payouts set is larger than the number of payout balls (game balls B) corresponding to the left operating port 13a. With multiple working ports. For this reason, adjusting the nail or the like makes it easy to win the game ball B to the left working port 13a, or makes it difficult to win the game ball B to the right working port 13b. It is possible to increase the number of winning game balls B without increasing the number of payouts B) (without increasing the number of payouts per game ball B that wins the operating port). Also, by making it difficult to win the game ball B to the left operation port 13a or making it easier to win the game ball B to the right operation port 13b, the award ball (game) The number of payouts of the ball B) can be increased (the number of payouts per game ball B to be awarded to the operating port can be increased). Therefore, in order to improve the interest for the player, by increasing the chance that the game ball wins the operating opening, the number of prize balls to be paid out increases, and the profit on the game store side decreases, In view of the profit of the game store side, when the number of prize balls to be paid out is reduced, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage that the number of winning prizes to the operating opening and therefore the number of variations of the pattern is reduced, and the interest for the player is reduced. . In addition, for the amusement shop side, for example, there are a plurality of operating ports set so that the number of payouts is different from that of a pachinko machine provided with only one operating port and the number of payouts is uniform. Thus, the adjustment work when adjusting the winning number and the payout number becomes relatively easy. As a result, it is possible to easily make adjustments that take into consideration the improvement of interest for the player and the profit of the game store.

  Further, the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b are juxtaposed in a state of being separated in the left-right direction below the variable display device 14. For this reason, when the player operates the handle 8 so that the rate at which the game ball B flows down either the left side or the right side of the variable display device 14 increases, the game ball B moves to the left operating port 13a. , The rate of winning the right working port 13b also changes. If the rate at which the game ball B flows down the left side of the variable display device 14 increases, the rate at which the game ball B flows down the right side of the variable display device 14 increases, and the rate at which the game ball B flows down the right side of the variable display device 14 increases. The proportion of winning in the right working port 13b is relatively large. In addition, if it is easier for the left operation port 13a to win a prize than the right operation port 13b, the number of payout per game ball B and the winning rate to the operation ports 13a, 13b are changed based on the player's will. Can be made. As a result, diversification of games is achieved, leading to further improvement of interest.

  Further, since the two operation ports having different set number of prize balls are provided separately (separated) like the left operation port 13a and the right operation port 13b, the operation ports 13a and 13b are set. It is easy for the player to recognize the difference in the number of winning balls.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) At least one of the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b is opened from the closed state where the game ball B is difficult or impossible to win, based on the establishment of the specific opening condition, the open state where the game ball B can easily win or win Variable winning means that can be switched to, for example, an electric accessory having a plurality of blades may be used. In this way, it is possible to further change the number of payouts per game ball B and the winning rate to the operation ports 13a and 13b, thereby further diversifying the game. Further, in the case where the payout number of the winning ball (game ball B) corresponding to the variable winning means in the case where the variable winning means (electric accessory etc.) is in the open state, You may make it differ from the payout number of the winning ball (game ball B) corresponding to the said variable winning means. In this way, further diversification of games can be achieved. For example, when both the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b are the variable winning means, and the left working port 13a or the right working port 13b is closed, and the game ball B wins there In the case where one prize ball is paid out and the left working port 13a or the right working port 13b is in an open state, when the game ball B wins there, five prize balls are paid out. May be.

  (B) It is good also as a structure which provided not only the said embodiment but at least one of the left working port 13a and the right working port 13b.

  (C) The left working port 13a and the right working port 13b are not limited to the left-right direction, and may be configured to be spaced apart in the up-down direction, for example.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, the so-called first type of pachinko machine 1 is cited as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of pachinko machines, other game machines, and the like may be used. It is also possible to implement. For example, a special variable winning device including at least one opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed position where the game ball B cannot win or is difficult to win and an open position where the game ball B can win or easily win. (Special variable winning means), and based on the fact that the game ball B wins an operating port as the specific winning means, the opening / closing member is a so-called second-type pachinko that is displaced to the open position. You may implement as a machine. Of course, you may implement as what is called a 3rd type pachinko machine.

  Further, the first type of pachinko machine in which a high probability mode as a specific addition state, a so-called probability change mode, a time reduction mode, or the like is generated based on the establishment of the specific addition condition may be used. In addition, the variable winning means described in the above (a) is adopted, and the rate at which the variable winning means is opened during occurrence of the probability variation mode or the like increases compared to the normal time (the number of times increases, the time becomes longer, etc.) ). In this way, the decrease of the game ball B that the player has during the occurrence of the probability variation mode or the like is relatively small, and the player does not have to worry about the decrease of the game ball B relatively frequently. Can concentrate on. Further, the probability variation mode or the like occurs when the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a and a big hit state occurs, and when the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b and a big win state occurs. The probabilities may be different. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a jackpot state occurs, a probability variation mode occurs with a probability of 1/2, and the game ball B wins the right operating port 13b and wins a jackpot state. If this occurs, the probability variation mode may be generated with a probability of one third.

  (E) The probability that the big hit state occurs may be different between the case where the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a and the case where the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a, a big hit state occurs with a probability of 1/60, and when the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b, a probability of 1/300 A big hit state may be generated.

  (F) When the number of opening / closing of the shutter 12a (the number of rounds, the number of opening / closing of the variable winning device 12) during the occurrence of the big hit state is the case where the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and the big hit state occurs, You may make it differ by the case where a prize-winning state generate | occur | produces after winning to the mouth 13b. Here, when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the number of times the variable winning device 12 is opened and closed becomes smaller than when the big hit state occurs by winning the right working port 13b. You may do it. On the other hand, when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the number of times the variable winning device 12 is opened and closed becomes larger than when the big hit state occurs by winning the right working port 13b. You may do it. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a and a jackpot state occurs, the variable winning device 12 is opened 15 times, and the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b and a jackpot state occurs. The variable winning device 12 may be opened only three times.

  (G) When the number of game balls B that can be won in the variable winning device 12 during one round (cycle) is a big hit state when the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a and the right operation port 13b You may make it differ with the case where winning and a big hit state generate | occur | produce. Here, when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the winning prize enters the variable winning device 12 in one round than when the big hit state occurs by winning the right working port 13b. The number of possible game balls B may be reduced. On the other hand, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big win state occurs, the variable winning device 12 wins in one round than when the big hit state occurs by winning the right operating port 13b. The number of possible game balls B may be increased. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the 10 game balls B win the variable winning device 12, and the shutter 12a is temporarily closed to complete one round, If the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b and a big hit state occurs, two game balls win the variable winning device 12 so that the shutter 12a is once closed and one round is finished. Good.

  (H) The time during which the shutter 12a is in an open state during one round (cycle), when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, You may make it differ by the case where a big hit state generate | occur | produces. Here, when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the time that the shutter 12a is in the open state is longer than when the big hit state occurs after winning the right working port 13b. May be shortened. On the other hand, when the game ball B wins the left working port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the time that the shutter 12a is in the open state is longer than when the big hit state occurs after winning the right working port 13b. May be made longer. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operation port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the shutter 12a can be opened for 30 seconds during one round, and the game ball B wins the right operation port 13b. If a big hit state occurs, the shutter 12a may be allowed to open for 15 seconds during one round.

  (I) The display mode on the variable display device 14 may be different depending on whether the game ball B has won the left operation port 13a or the right operation port 13b. For example, the variation mode of the symbols, the reach mode in the so-called reach state before the symbols are stopped and displayed in the specific combination, and the like may be different.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 5 ... Game board, 12 ... Variable winning device as special variable winning means, 13a ... Left working port as first specific winning means, 13b ... Right working port as second specific winning means , 14 ... Variable display device as special display means, 31a, 31b ... start switch, 40 ... main board constituting game value deriving means, 45 ... payout control board constituting payout means, 50 ... game constituting payout means Ball payout mechanism, B ... a game ball.

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A launching means for launching a game ball;
And a predetermined game area where the emitted game balls are guided from the right or left one side,
A first specific winning means and a second specific winning means which are arranged at least in the left-right direction in the game area and are capable of winning a game ball ;
Jackpot deriving means capable of deriving a jackpot state in which a player acquires a large number of game balls based on establishment of a specific winning condition resulting from winning of a game ball to the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means; ,
A gaming machine comprising payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on winning of game balls to the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means ,
The first specific winning means is provided on the side where the game ball is guided from the second specific winning means,
The number of prize balls paid out corresponding to the second specific winning means is set to be smaller than the number of prize balls paid out corresponding to the first specific winning means,
The probability that a big hit state in which the player acquires a large number of game balls is higher when the game ball wins the second specific winning means than when the game ball wins the first specific winning means. Is configured as
The second specific winning means is variable winning means capable of switching from a closed state where the game ball is difficult or impossible to win to an open state where the game ball can be easily won or can be won based on the establishment of the specific opening condition. In addition, the first specific winning means is not a variable winning means,
After a jackpot state in which the rate at which the variable winning means is in the open state is increased compared to the normal mode based on the establishment of a specific additional condition when a jackpot state in which the player acquires a large number of game balls occurs Specific modes can occur,
The game balls are configured such that the probability of occurrence of the specific mode after the big hit state is different depending on whether the game ball has won the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means. To play. The gaming machine is
A second variable winning means is provided in the predetermined game area;
The state where the game ball is likely to win the second variable winning means is the jackpot state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win in the second variable winning means is a state different from the jackpot state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific mode after the jackpot state is a probability variation mode after the jackpot state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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