JP5516626B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that plays a game with a game ball.

Conventionally, for this type of gaming machine, a lottery lottery is performed based on a game ball entering the start opening, and if the result of the lottery is a big hit, a big hit symbol is displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined time. Later (after the fanfare production), the mainstream was to open the attacker and execute the big hit game.
On the other hand, a lottery for condition device operation is performed based on the game ball having entered the starting port, and if the result of the lottery is a big hit, the condition device operation flag is set to ON and this state is maintained. Yes (called a jackpot game permission state). And, in the jackpot game permission state, when a game ball enters the jackpot start gate, the accessory continuous operation device is activated (the bonus agent continuous operation device operation flag is set to ON) and the jackpot game is executed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, in a state where the condition device operation flag is set to ON in order to execute a big hit game, the player can start a big hit game by firing a game ball at an arbitrary timing. .

JP 2005-319286 A

  In the above-described gaming machine, the big hit start gate is formed so that a game ball can always enter, and the big hit game is executed based on the winning lottery based on the winning of the start opening and the entrance of the gate. In other words, there are two stages of jackpot game execution triggers, and the player can arbitrarily determine the timing of executing the jackpot game, so there is an advantage such as being able to take a break before the jackpot game execution, but it will also enhance the gaming interest It is not enough as an entertainment for players. For this reason, there is still room for improvement in order to expand the range of playability and improve the interest.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to expand the range of game play and improve the interest.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first special game start opening where a game ball can enter;
A second special game start opening where a game ball can enter;
A variable pitching device having a pitching slot into which a game ball can be pitched and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the pitching slot;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start port;
A special game permission state generating means for generating a special game permission state for permitting execution of a special game for opening the variable pitching device when the winning / non-judgment determining means is determined to be successful;
And special game execution means for executing the special game,
A specific entrance, a guide path for guiding the game ball that has entered the specific entrance to the first special game start port or the second special game start port, and a game ball that passes through the guide path A distribution device that distributes the first special game start port or the second special game start port to
Informing means for informing whether the game ball is allocated to the first special game start port or the second special game start port;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the special game, a plurality of special games with different opening modes of the variable pitching device are set ,
In the special game permission state, the special game execution means distributes the game ball that has entered the specific ball entrance by a sorting member, and the first special game start port or the second special game start port. Enter the ball to execute the special game,
In a special game to be executed by ball entrance to the first special game start opening, a special game to be executed in ball entrance to the second special game start opening, a possible run a special game different ,
The specific entrance is configured so that a game ball can always enter regardless of whether or not the special game permit state.
When in the special game permission state, the special game permission state is maintained until a game ball enters the first special game start port or the second special game start port,
In the special game permission state, the distribution device repeatedly switches between a state in which game balls are distributed to the first special game start port and a state in which game balls are distributed to the second special game start port. It is assumed
In the special game permission state, the notification means is in a state of distributing the game ball to the first special game start port so that the player can recognize the distribution state of the distribution device; It is said that it is in a state of being distributed to the second special game start port, and is repeatedly notified.
In the special game permission state, the player can enter a game ball into any special game start port at any timing .

  This gaming machine includes a start port, a first special game start port, a second special game start port, and a variable pitching device, and the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the start port hits. The special game permission state that permits the execution of the special game is generated. Then, during the occurrence of this special game permission state, the player enters the game ball into the first special game start port or the second special game start port at an arbitrary timing, so that the variable pitching device is A special game for opening is executed. In addition, in the special game permission state, since the game ball can be executed depending on whether the game ball enters the first special game start port or the second special game start port, the player can benefit In anticipation of acquiring a large amount of special games, it is possible to launch game balls at a predetermined special game start port. The special game permission state can be maintained until the game ball enters any special game start port (until the special game is executed). It is possible to give time to think about which special game start opening should be aimed at if it is profitable to enter the game start opening. Thereby, the interest of the game in the special game permission state can be enhanced.

  Here, “different special games” means “special games with different winning modes”, so special games with different numbers of rounds (5 rounds, 10 rounds, 15 rounds), and special games with different numbers of open games. (5 times open / close, 10 times open / close, 15 times open / close), special games with different opening times (0.5 seconds open 2 times, 5 seconds open 2 times, 30 seconds open 2 times), open attackers (1st to 3rd rounds, 1st attacker opens, 4th to 5th rounds, 2nd attacker opens, 1st to 4th rounds, 1st attacker opens, 5th round opens 2nd attacker) 2 or more combinations (opening and closing 5 rounds 10 times, opening and closing 10 rounds 10 times) can be exemplified. In addition, the term “entering ball” includes a mode in which game balls flowing down the game area are discharged to the back side of the game board after passing through the specific area (game ball detection sensor), and the specific area (game ball detection). It is defined to include any mode (gate system) that flows down the game area even after passing through the sensor.

  The second gaming machine according to the present invention is a special game that can be executed based on entering the first special game start port in the first game machine, or the second special game start port. At least one of the special games that can be executed based on entering the ball is set in plural.

  In this gaming machine, at least one of the special game start ports which is a special game start condition is a distribution method in which one special game is selected from a plurality of different special games. It is possible to increase the interest of the game in the special game permission state by considering whether the player who has entered the special game start entrance can obtain profit (which special game start entrance should be aimed at). In addition, since it is “at least one”, a game in which a plurality of different special games are set for both special game start ports is also included. Specifically, in a special game permission state, when a special game is started by entering a game ball into the first special game start port, a 10-round jackpot game (acquired profit 1000 balls) is the special game. Is executed and a special ball is started by placing a game ball in the second special game start port, the special game is a two-round big hit game (0 winning profit) or a 16 round big hit game (acquired) An example in which any one of the profits 2000 balls) is executed can be illustrated. In the special game permission state, when a special ball is started by putting a game ball into the first special game start port, the special game is an 8-round big hit game (acquired profit 800 balls) or 12 rounds. When one of the big hit games (acquired profit 1200 balls) is executed and a special ball is started by putting a game ball into the second special game start port, as the special game, five round big hit games (acquired) An example in which either a profit of 500 balls) or a 15-round jackpot game (acquired profit of 1500 balls) is executed.

  Further, in the third gaming machine of the present invention, in the first gaming machine, one special game that can be executed based on entering the first special game starting port is set, and the second gaming machine A plurality of special games that can be executed based on entering a special game start opening are set.

  In this gaming machine, one of the special game start ports, which is a special game start condition, is set as a confirmation method in which a specific special game is executed, and the other is allocated to select one special game from a plurality of different special games. By adopting the system, the player thinks about which special game start entrance will be profitable (which special game start entrance should be aimed at), and in the special game permission state The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  According to a fourth gaming machine of the present invention, in the second gaming machine or the third gaming machine, the special game is executed on the basis of entering the first special game starting port. The expected value of the profit amount that can be obtained by the player is the same when the special game is executed based on entering the second special game start opening.

  In this gaming machine, the expected value of the profit amount that can be obtained is the same regardless of which special game start port is entered to start a special game, so a special game start port to which a different special game is assigned. Is selected according to the player's preference. Specifically, in the special game permission state, when a special game is started by entering a game ball into the first special game start port, a 10-round big hit game (acquired profit 1000 balls) is given as the special game. When a special ball is started by placing a game ball in the second special game start port, the special game is a two-round big hit game (0 gained profit) or a 16 round big hit game (earned profit). One of which is executed with a probability of 50%. In this case, since the expected value is the same for all the special games based on the special game starting point (acquired profit 1000 balls), the player who wants to increase the profit gained by selecting the first special game starting point and taking the risk A player who wants to gain more profits at one time selects the second special game start port. Thus, the player thinks about which special game start entrance will be profitable (which special game start entrance should be aimed at), and the interest of the game in the special game permission state Can be increased.

  In the fifth gaming machine of the present invention, in any one of the first gaming machine to the fourth gaming machine, the symbols are variably displayed based on the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means. The special game permission state generation means includes a symbol display device that is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the special game permission state generating means determines that the success / failure determination means is successful and the special game is stopped when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device A permission state is generated.

  This gaming machine is provided with a symbol display device that displays a winning symbol or a missed symbol based on the result of the determination of success or failure. The special game permission state is generated after the displayed symbol) is stopped and displayed. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of the special game permission state. In addition, a predetermined period is provided after the winning symbol is stopped and displayed until the special game permission state occurs. During this period, explanations and games about the first special game start port and the second special game start port are provided. The timing of launching the sphere can be explained. Here, the “specific symbol” is a symbol indicating that the determination result is a win, that is, a special game permission state occurs, and is composed of any symbol, alphabet, character, or the like. (It does not matter whether it is a moving image or a still image). Also, as a specific symbol, the same three-digit symbol such as “777” can be displayed, or the same symbol of two digits in three digits such as “66” can be displayed to enter the special game start entrance. It is good also as an aspect which stops the symbol of the 3rd digit at the time of a ball ("666"). In this case (at the time of entering the special game start entrance), it is possible to perform an effect of promoting from “666 (normal hit)” to “777 (probable hit)”.

Further, the sixth gaming machine may be configured such that, in any one of the first gaming machine to the fifth gaming machine, the specific entrance and the game ball that has entered the specific entrance are the first gaming machine. A guide path that leads to the first special game start port or the second special game start port, and a game ball that passes through the guide path is distributed to the first special game start port or the second special game start port And the special game executing means, in the special game permission state, the game ball enters the specific entrance, and the game ball is distributed by the distribution member. When the first special game start port or the second special game start port is entered, the special game is executed.

In this gaming machine, since it has a distribution device that distributes the game ball that entered the specific entrance to either the first special game start port or the second special game start port, in the special game permission state A state where the game ball can enter the first special game start port and a state where the game ball can enter the second special game start port occur. Thereby, after deciding which special game start port is aimed at, the player can launch a game ball at an arbitrary timing according to the distribution timing of the distribution device.
Here, the sorting member of the sorting apparatus is switched between a state in which the game ball is guided to the first special game start port and a state in which the game ball is guided to the second special game start port at predetermined time intervals. Change. Moreover, the guidance time to one special game start port can also be set longer than the guidance time to the other. In addition, a certain operation may be always performed from the time of power-on, or may be operated in a predetermined operation mode at least during execution of the special game permission state. Further, depending on the winning mode, the game ball may be stopped in a mode in which the game ball is guided only to one of the special game start ports. Alternatively, a plurality of operation modes of the sorting member in the special game permission state may be set and determined by lottery (the operation mode is determined before the special game permission state is started).

The seventh gaming machine is the gaming machine according to any one of the first gaming machine to the sixth gaming machine, wherein the game ball is located at the first special gaming start port or the second special game starting port. It is provided with an informing means for informing which state it is assigned to, and can enter a ball at any of the first special game start port or the second special game start port. To do.

In this gaming machine, the game apparatus is provided with notification means for notifying which special game start port the distribution device is assigned to (distribution state). Therefore, the player is based on the notification mode of the notification means. As long as it is fired at an arbitrary timing, it is possible to enter a game ball into a desired special game start port.
Here, as "notification means", a display device (which may be combined with a symbol display device or another), an LED / lamp provided on a frame, an LED / lamp provided on a game board, a movable object, a sorting device, a speaker Etc. can be illustrated. And it can alert | report to a player by the color of these lights, a lighting mode, an operation mode, and a sound.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the special game permission state.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a sorting device 32. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display devices 43 and 45. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a general game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a common map change start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for normal symbol hit determination. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal electric accessory opening operation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special symbol jackpot determination table. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a symbol variation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for jackpot symbol determination. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an accessory continuous operation device operation process executed by a CPU 70a of a main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table which determines the aspect of jackpot game.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described. In addition, in the pachinko machine, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated and the jackpot game is started when the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the variation display of the special symbol is terminated is a jackpot symbol. When the game ball that entered the variable prize opening that is opened when the start prize is received (the so-called seven machine type) passes through a specific area (V area), the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated. Examples include two types in which a big hit game is started. In the present invention, the operating condition of the condition device is different from the operating condition of the accessory continuous operating device. In the following, the entry (acceptance) of a game ball into various entrances or gates provided on the game board may be referred to as “enter”, “pass”, or “winning”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters the winning entrance, which is the premise for paying out the winning ball. In terms of indicating that a gaming ball enters (accepts) the winning entrance, Substantially synonymous with “sphere”.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. The game board 30 has a distribution device 32 arranged on the right side of the game area 31. The distribution device 32 includes a first jackpot start gate switch 36a and a second jackpot start gate switch 37a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. Further, the distribution device 32 includes a game ball guide path b through which a game ball entering the specific entrance 32a passes and a game ball passing through the game ball guide path b through the first big hit start gate 36 or the second A distribution member 50 that distributes to one of the big hit start gates 37 and a drive motor 59 (drive source) that operates the distribution member 50 are provided. Further, the game board 30 includes a normal symbol operating gate 33 having a normal symbol gate switch 33a (see FIG. 3) arranged on the left side of the game region 31 for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a central portion of the game region 31. An effect display device 34 arranged, a first start port 60 having a first start port switch 60a (see FIG. 3) arranged below the effect display device 34 and detecting a winning of a game ball, and a second start port switch 38a (refer FIG. 3), the 2nd starting port 38, the symbol display apparatus 40 arrange | positioned in the lower left part of the game area 31, and the tulip type electric motor which can be opened and closed attached to the 2nd starting port 38 39, a large winning opening 44 disposed below the second start opening 38 and openable and closable, and an out opening 48 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (winning openings). . In addition, although not shown, the game board 30 has a large number of nails for guiding (inducing) and playing the game balls around the general entrance (general winning entrance) and around each entrance (each winning entrance). Is provided.

The game balls that have entered the specific entrance 32 a are distributed by the distribution member 50 to either the first big hit start gate 36 or the second big hit start gate 37. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sorting device 50. When the sorting member 50 is in the state indicated by the solid line, the game balls that have entered the specific entrance 32 a are distributed to the second big hit start gate 37. When the sorting member 50 is in the state indicated by the dotted line, the game balls that have entered the specific entrance 32 a are distributed to the first big hit start gate 36. The first jackpot start gate 36 and the second jackpot start gate 37 are provided with a first jackpot start gate switch 36a and a second jackpot start gate switch 37a for detecting the passage of a game ball.
Here, a front plate is provided on the front side of the sorting member 50, and the game ball that has entered the sorting device is placed outside the sorting device before entering the big hit start gates 36 and 37. It is configured not to pop out. In addition, since the front plate is formed of a transparent plate, the player can recognize the operation mode of the sorting member 50. Thereby, the distribution member 50 is corresponded to the "notification means" of this invention.

  In the present embodiment, since an opening / closing plate for opening and closing the specific entrance 32a of the sorting device 32 is not provided, the game ball is irrespective of whether or not it is in a special game permission state (a result of the determination of success / failure is true). However, it is always possible to enter the ball, but it is not limited to such a configuration. As another mode, for example, a state where the entrance to the specific entrance 32a is allowed to enter the specific entrance 32a (also referred to as “open state”) and a state where the entrance is not allowed (also referred to as “closed state”). An opening / closing member for the specific entrance 32a can be provided. The opening / closing member is closed until the special game permission state is generated, and is opened in a state where the special game permission state is generated (may be after a predetermined time has elapsed after the occurrence). It is good. By providing such an opening / closing member and controlling the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing member, for example, when the distribution member 50 is in a state of being distributed to the first big hit start gate 36, the opening / closing member is closed, By opening the opening / closing member only when the sorting member 50 is in the state of being distributed to the second jackpot start gate 37, the player can launch the first jackpot start gate 36 at any timing. It may not be allowed to enter. That is, in the special game permission state, by performing opening / closing control of the opening / closing member, it is possible to control the big hit start gate that can be entered (a big hit start gate that is easy to enter) on the gaming machine side.

  The ordinary electric accessory 39 includes a pair of left and right wing pieces 39a provided at the second starting port 38, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing pieces 39a. As shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is in a normal state in which the possibility of winning a game ball at the start port 38 is low (impossible to enter) when the wing piece 39a is upright. (Displayed with a dotted line in the figure). In this state, the game balls launched toward the start ports (the first start port 38 and the second start port 60) mainly enter the first start port 38. Further, when the wing piece portion 39a is opened to the left and right, an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball into the start port 38 is high (indicated by a solid line in the figure). In this state, the game balls launched toward the start ports (the first start port 60 and the second start port 38) are mainly in the state where they enter the second start port 38. The opening / closing member that opens and closes the second starting port 38 is a pair of left and right blade pieces 39a. However, the second starting port 38 can be opened and closed such as a plate-shaped opening / closing plate or a retractable opening / closing member (first 2) Any member may be used as long as it changes the starting port 38 between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which it cannot enter.

  The special winning opening 44 is normally in a closed state that does not accept game balls (closed state), and in the big hit game (special game), it is easy to receive the game balls by the special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3). It is driven to be in an open state (open state). A large winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting winning of a game ball and counting the number of winning is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one big round is taken until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44a counts ten game balls or counts ten. The winning opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the large winning opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and stopping a normal symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a common symbol), and a variable display of the first special symbol. And a first special symbol display device 43 capable of displaying a stop and a second special symbol display device 45 capable of displaying a variation and stop of the second special symbol. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a, a middle normal symbol display unit 41b, and a right normal symbol display unit 41c configured by using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal symbol display device 41 has eight display modes depending on combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the three display units. The normal symbol display device 41 variably displays by sequentially switching eight display modes triggered by a game ball entering the normal symbol operation gate 33, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, the stop-displayed display mode is normal (in the example of FIG. 6, the left normal symbol display unit 41 a is turned off and the middle normal symbol display unit 41 b and the right normal symbol display unit 41 c are lit). In some cases, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened for a certain period of time. In addition, when the display mode stopped and displayed is a specific hit (in the example of FIG. 6, the display mode in which all of the left normal symbol display unit 41a, the middle normal symbol display unit 41b and the right normal symbol display unit 41c are lit). The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is longer than usual. When a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 33 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display is held up to four times, and when the current variation display ends, the variation that is held The display is digested sequentially. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the normal symbol variation display is displayed by the holding symbol 35b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first special symbol display device 43 is configured by using a 7-segment display, and expresses a plurality of display modes (up to 128) by combinations of lighting and extinguishing of each segment. doing. The first special symbol display device 43 variably displays the first special symbol by sequentially switching the display state when a ball entering the first starting port 60 (winning) is detected, and the execution time of the variable display is When the time has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (a special symbol for winning), it is a big hit. In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 43 at the time of big hit or off is shown. As shown in the drawing, the first special symbol (ordinary big hit special symbol) related to the normal big hit is a display mode in which the upper right, lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display device 43 are lit (see FIG. 7). (See the top row). Further, the first special symbol (probability big hit special symbol) related to the probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display device 43 are lit (see FIG. 7). (See middle row). Moreover, the 1st special symbol (disconnection special symbol) which concerns on a removal is a display mode which the horizontal bar segment of the center in the 1st special symbol display apparatus 43 lights (refer the lower stage of FIG. 7). In addition, the display mode of the first special symbol at the time of big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of display mode of the first special symbol at each big hit is also one type. It is good also as what prepares multiple types without being restricted to.

The second special symbol display device 45, like the first special symbol display device 43, is configured using a 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 5, and a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each segment. Thus, a plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed. The second special symbol display device 45 variably displays the second special symbol by sequentially switching the display state when a ball entering the second start port 38 (winning) is detected, and the execution time of the variable display is changed. When the time has elapsed, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (a special symbol for winning), it is a big hit. Since it is the same as the 1st special symbol display apparatus 43, it abbreviate | omits (refer FIG. 7).
In addition, only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, and there is a hold on both special symbols (in a state where both special symbols are not performing the variable display). In this case, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first special symbol. In other words, the first special symbol can be displayed in a variable state only when the second special symbol is not performing the variable display and the hold related to the first special symbol is zero.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, a right to play the jackpot game is generated (also referred to as “chance mode”), and the chance mode is in progress. When a condition described later is satisfied, a big hit game is started.
In addition, when the game ball wins the first starting port 60 during the display of the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is suspended up to four times and the current variation display is displayed. When finished, the pending variable display is digested sequentially. The number of hold of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the hold symbol 35a. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 38 during the display of the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is suspended up to four times and the current variation display is displayed. When finished, the pending variable display is digested sequentially. The number of hold of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the hold symbol 35c.
Here, the “state in which the right to execute the big hit game (chance mode)” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “special game permission state” of the present invention.

  Here, the big hit game that is usually triggered by the big hit is a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and after the big hit game ends, Until the variable display of the symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the variation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shortened and is normal. This is a big hit mode in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is extended (so-called short-time state or open-extended state) when the symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, after the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the low probability state (also referred to as a low probability mode) where the probability of the big hit determination is a big hit is low. On the other hand, in the big hit game triggered by a probable big hit, a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed as in the normal big hit, and the big hit game ends. After that, until the next big hit, the big hit mode in which the probability of the big hit determination results in a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability mode) in which the probability of a big hit is higher than in the low probability mode and a short time state.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 according to the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo symbols, left, middle, and right) arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. (Pseudo Special Design) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background design (not shown). Since the effect symbol and the background symbol are displayed in a superimposed manner in the display area, the entire display area of the effect display device 34 is the effect symbol display area and also the background symbol display area. In addition, the effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 60 or the second start port 38. That is, the variation display or stop display of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R corresponds to both the first special symbol and the second special symbol (executed corresponding to both the variation display or stop display). When the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed, if the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (for example, “231”). When the left effect symbol 34L matches the right effect symbol 34R, reach is reached. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R do not match, the reach is lost (for example, “737”, etc.), a big hit is obtained (for example, “777”, etc.) when the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R match. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 43 or the second special symbol display device 45 described above. Match. This includes a case where only the hit results match (that is, a case where the result of the probability variation determination does not match).

  In the present embodiment, the display device 34 also displays a reserved symbol 35a for the first special symbol, a reserved symbol 35b for the normal symbol, and a reserved symbol 35c for the second special symbol in the display screen. The reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the start port 60 while the variation of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is displayed, and the variation of the first special symbol. Every time the display is started, it is erased in the reverse order to that at the start winning prize. The reserved symbols 35b are displayed one by one from the left each time a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 33 during normal symbol variation display, and each time the regular symbol variation display starts, Are erased in the reverse order. Furthermore, the holding symbol 35c is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the start port 38 while the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is displayed. Each time the change display is started, it is erased in the reverse order of the start winning prize.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the normal symbol operation gate 33 is arranged on the left side of the effect display device 34 arranged in the center of the game area 31, and the first start port 60 is arranged below the effect display device 34. The second start port 38 is disposed below the first start port 60, and the player can release the game ball to the left side of the game area 31 (left side with respect to the effect display device 34). By rotating (so-called “left-handed”) 18 (by launching to the first launch position with the first launch intensity), the game ball enters (passes) the normal symbol operating gate 33, or the first The ball can enter the start port 60 or the second start port 38.
In addition, a specific entrance 32 a (distribution device 32) is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 34, and a grand prize opening 44 is disposed below the second start opening 38, so that the player can play a game ball. By adjusting the amount of operation of the launch handle 18 so as to flow down to the right side of the game area 31 (right side with respect to the effect display device 34), the so-called right-handed hitting the game ball is made (by the second launch intensity, the first 2), the game ball can be made to enter the specific entrance 32a (the sorting device 32) or the big winning entrance 44. In addition, the launch position (the first position) at which it is easy to enter the specific entrance 32a (distribution device 32) due to the arrangement position of the specific entrance 32a (distribution device 32) and the big winning entrance 44, obstacle nails, or the like. The second launch strength that is greater than the launch strength is launched to the second launch position) and the launch position that is easy to enter the big prize opening 44 (the third launch strength that is greater than the second launch strength is the third Launch at launch position).

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 has a signal required for controlling the basic progress of the game, as shown in FIG. 3, a ball entry signal (winning signal) from the first start port switch 60a, a second start. Entering signal from the mouth switch 60a (winning signal), entering signal from the normal symbol gate switch 33a (passing signal), entering signal from the big winning port switch 44a, entering from the first big hit start gate switch 36a A signal, a ball signal from the second big hit start gate switch 37a, and the like are input via the relay terminal plate 72.
Further, from the main control board 70, a control signal to the first symbol display board 40a and the second symbol display board 40b for controlling the display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b, a big prize opening A drive signal or the like to the solenoid 44 b is output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  In the present embodiment, a detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific entrance 32a is not provided, but a specific entrance switch is provided so that an entrance signal from the specific entrance switch is provided. May be input to the main control board 70 via the relay terminal board 72. Thereby, the number of game balls that have entered the specific entrance and the timing of entering can be managed, and can be used as a reference for fraud prevention and the operation of the sorting member. Further, a distribution member position switch for detecting the position of the distribution member (which state is guided to which big hit start gate) is provided, and a signal indicating the position is input to the main control board 70 via the relay terminal plate 72. A configuration may be used. Thereby, the position of the distribution member 50 (the distribution state of the distribution device 32) can be accurately managed by the main control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal plate 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the game flow of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, when a game ball enters the start opening (the first start opening 60 or the second start opening 38) (step S10), the change display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is displayed. Is started (step S12). When the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is removed and stopped and displayed (step S14), the removal is confirmed (step S16). On the other hand, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (step S18), the chance mode is entered (step S20). In the chance mode, the big hit game can be executed on condition that the game ball enters the first big hit start gate 36 or the second big hit start gate 37. In a state other than the chance mode, even if the game ball enters the first jackpot start gate 36 or the second jackpot start gate 37, the jackpot game is not executed. In this embodiment, once the chance mode occurs, the chance mode is maintained until the big hit game is executed. As another aspect, when a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 30 minutes), the chance mode ends, and even if a game ball enters the big hit start gate, the big hit game is not started. You can also.

  In the chance mode, when a game ball enters the specific entrance 32a (step S22), the entered game ball starts the first big hit start gate 36 or the second big hit via the distribution device 32 (the distribution member 50). It is distributed to one of the gates 37. When the game ball enters the first big hit start gate 36 (step S30), a first round lottery described later is executed (step S32). Specifically, based on the random number (1 random number acquired from 0 to 99) acquired at the timing of entering the first big hit start gate 36 and the first round lottery table, the number of rounds and the big winning opening 44 One jackpot game is determined (selected) from the jackpot games having different opening times or the like (5R or 15R in this embodiment), and the determined jackpot game is executed (step S34).

  When the game ball enters the second big hit start gate 37 (step S24), the second round lottery described later is executed (step S26). Specifically, based on the random number (1 random number acquired from 0 to 99) acquired at the timing of entering the second big hit start gate 37 and the second round lottery table, the predetermined number of rounds and the predetermined number One jackpot game is determined (selected) from the jackpot game of the opening time (10R in this embodiment), and the determined jackpot game is executed (step S28).

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the chance mode, the game ball is entered into the first big hit start gate 36 to start the big hit game, or the second big hit start gate is entered to start the big hit game. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to execute the big hit game of different mode. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is started by entering the first big hit start gate 36, either the 5R big hit game (500 winning prize balls) or the 15R big hit game (1500 winning prize balls) is selected. One jackpot game is executed. In this embodiment, a lottery (round lottery) of a big hit game is performed based on a random number acquired when the big hit start gate is passed. Also, by changing the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the amount of prize balls (profit) given to the player was changed, but the number of rounds was the same, and the time for opening the big prize opening was changed. The amount of prize balls (profit) given to the player may be different (15R: 500 shots and 15R1500 shots). Further, when the big hit game is started by entering the second big hit start gate 37, the big hit game of 10R big hit game (1000 winning prize balls) is executed. That is, when the big hit game is started by entering the second big hit start gate 37, the big hit game is not lottery (confirm 10R). And even if any big hit start gate is entered and a big hit game is started, the expected value of the profit obtained is 1000 shots, and the expected value is made equal, so both big hit start gates are fair (the game is played) Fair). Only specific players (players with high experience values) can earn, and beginners are not disadvantaged. Thereby, the player can think about which jackpot start gate to enter in the state of chance mode, and can fire a game ball toward any jackpot start gate at any timing. You can enhance your gaming fun during chance mode.

  In addition, the position (operation mode) of the sorting member 50 of the sorting device 32 is in which position (which state), that is, “the game ball is now launched and entered into the specific entrance 32a. In the case, which jackpot start gate is entered ”is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 34. The display content is such that the player can recognize which state the distribution device 32 is in. For example, in this embodiment, the state of the sorting member 50 of the sorting device 32 is changed every 10 seconds. In accordance with this operation timing, “Small jackpot or big jackpot lottery time! ! (Notification 1) or “Middle jackpot fixed time! ! ”(Notification 2) or the like (hereinafter also simply referred to as“ notification display ”) is switched. In accordance with this notification, the player launches a game ball aiming at an arbitrary jackpot start gate.

In addition, when a game ball is fired just before the distribution member 50 is switched (operated), there is a risk of entering the second jackpot start gate even though the game ball is launched aiming at the first jackpot start gate. is there. In order to prevent such a situation, when the distribution member 50 is switched, it is possible to provide a display capable of recognizing the time until switching together with the notification display, or provide a notification stop period for stopping the notification display. For example, notification 1 can be performed for 8 seconds, then notification can be stopped for 2 seconds, then notification 2 can be performed for 8 seconds, and then notification can be stopped for 2 seconds.
Here, the effect display device 34 corresponds to “notification means” of the present invention. Further, it is possible to notify the player in a recognizable manner using an LED (not shown) provided on the game board surface, an LED provided on the frame member, or the like.

Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described.
[Main control processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In the main control process, after executing the power-on process required at the time of power-on such as the initialization process in step S100, the game start process in step S110 and the first normal symbol game process in step S120 (common figure 1 game process) A second normal symbol game process (ordinary figure 2 game process) in step S130, a special symbol game process in step S140, an accessory continuous actuating device operation process in step S150, and a jackpot game process in step S160. This is done by repeatedly executing. In the present embodiment, the time required for the processes of steps S110 to S160 is about 4 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

In the power-on process, driving of the drive motor 59 is started (the origin return process may be executed at the start), and the sorting member 50 of the sorting device 32 is caused to continuously perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the game ball is distributed to the first big hit start gate (dotted line in FIG. 4) and the game ball is distributed to the second big hit start gate (solid line in FIG. 4) every 10 seconds. Start switching operation. In this embodiment, a certain operation is always executed while the power is on.
Here, the distribution device 32 corresponds to the “distribution device” of the present invention, and the distribution member 50 corresponds to the “distribution member” of the present invention. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 corresponds to a distribution member drive control unit that controls the operation modes of the distribution member 50 and the drive motor 59, and the drive motor 59 corresponds to a distribution member drive unit.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of step S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (normal symbol gate switch 33a, first start port switch 60a, second start port switch 38a, first big hit start gate switch 36a, The state of the two jackpot start gate switch 37a, the jackpot switch 44a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various random values (a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot symbol determining random number, reach described later), reach Update random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a switch related to winning a game ball (first start port switch 60a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44a, general winning port switch, etc.) has been detected. If it is determined, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. If the prize ball information is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball) Information) is sent to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0, but when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the normal symbol game process of the next step S120.

[First normal symbol game processing]
The first normal symbol game process (common figure 1 game process) in step S120 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the normal symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first passes the normal symbol operation gate (ordinary symbol operation gate) 33 based on the incoming signal from the normal symbol gate switch 33a. Whether or not (step S200). When it is determined that a game ball has entered (passed) into the normal symbol operation gate 33, the current number of reservations of the normal symbol (general number 1 hold number) is greater than its upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it is small (step S202). If it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by 1 (step S204), and a random number for normal symbol determination (a random number for hit determination) is acquired to obtain the RAM 70c. Is stored in the determination random number storage area for normal symbols (step S206). When the determination random number is acquired, the value of the determination random number is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as a gate passing command. If it is determined in step S200 that a game ball has not entered (passed) the normal symbol operation gate 33, or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of holds has reached the upper limit, steps S204 and S206 are performed. Skip this process and proceed to the next process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 39 is in the opening operation (step S208), whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display (step S210), and whether or not the normal symbol is in the stop display time. (Step S212), whether or not the number of holds is 0 is determined (Step S214). When it is determined that the normal electric accessory 39 is not in the opening operation, the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the normal symbol is not in the stop display time, and the number of holdings is not 0, the determination for the normal symbol The oldest hit determination random number among the hit determination random numbers stored in the random number storage area is read (step S216), and the normal symbol variation start process (ordinary pattern change start process) illustrated in FIG. 13 is executed (step S216). S218), the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  In the normal symbol variation start process (ordinary symbol variation start process) in FIG. 13, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the normal symbol probability variation flag (also referred to as a normal symbol probability variation flag) is on (step S250). . Here, the normal symbol probability change flag is a flag that is turned on on condition that the big hit game ends (it is turned on when the big hit game ends), and details thereof will be described later. When the normal symbol probability change flag is on, the hit determination table is used using the high probability hit determination table (step S252). When the normal symbol probability change flag is off, the low probability hit determination table is used. A determination is made (step S254). FIG. 14 shows an example of the hit determination table. In the low-probability hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the hit determination random number is a value 25 or a value 26 out of a value 0 to a value 299, it is a normal hit. (A hit probability of 1/100 including normal hit and specific hit). On the other hand, in the hit determination table for high probability, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the hit determination random number is a value 25 to a value 299 out of a value 0 to a value 299, it becomes a specific hit (92/100). Hit probability). In addition, when hitting at a high probability, the hit is a specific hit, and the opening pattern becomes an opening pattern for a long time (operation of the opening extension function).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination in steps S252 and 254 is a win (step S256), and if it is a win, it is a specific hit (step S258). When the result of the hit determination is a specific hit, a specific hit symbol is set (step S260). When the hit is not a specific hit but a normal hit is set, a normal hit symbol is set (step S262). In such a case, an off symbol is set (step S264). Then, the display of the normal symbol is started by controlling the symbol display board 40a (step S266), the normal symbol holding number is decremented by 1 (step S268), and the symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (Step S270), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 12, when the normal symbol variation display is started, it is determined in step S210 that the normal symbol variation display is performed when the normal symbol game processing is executed in the next lap. The CPU 70a of the substrate 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S220). If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The setting of the variable display time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the short time state. Whether or not the state is the short time state is determined by the setting state (state) of the normal symbol variation shortening flag. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation display time has elapsed, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped (step S222), and the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S224). Then, a stop display time is set (step S226), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S228). The stop display time is an interval from when the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped to when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started next, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the normal symbol stop display is made, it is determined in step S212 that the stop display is being performed. Therefore, in step S228, it is determined again whether the stop display time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped is a winning symbol (step S230).

  When it is determined that the winning symbol is determined in step S230, the ordinary electric accessory release operation start process illustrated in FIG. 15 is executed (step S232). When the normal electric accessory release operation start process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the hit determined in steps S252 and 254 of the normal symbol variation start process in FIG. In step S280), when it is determined that the specific hit is made, a long-time opening pattern is set to set the opening time of the second start port 38 to a long time (for example, 10 seconds) (step S282), and it is determined that the specific hit is not reached. Then, a short-time opening pattern for setting the opening time of the second start port 38 to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) is set (step S284). Then, the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is started with the set opening pattern (step S286), and the ordinary electric accessory releasing operation start process is ended. Here, as described above, the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is performed by opening and closing the wing piece portion 39a to the left and right (opening) by controlling the drive of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b. When the opening operation of the normal symbol electric accessory 39 is started, the second start port 38 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second start port 38. Moreover, when the 2nd starting port 38 will be in an open state, the entrance rate of the game ball to the 2nd starting port will become higher than the 1st starting port, and the 2nd special symbol has priority over the 1st special symbol. Since the variable display is executed, the gaming state is mainly composed of the second special symbol.

  Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 12, when the normal symbol game process is executed in a state in which the opening operation (opening / closing operation) of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is started, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is in the releasing operation in step S208. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S242). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation (opening / closing operation) of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is maintained. If it is determined that the normal symbol game process is temporarily ended and the opening time has elapsed, the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is ended (step S244), and the normal symbol game process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S230 that the symbol is not a winning symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol probability change flag is ON (step S234). If the normal symbol probability change flag is OFF, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when the normal symbol probability variation flag is on, the normal symbol probability variation counter (also referred to as a normal symbol probability variation counter) is decremented by 1 (step S236), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol probability variation counter is 0. (Step S238). Here, the normal symbol probability change counter is a counter that determines the number of changes of the normal symbol that maintains a high probability in the normal symbol determination, and is set to a predetermined value (value 10000 in this embodiment). In effect, the high probability state (and the open extension state) of the normal symbol is maintained until the next big hit occurs. If the normal symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated as it is. If the normal symbol probability variation counter is 0, the normal symbol probability variation flag is turned off (step S240), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated. To do. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the special symbol game process of the next step S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of step S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 16 (first half part) and FIG. 17 (second half part). When the special symbol game process of FIGS. 16 and 17 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first plays a game at the first start port 60 depending on whether there is a detection signal from the first start port switch 60a. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step S300). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first starting port 60 (step S300: YES), is the current number of reserved first special symbols less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? It is determined whether or not (step S301). If it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit (S301: YES), the number of reservations is incremented by a value of 1, and a random number for determination of success / failure is acquired to obtain a random number for first special symbol determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (step S302), and a start winning command (a command that can specify which start port has been entered, whether it is a probable change, normal hit, or off) is transmitted to the sub-control board 90.

  When it is determined that there is no entry into the first starting port (S300: NO) or the number of the first special symbols held has reached the upper limit (step S301: NO), the second starting port switch 38a is used. It is determined whether there is a detection signal (step S303). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start opening 38 (step S303: YES), is the current second special symbol hold count less than its upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? It is determined whether or not (step S304). When it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by a value 1, and a random number for determination of success / failure is acquired and stored in the second special symbol determination random number storage area of the RAM 70c. (Step S305), a start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90.

  Here, as the success / failure determination random number (the first special figure determination random number) related to the first special figure acquired and stored in step S302, the big hit determination performed by entering the game ball into the first starting port 60 is performed. The big hit determination random number used in the case of the big hit, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 43 when the big hit determination result is the big hit, the result of the big hit determination being out of effect For example, a reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach display when effect symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the display device 34. Further, the random number for determining whether or not the second special figure is acquired and stored in step S305 (the second special figure determining random number) is the same as the first special figure determining random number. In addition, the command at the time of starting and entering includes a command indicating the stored determination random number and a command indicating the number of holds. These commands may be transmitted as individual commands in addition to those transmitted as a common starting and entering command. If it is determined that there is no ball entering the second starting port (step S303: NO) or that the number of second special symbols held has reached the upper limit (step S304: NO), the condition device operation flag The process proceeds to a determination process of whether or not is ON (step S310).

  Next, whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (the condition device is operating) (step S310), whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed (step S312), and whether or not the stop display time is being performed (Step S314), it is determined whether or not the number of reservations (second special symbol, first special symbol) is 0 (step S316). If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is on (step S310: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next step S150 jackpot game process. On the other hand, when the condition device is not operating (step S310: NO), the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S312: NO), and the stop display time is not being performed (step S314: NO), the second special symbol is not displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of holds (the number of stored memories) is 0 (step S316). If it is determined that the value of the number of reserved symbols in the second special symbol is not 0 (step S316: NO), the number of reserved symbols in the second special symbol is decremented by 1 (step S318), and a random number for the second special symbol The oldest determination random number (second special symbol jackpot determination random number) among the determination random numbers stored in the storage area is read (step S320). Then, using (as opposed to) the second special symbol jackpot determination table and the read second special symbol jackpot determination random number, a jackpot determination is performed (step S322), and symbol variation start processing is executed (step S322). Step S324), the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the condition device is in operation (step S310: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the symbol variation start process is not performed. Therefore, the player enters the chance mode described later (the game state is changed to the chance mode). Then, the symbol variation start process cannot be executed until the big hit game is generated (the chance mode can be canceled (terminated) by initializing (resetting) the gaming machine). is there). Therefore, when a player finishes the game in the chance mode, the next player starts the game in the chance mode until the big hit game is generated (the game does not start from the normal state). Further, the jackpot determination table used in the jackpot determination (second special symbol jackpot determination and first special symbol jackpot determination) in step S322 and step S323 described later includes a jackpot determination for the low probability mode illustrated in FIG. 18 and a jackpot determination table for the high probability mode illustrated in FIG. 18B, and when the current gaming state is the normal mode (low probability mode), a table for the low probability mode is prepared. The jackpot determination is performed using the table, and when the current gaming state is the probability variation mode (high probability mode), the jackpot determination is performed using the table for the high probability mode. In the jackpot determination table for the low probability mode, the jackpot determination table for the high probability mode is set as the jackpot when the random number for jackpot determination is 60 or 61 among the values 0 to 796 (1 / 398.5 jackpot probability). In this case, the hit determination random number is assumed to be a big hit when the value is 60 to 79 among the values 0 to 796 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85).

If it is determined that the value of the number of reserves of the second special symbol is 0 (step S316: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserves of the first special symbol is 0 (step S317). When it is determined that the value of the number of reserved symbols in the first and the total design symbols is not 0 (step S317: NO), the number of reserved symbols in the first special symbol is decremented by 1 (step S319), The oldest determination random number (first special symbol jackpot determination random number) is read out of the determination random numbers stored in the random number storage area (step S321). Then, using (in contrast to) the first special symbol jackpot determination table and the read first special symbol jackpot determination random number, a jackpot determination is performed (step S323), and symbol variation start processing is executed (step S323). Step S324), the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0 (step S317: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated.
Details of the symbol variation start process illustrated in FIG. 19 will be described below.

  In the symbol variation starting process of FIG. 19, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 is the result of the first special symbol jackpot determination or the second special symbol jackpot determination in step S322 or S323 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S380), and if it is determined to be a big hit (step S380: YES), a big hit variation pattern table is set (step S382). Here, although not shown, the big hit variation pattern table is a table in which variation pattern determination random numbers, variation patterns, and variation times are associated with each other. When the big hit variation pattern table is set, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is acquired (step S384), the big hit symbol determination random number is read (step S386), the set big hit variation pattern table, the acquired variation pattern determination random number, Is used to set a big hit symbol variation pattern, and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is set using the read big hit symbol determining random number (step S388). The first special symbol jackpot symbol is determined using the read first special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number and the first special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number table of FIG. The second special symbol jackpot symbol is determined using the read second special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number and the second special symbol jackpot symbol determining random number table of FIG. 20B.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to a value 47 out of a value 0 to a value 119. The stop symbol is selected to be “normal jackpot” (about 40% jackpot distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 48 and 119, the middle stop symbol in FIG. (Approximately 60% big hit distribution probability).
In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value 0 to a value 27 out of a value 0 to a value 119. The upper stop symbol is selected to be “ordinary big hit” (approximately 23% big hit distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 28 and 119, the middle stop symbol in FIG. "(Approximately 77% of jackpot distribution probability).
In other words, the jackpot determination in the second special symbol is more likely to be a promising big hit than the jackpot determination in the first special symbol, and is a determination that is advantageous to the player. In addition, since the second special symbol is variably displayed in preference to the first special symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is unlikely to be in an open state. In the normal state, a game in which the big hit determination related to the first special symbol is mainly performed. Is executed, and in the open extended state (probability change, medium time) during which the ordinary electric accessory 39 is likely to be in the open state, a game mainly based on the big hit determination related to the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, when the big hit game is executed, the game is mainly extended with the second special symbol having a high probability of change after being extended to an open state. Become. This will increase the fun of the game.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that there is a high probability that the probability variation jackpot will be high. However, as another aspect, the probability that a jackpot game with a large amount of profits that can be acquired may be executed may be increased (probability variation jackpot). Can be the same or different).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S380 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S390). Here, the deviation variation pattern table is a variation pattern determination random number, a variation pattern, and a variation time associated with each other in the same manner as the big hit variation pattern table. When the deviation variation pattern table is set, a variation pattern determination random number is acquired (step S392), and the deviation symbol variation pattern is set and removed using the set variation pattern determination random number and the acquired variation pattern determination random number. A symbol is set (step S394). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table. As the off symbol, the symbol in the lower part of FIG. 7 is stopped and displayed.

  When the big hit symbol variation pattern and the big hit symbol or the out symbol design variation pattern and the out symbol design are thus set, the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started (step S396), and a symbol variation start command is issued. The signal is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S398), and the symbol variation start process is terminated. Here, the symbol variation start command includes, in the case of big hit, a big hit symbol variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). In some cases, a deviating symbol variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a decoupling stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special symbol game process is executed in a state where the special symbol variation display is started, it is determined in step S312 that the special symbol is being variably displayed. Therefore (step S312: YES), the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S326). Since the fluctuation display time is determined according to the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, whether or not the fluctuation display time has passed is determined by the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. This can be done by comparing the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S326: NO), the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the fluctuation display time has elapsed (step S326: YES), the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S328), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S330). The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol stop command transfers the symbol stop command to the effect display control board 91. Then, a stop display time is set (step S332), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S334). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed (step S334: NO), the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in step S314 that the stop display time is in progress. Therefore, in step S334, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed, and it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. If it is done (step S334: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (step S336).

If it is determined in step S336 that the game is a big hit symbol, the condition device activation flag for activating the condition device is turned on (step S338). Then, a chance mode start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S344). Here, the condition device operation flag is one of the conditions for executing the jackpot game, and both the condition device operation flag and an accessory continuous operation device operation flag described later are turned on for the execution of the jackpot game. There is a need. In this embodiment, the state in which the condition device operation flag is on and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off is set as the chance mode. Therefore, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the big hit game is not immediately executed, and the big hit game is executed via the chance mode. During chance mode, the special symbol probability change function, the normal symbol time reduction function, and the open extension function are temporarily stopped. If the special symbol probability change flag (special symbol probability change flag) is on, the special symbol probability change flag is set. When the normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag is on, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag is turned off and the normal symbol release extension flag is turned off (steps S350 to S354), and the special symbol game processing is performed. Is finished, the process returns to the main control process, and proceeds to the accessory continuous action device operation process of the next step S150.
The state where the condition device operation flag is on and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off corresponds to the “special game permission state” of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, even if the special symbol is stopped with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not immediately executed, and the big hit game is executed via the chance mode, but all the big hit symbols are executed. Rather than selecting this mode, for some jackpot symbols (hit mode), the jackpot game is executed via the chance mode, and for other jackpot symbols (hit mode), the chance mode It is also possible to start the jackpot game immediately by turning on both the condition device actuating flag and the accessory continuous actuating device actuating flag by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol without going through. As a result, it is possible to mix game characteristics in which a player enters a game ball into the jackpot start gate and selects a jackpot mode, and game characteristics in which a specific jackpot game is determined without the player's selection. Diversify the nature and enhance the fun of gaming.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S336 that it is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation shortening flag is on (step S356). If the normal symbol variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game processing is performed as it is. Is temporarily terminated. When the normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag is ON, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (step S358), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (step S360). Here, the normal symbol variation shortening counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed to maintain the time-short (ordinary symbol variation shortened) state, and a value corresponding to the big hit symbol is set after the big hit game is finished. When the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time-shortening state. When the normal symbol variation shortening counter is 0, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is The symbol variation shortening flag is turned off (step S362), the normal symbol release extension flag is turned off (step S364), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The determination in step S360 is executed regardless of whether the normal mode (low probability mode) or the probability variation mode (high probability mode). However, in the probability variation big hit, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 after the big hit game ends. Since the number of times is set, in the case of a probable big hit, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the time-saving state does not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Consecutive Action Device Operation Process]
The accessory continuous actuating device actuating process of step S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 (also referred to as main control unit) determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step S400). It is determined whether or not the operation flag is on (step S402). When the condition device operation flag is off (step S400: NO), and when the accessory continuous operation device is on (step S402: YES), the accessory continuous operation device operation processing is temporarily ended.
If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is on (step S400: YEs), and it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off (step S402: NO), a game is played at the first big hit start gate. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step S403).

  Here, the main control unit is provided with a big hit mode determining random number generating means for generating a random number for determining (specifying) a big hit game to be executed from among a plurality of big hit games, When a game ball enters the second jackpot start gate, the first jackpot mode determination random number or the second jackpot mode determination random number is acquired at the timing when the game ball enters.

  When it is determined that the game ball has entered (passed) the first big hit start gate (step S403: YES), the first round lottery is executed (step S404). In the first round lottery process, the first big hit mode determination random number is acquired and stored, and the first round lottery table is selected as a table for determining the big hit game (also referred to as “big hit mode”). Based on the mode determination random number and the first round lottery table, the type of jackpot game (5R jackpot game or 15R jackpot game) is determined. A plurality of big hit games with different numbers of rounds are set in the first round lottery table. When the first big hit mode determining random number obtained when entering the first big hit start gate is 0 to 49, a round with 30 seconds of opening time is executed five times [5R big hit game (number of acquired balls 500 ”), and in the case of 50 to 99, it is determined as“ 15R big hit game (1500 shots acquired) ”in which a land with an opening time of 30 seconds is executed 15 times. Each jackpot game is set to occur with a probability of 50%. The first round lottery process is executed (step S404), and then the number of rounds of 5 rounds or 15 rounds is set as the jackpot game setting determined by the first round lottery process (step S407). Next, an accessory continuous operation device operation flag for starting a big hit game is turned on (S408), a big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S410), and the accessory continuous operation device operation processing is completed. To do.

  In addition, when it is determined that no game ball has entered the first big hit start gate (step S403: NO), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second big hit start gate ( Step S405). When it is determined that no game ball has entered the second jackpot start gate (step S405: NO), the accessory continuous action device operation process is terminated. When it is determined that the game ball has entered (passed) the second big hit start gate (step S405: YES), the second round lottery is executed (step S406). In the second round lottery process, the second big hit mode determining random number is acquired and stored, and the second round lottery table is selected as a table for determining the big hit mode, and the second big hit mode determining random number and the second round lottery are selected. The big hit mode is determined based on the table. In the second round lottery table, one (one type) jackpot game is set. Even if the second big hit mode determining random number acquired when entering the second big hit start gate is any of 0 to 99, a round of 30 seconds for the opening time is executed 10 times. 1000 balls) ”. That is, in this embodiment, when the accessory continuous operation device is operated by entering a game ball into the second jackpot start gate (when the jackpot game is started), the jackpot game is confirmed. . Therefore, although the second round lottery is used, the lottery is not actually executed (or simply “round setting”). The second round lottery process is executed (step S406), and subsequently, the setting for setting the number of rounds to 10 is performed as the setting of the big hit game determined by the second round lottery process (step S407). Next, an accessory continuous operation device operation flag for starting a big hit game is turned on (S408), a big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S410), and the accessory continuous operation device operation processing is completed. To do.

  Thus, in order to start the big hit game, the result of the success / failure determination performed when the game ball enters the first start port 60 or the second start port 38 becomes a big hit and the first special symbol Alternatively, in addition to the second special symbol being stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (entering the chance mode), the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 32a is moved by the distribution member 50 to the first jackpot start gate 36 or The game is distributed to the second jackpot start gate 37, and it is necessary to enter one of the jackpot start gates. Thereby, even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol, the player needs to execute a predetermined game until the above condition is cleared until the jackpot game is started. The range of playability can be expanded and the interest can be improved.

[Big hit game processing]
The jackpot game process of step S160 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (step 500) and whether or not the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is on. Whether or not (step S502) is determined. If either of the two flags is off, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated without executing the jackpot game, and if both flags are on, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed. It is determined whether or not the big prize opening 44 is open (step S504). Considering immediately after the start of the jackpot game, since the big prize opening 44 is closed, a negative determination is made in step S502, and then it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end condition is satisfied ( Step S506). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the number of repetitions (number of rounds) of the opening operation of the special winning opening 44 has reached the set specified number. In this embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 5 times, 10 times, or 15 times. Immediately after the start of the big hit game, since it is determined in step S506 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, it is next determined whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. (Step S508) When it is determined that the prescribed closing time has elapsed, the big winning opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big winning opening 44 is opened (Step S510), and the big hit game processing is once ended.

  When the opening of the big prize opening 44 is started, it is determined in step S504 that the big prize opening 44 is being opened when the big hit game process is executed next. Whether or not the time has reached a predetermined opening time (step S512), and whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (step S514). Determine. Here, in this embodiment, the opening time is 30 seconds for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. When the elapsed time from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 44 has not reached the predetermined opening time and the number of game balls won to the big winning prize opening 44 has not reached the prescribed number, The jackpot game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time from the opening of the grand prize opening 44 has reached a predetermined opening time, or even if the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 44 has not reached the opening time, When it is determined that the number has reached the prescribed number, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (step S516), and the big hit game processing is once ended. When the big winning opening 44 is closed, it is determined that the big winning opening 44 is not open in step S504 when the next big winning game process is executed. The special winning opening 44 is opened until the closing time elapses (steps S506 to S510). Thus, the big hit game is advanced by repeating the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 while sandwiching the closed state. When the number of repetitions of the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 reaches the specified number, it is determined in step S506 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, and the big hit game end process illustrated in FIG. 23 is executed (step S518). The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 23, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the condition device operation flag (step S520), and turns off the accessory continuous operation device operation flag (step S522). It is determined whether the symbol is a probable variation symbol, that is, whether the current jackpot is a probable variation jackpot (step S524). If it is determined that it is not a probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is a normal big hit, the special symbol probability variation flag is kept off and the normal symbol variation shortening counter is set to 100 times (step S526). If determined, the special symbol probability changing flag is turned on (step S528), and the normal symbol variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (step S530). As described above, when the normal symbol variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times, the short-time state of the normal symbol variation display is substantially continued until the next big hit. When the normal symbol fluctuation shortening counter is set in this way, the normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (step S532), the normal symbol release extension flag is turned on (step S534), and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (Step S536), and the big hit game end processing is ended. The sub-control board 90 that has received the jackpot game end command performs, for example, processing such as outputting a control signal to the effect display control board 91 to set the background screen of the effect display device 34 as the background for probability change or time reduction. .

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing a hold occurrence process (step S600), a symbol variation effect process (step S610) described later, and a big hit game effect process (step S620). Note that the processing at the time of the holding is performed by incrementing the holding number counter by a value of 1 when the start winning time command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in step S308 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. This is done by adding one display 35a. In the jackpot game effect process, it is determined whether a jackpot game start command or a jackpot game end command is received from the main control board 70. When the jackpot game start command is received, the jackpot fanfare screen is displayed on the effect display device 34. When the control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 and a jackpot game end command is received, the control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that the ending screen is displayed on the effect display device 34. . In various effects, in accordance with the screen display of the effect display device 34, a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound is output from the speakers 28a, 28b, or the decoration drive board 93 is driven so that the LED 93a is lit. Or output a signal.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the symbol variation effect process in FIG. 25, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 (also referred to as “sub control unit”) first displays the special symbol transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S398 of the symbol variation start process in FIG. Whether or not a symbol variation start command has been received, or whether or not an incoming ball signal command indicating that a game ball has entered the big hit start gate (first big hit start gate or second big hit start gate) has been received. Determination is made (step S700). If it is determined that any of the symbol variation start commands has been received, it is determined whether or not the conditional device operation flag is on (step S702). When the condition device operation flag is off (step S702: NO), the special symbol corresponding variation effect pattern that is an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. (Step S704), a stop symbol is set (step S706), and a special symbol corresponding variation effect is executed according to the set effect pattern and stop symbol (step S708).

On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is on (step S702: YES), the big hit game determined based on the game ball entering the first big hit start gate or the second big hit start gate in the chance mode. The effect display which displays is performed. If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is ON (step S702: YES), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first big hit start gate (step S712). When it is determined that the ball has entered the first big hit start gate (step S712: YES), the first big hit start gate is selected as an opportunity to operate the accessory continuous operation device, and a plurality of big hit games (5R big hit game) An effect display for selecting / determining which jackpot game is to be determined is executed (S724), and it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command is received (step S716). If it is determined (step S716: YES), an effect display (stop display) capable of specifying a predetermined big hit game to be started is performed (S718). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the first big hit start gate (step S712: NO), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second big hit start gate (step S712: NO). S720). It is determined whether or not (step S712). If it is determined that the ball has entered the second jackpot start gate (step S720: YES), the second jackpot start gate is selected as an opportunity to operate the accessory continuous operation device, and a specific jackpot game (10R jackpot game) An effect display indicating that (game) is determined is made (S722), it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received (step S716), and if it is determined that it has been received (step S716: YES), An effect display (stop display) that can specify a predetermined big hit game (10R) to be started is performed (S718).
If it is determined in step S700 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or if it is determined in step S720 that the second big hit start gate has not been entered, predetermined processing (steps S702 to S714, Skip S722 to S724) and proceed to the next process.

  When the symbol variation effect is performed, either the special symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S330 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 16 or the command to end the lottery effect of the executed big hit game Is received (step S716), and if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the received symbol stop command is terminated (step S718), and the symbol variation The production process ends.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, the result of the success / failure determination performed when the game ball enters the first start port 60 or the second start port 38 becomes a big hit and the first special symbol or When the second special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol, a jackpot game right (chance mode) is generated, and during the chance mode, the player enters a specific ball 32a at an arbitrary timing of the player, and When the game balls that have entered the ball are distributed to the first jackpot start gate 36 or the second jackpot start gate 37 by the sorting member 50, the jackpot game is started. As described above, as a condition for starting the big hit game, in addition to the condition that the result of the success / failure determination performed when the game ball enters the first start port 60 or the second start port 38 becomes a big hit. In addition, a condition is imposed such that a game ball enters the specific entrance 32 a and a game ball enters the first jackpot start gate 36 or the second jackpot start gate 37. The player obtains a jackpot game that is started based on entering the first jackpot start gate 36 and a jackpot game that is started based on entering the second jackpot start gate 37. It is assumed that the jackpot game can be started with different profitable amounts (different opening modes of the attacker). Thereby, the range of playability can be expanded and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

  In addition, once the chance mode occurs, it is maintained until the big hit game is executed, so the player can aim at the start of the big hit game at any timing, and take a break etc. before starting the big hit game Can do.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the distribution ball 50 is arranged to distribute the game ball that has entered the specific entrance 32a to the first big hit start gate 36 or the second big hit start gate 37. Any mechanism may be used as long as the ball can be distributed to the first big hit start gate 36 or the second big hit start gate 37 (for example, a well-known croon having two holes may be used). Good). In addition, the game balls that have entered the specific entrance 32a are always distributed to the first jackpot start gate 36 or the second jackpot start gate 37. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a third taxiway that does not enter the ball may be provided.

  In the embodiment, the number of hits of the second normal symbol is two types, that is, normal hit and specific hit. However, only one type of normal hit may be set, or three or more types may be set.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “gaming machine” of the present invention, the first starting port 60 or the second starting port 38 corresponds to the “starting port”, and the specific entrance 32 a is the “specific entrance”. The main control board 70 (the CPU) that executes the process of step S322 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 16 corresponds to the “appropriateness determination means”, and includes the first special symbol display device 43 and the first symbol display board. 40a, the second special symbol display device 45, the second symbol display board 40b, and the main control board 70 (the CPU) for executing the symbol variation start process of FIG. 19 correspond to the “first symbol display means”. The main control board 70 (the CPU) for executing the accessory continuous actuating device operation process of FIG. 21 and the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 corresponds to “special game execution means”, and in step S338 of the special symbol game process of FIG. Main control board 70 (C U) corresponds to the "special game permitted state generating means". The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.
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In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a plurality of jackpot modes are set (whether or not to perform a lottery to determine which jackpot is to be executed from among the plurality of jackpot modes), the jackpot start gates 36 and 37 are reached. The big hit mode is determined based on the acquired random number and the big hit mode determination table (FIG. 26 (a) or (b)). The determination method is not limited to such a mode.
As another aspect 1, in the chance mode, a flag that can specify whether the game ball has entered the first jackpot start gate or the second jackpot start gate is set (also referred to as “passing gate specifying means”), The big hit mode can be determined based on the flag. Specifically, if the entry gate specifying means (flag) indicates that the player has entered the first big hit start gate, there is a distribution of the big hit game, so the first big hit mode specified when passing through the gate is specified. One jackpot game to be executed is determined from a plurality of jackpot games based on the random numbers and the first jackpot start gate jackpot mode determination table. Then, when the entrance gate specifying means (flag) indicates that the entrance into the second jackpot start gate is entered, there is no distribution of the jackpot game, and therefore a predetermined jackpot game may be determined.

Further, in this embodiment, when passing through the big hit start gate, the big hit mode determination random number is acquired, and based on the acquired random number and the big hit mode determination table (FIG. 26), the type of the big hit game (hit type) is determined. Although determined, as another mode 2, it is also possible to use information already acquired when the conditional device is operated without using the big hit mode determination random number (without using a random number separately).
For example, it may be determined based on other random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, a success / failure determination random number, a reach random number, or a jackpot symbol. Specifically, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols are set. For example, when special symbols 1 to 10 are set as special symbol jackpot symbols, when special symbols 1 to 5 are stopped and displayed, the first jackpot start gate When 5R big hit game is executed and special symbols 6 to 10 are stopped and displayed, when entering the first big hit start gate, 15R big hit game is executed. can do. Further, when the player enters the second big hit starting gate, the 10R big hit game can be executed regardless of which special symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, the above-mentioned entrance gate specifying means (flag) can be used to specify which gate has entered the entrance. Also, when determining the jackpot game to be executed based on the special symbol and the hit jackpot start gate entered, it is desirable that the special symbol is difficult for the player to recognize (any of the special symbols 1 to 10). Makes it difficult to recognize if the display is stopped). Because, if you recognize a special symbol, you can know which jackpot start gate will earn more profits before the jackpot game starts (during chance mode), and a specific player Because it would be advantageous (lack of game fairness). Therefore, it is not a special symbol displayed on the symbol display device or the like, but a winning / decision determining random number that cannot be recognized from the outside of the gaming machine, a winning symbol determining random number, other random numbers acquired at a predetermined timing, and the entrance gate specifying means (flag) And can be determined.

  Also, in this embodiment, the specific entrance 32a can be entered at all times, and even if the entry into the big hit start gate in the normal state (the state device is not activated), It is assumed that it does not operate (does not start the big hit game), but is not limited to this. As another aspect, an opening / closing member may be provided at the entrance of a specific entrance which is an entrance of a sorting apparatus having a jackpot start gate inside, thereby adding a new game. In addition, a variable pitching device having an opening and closing member that switches between allowing and not allowing a specific entrance to enter a ball is used as a second ordinary electric accessory, and the opening and closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory is opened and closed. The second normal symbol display means and the second normal symbol operation gate can be provided. When a game ball enters the second normal symbol operation gate, the second normal symbol display means displays the second normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops the display after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second ordinary symbol is a winning symbol, the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory is opened. In the Pacific Ocean, it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the jackpot start gate unless the second ordinary electric accessory is in an open state. The process relating to the second ordinary electric accessory is the same as the process relating to the ordinary electric accessory described above (FIGS. 12, 13, 14, 15, etc.). In addition, when the chance mode occurs, the probability that the second normal symbol is a winning symbol may be a high probability. A game in the chance mode can be advanced in a manner advantageous to the player. Furthermore, even in the chance mode, when the number of times the second ordinary symbol fluctuates exceeds a predetermined number, it is possible to return from a high probability to a low probability. As a result, the predetermined number of times makes it easy to place the second ordinary electric accessory in the open state. If the predetermined number of times is exceeded, the probability of hitting the second normal symbol becomes low, so it becomes difficult to enter the open state. End up. This makes it possible to balance the benefits on the player side and the hall side. Even if the high probability state ends, the chance mode (the condition device is activated and the accessory continuous operation device is not activated) is not terminated. Thus, although it is a normal probability, if a hit is generated with the second normal symbol and a game ball is inserted into any of the big hit start gates 36, 37, the hit with the first special symbol or the second special symbol is obtained. It is possible to create a gaming state in which a big hit game can be executed without passing through (hereinafter, this state is referred to as “low probability chance mode”). As a result, the gaming state can be diversified and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Specifically, the hit probability of the special symbol is the first probability (for example, 1/300), the hit probability of the second normal symbol is 1/500, which is low and lower than the first probability, and 1 is high. / 10. When set in this way, it is more difficult to generate a big hit game in the low probability chance mode than in the normal state (non-chance mode). Thereby, since the player concentrates on generating a big hit game during the chance mode (while the second normal symbol hit probability is high), it is possible to enhance the interest during the chance mode.

  Further, the hit probability of the special symbol is the first probability (for example, 1/300), the hit probability of the second ordinary symbol is 1/200, which is lower than the first probability, and 1/10, which is higher than the first probability. can do. When set in this way, it is easier to generate a big hit game in the low probability chance mode than in the normal state (non-chance mode). Thereby, even if the player shifts from the chance mode to the low probability chance mode, the game can be continued and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. However, there are some players who stop the game due to the long time that is not hit in the low probability mode. In such a case, a gaming machine in an advantageous state is left unattended on the gaming machine island from the normal state (a state in which another player can play), and other players The game will start immediately. As a result, when the player stops the game, there is an effect that the other player thinks that the gaming machine may be an “advantageous gaming machine” and starts the game immediately. The utilization rate of the whole island can be improved. Also, by not notifying the player that the gaming state has shifted from the chance mode to the low probability mode (by setting the case where the notification timing is shifted from the actual transition timing, or the reliability of the notification (true By setting a combination of notification and false notification), it is difficult for the player to stop the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Moreover, it is good also as what selects the opening time (opening operation time of a 2nd normal electrically-driven accessory) of the specific entrance 36 which changes according to the kind (a normal hit and a specific hit) of the 2nd normal symbol. Alternatively, the opening time per time of the specific entrance 32a may be constant, and different opening times may be selected according to the type of the second normal symbol. Further, when limiting the number of times that the probability of hitting the second normal symbol in the chance mode is set to a high probability, the value set in the second normal symbol probability variable counter may be uniformly set to 30 times. The value set in the second normal symbol probability variation counter is 0, 30, 100, or 10000 times (substantial big hit game is started depending on the type of winning symbol (special symbol winning symbol) that has started. It may be set to a different value such as

  Further, in the embodiment, when the condition device operation flag is off, a variation effect corresponding to the special symbol is displayed on the effect display device 34, and when the condition device operation flag is on, any jackpot game is executed. In addition to this, the effect display for determining whether or not the effect display corresponding to the second normal symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 34.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games that can be executed based on the passage of the first jackpot start gate are set (distribution method), and the jackpot games that can be executed based on the passage of the second jackpot start gate are set. Although one type is set (determined method), the present invention is not limited to such a mode. A plurality of types of jackpot games that can be executed based on the entrance to the first jackpot start gate and games that can be executed based on the entrance to the second jackpot start gate may be set (both are distribution methods). ). Moreover, although it was set as the individuality which has two jackpot start gates, it is good also with three or more, all may be made into the distribution system, and some of them may be made into the distribution system, and the remainder may be made into a determination system.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b), as the plurality of big hit games, the big hit games having the same opening time (30 seconds) and different round numbers are exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As a plurality of big hit games, the number of rounds is the same, but those having different opening modes (opening patterns) can be exemplified. Examples of different opening modes include big hit games with different opening times of attackers, big hit games with different opening times of attackers, big hit games with different closing times of attackers, and big hit games with different opening / closing speeds of attackers. In addition, regardless of the open mode, it can be simply a big hit game with different earnable profits. Regardless of whether the amount of profit that can be earned is the same or different, jackpot games with different number of times after the jackpot end, or jackpots with different probability of change, which is the number of times the special symbol's success / failure determination probability is executed with a high probability after the jackpot ends. It may be a game.

  The present invention is applicable to the gaming machine manufacturing industry.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b Return button, 26 Production button, 28a, 28b Speaker, 29 Locking device, 30 Game board, 31a Outer rail, 31b Inner rail, 32a Specific entrance, 33 Normal symbol operation gate, 33a Normal symbol gate switch, 34 Production display Equipment, 34L, 34M, 34R Production symbol, 35a-35c Reservation symbol, 36 First big hit start gate, 37 Second big hit start gate, 38 Second start port, 39 Normal electric accessory, 39a Wing piece, 39b Normal electric Accessory solenoid, 38a Second start port switch, 40 symbol display device 41 normal symbol display device, 41a left normal symbol display portion, 41b middle normal symbol display portion, 41c right normal symbol display portion, 43 first special symbol display device, 44 grand prize port, 44a big prize port switch, 44b big prize port Solenoid, 45 Second special symbol display device, 48 out port, 50 sorting member, 60 first start port, 60a first start port switch, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board , 80 Dispensing control board, 81 Frame opening switch, 82 Ball rental display board, 83 Relay terminal board, 84 Pre-dispensing switch, 85 Post-dispensing switch, 86 Dispensing motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 Sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 production button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch.

Claims (5)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first special game start opening where a game ball can enter;
A second special game start opening where a game ball can enter;
A variable pitching device having a pitching slot into which a game ball can be pitched and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the pitching slot;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start port;
A special game permission state generating means for generating a special game permission state for permitting execution of a special game for opening the variable pitching device when the winning / non-judgment determining means is determined to be successful;
And special game execution means for executing the special game,
A specific entrance, a guide path for guiding the game ball that has entered the specific entrance to the first special game start port or the second special game start port, and a game ball that passes through the guide path A distribution device that distributes the first special game start port or the second special game start port to
Informing means for informing whether the game ball is allocated to the first special game start port or the second special game start port;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the special game, a plurality of special games with different opening modes of the variable pitching device are set ,
In the special game permission state, the special game execution means distributes the game ball that has entered the specific ball entrance by a sorting member, and the first special game start port or the second special game start port. Enter the ball to execute the special game,
In a special game to be executed by ball entrance to the first special game start opening, a special game to be executed in ball entrance to the second special game start opening, a possible run a special game different ,
The specific entrance is configured so that a game ball can always enter regardless of whether or not the special game permit state.
When in the special game permission state, the special game permission state is maintained until a game ball enters the first special game start port or the second special game start port,
In the special game permission state, the distribution device repeatedly switches between a state in which game balls are distributed to the first special game start port and a state in which game balls are distributed to the second special game start port. It is assumed
In the special game permission state, the notification means is in a state of distributing the game ball to the first special game start port so that the player can recognize the distribution state of the distribution device; It is said that it is in a state of being distributed to the second special game start port, and is repeatedly notified.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the special game permission state, a player can enter a game ball into an arbitrary special game start port at an arbitrary timing .   At least one of a special game that can be executed based on entering the first special game start port, or a special game that can be executed based on entering the second special game start port, 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of gaming machines are set.   One special game that can be executed based on entering the first special game start port is set, and a plurality of special games that can be executed based on entering the second special game start port are set. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is set.   A case where the special game is executed based on entering the first special game start port, and a case where the special game is executed based on entering the second special game start port. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the expected value of the profit amount that the player can acquire is the same. Based on the determination result of the determination unit, a symbol display device that is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed,
2. The special game permission state generation means generates the special game permission state when the success / failure determination means determines that the winning is successful and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 5.

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