JP2010004978A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for providing the amusement of a game for a flow-down rate to a specified area and a flow-down form while fixing a passing rate to the specified area for one operation of an opening/closing door, which largely affects the setting of a ball discharge rate, as much as possible, in a Pachinko game machine provided with a distributor for distributing game balls to the specified area or a normal area. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is configured so as to generate the execution permission of the next privilege imparting trigger game after losing of a game ball which enters the distributor is established in a privilege imparting trigger game, and is configured so as to execute a pseudo distribution ball performance utilizing the ball for which the losing is established. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention has a distribution device having a normal area and a specific area, and is advantageous to the player when a game ball that has entered the apparatus flows into the specific area in a non-special game state. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a special gaming state.

Conventionally, there are pachinko gaming machines such as ball game machines, which are called wings (type 2), which are formed in game parts (acts) arranged in the game area. When a hit ball flows into the specified area (V zone), a big hit is made. The inside and outside of this game part is partitioned by an electrically operated mechanism such as an open / close door, which is used for winning a ball at a specific winning opening (large winning opening operating port) in the gaming area or displaying a specific symbol. Based on this, the open / close door is operated for a predetermined time, and during this operation (opening), the hit ball guides down (wins) into the game component. In such a feather-type pachinko machine, the player's preference appears in terms of the access of the ball to the accessory, the winning entry to the winning opening, and the possibility of flowing down to a specific area within the accessory. In particular, the success or failure of the game is determined by whether or not it is possible to flow down to a specific area in the accessory, in other words, the movement of the ball. By the way, in a general pachinko machine, a game store installs a game machine and provides a game, and the price of the provision is obtained by a rental fee of the game machine. On the other hand, the game balls acquired by the player can be exchanged for prizes. For this reason, the gaming machine needs to be set so as to have a payout rate within a certain range with respect to the launch ball.
JP 2001-353281 A

  Against this background, in a feather-type gaming machine, the passing rate to a specific area for one operation of an opening / closing door that greatly affects the setting of the ball exit rate from the amusement store side should be as constant as possible. On the other hand, from the player's side, since the game store is a profit-making purpose, a luck factor is required as an element to decide whether to win or lose, so the flow rate and flow form to a specific area vary in various ways. There is a tendency for machines to be preferred, and this coexistence has become a very difficult technical issue in the manufacture of gaming machines.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine having a sorting device that distributes game balls to either a specific area or a normal area, and passes the door to a specific area for one operation of the open / close door that greatly affects the setting of the ball exit rate. An object of the present invention is to provide means for making a game entertaining with respect to a flow rate and a flow form to a specific area while keeping the rate as constant as possible.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (first starting port 2100, second starting port 2200) into which a game ball can enter,
A game part with a entrance (big prize opening 2300),
A variable member provided at the entrance of the game component (large winning opening 2300), and when the variable member is in an open state, the game ball is inserted through the entrance into the gaming part (large winning opening). 2300) and a variable member configured such that when the variable member is in a closed state, a game ball cannot enter the game component (large winning port 2300) through the entrance. (The vane part of the grand prize award electric appliance 2340),
Variable member opening / closing drive means (solenoid of the large winning opening electric combination 2340) for opening and closing the variable member (blade part of the large winning opening electric combination 2340);
A first game ball detection means (specific area winning detection device 2322) for detecting a game ball provided in the game component (large winning opening 2300);
When a game ball enters the start opening (first start opening 2100, second start opening 2200), the variable member opening / closing drive means (solenoid of the big prize opening electric accessory 2340) on condition that the drive permission requirement is satisfied. The variable member opening / closing drive control means (first stage special control) is implemented to change the variable member (blade part of the grand prize opening electric accessory 2340) from the closed state to the open state by driving the variable member. Game execution means 1131),
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to a player when the first game ball detection unit (specific area winning detection device 2322) detects a game ball that has entered the game component (large winning opening 2300). In a pachinko gaming machine having (second stage special game execution means 1132),
The pachinko machine is
When a game ball enters the game component (big prize opening 2300) during the bonus grant opportunity game by the variable member opening / closing drive control means (first stage special game execution means 1131), the game ball is A loss confirmation determining means (such as a normal area winning detection device 2332) for determining that the first game ball detecting means (specific area winning detection device 2322) has not been detected;
A definite ball effect area existing inside or outside the game part, in which at least a part of the game ball determined to have lost is determined by the lose determination determination means (normal area winning detection device 2332 or the like). (Ball production part β),
A pseudo distribution unit having a pseudo specific area (pseudo specific area 2350) and a pseudo normal area (pseudo normal area 2360) provided in the definite sphere effect area (sphere effect part β); And,
When all of the game balls entered during the bonus granting game are determined by the loss confirmation determining means (normal area winning detection device 2332 or the like) to be confirmed, the variable member opening / closing drive control means (first stage) The special game executing means 1131) is configured to play a game at the start port after the variable member is in the closed state even in a situation where a game ball is present in the fixed ball effect area (ball effect part β). When a ball enters, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined that the drive permission requirement is satisfied, and the next privilege grant opportunity game is executed.

According to the present invention (2), the gaming component (large winning prize opening 2300)
A first sphere flow path (specific area sphere flow path 2321) for guiding the game sphere entered in the game component (large winning opening 2300) to the first game sphere detection means (specific area winning detection device 2322);
A ball flow path for guiding a game ball that has entered the gaming component (big prize opening 2300) that has not been guided to the first ball flow path (specific area ball flow path 2321), A second sphere channel (normal region sphere channel 2331) configured to guide at least a part of the guided game sphere to the determined sphere effect region (sphere effect unit β);
The loss confirmation determining means
Second game ball detecting means (normal area winning detection device 2332) for detecting a game ball guided to the second ball path (normal area ball path 2331)
This is a pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1).

According to the present invention (3), the gaming component (large winning prize opening 2300)
Third game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball immediately after entering the entrance (large winning entrance entrance detection device 2310)
In addition,
The loss confirmation determining means
A time measuring means {timer 1121a-1 (2)} for measuring a time after a game ball is detected by the third game ball detecting means (big prize entrance entrance detecting device 2310);
Referring to the time measuring means {timer 1121a-1 (2)}, when the non-detection time of the game ball in the first game ball detection means (specific area winning detection device 2322) reaches a predetermined time, The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) further comprising a lose determination means (special game control means 1100) that is determined to be confirmed.

  According to the present invention (4), the pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the game ball is placed in the definite ball effect area (ball) in a situation where the game ball is not detected by the first game ball detection means (specific area winning detection device 2322). When guided to the production unit β), a lost ball pseudo normal area guidance control means (pseudo specific area shielding member drive control) that controls all of the game balls to be guided to the pseudo normal area (pseudo normal area 2360). The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), further comprising means 2830 and pseudo specific area guiding member drive control means 2840).

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the game ball is detected in the determined ball effect area (ball effect) in a situation where the game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means (specific area winning detection device 2322). Part β), a hit ball pseudo specific area guidance control means (pseudo specific area shielding member driving) that controls so that at least a part of the game ball is guided to the pseudo specific area (pseudo specific area 2350) The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (4), further comprising a control means 2830 and a pseudo specific area guiding member drive control means 2840).

  Hereinafter, definitions of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. The “game ball detecting means” is not particularly limited as long as a game ball can be detected, and may be a non-contact type (for example, a proximity switch) or a contact type (for example, a micro switch), or a detection medium (for example, (Magnetic field, light, sound, position) is not questioned. “Bonus” is related to the acquisition of game media {for example, in the case of the conventional second type, the second stage special that is executed after the first stage special game (this corresponds to a bonus granting game) Including not only direct profits such as games but also indirect profits such as opening lottery of the main gaming starter based on the entrance to the auxiliary game starter}, it is related to the acquisition of game media It also includes things that are not available (for example, you can see effects that you cannot normally see).

  According to the present invention (1), since it is configured to give the execution permission of the next privilege granting opportunity game after the losing of the game ball that has entered the sorting device at the time of the privilege granting opportunity game is confirmed, The flow of a specific area under the influence of the ball of the previous privilege grant opportunity game due to the execution of the next privilege grant opportunity game in the situation where there is a game ball that has not yet been confirmed in the sorting device It is possible to surely prevent the rate from changing (fixing the specific area winning rate for each operation) and to execute the next privilege grant opportunity game early (rapid ball processing is quick) Effect). Furthermore, according to the present invention (1), the pseudo-assignment ball effect is configured to be executed using the ball whose loss has been determined, and therefore, it is caused by executing the next privilege granting opportunity game at an early stage. There is also an effect that monotonization of game contents can be eliminated.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effects, as a loss determination determination method, the flow path where the loss has been determined is configured to include a hardware ball determination means, such as a game ball detection means, in hardware. An effect is obtained that it is possible to immediately determine the loss determination with this detection.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, as a loss determination determination method, there is provided a means for performing a determination of the software loss based on the non-winning time of the game ball that has entered the game part. As a result, there is no need to provide a sensor or the like in the flow path where the loss has been determined, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effect, when the lost ball is guided to the fixed sphere effect area in a situation where the lost is fixed, the lost ball is guided to the pseudo normal area. As a result, it is possible to provide consistency between the internal actual success / failure result and the simulated success / failure result in the pseudo performance, and therefore, it is possible to avoid the complication of the game contents and the confusion of the player.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above-described effect, when the game ball is guided to the fixed ball effect area in a situation where the hit is fixed, the game ball is guided to the pseudo specific area. As a result, it is possible to provide consistency between the internal actual success / failure result and the simulated success / failure result in the pseudo performance, and therefore, it is possible to avoid the complication of the game contents and the confusion of the player.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional second-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines having a sorting device {for example, a conventional first-class or third-class game machine, Pachinko machines such as general electric players, ordinary machines, and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions, conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function) The invention is also within the scope of the present invention when it is applied to other gaming machines such as gaming machines, sparrow balls, and arrangement balls. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  Further, in the following best mode, the opening / closing operation of the variable member of the distribution device (large winning opening) based on winning in the start winning opening is referred to as “first stage special game”. The continuous opening / closing operation of the variable member of the sorting apparatus based on the fact that the game ball that won the prize has passed a specific area in the sorting apparatus is referred to as “second stage special game”. Since the first stage special game and the second stage special game are organically linked, in an actual model, both are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a first starting port 2100, a second starting port 2200, a big winning port (distributing device) 2300, An effect display device 2400, an ordinary drawing start port 2600, a normal symbol display device 2700, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first start port 2100 is installed as a start winning port related to the first stage special game transition. As a specific configuration, the first start port 2100 includes a first start port entrance detecting device 2110, a first start port electric component 2120, and a first start for opening and closing the first start port electric component 2120. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2120a is provided. Here, the first start opening entrance detection device 2110 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first start opening 2100, and generates first start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Next, the first start opening electric accessory 2120 changes to the first start opening 2100 in a normal state where game balls cannot be won or difficult to win and in an open state where game balls are easy to win.

  Next, the second start port 2200 is installed as a start winning port related to the first stage special game transition. As a specific configuration, the second start opening 2200 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start opening 2200, and generates second start opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. A second start-entry ball detection device 2210 is provided.

  Next, the special winning opening 2300 is in an open state based on (1) a game ball entering the first starting opening 2100 and the second starting opening 2200, and (2) a special winning opening in the first stage special game. It is a winning opening related to special games (first stage special game and second stage special game) that are opened when a game ball enters the specific area 2310a of 2300. As a specific configuration, the special winning opening 2300 is a guidance device 170 that guides the specific area 2320a and the normal area 2330a provided in the special winning opening 2300 and either the specific area 2320a or the normal area 2330a. A prize winning ball entrance detection device 2310 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the prize winning opening 2300, and a specific area winning detection device 2320 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the specific area 2320a. And a normal area winning detection device 2330 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the normal area 2330a, a big prize opening electric combination 2340 called a honey section, and a big prize opening electric combination 2340 are opened and closed. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2340a. Only the game balls won when the prize winning opening electric accessory 2340 is in an open state can reach each component installed inside the prize winning opening 2300 described above. It is configured to be unreachable in the closed state. Here, the guidance device 170 includes two rotating bodies each having a plurality of long and short rotating blades. These two rotating bodies are always rotating, and when the respective long rotating blades come close to each other, the game balls that have fallen onto them are guided to the specific area 2320a. When the long rotating blades are not close to each other, the game ball that has dropped onto it enters the normal area 2330a. Next, the special winning opening entrance detection device 2310 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special winning opening 2300, and generates the big winning opening entrance information indicating the entering at the time of entering. Next, the grand prize opening electrical accessory 2340 is in a normal state (a solid line in the figure) where a game ball cannot win or is difficult to win in the big prize opening 2300 and an open state (a dotted line in the figure) where the game ball is easy to win. Variable.

  Next, the effect display device 2400 displays the gaming state related to the special game (for example, whether or not the game has shifted to the first stage special game, whether or not the game has shifted to the second stage special game, and the number of rounds of the second stage special game) And a notification regarding the number of entered balls).

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2600 includes a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2610. Here, the general-purpose start entrance detection device 2610 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general-purpose start entrance 2600, and generates general-use start entrance information that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the normal start opening 2600 triggers a lottery to expand the first start opening electric accessory 2120 of the first start opening 2100.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2700 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2700 includes a general map display unit 2710 and a general map hold display unit 2720. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2720 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not executed).

  Next, a perspective view of the big winning opening (a distribution unit α and a ball production unit β to be described later) 2300 in FIG. 2, a top view of a ball production unit β to be described later in FIG. 3, and a game ball (determined ball) in FIG. The structure of the special prize opening (distribution device and ball effect device) 2300, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described with reference to a conceptual diagram showing a route. Here, the device provides a ball effect that uses a game ball (determined ball) and a sorting unit α that distributes a game ball that has entered the device into a specific area 2320 and a normal area 2330, which will be described later. And part β. Hereinafter, each part will be described with reference to these drawings.

  First, the distribution unit α is in a closed state in a non-special game and in an open state in a special game, and in a game that has entered a ball when the special prize port electrical accessory 2340 is in an open state. A special winning opening entrance detection device 2310 (installed on the left and right) for detecting a sphere and a game ball that has passed through the special winning entrance entrance detection device 2310 are assigned to a specific area 2320 (center) and two left and right locations. And a normal region 2330. As shown in FIG. 4, the specific area 2320 includes, for example, a specific area entrance detection device 2322 made of a penetrating proximity sensor, and a specific area sphere flow path 2321 for guiding the specific area entrance detection device 2322. Is composed of. The normal area 2330 includes a normal area entrance detection device 2332 made of, for example, a penetrating proximity sensor, and a normal area sphere flow path 2331 for guiding the normal area entrance detection device 2332. As described above, one feature of the best mode is that the entrance detection device is provided not only for the specific area but also for the normal area. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to more quickly grasp that the loss has been confirmed. In other words, the game ball that has exited from the allocating unit α has a determined result (if it is detected by the specific area entrance detection device 2322, the hit of the ball is determined and detected by the normal area entrance detection device 2332. If it is, it can be said that the ball has been lost.

  Next, the ball effect section β is an area where a game ball whose result has been fixed is guided from the distribution unit α and the ball effect is executed with the game ball. Specifically, the sphere effect unit β can be displaced into a pseudo specific area 2350 that is a spurious specific area, a pseudo normal area 2360 that is a spurious normal area, and a closed state and an open state. Includes a pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 that cannot enter a game ball in the pseudo specific area 2350 but can enter a game ball in the pseudo specific area 2350 in the open state, and a protruding position and It has a pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 that can be displaced to the retracted position. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of the upper figure, the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 is arranged at a protruding position that guides the game ball dropped from the allocating portion α to the pseudo specific area 2350. In other words, the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 is disposed at a retracted position that has no influence on the game ball that has fallen. In addition, in cooperation with the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380, the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 is in an open state under the situation where the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 is arranged at the protruding position. Under the situation where the guide member 2380 is disposed at the retracted position, the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 is in a closed state. The pseudo specific area 2350 further includes a pseudo specific area entrance detection sensor 2351 that detects a game ball passing through the area.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine, the main control device (main board) 1000 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko machine (that is, the control directly related to the player's profit), and an effect that displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game Display device 2400, effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 for performing display control related to various effects / information notifications on effect display device 2400 for adding interest to game contents, prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214 and a prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with the winnings at the winning holes, and a payout unit 216 A prize ball payout device 3000 that controls the payout operation, a launch device 232 that launches game balls (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, and a launch device 23 A launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the game machine, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko game machine, etc. On the opposite side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 6 is a modified example means, which will be described later. First, the main control device 1000 is responsible for various display controls on the first start port 2100 and the second start port 2200, the prize winning port (distribution device) 2300, and the effect display device 2400, which are game peripheral devices. Prize ball payout for performing a payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the display control means 2500, the ball effect control means 2800, the universal start port 2600, the normal symbol display device 2700, and the main control device 1000 It is connected to the device 3000 so that information can be transmitted. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the effect display controller 2500). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the effect display control means 2500) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  The main control device 1000 includes a special game control means 1100 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and various types related to the opening / closing decision of the first start opening electric accessory 2120 of the first start opening 2100. Electric chew opening / closing control means 1200 for performing processing, information transmission means 1300 for transmitting various game information {eg, start signal / status information / end signal of special game, etc.} to the effect display control means 2500 side; Prize ball payout determination means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  The special game control means 1100 is for judging whether or not the ball entry judging means 1110 for judging the inflow to each winning opening (starting mouth etc.) and the condition for shifting to the special game are satisfied. A condition determination means 1120; a special game execution means 1130 for executing a special game when the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied; a special game time management means 1140 for performing time management of various processes related to the special game; Information related to the game {ON / OFF status of various flags (flags related to the first stage special game, flags related to the second stage special game), information related to the second stage special game (game balls entered into the big prize opening 2300 in the unit game) Special game related information temporary storage means 1150 for temporarily storing information such as the number etc. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 determines whether or not a game ball entrance signal that triggers the transition to the first stage special game is received from the first start port 2100 and the second start port 2200. Determining means 1111, determining whether or not a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the winning prize opening 2300 has been received from the winning prize opening entrance detecting device 2310, A big prize outlet discharge determining means 1115 for judging whether or not a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been discharged from the prize outlet 2300 has been received from the big prize outlet discharge detection device 2390, and a transition opportunity to the second stage special game. Specific area passage determining means 1112 for determining whether or not a game ball entering signal to be received from the specific area winning detection device 2322 of the big prize opening 2300 is received, and a detection signal that the game ball that has entered is determined to be lost The It has a normal region transmission determination unit 1113 determines whether it has received from the constant region winning detector 2332, the.

  Next, the condition judging means 1120 is a first stage special game condition judging means 1221 for judging whether or not the transition condition to the first stage special game is satisfied, and the second stage at the time of the first stage special game. And a second stage special game condition determining means 1222 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied. Here, the first stage special game condition determining means 1221 determines whether or not the next first stage special game may be executed immediately after the first stage special game is executed. The game execution permission determination unit 1121a is further included.

  Next, the special game executing means 1130 drives the big prize opening electric member 2340 of the big prize opening 2300 to execute the first stage special game, and the first prize special execution means 1131 and the special prize opening 2300. The second stage special game executing means 1132 for driving the second prize special electric machine 2340 to execute the second stage special game.

  Next, the special game time management means 1140 is a game ball entry valid time (large winning a prize opening) to the specific area 2320a (specific area winning detection device 2320) of the big winning opening 2300, which is the transition condition for the second stage special game. A specific area valid timer 1141 for measuring a predetermined time from the detection of the game ball entering by the ball detection device 2310), and a first stage opening / closing timer 1142 for measuring the opening / closing time of the special winning opening 2300 during the first stage special game. And a second stage opening / closing timer 1143 for measuring a unit game time in the second stage special game.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1200 determines whether or not a normal symbol winning random number can be obtained, and a normal symbol starting entrance ball determining means 1210 for determining whether or not a game ball has flown into the general figure starting port 2600. Based on the determination result, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1220 for acquiring the random number and whether or not to temporarily store the normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted. Based on the determination result, the normal symbol holding means 1230 for holding the random number in the temporary figure holding information temporary storage means 1231 until the symbol variation permission is given, and the normal symbol stop symbol based on the acquired normal symbol winning random number. A universal figure control means for performing a control to stop display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time on the universal symbol content determining means 1240 to be determined and the normal symbol display unit 2710 of the normal symbol display device 2700. 1250, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the first starting opening motor accessory 2120 of the first starting opening 2100, information on the auxiliary game {information on various flags on / off, The auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270 includes a stop symbol and variation mode information relating to a normal symbol that is currently fluctuating (a normal symbol satisfying a variation start condition).

  Here, the universal symbol control means 1250 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time management means 1251 for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2710 of the ordinary symbol display device 2700. Moreover, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1251 further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1251a capable of measuring time.

  The electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 includes a condition determination means 1261 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening and closing the first start opening electric accessory 2120 of the first start opening 2100 is satisfied, And an opening timer 1262 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the first starting port electric accessory 2120 of the first starting port 2100.

  Next, game peripheral devices will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described.

  First, the sphere effect section (sphere effect region) β includes the pseudo specific region 2350, the pseudo normal region 2360, the pseudo specific region shielding member 2370, and the pseudo specific region guide member 2380 as described above. . Here, the pseudo specific area 2350 further includes a pseudo specific area entrance detection sensor 2351 made of, for example, a penetration type proximity sensor. The pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 further includes pseudo specific area shielding member driving means 2371 for driving the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 to an open state / closed state. The pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 further includes pseudo specific area guiding member driving means 2381 for driving the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 to the protruding position / retracted position.

  Next, the effect display control means 2500 produces effects on the effect display device 2400 based on the display information receiving means 2510 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2520 for performing display control.

  Next, the ball effect control means 2800 includes a specific area incoming signal reception means 2810 for receiving a specific area incoming signal from the main controller 1000 side, and whether or not a game ball has entered the pseudo specific area 2350. A pseudo specific area entrance determining means 2820 for determining whether or not, a pseudo specific area shielding member driving control means 2830 for controlling the pseudo specific area shielding member driving means 2371 of the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370, and pseudo specific area guidance. A pseudo specific area guiding member drive control means 2840 for driving and controlling the pseudo specific area guiding member driving means 2381 of the member 2380, and a ball effect related information temporary storage means 2850 for temporarily storing information (flags) related to the ball effect. And have.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 7 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process related to a process based on a game ball entering the universal start port 2600. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 causes normal symbol change display / stop display processing on normal symbol display unit 2710 of normal symbol display device 2700 and processing when the normal symbol winning random number is a winning value. The electric-chu drive determination / execution process is executed. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game operation condition determination processing related to determination of transition to the first stage special game. Next, in step 1400, the main controller 1000 executes a first stage special game execution process related to the first stage special game execution process and the transition determination of the second stage special game. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a second stage special game execution process related to the second stage special game execution process. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a prize ball payout process related to a process for determining a prize ball payout based on the inflow of game balls into various winning ports, and returns to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entering determination unit 1210 determines whether or not the general-use start entrance entering information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2610 of the general-use start entrance 2600. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1220 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1231 and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1220 acquires a normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1230 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1231 together with the order information indicating the number of holdings. The process proceeds to the next process (electric Chu drive determination / execution process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination / execution process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination / execution process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270, and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1250 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270 and determines whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general diagram content determination unit 1240 refers to the general diagram hold information temporary storage unit 1231 and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1240 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1151 sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in the common figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1212, the general symbol control unit 1250 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1270. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1230 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1231 after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-purpose control means. In 1250, after starting the common figure change management timer 1251a, the normal figure change display is started on the general figure display unit 2710. Next, in step 1216, the normal time fluctuation managing means 1251 refers to the normal time fluctuation managing timer 1251a and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the general map control unit 1250 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination unit 1240 on the general map display unit 2710 in step 1208. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1250 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1261 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 sets the opening timer 1262 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 opens the first start opening electric accessory 2120 of the first start opening 2100. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 refers to the open timer 1262 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing execution control means 1260 closes the first start opening electric member 2120 of the first start opening 2100 and also temporarily stores auxiliary game related information 1270. The electric chew release flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1230. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1216. If NO in step 1206, step 1216, step 1222, and step 1230, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (special game operation condition determination process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the start opening ball determining unit 1111 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start opening 2100 or the second start opening 2200. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150 and determines whether or not the first stage special game prohibition flag is off. judge. Here, the first stage special game prohibition flag is a special winning opening relating to the first stage special game when the first stage special game is executed, when the first stage special game execution result is uncertain, or when the second stage special game is executed. This flag prohibits the opening of the electric accessory 2340. When the flag is on, even if a game ball enters the first start port 2100 and the second start port 2200, it is related to the first stage special game. There is no opening. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the start opening ball determining unit 1111 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start opening 2100. In the case of Yes in step 1306, in step 1308, the special game control means 1100 turns on the first stage special game execution permission flag A in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270 and performs the next processing (first stage special game). The process proceeds to execution process 1400). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1306, in step 1310, the special game control means 1100 turns on the first stage special game execution permission flag B in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1270 and performs the next process (first stage). The process proceeds to special game execution processing 1400). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process (first stage special game execution process 1400). In this best mode, if the first stage special game prohibition flag is on, if the player enters the starting prize opening, no profit based on the pitch is received, but the profit based on the pitch is not received. In order to provide it, you may comprise so that the said entrance information may be temporarily stored as a holding ball. In this case, when the first stage special game prohibition flag is turned off, the reserved ball is released, and the first stage special game execution permission flag is turned on.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first stage special game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1400 of FIG. First, in step 1402, the special game control unit 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 and determines whether or not the first stage opening / closing continuation flag is off. Here, the “first stage opening / closing continuation flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the opening / closing process of the big prize opening 2300 related to the first stage special game is being executed. This means that the opening / closing process is being executed. If YES in step 1402, in step 1404, the special game control unit 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 and determines whether or not the specific area validity flag is OFF. Here, the “specific area valid flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the specific area 2320 is valid during the first stage special game period, and when the game ball enters the specific area 2320 when turned on. Transition to the second stage special game. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the first stage special game condition determining means 1121 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and the first stage special game execution permission flag A or the first stage special game. It is determined whether or not the execution permission flag B is on. In the case of Yes in step 1406, in step 1408, the first stage special game condition determining means 1121 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and whether or not the first stage special game execution permission flag A is on. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game control means 1100 sets the first opening / closing timer 1142 and the specific area valid timer 1141 to the opening / closing time A and the first of the special winning opening 2300 related to the first stage special game. The specific area valid time A related to the stage special game is set, and the process proceeds to step 1414. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special game control means 1100 adds the opening / closing time B and the opening / closing time B of the special winning opening 2300 related to the first stage special game to the first stage opening / closing timer 1142 and the specific area valid timer 1141. The specific area valid time B related to the first stage special game is set, and the process proceeds to step 1414. Next, in step 1414, the special game control means 1100 turns off the first stage special game execution permission flag A or the first stage special game execution permission flag B in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Next, in step 1416 to step 1422, the special game control means 1100 (and the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a), the first stage special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, the first The stage opening / closing continuation flag, the specific area valid flag, and the first stage special game prohibition flag are turned on. Next, in step 1424, the first stage special game executing means 1131 drives the special winning opening electrical accessory 2340 of the special winning opening 2300 to start opening / closing the special winning opening 2300.

  In step 1426, the first stage special game executing means 1131 refers to the first stage opening / closing timer 1142 and determines whether or not the opening / closing end time of the first stage special game big winning opening 2300 has been reached. . In the case of Yes in step 1426, in step 1428, the first stage special game executing means 1131 stops driving the big prize opening electric combination 2340 of the big prize opening 2300 and ends the opening / closing of the big prize opening 2300. In step 1430, the special game control unit 1100 turns off the first stage open / close continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150. Next, in step 1432, the special game time management means 1140 resets the first stage open / close timer 1142.

  Next, in step 1434, the special game control means 1100 (specific area passage determination means 1112) determines whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 2320 within the effective time in the first stage special game, that is, It is determined whether or not a game ball entry signal has been received from the specific area prize detection device 2322 of the special prize opening 2300 within the valid time. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the special game control means 1100 (information transmission means 1300) transmits a specific area entry signal to the sub-side (ball effect control means 2800 side). Next, in step 1438, the first stage special game executing means 1131 stops the driving of the special winning opening electrical accessory 2340 of the special winning opening 2300, and ends the opening / closing of the special winning opening 2300. In step 1440, the special game control unit 1100 turns off the first stage open / close continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150. Next, in step 1442, the special game time management means 1140 resets the first stage open / close timer 1142. Next, in step 1444, the special game control means 1100 determines the number of unit games of the special game by lottery and stores it as the upper limit unit game number (remaining unit game number) N in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. . Next, in step 1446, the special game control means 1100 turns on the second stage special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Here, the “second stage special game execution permission flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the transition to the second stage special game has been decided. When the flag is on, the transition to the second stage special game has been decided. Means that. Next, in step 1448, the special game control means 1100 turns off the specific area valid flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Next, in step 1450, the special game time management means 1140 resets the specific area valid timer 1141. In step 1452, the special game control means 1100 turns off the first stage special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and proceeds to the next process (second stage special game execution process 1500). . In this way, when the game ball passes through the specific area (that is, when the jackpot is confirmed), even if the effective time of the specific area has not been reached, the specific area effective flag is turned off and the specific area is effective. Reset the time timer. Note that this processing has been performed conventionally and is not a feature of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the processing after the case of No in step 1434 is a feature point of the present invention. Specifically, in the case of No in step 1434, in step 1454, the special game control unit 1100 determines whether or not the first stage opening / closing continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 is off. In the case of Yes in step 1454, that is, when the opening operation of the first stage special game is completed, in step 1456, the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a (the big prize entrance entrance judging means 1114 and the normal area passing judgment). The means 1113) determines whether or not all the game balls that have entered the distribution device 2300 (the distribution unit α) have entered the normal area 2330. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the difference between the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 2300 and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal area winning detection device 2332 in the first stage special game is zero. . In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a turns off the first stage special game prohibition flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and proceeds to step 1448. This is the characteristic processing of the present invention.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1456, in step 1460, the special game control means 1100 refers to the specific area effective timer 1141 and determines whether or not the specific area effective time end timing has been reached. If Yes in step 1460, the process proceeds to step 1458.

  If NO in step 1402, the process proceeds to step 1426. If NO in step 1404 and step 1426, the process proceeds to step 1434. If NO in step 1406, step 1454, and step 1460, the next process (second process) is performed. The process proceeds to stage special game execution processing 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the second stage special game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502 and step 1504, the special game control means 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and whether both the second stage open / close continuation flag and the second stage special game execution flag are off. Determine whether or not. Here, the “second stage opening / closing continuation flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the unit game of the second stage special game is being executed, and means that the unit game is being executed when it is on. To do. Further, the “second stage special game execution flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the second stage special game is continuing. When the second stage special game is on, the second stage special game is continuing (running). It means that there is. If YES in step 1502 and step 1504, in step 1506, the second stage special game condition determining unit 1122 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150, and the second stage special game execution permission flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the special game control means 1100 turns off the second stage special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Next, in step 1510 and step 1512, the special game control means 1100 turns on the second stage special game execution flag and the second stage opening / closing continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, respectively. Then, in step 1514, the special game control means 1100 sets the opening / closing time of the special winning opening 2300 related to the second stage special game in the second stage opening / closing timer 1142, and proceeds to step 1516.

  Next, in step 1516, the second stage special game executing means 1132 drives the special winning opening electrical accessory 2340 of the special winning opening 2300 to start opening / closing the special winning opening 2340. In step 1518, the second stage special game executing means 1132 refers to the second stage opening / closing timer 1143 to determine whether the opening / closing end condition is satisfied, specifically, the second stage special game unit game. It is determined whether or not the end time (or the number of unit game end opening and closing times) has been reached, and with reference to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning number (for example, 10) has been reached. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1518, in step 1520, the second stage special game executing means 1132 stops driving the big prize opening electric combination 2340 of the big prize opening 2300 and ends the opening / closing of the big prize opening 2300. In step 1522, the special game control unit 1100 turns off the second stage opening / closing continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150. Next, in step 1524, the special game control means 1100 resets the second stage open / close timer 1143. In step 1526, the special game control unit 1100 subtracts 1 from the upper limit unit game number (remaining unit game number) N stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150.

  In step 1528, the special game control unit 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 to determine whether or not the upper limit unit game number (remaining unit game number) N is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1528, in step 1530, the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a turns off the first stage special game prohibition flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. In step 1532, the special game control unit 1100 turns off the second stage special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1600).

  If NO in step 1502, the process proceeds to step 1518. If NO in step 1504, the process proceeds to step 1512. If NO in step 1506, step 1518 and step 1528, the next process (prize ball payout process) is performed. 1600).

  Next, processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the sphere effect control process 2000, which is one of the characteristic processes of the best mode. First, in step 2002, the specific area entry signal reception means 2810 determines whether or not a specific area entry signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2002, in step 2004, the ball effect control means 2800 turns on the pseudo specific area entrance permission flag in the ball effect related information temporary storage means 2850. Next, in step 2006, the ball effect control means 2800 determines whether or not the pseudo specific area entrance permission flag in the ball effect related information temporary storage means 2850 is off.

  Here, the case of Yes in step 2006 is the forced distribution loss effect process in the ball effect. That is, in the case of Yes in step 2006, in step 2008, the pseudo specific area shielding member drive control means 2830 drives the pseudo specific area shielding member drive means 2371 to displace the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 to the “closed state”. (Lower figure in FIG. 3). Next, in step 2010, the pseudo specific area guiding member drive control means 2840 drives the pseudo specific area guiding member driving means 2381 to displace the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 to the “retraction position” (the lower diagram of FIG. 3). ), And proceeds to step 2016. By executing these processes, most of the spheres related to the ball effect are directed to the pseudo normal area 2360 without being guided to the pseudo specific area 2350. Further, even if there is a game ball that has been directed to the pseudo specific area 2350, the game ball cannot enter the pseudo specific area 2350 due to the interference of the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370. Thus, all the spheres related to the sphere effect will enter the pseudo-normal area 2360.

  On the other hand, the case of No in step 2006 is the effect process for forced distribution in the ball effect. That is, in the case of No in step 2006, in step 2012, the pseudo specific area shielding member drive control unit 2830 drives the pseudo specific area shielding member drive unit 2371 to displace the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 to the “open state”. (Upper view of FIG. 3). Next, in step 2014, the pseudo specific area guiding member drive control means 2840 drives the pseudo specific area guiding member driving means 2381 to displace the pseudo specific area guiding member 2380 to the “projecting position” (upper position in FIG. 3). The process proceeds to step 2016. By executing these processes, all the spheres related to the sphere effect are guided to the pseudo specific area 2350. In addition, the game ball headed toward the pseudo specific area 2350 enters the pseudo specific area 2350 without being blocked by the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370. Thus, most of the spheres related to the sphere effect will enter the pseudo specific area 2350.

  Next, in step 2016, the pseudo specific area entrance signal receiving means 2810 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the pseudo specific area 2350. In the case of Yes in step 2016, in step 2018, the ball effect control means 2800 turns off the pseudo specific area entrance permission flag in the ball effect related information temporary storage means 2850, and proceeds to the next process (step 2002). In the case of No in Step 2002, the process proceeds to Step 2006, and in the case of No in Step 2016, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 2002).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, when the player rotates the handle 116 clockwise, a game ball is released into the game area 120 (see FIG. 1). At this time, if the game ball wins the first start port 2100 or the second start port 2200, the first stage special game is performed. Specifically, when the game ball wins the first start opening 2100, the big winning opening electric accessory 2340 of the big winning opening (sorting device) 2300 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (predetermined time), and the second start When a prize is won in the mouth 2200, the prize-winning mouth electric accessory 2340 of the prize-winning mouth (distribution device) 2300 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined time).

  Here, the characteristic operation of the best mode will be described in detail. First, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 2300 during the first stage special game, the game ball is detected in a specific area winning detection device in a relatively short time. 2322 or the normal area winning detection device 2332. This means that in a relatively short time, the distribution result of the entered game balls is obtained. Therefore, for example, even if a game ball enters the big prize opening 2300 just before the end of the first stage special game, the distribution result is obtained in a relatively short time. It becomes possible to carry out.

  Here, the fact that the distribution result is obtained in a relatively short time usually means that the stay time of the game ball in the distribution device is short, and the game content tends to be boring. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, a ball effect is executed by the ball effect unit β using a game ball whose distribution result is determined by the distribution unit α. The outline of the specific ball production is as follows. First, until the game ball enters the specific area 2320, the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 is positioned so that the game ball cannot enter the pseudo specific area 2350 (“closed state”), and the pseudo specific area guide member 2380. Is positioned so as not to guide the game ball to the pseudo specific area 2350 (“retraction position”), so the game ball does not enter the pseudo specific area 2350 {FIG. 14 (1)}. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific area 2320, the pseudo specific area shielding member 2370 is positioned so that the game ball can enter the pseudo specific area 2350 ("open state"), and the pseudo specific area guide member 2380 is a game. Since the ball is positioned so as to be guided to the pseudo specific area 2350 ("protruding position"), the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2350 {FIG. 14 (2)}.

  According to this best mode, since it is configured to give the execution permission for the next privilege grant opportunity game after the loss of the game ball that has entered the sorting device at the time of the privilege grant opportunity game is confirmed, The flow rate of a specific area under the influence of the ball of the previous privilege grant opportunity game due to the execution of the next privilege grant opportunity game in a situation where game balls that have not been confirmed exist in the distribution device It is possible to surely prevent the change (fixing the specific area winning rate for each operation), and at the same time, the next bonus granting game can be executed early (acceleration of the losing ball process). There is an effect. Furthermore, according to the present best mode, since it is configured to execute a pseudo-distribution ball effect using a ball whose loss has been determined, game content resulting from executing the next privilege granting opportunity game at an early stage There is also an effect that monotonization can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, as a method for determining the loss, it is configured to include a hardware ball detection means called a game ball detection means in the flow path where the loss has been determined, so that it is possible to immediately determine the loss determination with the detection. Has the effect of becoming.

  Furthermore, when the lost ball is guided to the fixed ball production area in a situation where the loss has been confirmed, the lost ball is guided to the pseudo normal area, so that the internal actual result of the success / failure and the pseudo production can be obtained. As a result of having consistency with the pseudo-winning result, it is possible to avoid complication of game contents and confusion of the player.

  Furthermore, when the game ball is guided to the fixed ball production area in a situation where the winning is confirmed, the game ball is guided to the pseudo specific area. As a result of having consistency with the pseudo-winning result, it is possible to avoid complication of game contents and confusion of the player.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the normal area winning detection device is installed in the big winning opening 2300 so that the game ball that has entered into the big winning opening 2300 can be recognized at an early stage. It is not limited, and the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 2300 is a predetermined time (scheduled time from when the special prize winning detection device 2322 detects the entry after the special winning entry detection device 2310 detects the entry) If the specific area is not reached even after a lapse, the confirmation of loss confirmation may be used. Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail. Note that the description of the same configuration and processing as those of the best mode is omitted.

  First, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. A characteristic means in this modified example is a timer 1121a-1 for counting the elapsed time since it was detected by the special winning entrance entrance ball detecting device 2310, which the first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a has. .

  Next, the characteristic processing of this modification will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the first stage special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 of FIG. Here, steps 1402 to 1424 are the same as in the best mode. Therefore, the processing immediately after the opening / closing of the special winning opening electrical accessory 2340 (variable member) is started will be described. First, in step 1462, the special game control means 1100 stores the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Turn on the first stage special game permission reservation flag. Here, the “first stage special game permission flag” means that the specific area valid flag and the first stage special game execution flag are compulsory when the flag is on when the first special game ends. The flag is to turn off and immediately allow the execution of the next first stage special game. The reason that this flag is turned on immediately after the start of the first stage special game is because it is assumed that the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 2300 during the first special game.

  After the first stage special game is thus started, the following processing is executed. Specifically, first, in step 1464, the special game control means 1100 receives whether or not a game ball has entered into the big winning opening 2300, that is, receives the incoming signal from the big winning opening entry device 2310. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1464, in step 1466, the special game control unit 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 and determines whether or not the first stage special game permission reservation flag is OFF. If YES in step 1466, the process proceeds to step 1470. On the other hand, if NO in step 1466, the special game control unit 1100 reserves the first stage special game permission reservation in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1150 in step 1468. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 1472. In this way, when a game ball enters, there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through a specific area (that is, immediately after the first stage special game, the next first stage special game is immediately followed). Therefore, the first stage special game permission reservation flag is turned off.

  Next, in step 1470, the special game control means 1100 turns on the timer start flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Next, in step 1472, the special game control means 1100 starts (restarts) the timer 1121a-1 (2). The following steps 1426 to 1432 are the same as the best mode.

  Next, in a subsequent step, processing for confirming whether the timer started earlier has reached a predetermined time is executed. In other words, if the game ball that has just entered the game reaches the specific area, the game signal is to be transmitted from the specific area winning detection device but is not transmitted even after the scheduled time has passed. Performs the process of determining that it has been assigned to the normal area. Specifically, first, in step 1474, the special game control means 1100 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and determines whether or not the timer start flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in step 1476, the special game control unit 1100 refers to the timer 1121a-1 (2) and determines whether or not the specific area non-passing time has reached a predetermined time. In the case of Yes in step 1476, in step 1478, the special game control means 1100 clears the timer 1121a-1 (2). Next, in step 1480, the special game control means 1100 turns off the timer start flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150. Next, in step 1482, the special game control means 1100 turns on the first stage special game permission reservation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1150.

  The subsequent steps are substantially the same as the best mode. However, step 1486 executed after the first stage special game is completed (that is, when the first stage opening / closing continuation flag is OFF) is different from the best mode. Specifically, in step 1486, the next first stage special game execution permission judging means 1121a refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1150, and judges whether or not the first stage special game permission reservation flag is on. To do. And in the case of Yes in step 1486, that is, (1) if a game ball has not entered the special winning opening at the time of the first stage special game, or (2) a game entered at the time of the first stage special game If all the balls are allocated to the normal area and the last game ball has passed the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step 1458 and the first stage special game prohibition flag is turned off. Become. As a result, the execution of the next first stage special game is permitted.

  According to the present modification example, as a determination method for determining the loss, it is configured to include a means for performing a determination of the determination of the software based on the non-winning time of the game ball that has entered the game component. There is no need to provide a sensor or the like in the flow path, and the number of parts can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a big winning opening of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a big prize opening (ball effect section β) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a big prize opening of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (conceptual diagram). FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination / execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first stage special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the second stage special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process on the sub-control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an operation diagram (ball effect section β) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the first stage special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention.

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1121a-1 (2) Timer 1131 First stage special game execution means 1132 Second stage special game execution means 2100 First start port 2200 Second start port 2300 Grand prize port 2310 Grand prize port entrance detector 2321 Specific area ball flow Road 2322 Specific region winning detection device 2331 Normal region ball flow path 2332 Normal region winning detection device 2340 Large winning opening electric accessory 2350 Pseudo specific region 2360 Pseudo normal region 2830 Pseudo specific region shielding member drive control means 2840 Pseudo specific region guiding member drive Control means β Sphere production section

Claims (5)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A gaming part with an entrance,
A variable member provided at the entrance of the game component, wherein the game ball can enter the game component via the entrance when the variable member is in an open state, and the variable A variable member configured such that when the member is in a closed state, a game ball cannot enter the game component through the entrance hole;
Variable member opening and closing drive means for opening and closing the variable member;
A first game ball detecting means provided in the game component for detecting a game ball;
When a game ball enters the start opening, the variable member opening / closing driving means is driven to change the variable member from the closed state to the open state by satisfying a drive permission requirement, and a privilege grant opportunity game is performed. Implementing variable member opening and closing drive control means;
In a pachinko gaming machine having a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a game ball entering the game component is detected by the first game ball detection means,
The pachinko machine is
When a game ball enters the game component during the bonus grant opportunity game by the variable member opening / closing drive control means, it is determined that the game ball is not detected by the first game ball detection means. Lose decision determination means,
A determined ball effect area existing inside or outside the gaming part, in which at least a part of the gaming ball determined to have been confirmed by the missing decision determining unit is guided;
A pseudo-distribution unit having a pseudo-specific area and a pseudo-normal area provided in the definite sphere effect area; and
With respect to all of the game balls that have entered the bonus granting opportunity game, when the loss confirmation determining means determines that the loss has been confirmed, the variable member opening / closing drive control means has a game ball in the determined ball effect area. If the game ball enters the start port after the variable member is in the closed state, it is determined that the drive permission requirement is satisfied, and the next bonus grant opportunity game A pachinko gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming parts are:
A first ball flow path for guiding a game ball that has entered the game component to the first game ball detection means;
A ball flow path through which a game ball that has entered the game part that has not been guided to the first ball flow path is guided, and at least a part of the game ball guided to the ball flow path is the determined ball effect. A second spherical flow path configured to be guided to the area,
The loss confirmation determining means
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising second game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball guided to the second ball channel. The gaming parts are:
And further comprising third game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball immediately after entering the entrance.
The loss confirmation determining means
A time measuring means for measuring the time from when the third game ball detecting means is detected by the game ball;
2. A loss determination unit that refers to the time measurement unit and determines that the loss has been determined when the non-detection time of the game ball in the first game ball detection unit reaches a predetermined time. Pachinko machines. The pachinko machine is
When the game ball is guided to the definite ball effect area under the situation where the game ball is not detected by the first game ball detection means, control is performed so that all of the game balls are guided to the pseudo-normal area. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a missile ball pseudo-normal area guidance control means. The pachinko machine is
Control is performed so that at least a part of the game ball is guided to the pseudo specific area when the game ball is guided to the definite ball effect area under the situation where the game ball is detected by the first game ball detecting means. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising hitting ball pseudo specific area guidance control means.

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