JP2009034272A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving seasoning by adding a new game property while letting a player enjoy the movement of a game ball shot to a game board. <P>SOLUTION: An auxiliary game is performed when a game ball is detected in a start winning port switch, and a second or third special game is performed when the game ball is detected in a special winning port switch during the auxiliary game. Then, in the second and third special games, while the opening time of a big winning port door is made the same from the start to the round game of the prescribed order (second time), the opening time of the big winning port door is made different after the lapse of the round game of the prescribed order. As a result, the total of the opening time during which the big winning port door is opened is made different for each kind of the generated special game and prize balls to be acquired by a player are made different. Then, the same performance is executed at a display device until the round game of the prescribed order elapses and it is made difficult for the player to recognize which special game is added until the round game elapses. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game more advantageous than the auxiliary game is performed when a special winning detection means detects a game ball during the auxiliary game.

Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine which is also referred to as “blade mono” or “hicko type” is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). This pachinko gaming machine includes a variable winning ball apparatus having a pair of opening and closing blades (opening and closing blades) that perform opening and closing operations. When the game ball wins the start winning opening, an auxiliary game in which the opening and closing blades open and close is generated. In this auxiliary game, for example, the opening and closing blades are opened and closed once or twice, and when the opening and closing blades are opened, the game balls easily flow into the winning device. Then, if the game ball flows into the variable winning ball device during the auxiliary game and the game ball wins a special winning port (V winning port) in the variable winning ball device, a special opportunity that allows a large number of gaming balls to be obtained. Game is to be born. In the special game, a round game is performed in which one round is performed until the opening and closing blades open and close a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls flow into the variable winning ball device. It is like that. During the round game, when a game ball wins a predetermined continuation condition, that is, a special winning opening, the round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum upper limit number (for example, 15 times). Yes.
JP 2004-321619 A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine of the type described in Patent Document 1, usually only one variable winning ball device is provided. Therefore, in recent years, a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of first variable winning ball devices corresponding to the variable winning ball device of Patent Document 1 and a plurality of second variable winning ball devices separate from the variable winning ball devices. Has been proposed. In such a pachinko gaming machine, an auxiliary game is performed in which a game ball wins a start winning opening and the first variable winning ball device is opened, and the game ball is placed in the first variable winning ball device during the auxiliary game. When a special prize opening is won, a special game that the first variable winning ball device or the second variable winning ball device opens is performed. Then, by opening the first variable winning ball device during the special game or by opening the second variable winning ball device, by making the variable winning ball device for winning the game ball during the special game different, Changes can be made to the mode of special games. However, such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of variable winning ball devices, but the variable winning ball device that is the winning destination of the game ball is simply different during the special game. Therefore, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a plurality of variable winning ball devices, a novelty can be felt by providing a plurality of variable winning ball devices, but the game (game) is not much different from the conventional one and lacks interest. The “Hanemono” game changes its game development (including whether or not it is a big hit) depending on the movement of the game ball launched on the game board (whether or not the game ball wins the winning opening). The pachinko machine has the fun of being able to enjoy purely the movement of the game ball fired on the board, and the thrill of the pachinko machine is a thrill of the movement of the game ball. Therefore, even if a plurality of variable winning ball devices are provided and new game characteristics (game characteristics) are given, the fun of pachinko machines that allow players to enjoy the movement of game balls will be inherited. Is desirable.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a new game while making the player enjoy the movement of the game ball launched on the game board. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of imparting sex and improving interest.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a first variable winning ball apparatus having a first opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation, and triggered by detection of a game ball by a start winning detection means. The first opening / closing member opens to shift to an auxiliary game for opening the first variable winning ball device, and special winning detection means provided in the winning space of the first variable winning ball device is a game. In a gaming machine that makes a transition to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary game by detecting a ball, the game machine is provided separately from the first variable winning ball device and has a second opening / closing member. The second variable winning ball device opened only by the opening operation of the second opening / closing member only during the special game, and the first variable winning ball device triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start winning detection means Open / close control of Special game state generating means for generating the auxiliary game and generating the special game triggered by detection of the game ball by the special winning detection means of the first variable winning ball apparatus, and during the special game A game effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a special game effect capable of recognizing the special game, and a plurality of round games constituting the special game. Round control means for executing release control, and the special game is composed of a plurality of round games up to a predetermined maximum number of round games, and the round control means starts the special game Until the predetermined number of round games are completed, the opening time of the second variable winning ball device in each round game is made the same regardless of the type of the special game. After the predetermined number of round games have been completed, at least one special game round is performed so that the opening time of the second variable winning ball apparatus in each subsequent round game varies depending on the type of special game. The opening time of the second variable winning ball device in the game is changed, and the game effect control means is configured to execute at least the predetermined number of round games regardless of the type of the special game when the special game is executed. The gist is to cause the production execution means to execute the same production content during the period.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the special game state generating means generates an auxiliary game in which the first variable winning ball apparatus is opened in a mode different from that during the special game. And the advantage that the game ball that has flowed into the first variable winning ball device during the auxiliary game is detected by special winning detection means provided in the device is more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary game. In a mode, the first special game that the first variable winning ball device opens, the second special game that the second variable winning ball device opens for a predetermined time, or the second variable winning ball device. The gist of the present invention is to generate any of the third special games that are opened for a longer time than the second special game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a game ball by the start winning detection means And a game control means for displaying the symbol variation game on the display device on the basis of the determination result of the symbol determination means. The type of the special game is predetermined for each symbol type to be displayed, and the special game state generating means, when the symbol type displayed in the symbol variation game is a predetermined specific symbol, An auxiliary game that is opened by the first variable winning ball device is generated, and a game ball that has flowed into the first variable winning ball device during the auxiliary game is detected by special winning detection means provided in the device. Opportunity Together to generate the special game, and summarized in that for generating the special game corresponding to the specific type symbol.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the special game state generating means is triggered by the special winning detection means detecting the game ball during the auxiliary game. And determining the type of the special game and generating a special game based on the determination.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the special game state generating means is configured to play the predetermined number of round games from the start of the special game. The gist is to shorten the opening time of the second variable winning ball apparatus in the round game of at least one kind of special game with the progress of the above.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a new game property can be provided and an interest improvement can be aimed at, making a player enjoy the motion of the game ball launched by the game board.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right", "Front", and "Rear" shown below are "Up" and "Down" when the front side of the pachinko machine 10 (state shown in FIG. 1) is viewed from the player side. “Left”, “right”, “front”, and “rear” are indicated, “front” indicates the player's front side, and “rear” indicates the back side.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and various game components (game board 13, front frame 14, upper ball) are provided on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the machine body. A vertical rectangular inner frame 12 for setting a plate 15, a lower ball plate 18, etc.) is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Provided on the front side of the middle frame 12 is a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 (game area 13a) disposed inside the machine can be seen (viewed) from the front side of the machine and protected. Both the front frame 14 and the upper ball tray 15 are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off to perform a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is disposed. In addition, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output is disposed inside the upper ball tray 15. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, an upper prize winning device 20 as a first variable winning ball device is disposed. The upper prize winning device 20 is provided with a pair of left and right special prize winning blades 21 as a first opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid SL1 shown in FIG. 3). The upper prize winning device 20 is opened and closed by the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning blade 21. When the upper large winning opening device 20 is opened, a game ball can enter, and when it is closed, a game ball cannot enter. The upper prize winning device 20 is always closed, and is opened when a specific game (an auxiliary game and a special game described later) occurs. In FIG. 2, the closed prize winning blade 21 in the closed state is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the outstanding winning mouth blade 21 in the open state is indicated by a solid line. The opening operation of the special winning opening blade 21 is an operation that can take the open state from the closed state, and the closing operation is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. Then, when the winning prize opening blade 21 operates so as to be able to take a closed state → open state → closed state, one open / close operation is performed.

  In addition, at the lower part of the upper prize opening device 20, three (a plurality of) start winning openings, that is, a left starting winning opening 22, a right starting winning opening 23, and a middle starting winning opening 24 are arranged side by side. . Behind each of the start winning ports 22, 23, 24, start winning port switches (start winning detection means) SW1, SW2, SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the game balls that have entered (winned) are provided. It has been. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters each of the start winning ports 22 to 24 and is detected by the start winning port switches SW1 to SW3, a predetermined number (3 balls) is entered for one ball. ) Prize balls are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the left start winning port 22 and the right start winning port 23 have the same configuration, and the middle start winning port 24 has a configuration different from each of the start winning ports 22 and 23. Specifically, the middle start winning opening 24 has a pair of left and right start opening blades (ordinary electric accessories) 25 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid SL2 shown in FIG. 3). The middle start winning opening 24 is opened and closed by opening and closing operations of the start opening blades 25. When the middle start winning opening 24 is opened, the entrance of the game ball is expanded so that the game ball can easily enter, and when closed, the entrance of the game ball is reduced and it is difficult for the game ball to enter. It becomes a state. The middle start winning opening 24 is always closed, and is opened when a specific condition (winning the normal lottery of the normal symbol variation game) is satisfied. The opening operation of the start port blade 25 is an operation that can take the open state from the closed state, and the closing operation is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. Then, when the start opening blade 25 operates so as to be able to take a closed state → open state → closed state, one opening / closing operation is performed.

  Further, below each of the start winning ports 22 to 24 (specifically, directly below the middle start winning port 24), a lower large winning port device 26 as a second variable winning ball device is disposed. . The lower prize opening device 26 has a big prize opening door 27 as a second opening / closing member that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator (solenoid SL3 shown in FIG. 3). The lower grand prize opening device 26 is opened and closed by opening and closing operations of the big prize opening door 27. When the lower large prize opening device 26 is opened, a game ball can enter, and when it is closed, a game ball cannot enter. The lower prize winning device 26 is always closed, and is opened when a specific game (a big hit game and a special game described later) is generated. The opening operation of the big prize door 27 is an operation that can take the open state from the closed state, and the closing operation is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state. Then, when the special winning opening door 27 is operated so as to be in a closed state → open state → closed state, one opening / closing operation is performed.

  A ball winning opening (not shown) is provided in the lower large winning opening apparatus 26. Behind the ball winning opening is provided a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has been won (winned). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the lower large winning opening device 26 (ball winning opening) and is detected by the count switch SW4, a predetermined number (10 balls) for one ball entering. ) Prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, an operation gate 28 through which a game ball enters and passes is disposed on the left side of the upper university winning opening device 20. The operation gate 28 is provided with a gate switch SW8 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the operation gate 28 and is detected by the gate switch SW8, a start condition for the normal symbol variation game (whether to open the middle start winning port 24 or not) Condition).

  Further, on the left side of the lower large prize opening device 26, there is provided a variable game display device 29 as a 7-segment LED normal symbol display means for displaying a normal symbol variable game. The normal symbol variation game is a game in which the lottery result of the internal lottery (normal lottery) performed when the start condition is satisfied is derived as a normal symbol, and when winning the lottery, the normal symbol (winning) Symbol combination) is derived, and when the lottery is not won, a loss normal symbol (a symbol combination that causes a loss) is derived. When the lottery is won, after the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, the start opening blade 25 is opened and the middle start winning port 24 is opened for a predetermined time.

  A 7-segment LED special symbol display device 41 for displaying a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “lottery game”) that is performed by varying a plurality of special symbols is provided on the right side of the Shimodai prize opening device 26. Is provided. The lottery game is a game for deriving a lottery result of an internal lottery (winning lottery) performed with a special symbol when a game ball is won in various start winning ports 22 to 24.

Next, the configuration of the upper prize winning device 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The upper prize winning device 20 includes an attachment substrate 30 for attaching the upper prize winning device 20 to the game board 13. A housing 31 that forms a winning space S of the upper prize winning device 20 is attached to the mounting substrate 30. The housing 31 is provided with an upper ball receiving plate 32, a middle ball receiving plate 33 and a lower ball receiving plate 34.

  A pair of left and right big prize mouth blades 21 are attached to the left and right sides of the upper ball receiving plate 32. The special winning opening blade 21 is opened and closed (opening and closing) by the operation of the solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The upper ball receiving plate 32 has a count switch SW5 as game ball winning detection means for detecting a game ball (in FIG. 2, the game ball is labeled with “B”) that has flowed into the upper university winning opening device 20. , SW6. When a game ball is detected by the count switches SW5 and SW6, the number of game balls that have flowed into the upper prize winning opening device 20 is counted (counted), and a predetermined number (the number) In the embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out. A display device 35 that performs various display effects is provided above the upper ball receiving plate 32. The display device 35 is, for example, a dot display device.

  In addition, the middle ball receiving plate 33 passes through the count switches SW5 and SW6, receives the detected game ball that has been detected and dropped at the time of passing, and guides the game ball toward the rear of the upper prize opening device 20. It is supposed to be. The lower ball receiving plate 34 receives the game ball guided by the middle ball receiving plate 33 and guides the game ball toward the front of the upper prize winning device 20. In front of the lower ball receiving plate 34, a special winning opening (specific area) 36 and an ordinary winning opening (normal area) 37 are provided. The special winning opening 36 is disposed in the center of the normal winning opening 37 and is provided in a guide member 38 having a passage shape so that a game ball that has entered (winned) can be guided to the rear of the upper large winning opening apparatus 20. Yes. Behind the guide member 38 is provided a special winning opening switch SW7 as a special winning detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 36 (shown in FIG. 3). The winning space S of the upper prize winning device 20 is provided with a doll 42 that imitates a character, and the game ball that has flowed into the upper prize winning device 20 is supplied to the special prize winning port 36. An allocating device 39 is provided as a guiding member that guides the route so that the route is easy to enter and the route difficult to enter. The distribution device 39 is a movable member that performs a predetermined operation by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower ball receiving plate 34 is guided between the special winning opening 36 (guide member 38) and the distributing device 39 to guide the game balls distributed by the distributing device 39 to the special winning port 36. 40 is disposed. The guide passage 40 is arranged linearly with respect to the special winning opening 36 and guides the received game ball to the special winning opening 36. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the route passing through the guide passage 40 is a route that is easy to enter the special winning opening 36, and the route that does not pass through the guide passage 40 is a route that is difficult to enter the special winning opening 36. Become. The eyes of the doll 42 are provided with a light-emitting lamp 43 that performs a light-emitting effect based on the light-emitting decoration. In the passage through which the game balls are discharged from the upper university winning opening device 20, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 36 and the normal winning opening 37, that is, the game balls discharged from the upper university winning opening device 20, are stored. A discharge switch SW9 for detection is provided. With this discharge switch SW9, it is possible to detect whether or not all the game balls that have flowed into the upper prize winning device 20 have been discharged, that is, whether or not a ball clog has occurred.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, when a predetermined start condition is established, a lottery (winning lottery) is performed in the machine (main control board 50) to determine whether or not to win. Depending on the result, a game that is opened by the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26 is generated (occurred). The starting condition is that a game ball enters the left start winning port 22, the right start winning port 23, or the middle start winning port 24, and the game ball is detected by the start winning port switches SW1 to SW3. The lottery result of the winning lottery is notified to the player by deriving a symbol (special symbol) that suggests the lottery result in a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols. The lottery game is performed on the special symbol display device 41 when the start condition is satisfied, and at the same time, a display effect relating to the lottery game is performed on the display device 35. In the lottery game, any of nine special symbols [0] to [7] and [-] is derived.

  These special symbols are associated with the lottery result of the winning lottery, and when the special symbols [0] to [7] are derived, the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26 is opened. A game occurs. If the winning lottery is lost, a special symbol [-] is displayed, and a game that the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26 opens is not generated. The special symbol is a symbol of a different type from the symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game, and is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit.

  When the predetermined hit condition (special game granting condition) is established, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a condition device (the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26 corresponding to the established winning condition. ) Is released (occurs). Hereinafter, the special game ([0] in the present embodiment) in which the big hit is derived in the lottery game and the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened (game) will be referred to as a big win game. In addition, a special game ([1] [4] in the present embodiment) in which a winning game is derived in the lottery game and the upper prize winning device 20 is opened is referred to as a first special game. In addition, a special game ([2] [5] in this embodiment) that is won in the lottery game and the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened is referred to as a second special game. In addition, a special game ([3] [6] [7] in the present embodiment) that is won in the lottery game is derived, and a game that is performed with the lower big prize opening device 26 opened is referred to as a third special game. Show. In these jackpot games and special games, the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26 is opened in a predetermined opening manner so that game balls can flow in, so that a player has a lot of prize balls. You will have a chance to win.

  The first special game is generated as a winning condition when a predetermined acquisition condition is established during an auxiliary game performed by winning a winning lottery (a special symbol [1] or [4] is derived in a lottery game) To do. The auxiliary game is a game for giving a player a chance to generate the first special game to the third special game. The acquisition condition (occurrence opportunity) is that the game ball that has flowed into the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game enters the special winning opening 36 and is detected by the special winning opening switch SW7. Accordingly, the first special game is always generated when the acquisition condition is satisfied during the auxiliary game while passing through the auxiliary game, and is not generated when the acquisition condition is not satisfied during the auxiliary game. In other words, the first special game does not occur under the condition of winning the winning lottery. The special symbols [1] and [4] indicate the number of times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened during the auxiliary game. The special symbol [1] indicates “open once” and the special symbol [4] indicates “ "Open twice". In the present embodiment, the special symbols [1] and [4] are the first type symbols. In this embodiment, in the auxiliary game, the upper prize opening device 20 is opened with “360 (ms)” as one opening time, and when it is opened more than once, the interval time “800 (ms)” is used. Freed and released.

  The second special game is generated based on the fact that a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied during the auxiliary game performed by winning the winning lottery (the special symbol [2] or [5] is derived in the lottery game) To do. The acquisition condition is that a game ball that has flowed into the upper large winning opening device 20 during the auxiliary game enters the special winning opening 36 and is detected by the special winning opening switch SW7. Therefore, the second special game always occurs when the acquisition condition is satisfied during the auxiliary game, and does not occur when the acquisition condition is not satisfied during the auxiliary game. That is, the second special game does not occur under the condition of winning the winning lottery. The special symbols [2] and [5] indicate the number of times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened during the auxiliary game. The special symbol [2] is “open once” and the special symbol [5] is “ "Open twice". In the present embodiment, the special symbols [2] and [5] are the second type symbols.

  The third special game is based on the condition that a predetermined acquisition condition is established during an auxiliary game performed by winning the winning lottery (the special symbol [3] [6] [7] is derived in the lottery game). Occurs as. The acquisition condition is that a game ball that has flowed into the upper large winning opening device 20 during the auxiliary game enters the special winning opening 36 and is detected by the special winning opening switch SW7. Therefore, the third special game always occurs through the auxiliary game and when the acquisition condition is satisfied during the auxiliary game, and does not occur when the acquisition condition is not satisfied during the auxiliary game. In other words, the third special game does not occur under the condition of winning the winning lottery. Special symbols [3], [6] and [7] indicate the number of times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened during the auxiliary game. The special symbol [3] is “open once” and the special symbol [6]. Indicates “open twice”, and the special symbol [7] indicates “open three times”. In the present embodiment, the special symbols [3] [6] [7] are the third type symbols.

  The big hit game is generated on the condition that the winning lottery is won (a special symbol [0] is derived in the lottery game). In other words, unlike the special game, the big hit game is generated only by winning the winning lottery. In the present embodiment, the special symbol [0] is the fourth type symbol.

Hereinafter, the first special game to the third special game and the jackpot game will be described.
These games are composed of a plurality of round games. The round game is a game in which the condition device (the upper prize winning device 20 or the lower prize winning device 26) is opened to allow the game ball to enter the condition device. During the first special game to the third special game and the big hit game, the round game is repeatedly performed within a predetermined maximum number of round games.

First, the first special game will be described.
In the first special game, a round game is performed by opening the upper prize winning device 20. In the first special game round game, the upper prize winning device 20 opens a prescribed number of times (18 times in this embodiment), or a prescribed number of games (10 balls in this embodiment) to the upper prize winning device 20. While the ball enters, it is performed once until any one round end condition is satisfied. In other words, as a condition for ending the round, the opening time of the upper prize winning device 20 (total opening time in one round game, here the time obtained by multiplying the prescribed number of times by each opening time) or the upper winning device 20 The prescribed number is predetermined. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the round game, the next round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of rounds (10 rounds (10 times in the present embodiment)) and continues. If the condition is not satisfied, the first special game ends. In the present embodiment, the continuation condition is that a game ball that has flowed into the upper prize winning device 20 during a round game enters the special winning opening 36 and is detected by the special winning opening switch SW7. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the continuation flag is set until the next round game starts (the continuation flag is set to 1).

  In the first special game round game, the top prize opening device 20 is intermittently opened by intermittently opening the special prize opening blade 21. More specifically, the upper prize opening device 20 is opened for 800 (ms), then closed, opened again after an interval of 800 (ms), and the above operation is repeated until it is opened up to 18 times. . That is, during one round game, the upper prize winning device 20 repeats opening and closing. For this reason, the game ball fired on the game board 13 may flow into the upper prize winning device 20 if it coincides with the opening timing of the upper prize winning device 20, and if it coincides with the closing timing, the game ball is likely to flow out. It cannot flow into the prize opening device 20. The opening mode of the first special game is an advantageous opening mode because the opening time is longer than the opening mode of the auxiliary game.

  Further, in the first special game, in the first to ninth round games, the upper prize winning opening is set so that the continuation condition is established with the same probability as the winning probability of the game ball to the special winning opening 36 in the auxiliary game. The distribution device 39 provided in the device 20 is operated. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the upper prize opening device 20 by the operation of the sorting device 39 is established so that the continuation condition is established with the same probability as the winning probability of the game ball to the special winning opening 36 in the auxiliary game. It is difficult to sort it up. Thereby, in the first special game, the continuation condition is not necessarily satisfied, and there are cases where the round game for the maximum number of round games is not performed.

  In the first special game, in the tenth round game, the distribution device 39 is operated in the same manner as in other round games. However, in this round game, since it is the last round game, even if a game ball enters the special winning opening 36 during the round game, the next round game is not continued based on the ball ( The game ball is controlled to be invalidated).

Next, the second special game will be described.
In the second special game, a round game is performed by opening the lower large prize opening device 26. In the second special game round game, the lower grand prize opening device 26 is opened for a preset time for each round game, or a predetermined number (9 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are provided to the lower major prize opening device 26. Is entered once until one of the round end conditions is satisfied. In other words, as the round end condition, the opening time of the lower large winning opening device 26 (total opening time in one round game) or the prescribed number to the lower large winning opening device 26 is determined in advance. When the round game is completed, the next round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of round games (10 rounds (10 times in the present embodiment)).

  In the second special game, in the first to second round games, the opening time of the lower grand prize opening device 26 is 25000 (ms), and in the third to tenth round games. The opening time of the Shimodai prize opening device 26 is 2000 (ms). That is, in the second special game, in the first to second round games, the lower prize winning device 26 is opened for 25000 (ms) and then closed, with an interval time of 1000 (ms). It is opening again. In the second special game, in the third to tenth round games, the lower prize winning device 26 is opened for 2000 (ms) and then closed, with an interval time of 1000 (ms). It is opening again.

Next, the third special game will be described.
In the third special game, a round game is performed by opening the lower grand prize opening device 26. In the third special game round game, the lower grand prize opening device 26 is opened for a preset time for each round game (in this embodiment, 25000 (ms)), or a predetermined number is provided to the lower major prize opening device 26. While the game balls (9 balls in this embodiment) enter, it is performed once until any one round end condition is satisfied. In other words, as the round end condition, the opening time of the lower large winning opening device 26 (total opening time in one round game) or the prescribed number to the lower large winning opening device 26 is determined in advance. When the round game ends, the next round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of rounds (10 rounds (10 times in this embodiment)). In the third special game, in the first to the tenth round games, the lower prize winning device 26 is opened for 25000 (ms) and then closed, with an interval time of 1000 (ms). It is opening again.

  As described above, in the second special game and the third special game, the first and second round games are performed in the same manner (that is, the lower grand prize opening device 26 performs the same operation). And) The mode of the round game from the third time is different. In other words, the third special game is performed in an advantageous manner over the second special game (the opening time of the lower large prize opening device 26 is longer). Therefore, when the lower large prize opening device 26 is opened through the auxiliary game, the player is performing the third special game from the operation of the lower large prize opening device 26 in the round games up to the second round. It cannot be determined whether or not, and it can be expected that the third special game will be performed until the third round game is performed. In the second special game and the third special game, in the second round game, the display device 35 is a third special game in which the total open time of the lower big prize opening device 26 during the special game is long. An effect to notify whether or not is performed. Thereby, attention can be paid to the second round game and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the big hit game, the round game is performed when the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened. In the round game of the big hit game, the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened for a predetermined time (1000 (ms) in this embodiment), or a prescribed number (9 balls in this embodiment) is provided to the lower big prize opening device 26. When one of the game balls enters, it is performed once until any one of the round end conditions is satisfied. In the round game, the next round game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of rounds (2R in the present embodiment) when the round game ends. In the round game of the big hit game, the lower prize opening device 26 is opened once by opening the big prize opening door 27 once during one round game.

  Next, display effects related to the lottery game executed by the display device 35 will be described. On the display device 35, when the special symbol display [0] is displayed on the special symbol display device 41, the decorative symbol [☆] indicating that the big hit game starts at the end of the lottery game is displayed. Further, in the display device 35, when the special symbol [-] that is out of place is displayed in the special symbol display device 41, a decorative symbol [x] indicating that the lottery game is out is displayed at the end of the lottery game. Is done.

  When the special symbol [1] [2] [3] is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 as a result of the lottery game, the display device 35 displays the upper prize winning device 20 at the end of the lottery game. The decorative pattern [1] indicating that the player opens once during the auxiliary game is displayed. Further, when the special symbol [4] [5] [6] is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 as a result of the lottery game, the display device 35 indicates that the top prize opening device 20 is at the end of the lottery game. A decorative pattern [2] indicating that it is released twice during the auxiliary game is displayed. When the special symbol [7] is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 as a result of the lottery game, the display device 35 is opened three times during the auxiliary game by the upper prize winning device 20 at the end of the lottery game. A decorative pattern [3] is displayed.

  Further, when the special symbol [1] [4] is displayed in the lottery game, and the game ball is won in the special winning opening 36 during the auxiliary game, and the first special game is generated. The display device 35 displays a decorative pattern [V] indicating that the first special game has occurred at the time of occurrence. In addition, when the special symbol [2] [5] is displayed in the lottery game, and the game ball is won in the special winning opening 36 during the auxiliary game and the second special game is generated, At the time of occurrence, the display device 35 displays a decorative pattern [↓] indicating that the second special game or the third special game has occurred and the lower prize winning device 26 is opened. In addition, when the special symbol [2] [5] is displayed in the lottery game and the second special game is performed, the display device 35 displays the second special game for the second time. In the round game, a decorative pattern [◯] indicating that the second special game has occurred is displayed.

  In addition, when the special symbol [3] [6] [7] is displayed in the lottery game, the game ball wins the special winning opening 36 during the auxiliary game, and the third special game is generated. In this case, the display device 35 displays a decorative pattern [↓] indicating that the second special game or the third special game is generated and the lower large prize opening device 26 is opened at the time of occurrence. When the special symbol [3] [6] [7] is displayed in the lottery game and the third special game is performed, the display device 35 displays the third special game. In the second round game, a decorative pattern [◎] indicating that the third special game has occurred is displayed. The display device 35 is configured to execute the same display effect from the start of the lottery game until the second round game starts when the second special game or the third special game occurs. This prevents the player from recognizing from the display effect which of the second and third special games has been awarded until the second round game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the display device 35 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 41, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Further, the display device 35 is disposed in the middle of the game area 13a, while the special symbol display device 41 is disposed at the end of the game area 13a. For this reason, the player recognizes the lottery result (hit or miss) of the lottery game from the decorative symbols displayed on the display device 35.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores the number of game balls that have been won when the game ball has won the left start winning port 22, the right start winning port 23, or the middle start winning port 24, and for special symbols. Is stored in the machine (RAM 50c of the main control board 50) as the number of stored start-up balls. The number of reserved memories accumulated when a lottery game, special game or jackpot game is being performed indicates the number of lottery games that are pending (waiting for a lottery game). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins each start winning opening 22 to 24, and is decremented by 1 at the start of a lottery game. Therefore, when a game ball wins each start winning opening 22 to 24 during a lottery game, special game or jackpot game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It is like that. As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the display device 35, a reserved memory number display portion R is provided for informing the player of the number of lottery games being held based on the reserved memory number.

  The reserved memory number display portion R is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp R1, a hold lamp R2, a hold lamp R3, and a hold lamp R4. The player is notified of the number of lottery games on hold by the number of lighting of the holding lamps R1 to R4. For example, when only the holding lamp R1 is lit, it indicates that one lottery game is being held, and when all the holding lamps R1 to R4 are lit, four lottery games are held. It shows that it is in.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function that gives, as a privilege, an improved entrance rate in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened after the big hit game ends. Moreover, in this improved entrance rate, the start opening blade 25 of the intermediate start winning port 24 is normal in a case where a short-time state is given and in a normal state where no enter rate improvement state is given. When winning in the symbol variation game, it opens and closes with different motion patterns. More specifically, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal state, the start opening blade 25 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the short-time state, the number of times the start opening blades 25 are opened increases (for example, 3 times) and 1000 ms (compared to the normal state) after being released in one opening. And the open state is maintained until a long time elapses. That is, the start opening blade 25 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the time reduction state is applied, compared to the state where the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit game or special game is generated before the number of times is reached. Is done.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
A main control board 50 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 50 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. In addition, an effect control board 51 for controlling the display device 35, the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the light emitting lamp 43 is mounted on the back side of the machine. Further, a payout control board 52 for controlling a payout device 53 for paying out game balls (such as prize balls) is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 51 and the payout control board 52 receive various control signals output from the main control board 50, and execute predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 50 will be described in detail.
The main control board 50 is provided with a main CPU 50a, a ROM 50b, and a RAM 50c. The main CPU 50a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, and a normal symbol determination random number every predetermined cycle, and sets the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 50c. The value before update is rewritten. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The winning design determination random number is won in the winning lottery, and when the lottery result is the occurrence of an auxiliary game (when the first special game to the third special game are generated), the top winning prize in the auxiliary game It is a random number used when determining which number of times the device 20 is opened and which of the first to third special games is generated. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number used for the normal symbol lottery.

  To the main CPU 50a (main control board 50), start winning port switches SW1 to SW3, count switches SW4 to SW6, a special winning port switch SW7, a gate switch SW8, and a discharge switch SW9 are connected. When each switch SW1 to SW9 detects a game ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main CPU 50a, and the main CPU 50a inputs a detection signal from each switch SW1 to SW9.

  The main CPU 50a (main control board 50) includes a solenoid SL1 for operating the big prize opening blade 21, a solenoid SL2 for operating the start opening blade 25, a solenoid SL3 for operating the big prize opening door 27, and a distribution device 39. Is connected to an actuator for actuating. The main CPU 50a outputs a control signal to each of the solenoids SL1 to SL3 and the actuator, and operates the special winning opening blade 21, the starting opening blade 25, the special winning opening door 27, and the distribution device 39 in a predetermined operation mode. Further, a special symbol display device 41 is connected to the main CPU 50a, and the lottery game can be executed by displaying the special symbols in a variable manner.

  The ROM 50b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10. The ROM 50b stores various determination values such as a jackpot determination value, a hit determination value, and a normal symbol determination value. The big hit determination value and the hit determination value are determination values used for the winning lottery. The determination value per ordinary symbol is a determination value used for the normal winning lottery.

  The ROM 50b stores a plurality of types (two types in this embodiment) of variation patterns that define the variation time (effect time) of the lottery game. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern P1 that defines “1000 (ms)” as the variation time and a variation pattern P2 that defines “12000 (ms)” as the variation time are stored. The variation pattern P1 is a pattern that is selected when the lottery result of the winning lottery is “winning”, and the variation pattern P2 is a pattern that is selected when the lottery result of the winning lottery is “big hit” or “off”. Has been. That is, in the present embodiment, when generating an auxiliary game that the upper prize winning device 20 opens according to the lottery result of the winning lottery, the variation time of the lottery game is changed according to the lottery result. It becomes shorter than the fluctuation time of the lottery game in the case of generating the big hit game that 26 opens. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs and when both the upper big prize opening device 20 and the lower big prize opening device 26 are not opened and are shifted, the variation time of the lottery game is the same time. In addition, it becomes longer than the variation time of the lottery game when the auxiliary game occurs. The ROM 50b stores an operation pattern that defines the operation mode of the distribution device 39 during the round game in the special game.

  The RAM 50c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. In the RAM 50c, the number of game balls that have flowed into the upper prize winning device 20 and the lower prize winning device 26, various timings (timers), and the opening of the upper prize winning device 20 and the lower prize winning device 26 are opened. The number of times is stored. As the timekeeping time, for example, the opening times of the upper big prize opening device 20 and the lower big prize opening device 26 in the big hit game and the round games of various special games are stored.

  Hereinafter, various control contents executed by the main CPU 50a according to the main control program will be described. FIG. 4 shows the specifications of the lottery game, FIG. 5 shows the relationship between special symbols and special games, FIG. 6 shows the specifications of auxiliary games, and FIG. 7 shows the specifications of special games. In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, control is performed based on these specifications. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a functions as hit determination means, big hit determination means, round control means, special game determination means, special game state generation means, and game control means by executing the following control. The effect control board 51 functions as a game effect control means.

  The main CPU 50a receives a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 to SW3 that detect the game ball when the game ball enters the left start winning port 22, the middle start winning port 24, or the right start winning port 23. When the input is made, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the RAM 50c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main CPU 50a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories for special symbols, and rewrites the number of reserved memories for special symbols. Further, when the main CPU 50a affirms the hold determination, the main CPU 50a acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the hit symbol determination random number from the RAM 50c, and the acquired hit determination random number and the hit symbol determination random number value. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c in association with the number of reserved symbols for special symbols. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 50a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and also determines the hit determination random number and the hit symbol determination. Don't get random values.

  The main CPU 50a reads the value of the random number for winning determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c immediately before the start of the lottery game, and performs a winning lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 50a first compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 50b to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 3/449. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for winning determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 50a determines the big win as the lottery result of the win lottery. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 50a compares the hit determination random number value with the hit determination value stored in the ROM 50b, and determines whether or not it is a hit. In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (the hit probability) is 445/449. When the determination result of the winning determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for winning determination matches the winning determination value), the main CPU 50a determines the winning as the lottery result of the winning lottery. When the determination result of the winning determination is negative, the main CPU 50a determines a gap as the winning lottery result.

  When the lottery result of the winning lottery executed in this way is “big hit”, the main CPU 50a, based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, the fluctuation pattern (in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P2) and the special symbol (in this embodiment, [ 0]). Next, the main CPU 50a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the lottery game, and a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol to the effect control board 51, and the special symbol display device 41. The lottery game is started by variably displaying the special symbols displayed on the screen. The presentation control board 51 that has input the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command controls the display device 35 according to the presentation control program to start the display presentation related to the lottery game. The effect control board 51 stores the input variation pattern designation command and special symbol designation command in a predetermined storage means until the next lottery game starts.

  Then, the main CPU 50a displays the determined special symbol [0] on the special symbol display device 41 after the variation time (12000 (ms) shown in FIG. 4) determined in the variation pattern P2 has elapsed, and effects the symbol stop command. Output to the substrate 51. The effect control board 51 that has input the symbol stop command controls the display device 35 according to the effect control program, and displays the decorative symbol [☆] corresponding to the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Thereafter, the main CPU 50a shifts to control of the big hit game.

  The main CPU 50a that has shifted to the control of the big hit game controls the lower big prize opening device 26 to open (controls the solenoid SL3 that operates the big prize opening door 27 (excitation and demagnetization)) to generate a big hit game. First, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL3 to open the large winning opening door 27 so as to start a round game that the lower large winning opening device 26 opens. During the round game, the main CPU 50a counts the actual number of round games played during the big hit game, counts the opening time of the lower big prize opening device 26, and the number of balls entered into the lower big prize opening device 26. A count is performed to monitor whether or not a round game end condition is satisfied. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 50 a monitors whether or not the opening time has reached 1000 ms and whether or not nine balls have entered the lower major prize opening device 26.

  When the end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL3 so as to close the special winning opening door 27 in order to end the round game. The main CPU 50a compares the actual number with a preset round game number (two times). If the actual number does not reach the maximum number of round games, the main CPU 50a passes a predetermined interval time after the round game ends. Start the next round game. The main CPU 50a performs control in the same manner as described above during the round game. On the other hand, when the actual number has reached the maximum number of round games, the main CPU 50a ends the big hit game.

  As a result, when the “big hit” is won in the winning lottery, the special symbol [0] is derived in the lottery game, and the big hit game is generated. In the jackpot game in this case, two round games are performed, and the jackpot game ends when the second round game ends. Moreover, in this embodiment, a time-short state is given after this big hit game is complete | finished. This short state is continued until a predetermined number of lottery games (in this embodiment, ten times) are finished, and a new big hit game or special game occurs before the predetermined number of lottery games are played. It ends at that point. During the short-time state, the opening time of the start opening blade 25 is extended, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the start start winning opening 24, so that the player can obtain the start condition without significantly reducing the holding ball. It becomes a privilege advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result of the executed winning lottery is “winning”, the main CPU 50a reads the value of the winning symbol determining random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 50c, and using the winning symbol determining random number, the lottery By determining the special symbol derived in the game, the number of times of opening the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game and the type of the special game are determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbols [1] to [7] are associated with the number of times of opening the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game and the type of special game, The number of times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened and the type of special game can be determined by special symbols. For example, when the special symbol [2] is derived, the number of opening [1] of the upper prize winning device 20 and the second special game are determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, one or a plurality of hit design determining random numbers are assigned to the special symbols [1] to [7]. Then, the main CPU 50a determines a special symbol associated with the read value of the winning symbol determination random number. For example, when the value of the random symbol for determining the winning symbol is “65”, the main CPU 50a determines the special symbol [3]. In the present embodiment, the winning design determining random numbers are set so as to be able to take all 101 kinds of integer values from [0] to [100].

  Then, the main CPU 50a determines a variation pattern (a variation pattern P1 in the present embodiment) based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. When determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 50a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the lottery game and a special symbol designation command for instructing the special symbol to the effect control board 51. Then, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 41 is variably displayed and the lottery game is started. The presentation control board 51 that has input the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command controls the display device 35 according to the presentation control program to start the display presentation related to the lottery game.

  The main CPU 50a displays the determined special symbols [1] to [7] on the special symbol display device 41 after the variation time (1000 (ms) shown in FIG. 4) determined in the variation pattern P1 has elapsed, and stops the symbol. The command is output to the effect control board 51. The effect control board 51 that has received the symbol stop command controls the display device 35 according to the effect control program, and displays the decorative symbols [1] to [3] corresponding to the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Based on this decorative pattern displayed on the display device 35, the player can recognize how many times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened during the auxiliary game.

  Then, after the lottery game, the main CPU 50a shifts to auxiliary game control. After the end of the lottery game, the main CPU 50a that has shifted to the control of the auxiliary game controls the upper large prize opening device 20 to open (controls the solenoid SL1 that activates the big prize opening blade 21 (excitation and demagnetization)), and performs the auxiliary game. generate. That is, the main CPU 50a performs control so that the top prize winning opening device 20 is opened with the number of times and time shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 according to the special symbol derived in the lottery game. Further, during the auxiliary game, the main CPU 50a monitors whether or not a detection signal from the count switches SW5 and SW6 is input (whether or not a game ball has entered the upper university winning opening device 20). Then, when the detection signal is input from the count switches SW5 and SW6, the main CPU 50a outputs a control command for notifying that the game ball has entered the upper prize winning device 20 on the effect control board 51.

  When this control command is input, the effect control board 51 determines whether or not to turn on the light emitting lamp 43 according to the designated special symbol. Specifically, the effect control board 51 has a predetermined probability (6/31 in this embodiment) only when the special symbols [3], [6], and [7] indicating that the third special game is generated are designated. ) To light up. When it is determined to turn on the lighting, the effect control board 51 controls the eyes of the doll 42 (light emitting lamp 43) to be turned on when the game ball enters the upper prize winning device 20. When the light-emitting lamp 43 is lit in this way, the player can recognize that the third special game will occur if the game ball is awarded to the special prize opening 36, and the willingness of the game is improved. . Accordingly, the light emitting lamp 43 serves as a notification means for notifying the game content (type) of the special game.

  Further, during the auxiliary game, the main CPU 50a monitors whether or not a detection signal from the special prize opening switch SW7 is input (whether or not a game ball has entered the special prize opening 36). When the main CPU 50a receives a detection signal from the special prize opening switch SW7, various special special games are generated so as to generate one special game from the first special game to the third special game according to the special symbol. Transition to game control. At that time, the main CPU 50a outputs a special game generation command notifying the production control board 51 that a special game has occurred. The effect control board 51 having received the special game generation command receives the decorative symbol [V] on the display device 35 when the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the first special game [1] [4]. Display and notify that the first special game will be performed.

  Further, the main CPU 50a opens and closes the upper prize winning device 20 with the number and time shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 according to the special symbol derived in the lottery game, and then closes the upper prize during the auxiliary game. The number of game balls that have flowed into the mouth device 20 (the number of game balls detected by the count switches SW5 and SW6) is the number of game balls that have been discharged from the upper prize winning device 20 (the number of game balls that have been detected by the discharge switch SW9) ), The control of the auxiliary game is ended and the auxiliary game is ended. The main CPU 50a does not start the next lottery game until the auxiliary game ends.

  Here, when the special symbols [1] and [4] are derived in the lottery game and the process shifts to the control of the first special game, the main CPU 50a controls the opening of the upper big prize opening device 20 (the big prize mouth blade 21). The solenoid SL1 that activates is controlled (excitation and demagnetization) to generate the first special game.

  During the round game of the first special game, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL1 to open the upper prize winning device 20. The main CPU 50a controls the operation of the sorting device 39 according to the stored operation pattern. In addition, during the round game of the first special game, the main CPU 50a counts the number of times the upper prize winning device 20 is opened and counts the number of flows that have flowed into the upper prize winning device 20, and the end condition of the round game is determined. Monitor whether established. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 50a monitors whether or not the upper prize winning device 20 has been opened 18 times and whether or not ten balls have entered the upper prize winning device 20. To do. Further, during the round game, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not there is a continuation condition. That is, the main CPU 50a sets a continuation flag when a game ball wins the special winning opening 36 (when a detection signal is input from the special winning opening switch SW7). The main CPU 50a counts the actual number of round games performed during the first special game.

  When the end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 50a ends the round game. Then, the main CPU 50a determines that the number of game balls (number of game balls detected by the count switches SW5 and SW6) that have flowed into the upper prize opening device 20 during the round game is discharged from the upper prize winning device 20. When the continuation condition is satisfied (when the continuation flag is set to 1), the number of round games is the number of final round games. If not, start the next round game. The main CPU 50a performs control in the same manner as described above during the round game. On the other hand, the main CPU 50a determines that the number of game balls (number of game balls detected by the count switches SW5 and SW6) that have flowed into the upper prize opening device 20 during the round game is discharged from the upper prize winning device 20. When the continuation condition is not satisfied when the number matches (the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch SW9), the control of the round game is terminated and the first special game is terminated. The next lottery game is not performed until the special game is over.

  When the special symbols [2] and [5] are derived in the lottery game and the control shifts to the second special game control, the main CPU 50a controls the lower big prize opening device 26 to open (the big prize opening door 27 is opened). The solenoid SL3 to be operated is controlled (excitation and demagnetization) to generate a second special game.

  During the round game of the second special game, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL3 to open the lower large prize opening device 26. Further, during the round game of the second special game, the main CPU 50a counts the opening time of the lower prize winning device 26 and counts the number of flows flowing into the lower prize winning device 26, and the end condition of the round game is determined. Monitor whether established. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the first round game or the second round game, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the opening time of the lower big prize opening device 26 has reached 25000 ms, and It is monitored whether or not nine winning balls 26 have been entered. Further, in the case of the third or subsequent round game, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the opening time of the lower major prize opening device 26 has reached 2000 ms and whether or not nine balls have entered the lower major prize opening device 26. To monitor. The main CPU 50a counts the actual number of round games played during the second special game.

  When the end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 50a ends the round game. At this time, if it is not the final round game, the main CPU 50a starts the next round game after a predetermined interval period. The main CPU 50a performs control in the same manner as described above during the round game. Then, when the final round game is performed, the main CPU 50a ends the second special game. The main CPU 50a outputs a round designation command for designating how many round games are to be performed to the effect control board 51 each time a round game is started. Then, when it is specified that the second round game is to be performed, the effect control board 51 reads a special symbol designation command stored in a predetermined storage means of the effect control board 51, and uses the special symbol designation command. The designated special symbol is confirmed, and it is identified that the second special game is being played from the confirmed special symbol [2] [5]. Then, the effect control board 51 causes the display device 35 to display a decorative pattern [O] corresponding to the special game, and reliably notifies the player that the second special game is being performed.

  When the special symbols [3], [6], and [7] are derived in the lottery game and the process shifts to the control of the third special game, the main CPU 50a controls the lower big prize opening device 26 to open (the big prize opening). The solenoid SL3 that operates the door 27 is controlled (excitation and demagnetization) to generate a third special game.

  During the round game of the third special game, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL3 to open the lower large prize opening device 26. In addition, during the round game of the third special game, the main CPU 50a counts the opening time of the lower prize winning device 26 and counts the number of flows flowing into the lower prize winning device 26, and the end condition of the round game is determined. Monitor whether established. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the opening time of the lower major prize opening device 26 has reached 25000 ms, and whether or not nine balls have entered the lower major prize opening device 26. To monitor. The main CPU 50a counts the actual number of round games played during the third special game.

  When the end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 50a ends the round game. At this time, if the number of executions of the round game has not reached the maximum number of round games, the main CPU 50a starts the next round game after a predetermined interval period. The main CPU 50a performs control in the same manner as described above during the round game. Then, when the final round game is performed, the main CPU 50a ends the third special game. The main CPU 50a outputs a round designation command for designating how many round games are to be performed to the effect control board 51 each time a round game is started. Then, when it is specified that the second round game is to be performed, the effect control board 51 reads a special symbol designation command stored in a predetermined storage means of the effect control board 51, and uses the special symbol designation command. The designated special symbol is confirmed, and it is specified that the third special game is being performed from the confirmed special symbols [3] [6] [7]. Then, the effect control board 51 causes the display device 35 to display a decorative pattern [◎] corresponding to the special game, and reliably notifies the player that the third special game is being performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 50a determines a variation pattern (a variation pattern P2 in the present embodiment) and a special symbol ([-] in the present embodiment) when the winning lottery results in “out”. Then, the main CPU 50a outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command to the effect control board 51, and variably displays the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 41 to start a lottery game. The presentation control board 51 that has input the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command controls the display device 35 according to the presentation control program to start the display presentation related to the lottery game.

  The main CPU 50a displays the determined special symbol [-] on the special symbol display device 41 after the variation time (12000 (ms) shown in FIG. 4) determined in the variation pattern P2 has elapsed, and effects the symbol stop command. Output to the substrate 51. The effect control board 51 that has input the symbol stop command controls the display device 35 according to the effect control program, and displays the decorative symbol [x] corresponding to the special symbol [-] specified by the special symbol specifying command. If the winning lottery results in “losing”, neither the top large prize opening device 20 nor the bottom large prize opening device 26 is opened.

  Further, when the main CPU 50a receives detection signals from the start winning award port switches SW1 to SW3 and the count switches SW4 to SW6, the main CPU 50a executes prize ball payout control. When the detection signal is input, the main CPU 50a specifies the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player from the detection signal, and outputs a prize ball payout signal to the payout control board 52 for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls. The payout control board 52, when receiving the prize ball payout signal, drives the payout device 53 to pay out a required number of prize balls.

  Further, when the main CPU 50a receives the detection signal from the gate switch SW8, the main CPU 50a performs the normal winning lottery. The normal winning lottery is performed by using a random number for normal symbol determination and a determination value for normal symbol. In this embodiment, the random number for normal symbol determination is set so as to be able to take eleven kinds of integer values from [0] to [10], and eight values out of the eleven values are determined per normal symbol. Value. For this reason, the probability that the start opening blade 25 will be opened as the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is set to 8/11. The main CPU 50a controls the variable game display device 29 according to the normal lottery result, and causes the normal symbol variable game to be performed. Then, after starting the normal symbol variation game, the main CPU 50a has a normal symbol (hit symbol) indicating the lottery result when a predetermined variation time (15000 (ms) in the normal state, 1000 (ms) in the short time state) has elapsed. Or, the outlier symbol) is derived and fixed. After that, the main CPU 50a controls the solenoid SL2 that operates the start opening blades 25 so that the medium start winning opening 24 is opened once at 300 (ms) in normal times when the normal winning lottery is won. In the short time state, the solenoid SL2 is controlled so that the middle start winning opening 24 is opened three times at 1000 (ms).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the lottery game is a big hit, the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened and a big hit game is played, and when it is a big win, a game ball is detected at the special prize opening 36. As a result, the first special game to the third special game are performed. As a result, the development of the game (including whether or not it becomes a special game) changes depending on the movement of the game ball fired on the game board 13 (whether or not the game ball is detected by the special winning opening 36). It has the fun of being able to purely enjoy the movement of the game ball fired on the board 13. At the same time, according to the lottery result of the winning lottery, the game flow is changed by playing the big hit game, and the entertainment can be improved without getting tired of the game. Furthermore, regardless of whether or not a game ball is detected at the special winning opening 36, it is possible to stably pay out a prize ball to the player by providing a big hit game in which the special game is surely executed. You can entertain the game regardless of the game technology. In addition, even in the case of a special game, the first special game in which the upper prize winning device 20 is opened and the second and third special games in which the lower prize winning device 26 is opened are games. The way is different. For this reason, there is little tiredness and a player can continue a game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The first special game in which the upper large prize opening device 20 (first variable winning ball apparatus) is opened, and the second special game in which the lower big prize opening device 26 (second variable winning ball apparatus) is opened. Or, a third special game was provided. Thereby, the kind of special game increases and a new game property can be provided. That is, due to the first special game, the development of the game (that is, whether or not the round game is continued) is changed by the movement of the game ball launched on the game board 13, and the movement of the game ball launched on the game board is changed. Can be enjoyed purely, and the second or third special game can be generated to change the flow of the game and prevent the game from getting bored. In addition, since the second and third special games with different total opening times of the lower large prize opening device 26 in the special game are performed, when the lower large prize opening device 26 is opened, which special game is given to the player. You can be interested in what will be done and improve your interest.

  (2) Further, the main CPU 50a, at the end of each round game of the first special game, will receive a game ball at the special prize port 36 (detection of a game ball by the special prize port switch SW7) as a condition for the next round game. Therefore, when the first special game is performed, the player can be interested in whether or not the special prize opening 36 is won successfully. On the other hand, in each round game of the first special game, even if a game ball is won in the special prize opening 36, a predetermined number of game balls will flow into the upper big prize opening device 20 or up. Each round game continues (does not end) until the prize opening device 20 is released for a predetermined time. For this reason, unlike a pachinko machine in which a round game ends at the same time that a game ball wins a special winning opening 36 (continuation condition is established), it is possible to stably acquire the game ball according to the number of round games. Therefore, when the first special game is executed, the player can concentrate only on whether or not the game ball wins the special winning opening 36, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) The distribution device 39 is caused to perform the same operation as during the auxiliary game during the first special game. For this reason, during the first special game, the game ball wins the special winning opening 36 with the same probability as during the auxiliary game, and does not necessarily shift to the next round game. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the interest (thrill) with respect to whether or not the game ball is detected safely by the special winning opening 36 in each round game.

  (4) The main CPU 50a changes the opening time of the lower big prize opening device 26 in the round game after the round game is executed a predetermined number of times (second time in the present embodiment) during the execution of the second special game. (25000 ms → 2000 ms). For this reason, a variation can be given to the opening time of the lower large prize opening device 26, and the interest of the game for the round game can be improved.

  (5) In the first and second round games of the second special game and the third special game, the opening time of the lower grand prize opening device 26 is either the second special game or the third special game. Even if it exists, it is the same (25000 ms). That is, in the first to second round games, it is not possible to determine whether or not the third special game that is more advantageous to the player has been given from the operation of the lower large prize opening device 26. Therefore, the player continues the game in anticipation of being the third special game until the special game ends. For this reason, the interest of the game with respect to a special game can be improved. In addition, during the second round game of the second and third special games, the display device 35 is caused to execute a display effect informing which of the second and third special games is being performed. For this reason, it is possible to focus attention on the display effect during the second round game and improve the interest of the game.

  (6) The upper prize winning device 20 is provided separately from the upper prize winning device 20, and the lower prize winning device 26 opened during the second and third special games. For this reason, in the second and third special games, an auxiliary game is played at the upper prize port device 20 by detecting the game balls at the respective start winning ports 22 to 24, and the special prize port 36 is played during the auxiliary game. When a ball is detected, the lower prize winning device 26 is used. Then, in the second or third special game in which the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened, the lower big prize opening device is from the start of the special game until a predetermined number (second time) of round games elapses. While the opening / closing mode of 26 is made the same, the opening / closing mode of the lower prize winning device 26 is made different after a predetermined number of round games. As a result, depending on the type of special game that occurs, the total amount of open time during which the lower big prize opening device 26 in the special game is open differs, and the player's winning balls have different game characteristics. Will have. Further, in the second and third special games, the display device 35 executes the same display effect until the predetermined number of times (second time) of the round games elapses. Until then, it is difficult for the player to recognize which special game is given. Due to such game characteristics, the player can focus attention on the movement of the game ball during the auxiliary game. On the other hand, during the special game, after a predetermined number of round games have passed, it is possible to pay attention to the subsequent opening / closing mode of the lower prize winning device 26. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by adding new game characteristics while making the player enjoy the movement of the game balls launched on the game board.

  (7) The type of special game differs depending on the type of special symbol displayed in the lottery game. Due to such game characteristics, during the auxiliary game, the player can be noticed in the movement of the game ball, and the player can be noted in the display contents of the lottery game and the display effects related to the lottery game. Therefore, a new game characteristic is given by providing a plurality of big prize opening devices 20 and 26 while making the player enjoy the movement of the game balls launched on the game board in the process until the special game is generated. , Can improve the interest.

  (8) Since the auxiliary game is executed after the game balls are detected at the respective start winning ports 22 to 24, the timing at which the game balls are detected at the start winning ports 22 to 24 and the game balls are detected at the special winning ports 36. There is a time lag with respect to the detected timing. For this reason, by making the configuration in which the type of the special game is specified at the time of detection of the game balls at the start winning ports 22 to 24, the effect (the third special game is the third special game) is suggested using the time lag. If it is generated, it is possible to execute such operations as causing the light-emitting lamp 43 to emit light, and the number of times of opening the upper prize opening device 20 to be three).

  (9) In the second and third special games, in the round game after the predetermined number of times (third time), the display device 35 can display the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols and recognize the type of the special game. I did it. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize the type of special game from the production contents, and not only the opening / closing mode of the lower prize opening device 26 for the predetermined number of round games but also the display device for the predetermined number of round games. The contents of the 35 productions can also be noticed. Therefore, the interest of the special game can be improved by providing the point that the player pays attention during the special game.

  (10) The light-emitting lamp 43 is special in accordance with the designated special symbol when the game ball flows into the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game (the game ball is detected by the count switches SW5 and SW6). In some cases, the type of game is suggested in advance (indicating whether or not it is a third special game). For this reason, when the occurrence of a third special game that is advantageous in comparison with other special games (first or second special game) is suggested, the player receives a game ball in the special winning opening 36 (detection). ) Can be motivated. In addition, the interest of the game during the auxiliary game can be improved.

  (11) The special games include the first special game that the upper large prize opening device 20 opens, the second special game that the lower large prize opening device 26 opens, and the third special game. 43 suggests in advance before the start of the special game, so that the player can know in advance which of the big prize opening devices 20 and 26 should aim to fire the game ball. As a result, the special game can be executed with a margin for the player.

  (12) Third special that can acquire game balls stably (successfully and continuously) up to the maximum number of round games and has many chances to win game balls (the opening time of the lower large prize opening device 26 is long) When a game is determined, the light-emitting lamp 43 suggests in advance that a third special game will occur. That is, since it is informed that the first special game that cannot be executed until the last round game or the second special game that has a short opening time is notified, the special winning opening 36 is made to detect the game ball during the auxiliary game. The motivation of the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (13) Regardless of whether or not a game ball wins in the special winning opening 36, it is stable for the player by providing a big hit game that is executed reliably only when the lottery result of the lottery game is a big hit. The award ball can be paid out and the game can be enjoyed regardless of the game technique. In addition, even in the case of a special game, the first special game in which the upper large prize opening device 20 is opened and the second special game in which the lower large prize opening device 26 is opened have different ways of playing. Different. For this reason, there is little tiredness and a player can continue a game.

  (14) When the lottery game is a big hit, a short time state is given. For this reason, in the case of a big hit, not only the privilege that the lower big prize opening device 26 is opened, but also a bonus is given in the lottery game after the big hit game. Thereby, the interest of the game is improved without further complicating the flow of the game and getting the player bored. Furthermore, since it becomes easy for the game balls to win the start winning ports 22 to 24, regardless of the game technique, it is possible to give a player a chance to be given a special game stably, and the technique is inferior. The game can also be enjoyed for the player.

  (15) The number of times of opening the upper large prize opening device 20 in the auxiliary game (total opening time) is the second when the third special game with a long opening time of the lower big prize opening device 26 is determined. Compared to the case where the special game was decided, it was lengthened. That is, when a third special game that is more advantageous to the player is determined, the special game is more likely to occur. For this reason, when the opening time of the upper large prize opening device 20 during the auxiliary game is long, the player is expected to have determined an advantageous third special game, and the game ball is won to the special prize opening 36. Can be motivated.

  (16) As for the number of times of opening the upper prize winning device 20 in the auxiliary game (total opening time), if the third special game in which the round game is surely performed to the end is determined, whether the round game will be performed to the end It is not assured (it is uncertain whether or not a game ball will win the special prize opening 36). That is, when a third special game that is more advantageous to the player is determined, the special game is more likely to occur. For this reason, when the opening time of the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game is long, the player is expected to have determined an advantageous third special game, and the game ball is put into the special winning prize port 36. Can be motivated to win a prize.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the lottery game is a big hit and a big hit game is given, but the lottery game may not be a big hit (the big hit game may not be given). In addition, although the short time state is given after the big hit game, the short time state may not be given.

  In the jackpot game of the above embodiment, the maximum number of round games is two, and the opening time of the lower major prize opening device 26 is 1000 ms, but it may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the maximum number of round games may be 15 and the opening time may be 25000 ms.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 39 operates in the same manner as during the first special game and during the auxiliary game, and the probability of winning the game ball to the special prize opening 36 is the same as during the auxiliary game. However, it may be changed arbitrarily. For example, until a predetermined number of round games (for example, five times) are performed, the probability of winning a game ball in the special prize opening 36 may be higher than that in the auxiliary game. Conversely, after a predetermined number of round games have been performed, the probability of winning a game ball to the special prize opening 36 may be lower than during the auxiliary game. If it does in this way, the probability that the continuation condition of the round game in a 1st special game will be satisfied is changed, and the interest of a game will improve.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the third special game will occur in the lottery game, the effect control board 51 notifies the upper prize winning device 20 that the game ball has entered. Is determined (when the main CPU 50a inputs a detection signal from the count switches SW5 and SW6), it is determined whether or not the light-emitting lamp 43 is to be lit with a predetermined probability. That is, it is not necessary to suggest that the third special game is generated by lighting the light-emitting lamp 43 with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the third special game will occur in the lottery game, the effect control board 51 notifies the upper prize winning device 20 that the game ball has entered. (When the main CPU 50a inputs a detection signal from the count switches SW5 and SW6), it is determined whether or not the light-emitting lamp 43 is lit with a predetermined probability. As another example, the effect control board 51 may determine whether or not to light at the end of the lottery game with a predetermined probability. That is, the light-emitting lamp 43 may be turned on with a predetermined probability at the end of the lottery game to indicate that the third special game is generated.

  In the above embodiment, it is suggested that the light emitting lamp 43 is lit with a predetermined probability and the third special game is generated, but it is suggested that the third special game is generated by other effect execution means. May be. For example, it may be suggested that the third special game is generated by the sound output of the speaker.

  ○ In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the third special game is generated in the lottery game, the number of times of opening the upper prize winning device 20 is increased and the third special game is generated. Although there was a case to suggest, it is not necessary to increase the number of times of opening.

In each round game of the first special game of the above embodiment, a game ball winning in the special winning opening 36 may be added to the round game end condition.
In the above embodiment, the opening time of the lower prize winning device 26 in the third special game round game is fixed, but the opening time may be extended from a predetermined round game. In this case, the opening time of the lower large prize opening device 26 in the second special game round game can be made constant.

  In the second and third special games of the above embodiment, the number of times the lower prize winning device 26 is opened in each round game is one, but it may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be changed to three times.

  In the above embodiment, the light emitting lamp 43 may be turned on when a second special game that is disadvantageous to the third special game occurs. In this way, when it is notified that a special game that is not very advantageous is generated, the player is not discouraged after the special winning opening 36 detects the game ball. On the other hand, even if a game ball is not detected at the special winning opening 36, it is a special game that is not very advantageous, so it is not easy to discourage the player.

  In the above embodiment, when the second special game that is disadvantageous to the third special game occurs, the number of times of opening the upper prize winning device 20 during the auxiliary game may be reduced. In this way, when the second special game that is disadvantageous to the player is determined, the special game is less likely to occur, so the third special game is not performed and the opportunity to discourage the player is reduced. be able to.

  In the above embodiment, the second and third special games are both played 10 times, but the maximum number of round games may be changed for each special game. For example, the maximum number of round games in the second special game may be 5, and the maximum number of round games in the third special game may be 15.

  ○ In the above embodiment, the lottery game is executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start winning ports 22 to 24, and the type of special game is determined when the lottery result is a hit, When a game ball wins the winning opening 36, the type of special game may be determined. This makes it impossible for the player to recognize the type of the special game until the game ball wins the special prize opening 36, and the special game is notified to the special prize slot 36 after winning the game. You can draw attention to the type. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game even after the game ball has won the special winning opening 36.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 41 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays the numerical symbols [0] to [7] and the symbol [-]. And the display mode of the special symbol may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the special symbol display device 41 may be configured by a plurality of light emitting lamps, and the special symbol may be expressed by a specific light emission pattern. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the type of the special symbol, and makes it difficult to identify whether or not the lottery game has been won and the type of the special symbol from the display mode of the special symbol. Accordingly, the player can recognize the type of the special symbol from the display effect and the like, increase the degree of attention to the game effect such as the display effect, and improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the light-emitting lamp 43 only suggests whether or not the third special game occurs, but is configured to suggest the first special game and the second special game. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the time-shortening function reduces the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game after the big hit game, and the lottery probability (winning probability) of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the operation gate 28 is low. It is good also as a function which provides the entrance rate improvement state which fluctuates from a certain normal probability to a high probability as a privilege.

  In the above embodiment, the number of jackpot games is one, but a plurality of types may be provided. For example, three types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds may be provided, or two types of jackpot games with different periods of time reduction may be provided. In this case, the jackpot symbol is associated with each type of jackpot game, and when the game ball is won in the start winning ports 22 to 24, the main CPU 50a determines the type of jackpot game (that is, determines the jackpot symbol). Therefore, it is necessary to obtain a random number for the jackpot symbol.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the special game is executed, the game effect control means is at least 1 so that the effect content of the effect execution means differs for each type of special game triggered by the progress of the predetermined number of round games. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the content of the effect of the effect executing means in a round game of a kind of special game is changed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged front view which shows the upper university prize mouth apparatus. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the specification of a lottery game. Explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a special symbol. Explanatory drawing which shows the specification of an auxiliary game. Explanatory drawing which shows the specification of a special game.

Explanation of symbols

  20 ... Upper prize opening device, 21 ... Large prize opening blade, 26 ... Lower prize opening device, 27 ... Large prize opening door, 35 ... Display device, 39 ... Distribution device, 50 ... Main control board, 50a ... Main CPU, 50b... ROM, 50c... RAM, SW7.

Claims (5)

A first variable winning ball apparatus having a first opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation is provided, and the first opening / closing member opens when the game ball is detected by a start winning detection means. The game is shifted to an auxiliary game for opening the ball device, and the special winning detection means provided in the winning space of the first variable winning ball device detects the game ball, which is more advantageous for the player than the auxiliary game. In the gaming machine to be transferred to the special game,
A second variable winning ball which is provided separately from the first variable winning ball device and has a second opening / closing member and is opened only by the opening operation of the second opening / closing member only during the special game. Equipment,
In response to the detection of the game ball by the start winning detection means, the opening / closing control of the first variable winning ball apparatus is executed to generate the auxiliary game, and the special winning detection means of the first variable winning ball apparatus Special game state generating means for generating the special game triggered by detection of a game ball by
A game effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a special game effect capable of recognizing the special game during the special game;
Round control means for performing release control of the second variable winning ball device during a plurality of round games constituting the special game,
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games up to a predetermined maximum number of round games,
The round control means makes the opening time of the second variable winning ball device in each round game the same regardless of the type of the special game, from the start of the special game until the end of the predetermined number of round games. After the predetermined number of round games have ended, the opening time of the second variable winning ball apparatus in each subsequent round game is different for each type of special game. Changing the opening time of the second variable winning ball device at
The game effect control means causes the effect execution means to execute the same effect content at least until the predetermined number of round games elapses regardless of the type of the special game when the special game is executed. A gaming machine.   The special game state generating means generates an auxiliary game that the first variable winning ball apparatus opens in a manner different from that during the special game, and flows into the first variable winning ball apparatus during the auxiliary game. A first special game in which the first variable winning ball device is opened in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary game when the game ball is detected by a special winning detection means provided in the device. The second special game in which the second variable winning ball device is opened for a predetermined time, or the third special game in which the second variable winning ball device is opened for a longer time than the second special game. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to generate any one of the following. A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols;
A hit determination means for determining whether or not the game ball is detected by the start winning detection means;
Game control means for displaying the symbol variation game on the display device based on the determination result of the hit determination means,
The special game type is predetermined for each symbol type displayed in the symbol variation game,
The special game state generating means generates an auxiliary game that the first variable winning ball apparatus opens when the symbol type displayed in the symbol variation game is a predetermined specific symbol, and the auxiliary game is generated. The special game is generated when the game ball that has flowed into the first variable winning ball device is detected by a special winning detection means provided in the device, and the game corresponding to the specific type symbol is generated. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a special game is generated.   The special game state generating means determines the type of the special game triggered by the special winning detection means detecting a game ball during the auxiliary game, and generates a special game based on the determination. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   The special game state generating means shortens the opening time of the second variable winning ball apparatus in at least one kind of special game round game triggered by the progress of the predetermined number of round games from the start of the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by:

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