JP2011072544A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase player's excitement and enjoyment of a game while diversifying the opening system of a jackpot pocket. <P>SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 1, a display means displays the largest number of rounds corresponding to a special game state determined to be generated. Also, an opening setting means sets the largest number of rounds to be the same in two or more kinds of special game states, and sets the opening pattern of each round operation so that the ratio of the number of round operations for opening the jackpot pocket in a first opening pattern and the number of round operations for opening the jackpot pocket in a second opening pattern is different in two or more kinds of special game states. Further, an opening control means continues the next round operation when an entry to the jackpot pocket is detected in the round operation until the round operation before becoming the largest number of rounds, and ends the special game sate when an entry to the jackpot pocket is not detected in the round operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that opens a special winning opening when a plurality of types of special game states are set and any one of a plurality of types of special game states is generated.

Conventionally, as a winning type, by setting a plurality of hits (for example, per 16R, per 7R, per 2R, etc.) that differ in the number of times the maximum winning opening is made (maximum number of rounds), the winning prize opening method There are known gaming machines that diversify (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, the number of rounds that have been won is displayed on the integrated display device.

JP 2008-302105 A

However, in a conventional gaming machine, when winning a win, the player can grasp the maximum number of rounds won by the display of the integrated display device.
Therefore, the conventional gaming machine can recognize the maximum number of rounds that the player has won, so that the player's interest in the game may be reduced.
An object of the present invention is to increase the interest of a player in games while diversifying the method of opening a special prize opening.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention opens a special winning opening with a predetermined opening pattern when any one of a plurality of types of special gaming states occurs. A gaming machine that performs round operations to be performed with the maximum number of rounds as a limit, and corresponds to the special game state when it is determined to cause any one of the plurality of types of special game states to occur. An opening setting means for setting the number of rounds to be performed and the opening pattern in each round operation, and the opening of the large winning opening based on the number of most rounds and the opening pattern in each round operation set by the opening setting means A release control means for performing a special game state when it is determined to cause any one of the plurality of types of special game states to occur. Display means for displaying the corresponding maximum number of rounds, and as the opening pattern, a first opening pattern in which a longest opening time of the big winning opening is set to a first time, and a longest opening of the big winning mouth A second opening pattern in which an opening time is set to a second time shorter than the first time, and the opening setting means sets the number of rounds to the number of special game states of the plurality of types. Set the same for each round action, the opening pattern for each round action is the number of round actions for opening the big winning opening with the first opening pattern in the number of most rounds and the big winning opening with the second opening pattern. The ratio with the number of round operations to be opened is set to be different in the plurality of types of special game states, and the release control means is configured to perform the operation up to the round operation before the maximum number of rounds. When the winning of the game ball to the grand prize opening is detected in the und action, the next round operation is continued, and when the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening is not detected in the round action, The special game state is ended with the round operation as a final round operation.

  In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the opening setting means sets the maximum number of rounds to be the same in a plurality of types of special gaming states. In addition, the opening setting means sets the opening pattern of each round action as the number of round actions that open the grand prize opening with the first opening pattern in the largest number of rounds and the number of round actions that open the big winning opening with the second opening pattern. The ratio is set to be different in a plurality of special game states. In addition, until the round operation before the maximum number of rounds is reached, the release control means continues the next round operation when the winning of a game ball to the big winning opening is detected in the round operation. When no winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is detected in the operation, the special game state is ended with the round operation as the final round operation.

Thereby, even when any special game state is generated among a plurality of types of special game states, the maximum number of rounds displayed on the display means is the same. On the other hand, the ratio of the number of round motions in which it is relatively easy to win game balls to the big prize opening and the number of round motions where it is relatively difficult to win game balls to the big prize opening in multiple types of special gaming states Is different.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to further increase the interest of the player in the game while diversifying the opening method of the big prize opening.

Here, as the big prize opening, for example, the big prize opening 140 described later corresponds. As the opening setting means, for example, a main control device 400 (step S530) described later corresponds. As the opening control means, for example, a main control device 400 (steps S602 to S616) described later corresponds. An example of the display means is a round number display unit 175 described later.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the second time is set to a time when it is difficult for a game ball to win the big prize opening. It is characterized by.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the round operation of opening the grand prize opening with the second opening pattern, it is difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening and it is difficult to continue to the next round operation.
This makes it possible to vary the number of round operations that are easily continued in a plurality of types of special game states. That is, it is possible to adopt an open method in which the number of rounds is different in a plurality of types of special game states.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is to further enhance the interest of the player in the game while diversifying the opening method of the big prize opening.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to heighten the interest with respect to a player's game further, diversifying the opening method of a special winning opening.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a front view of an accessory apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of the guidance channel | path part with which an accessory device is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of special game state. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol lottery random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special prize state game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special prize state continuation game process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process which a sub-control apparatus performs.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.
(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 100 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface in a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board surface 100 is provided with an outer rail 102 and an inner rail 103 that constitute a launch path 101 for a game ball. On the game board surface 100, a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 102 is a game area 104 for rolling the game ball. In the game area 104, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each winning opening described later. Then, a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) is launched from the launch path 101 to the game area 104.

An accessory device 200 is disposed at substantially the center of the game area 104. In the game area 104, the accessory device 200 forms a left rolling path 106 positioned on the left side of the accessory device 200 and a right rolling path 107 positioned on the right side of the accessory device 200. .
On the left side of the accessory device 200, a first start winning opening 110 is arranged. The first start winning opening 110 is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) opened upward, and game balls can always be won. When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 110, a first start winning opening switch 310 (see FIG. 4) disposed in the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. When the first start winning port switch 310 detects the winning of the game ball, it inputs a detection signal to the main controller 400 to be described later, and gives an opportunity for a special symbol A lottery.

  A start gate 120 is provided on the right side of the accessory device 200. The starting gate 120 can always pass a game ball. When the game ball passes through the start gate 120, a start gate switch 311 (see FIG. 4) disposed inside the pachinko machine 1 detects the passage of the game ball. When the start gate switch 311 detects the passing of the game ball, the start gate switch 311 inputs a detection signal to the main control device 400 to give a trigger for the normal symbol lottery.

  Below the start gate 120, a second start winning opening 130 is disposed. The second start winning opening 130 is a variable winning opening having an opening / closing member 131 that is opened and closed by a start winning opening solenoid 320 (see FIG. 4). The second start winning opening 130 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing member 131 is closed and the game ball cannot win. When the normal start lottery is won, the opening / closing member 131 is opened in a predetermined pattern so that the game ball can win. When the second start winning opening 130 is in an open state, the open / close member 131 falls forward with the lower end portion as a fulcrum, so that the game ball can be won from above. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 130, a second start winning opening switch 312 (see FIG. 4) disposed in the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. Then, when detecting the winning of the game ball, the second start winning port switch 312 inputs a detection signal to the main control device 400, and gives an opportunity for the special symbol B lottery.

  Below the second start winning opening 130, a large winning opening 140 is arranged. The special winning opening 140 is a variable winning opening having an opening / closing member 141 that is opened and closed by a special winning opening solenoid 321 (see FIG. 4). The special winning opening 140 is normally in a state where the opening / closing member 141 is closed and the game ball cannot win. Then, when the special winning opening 140 is won in the special game state lottery, it is opened in a predetermined pattern and the game ball can win. The open state of the big winning opening 140 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (one round). The open state of the special winning opening 140 is repeatedly performed up to the maximum number of rounds won in the special game state lottery. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 140, a big winning opening switch 313 (see FIG. 4) arranged in the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. When the winning ball switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball, it inputs a detection signal to the main control device 400 and gives an opportunity to pay out the number of winning balls corresponding to the number of winning game balls.

  A left general winning port 150 is disposed below the first start winning port 110. Further, a right general prize opening 160 is disposed below the special prize opening 140. Each of the left general winning opening 150 and the right general winning opening 160 is a winning opening opened upward, and game balls can always be won. When a game ball wins the left general winning port 150, the left general winning port switch 314 (see FIG. 4) disposed in the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. Further, when a game ball wins the right general winning port 160, the right general winning port switch 315 (see FIG. 4) disposed in the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. Then, when the left general winning opening switch 314 and the right general winning opening switch 315 detect the winning of the game ball, respectively, a detection signal is input to the main controller 400 to give an opportunity to pay out the winning ball.

  A state display device 170 that displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is disposed at the lower left of the first start winning opening 110. The state display device 170 includes a special symbol A display unit 171, a special symbol B display unit 172, a normal symbol display unit 173, a special symbol B reserved number display unit 174, a round number display unit 175, and a time reduction state display unit. 176. The special symbol A display unit 171, the special symbol B display unit 172, the normal symbol display unit 173, the special symbol B reservation number display unit 174, and the round number display unit 175 are, for example, an LED lamp, a 7-segment LED, and a dot matrix LED, respectively. Composed of etc. In the present embodiment, the special symbol A display unit 171, the special symbol B display unit 172, and the normal symbol display unit 173 are each configured by a 7-segment LED. Moreover, the special symbol B reservation number display part 174 and the round number display part 175 are each comprised by the LED lamp.

The special symbol A display unit 171 can perform variable display and stop display of the special symbol A composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. The special symbol A display unit 171 displays the result of the special symbol A lottery by the special symbol A that is stopped and displayed.
The special symbol B display unit 172 can perform change display and stop display of the special symbol B composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. The special symbol B display unit 172 displays the result of the special symbol B lottery by the special symbol B that is stopped and displayed.

Occurs when the special symbol A stopped on the special symbol A display unit 171 becomes a specific mode or when the special symbol B stopped and displayed on the special symbol B display unit 172 has a specific mode. The gaming state to be played is called “special prize state (winning)”.
The normal symbol display unit 173 can perform a change display and a stop display of a normal symbol composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. The normal symbol display unit 173 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol.

The special symbol B holding number display unit 174 displays the number of holdings that is the number of the display of the result of the special symbol B lottery depending on the number of lighting LEDs. Specifically, the special symbol B reserved number display unit 174 lights up in conjunction with a special figure B lottery random number (to be described later) being stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 410 of the main control device 400, and continuously. Then, the number of times that the special symbol B can be changed and displayed (the number of holdings) is displayed.
When the special game state lottery is won by lighting the LED, the round number display unit 175 displays the number of rounds won. Here, when the special game state lottery is won, the special prize state is continued up to the number of rounds won.

The time-short state display unit 176 displays that the time-short state has occurred by turning on the LED. Here, the gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol B is shortened is referred to as “time-short state”. In the short time state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the normal time (for example, 10 times), and the time for the opening and closing member 131 of the second start winning opening 130 to be in the open state is normal time. It is extended compared with. When the short-time state is occurring, the number of special symbol B lotteries per unit time is increased, which is advantageous to the player compared with the normal time. The short-time state occurs after the end of the special prize state, and continues until the special symbol B lottery is set, or until a special special state is created.
An out port 180 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the prize winning ports and any of the accessory devices 200 is provided below the accessory device 200 and at the bottom of the game area 104.

(Composition of equipment device)
Next, the configuration of the accessory device 200 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the accessory device. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a guide passage portion provided in the accessory device.
As shown in FIG. 2, the accessory device 200 includes a entrance 210 for entering a game ball, a guide path 220 for guiding the game ball entered from the entrance 210, and a downstream side of the guide path 220. A specific winning port 230 and a discharge port 240 are provided.

  The entrance 210 is provided with an opening / closing member 211 that can be opened and closed. The opening / closing member 211 includes a pair of blades 212a and 212b that are opened and closed by an opening / closing member solenoid 322 (see FIG. 4). When the opening / closing member 211 is in a closed state, the pair of wing pieces 212a and 212b are in a closed state, and a state in which a game ball cannot enter the entrance 210 is formed. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 211 is in the open state, the pair of wing pieces 212a and 212b are in an open state to form a state in which a game ball can enter the entrance 210. When a game ball enters the entrance 210, a entrance switch 319 (see FIG. 4) disposed in the pachinko machine 1 detects the entrance of the game ball. Then, the entrance switch 319 inputs a detection signal to the main controller 400 described later when the entrance of the game ball is detected. In addition, in the accessory device 200, the game ball does not enter the inside other than the entrance 210.

The guide path 220 guides the game ball that has entered from the entrance 210 to the specific winning opening 230 or the outlet 240. The guide path 220 includes a guide passage section 221 formed in a passage shape, a sorting device section 225 disposed on the downstream side of the guide passage section 221, and a rolling provided on the downstream side of the sorting device section 225. Area 229.
The guide passage portion 221 is configured to be able to roll a game ball. As shown in FIG. 3, the guide passage portion 221 includes a flat base plate 222 and a passage forming member 223 that is disposed on the front side of the base plate 222 and forms a passage for rolling the game ball. ing. The passage forming member 223 is formed of a transparent material. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game ball rolling in the guide passage portion 221.

The guide passage portion 221 includes a first guide passage 221b and a second guide passage 221c branched from the branch portion 221a.
The first guide passage 221b has a structure in which a proportion of game balls flows is higher than that of the second guide passage 221c. In addition, the first guide passage 221b is configured to have a longer distance to the first outlet 226c, which will be described later, of the sorting device unit 225, compared to the second guide passage 221c.

  The guide passage 221 is provided with a holding device 224 that can hold the game ball flowing into the guide passage 221 at a predetermined position in the guide passage 221. In the present embodiment, the holding device 224 is formed so as to be able to hold the game ball that has flowed into the first guide passage 221b at the branch portion 221a. As shown in FIG. 3, the holding device 224 includes a rotating cam 226 having a rotating shaft 225, and a motor 323 (see FIG. 4) that rotates the rotating cam 226 at a predetermined period. The rotating cam 226 is provided with a protrusion 226a for holding a game ball. The protrusion 226a is configured by a portion of the rotating cam 226 that has a larger radius of rotation than the other portions. In the present embodiment, two protrusions 226 a are provided on the rotating cam 226. Note that the holding time and holding frequency of the game ball by the holding device 224 can be changed by changing the range in which the protruding portion 226a is provided in the rotating cam 226.

  The holding device 224 is installed such that the rotating shaft 225 extends in the depth direction (the depth direction shown in FIG. 2), and the rotating cam 226 is installed in a state where the rotating cam 226 is inserted into the through hole 222 a provided in the base plate 222. The In the holding device 224, the rotating cam 226 is rotated at a predetermined cycle by the motor 323 rotating the rotating shaft 225. The rotating cam 226 is rotated clockwise as shown in FIG. Further, when the rotating cam 226 is rotated at a predetermined cycle, the protruding portion 226a of the rotating cam 226 protrudes into the first guide passage 221b at a predetermined cycle. And the holding device 224 can hold | maintain the game ball which flowed into the 1st guide path 221b in the branch part 221a with the protrusion part 226a which protruded in the 1st guide path 221b, and the side wall of the 1st guide path 221b. It has become.

The distribution device unit 225 includes a peripheral wall portion 226 formed in a cylindrical shape, a rotating member 227 disposed in the peripheral wall portion 226, and an auxiliary device 228 disposed on the peripheral wall portion 226.
The rotating member 227 is formed in a disc shape. A plurality (nine in this embodiment) of recesses 227 a are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating member 227. Each recess 227a is formed in a U shape so as to be able to accommodate a game ball. The rotating member 227 is disposed in the peripheral wall portion 226 so that the extending direction of the rotating shaft is the depth direction. The rotating member 227 is rotated at a predetermined cycle by the motor 323 and can transport the game ball accommodated in the recess 227a. The rotating member 227 is rotated clockwise as shown in FIG.

The peripheral wall portion 226 includes a first inflow port 226a and a second inflow port 226b through which the game ball flows into the peripheral wall portion 226, and a first outflow port through which the game ball flows out from the peripheral wall portion 226 to the rolling region 229. 226c and a second outlet 226d are provided.
The first inlet 226a communicates with the downstream end of the first guide path 221b. The second inflow port 226b communicates with the second guide path 221c. The second inflow port 226b is provided on the downstream side of the first inflow port 226a in the game ball transport path by the rotating member 227. The first outflow port 226 c is provided on the downstream side of the second inflow port 226 b in the game ball transport path by the rotating member 227. The second outflow port 226d is provided on the downstream side of the first outflow port 226c in the game ball transport path by the rotating member 227. Thereby, the game ball conveyed by the rotating member 227 normally flows out from the first outlet 226c to the rolling area 229. Further, the second outlet 226d is provided directly above the specific winning opening 230. As a result, the game ball that has flowed out from the second outlet 226d to the rolling region 229 is more likely to win the specific winning opening 230.

  The auxiliary device 228 is disposed at the first outlet 226c. The auxiliary device 228 includes an auxiliary piece 228a formed so that the first outlet 226c can be opened and closed. The auxiliary piece 228a is opened and closed by an auxiliary piece solenoid 325 (see FIG. 4). When the auxiliary piece 228a is in a closed state, the auxiliary piece 228a forms a state in which a game ball cannot flow out from the first outlet 226c. That is, when the auxiliary piece 228a is in the closed state, the auxiliary ball 228a guides the game ball conveyed by the rotating member 227 to the second outlet 226d. On the other hand, the auxiliary piece 228a forms a state in which a game ball can flow out from the first outflow port 226c when the auxiliary piece 228a is opened.

The rolling area 229 rolls the game ball that has flowed out from the sorting device unit 225 and guides the game ball to the specific winning port 230 or the discharge port 240.
The specific prize opening 230 is a prize opening opened upward, and game balls can always be awarded. When a game ball wins the specific winning opening 230, a specific winning opening switch 317 (see FIG. 4) disposed inside the pachinko machine 1 detects the winning of the game ball. Then, when detecting the winning of a game ball, the specific winning opening switch 317 inputs a detection signal to the main controller 400 described later, and gives an opportunity for a special gaming state lottery.

  The outlets 240 are disposed on both sides of the specific prize opening 230 in the left-right direction. Each discharge port 240 collects game balls that have not won the specific winning port 230. When a game ball enters each discharge port 240, a discharge port switch 318 (see FIG. 4) disposed inside the pachinko machine 1 detects the entry of the game ball. And the discharge port switch 318 will input a detection signal with respect to the main-control apparatus 400 mentioned later, when the entrance of a game ball is detected.

In addition, the accessory device 200 includes a holding number display device 250, a lottery result display device 260, and a time reduction number display device 270.
The hold number display device 250 has four lighting sections 250a, 250b, 250c, and 250d. The number-of-holds display device 250 displays the number of holds, which is the number of the display of the result of the special symbol B lottery, depending on the number of lighting of the lighting parts 250a, 250b, 250c, 250d. The hold number displayed by the hold number display device 250 corresponds to the hold number displayed by the special symbol B hold number display unit 174.

  The lottery result display device 260 has two symbol display areas 260a and 260b. Each of the symbol display areas 260a and 260b is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7 segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. In this embodiment, each symbol display area 260a, 260b is configured by a dot matrix LED. Each symbol display area 260a, 260b can perform change display or stop display of the effect symbol composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the lottery result display device 260 displays the result of the special game state lottery by a combination of effect symbols stopped and displayed in the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b. When the special game state lottery is won, the number of rounds won is displayed on the round number display unit 175.

  The short-time display device 270 has five lighting sections 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d, and 270e. When it is determined that the time reduction state is to be generated, the time reduction number display device 270 is determined to be generated by lighting one of the five lighting units 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d, and 270e. Displays the number of times in the short state.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start prize port switch 310, a second start prize port switch 312, a start gate switch 311, a big prize port switch 313, and a left general prize port switch 314. , A right general winning opening switch 315, a winning opening switch 319, a specific winning opening switch 317, and a discharge opening switch 318 are provided.

  The first start winning port switch 310 detects the winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 110 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The second start winning port switch 312 detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 130 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The start gate switch 311 detects the passage of the game ball to the start gate 120 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening 140 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The left general prize opening switch 314 detects the winning of a game ball to the left general prize opening 150 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The right general winning opening switch 315 detects the winning of a game ball at the right general winning opening 160 and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 400. The entrance switch 319 detects entry of a game ball from the entrance 210 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The specific winning opening switch 317 detects the winning of a game ball in the specific winning opening 230 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The discharge port switch 318 detects a game ball entering the discharge port 240 and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 400.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 400 and a sub-control device 500 as control units. The main control device 400 and the sub control device 500 are mounted on separate boards for preventing illegal acts. In the control unit, data can be transmitted from the main control device 400 to the sub control device 500 only in one direction.
The main control device 400 mainly detects the winning of the game ball at the first start winning port 110, the detection of the game ball at the second start winning port 130, and the detection of the winning of the game ball at the specific winning port 230. Depending on the, various random numbers are generated. Then, main controller 400 performs control command transmission and overall game control based on the generated random numbers.

Further, the main control device 400 directly controls the status display device 170, the winning ball payout control device 510, the start winning port solenoid 320, the big winning port solenoid 321, the motor 323, the auxiliary piece solenoid 325, and the like.
Main controller 400 includes CPU 410, ROM 420, RAM 430, input port 440, and output port 450.

The input port 440 includes a first start winning port switch 310, a second starting winning port switch 312, a starting gate switch 311, a large winning port switch 313, a left general winning port switch 314, a right general winning port switch 315, and a specific winning port switch. Detection signals input from 317 and the outlet switch 318 are output to the CPU 410.
The output port 450 outputs a control command to each of the sub-control device 500, the status display device 170, and the winning ball payout control device 510, and also includes a start winning port solenoid 320, a big winning port solenoid 321, a motor 323, and an opening / closing member. A control signal is output to each of the solenoid 322 and the auxiliary piece solenoid 325. In addition, the output port 450 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 800. Thereby, the gaming status of the pachinko machine 1 is remotely monitored by the hall computer 800.

The ROM 420 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 400, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the sub-control device 500.
The RAM 430 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 400, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. The RAM 430 is a storage area (hereinafter referred to as a special figure A lottery random number storage area) for storing a random number obtained by a special symbol A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special figure A lottery random area), and obtained by a special symbol B lottery. A storage area for storing random numbers (hereinafter referred to as special figure B lottery random numbers) (hereinafter referred to as special figure B lottery random number storage areas) and a random number obtained by special gaming state lottery (hereinafter referred to as continuous lottery random numbers) are stored. It has a storage area (hereinafter referred to as “continuation number lottery random number storage area”) and an area (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery random number storage area”) for storing random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery random numbers”) acquired by the normal symbol lottery.

  Here, in the special figure B lottery random number storage area, five special figure B lottery random numbers (one special figure B lottery random number displaying the lottery result and special symbol B lottery random number 4 holding the lottery result display pending) It is possible to memorize up to 2). In addition, the normal symbol lottery random number storage area stores up to two normal symbol lottery random numbers (one normal symbol lottery random number displaying the lottery result and one normal symbol lottery random number holding the lottery result display). It is possible. On the other hand, it is possible to store only one random number (no hold) in each of the special figure A lottery random number storage area and the continuous number lottery random number storage area.

The RAM 430 has a command storage area for temporarily storing a control command to be output to the sub-control device 500 or the like. In the pachinko machine 1, when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like, when the power is restored from the power failure, the storage contents of the RAM 430 should be restored to the state immediately before the power failure, and the output stored in the command storage area of the RAM 430 should be output. By outputting the control command, the gaming state is restored to the state before the power is cut off.
The main controller 400 is connected to a power supply circuit 900 for supplying power.

Similar to the main controller 400, the sub controller 500 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the sub control device 500 stores a program for controlling the production, various data, and the like. The RAM of the sub control device 500 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 400, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like. The CPU of the sub control device 500 executes processing according to the program stored in the ROM in accordance with the control command received from the main control device 400. Thereby, the CPU of the sub-control device 500 controls the display on the hold number display device 250, controls the display on the lottery result display device 260, controls the display on the short time display device 270, controls the lighting, blinking, etc. of the lamp 530. And the output of the sound effect from the speaker 540 is controlled.

(About special prize status)
Next, the special prize state caused by the special symbol A lottery or the special symbol B lottery will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, “first win” and “second win” are set as the special prize states. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol A lottery and the special symbol B lottery, either “first win” or “second win” is won, and there is no case of “losing”.
When the “first win” is won by the special symbol A lottery, the special symbol A display unit 171 causes the special symbol A to be stopped and displayed as “one winning symbol” to cause a special prize state. When the “second win” is won by the special symbol A lottery, the special symbol A display unit 171 causes the special symbol A to be stopped and displayed as “two winning symbols” to cause a special prize state. When the “first win” is won by the special symbol B lottery, the special symbol B display unit 172 causes the special symbol B to be stopped and displayed as “one winning symbol” to cause a special prize state. When the “second winning” is won by the special symbol B lottery, the special symbol B is stopped and displayed as “two winning symbols” in the special symbol B display unit 172, and the special prize state is caused.

  When the “first hit” is generated, the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is opened only once for a predetermined time during the set longest opening time. When the “second hit” occurs, the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is opened twice for a predetermined time during the set maximum opening time. Here, in the present embodiment, when “first win” or “second win” is generated by the special symbol B lottery, “first win” or “second win” is acquired by the special symbol A lottery. The longest open time of the opening / closing member 211 is set longer than in the case where the occurrence occurs. In addition, when the “second hit” occurs, the longest open time of the opening / closing member 211 is set longer than when the “first hit” occurs.

Next, the special game state generated by the special game state lottery will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of special game states.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, the lottery results of the special gaming state lottery include “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, “per third continuation”, and “no continuation”. Four are set. As the types of special gaming states, “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, and “per third continuation” are set.
When the special gaming state is generated, a round operation (hereinafter, referred to as a round) for opening the special winning opening 140 with a predetermined release pattern is executed up to the maximum number of rounds (the number of rounds).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1, as the opening pattern in each round, the first opening pattern in which the longest opening time of the big winning opening 140 is set to the first time and the longest opening time of the big winning opening 140 are the first. And a second opening pattern set at a second time shorter than the time. The first time is set to a sufficient time (for example, 29 [s]) for the game ball to win the big winning opening 140. In addition, the second time is set to a time (for example, 0.2 [s]) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the big winning opening 140.

In “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, and “per third continuation”, the maximum number of rounds is set to be the same.
In the pachinko machine 1, the ratio between the number of rounds that open the grand prize opening 140 in the first opening pattern and the number of rounds that open the grand prize opening 140 in the second opening pattern is “per first continuation”. , “Per second continuation” and “per third continuation”.

  Specifically, when “winning for the first continuation” is won, “continuation” consisting of a combination of staggers such as “VV” in the two symbol display areas 260 a and 260 b of the lottery result display device 260. Stop display with “design”. When “winning first continuation” is won, the maximum number of rounds is set to 16 and the special prize state continues. In addition, as a method of opening the grand prize winning opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of rounds 1 to 16. Then, the set maximum number of rounds is displayed in the round number display section 175.

  When “winning second continuation” is won, the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b of the lottery result display device 260 are stopped and displayed as “continuation symbols”. When winning “per second continuation” is won, the maximum number of rounds is set to 16 and the special prize state continues. In addition, as a method for opening the grand prize winning opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of rounds 1 to 7, and a second opening pattern is set for each of rounds 8 to 16. Then, the set maximum number of rounds is displayed in the round number display section 175.

  When “winning the third continuation” is won, the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b of the lottery result display device 260 are stopped and displayed as “continuation symbols”. When winning “per third continuation”, the number of rounds is set to 16 and the special prize state continues. Further, as a method of opening the grand prize winning opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of the first round to the second round, and a second opening pattern is set for each of the third round to the 16th round. Then, the set maximum number of rounds is displayed in the round number display section 175.

In addition, when winning “per 1st continuation”, “per 2nd continuation” or “per 3rd continuation”, the number of time reductions is set to 100, and after the special gaming state ends, the time reduction state Is born. Then, when the winning is “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, or “per third continuation”, the set time reduction number is displayed on the time reduction number display device 270.
In the case of “no continuation”, in the two symbol display areas 260 a and 260 b of the lottery result display device 260, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as “non-continuation symbol” composed of a combination of slots such as “00”. In the case of “no continuation”, the special winning opening 140 is not opened, and the special prize state ends. In the case of “no continuation”, the short-time state is not generated after the special prize state ends.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when the special game state occurs (the special prize state continues), until the round before the maximum number of rounds is reached, the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 140 is detected in the round. If it is, the next round is continued, and if the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 140 is not detected in the round, the special game state is ended with the round operation as the final round operation. For example, even if winning “first continuation” (16 rounds), if there is no game ball winning in the big winning opening 140 in 10 rounds, the 10th round will be the final round and the special gaming state will be finish.

  Accordingly, when “per 1st continuation” is won, the first release pattern is set for each of the first to the 16th rounds, so that generally it continues for the 16th round. In addition, if the “per second continuation” is won, the special release state is generally completed in 7 rounds by setting the second release pattern for each of the 8th to 16th rounds. . In addition, when the “per third continuation” is won, the special game state will be completed in approximately two rounds by setting the second release pattern for each of the three to sixteen rounds. .

(About control commands)
Next, the structure and content of the control command output from the main control device 400 to the sub control device 500 will be described.
The control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and an event that is 1-byte digital data indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. (EVENT).
Main controller 400 outputs the mode (MODE) data triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself when the command changes, and then the second rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB). As an opportunity, event (EVENT) data is output.

On the other hand, the sub control device 500 generates an interrupt process in response to the input of the strobe signal (DUSTB), and stores the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM by the interrupt process.
In the pachinko machine 1, control commands transmitted from the main control device 400 to the sub control device 500 include an accessory release command, a change start command, a specific winning command, a symbol stop command, a hold number command, a short time command, and the like.
The accessory release command is a command for designating an effect corresponding to the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200. Specifically, the accessory release command specifies an effect corresponding to the number of times the opening / closing member 211 is opened. The bonus release command is output when it is determined to cause a special prize state.

The variation start command is a command for designating start of variation display of effect symbols in the lottery result display device 260. The change start command is output when the opening of the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is started and the game ball enters the entrance 210 for the first time.
The specific winning command is a command for designating that the variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the lottery result display device 260 is the reach variation pattern. Here, the reach variation pattern refers to a variation pattern that is variably displayed in the state where the effect symbols are aligned in the two symbol display areas 260 a and 260 b of the lottery result display device 260. The specific prize command is output when a game ball is awarded to the special prize opening 230.

  The symbol stop command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbol in the lottery result display device 260. Specifically, the symbol designation command designates stop display of the effect symbols and also designates “continuation symbol” or “non-continuation symbol” as a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed on the lottery result display device 260. The symbol stop command is the number of game balls that enter the accessory device 200 after the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 (the entry of the game ball from the entrance 210). This is output when the number of balls) and the number of discharges (the sum of the number of winning game balls to the specific winning hole 230 and the number of balls to be discharged to the outlet 240) match.

The hold number command is a command for notifying the hold number, which is the number that the display of the result of the special symbol B lottery is held. That is, main controller 400 outputs a hold number command corresponding to the hold number of the special figure B lottery random number stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of RAM 430 to sub controller 500. The hold number command is output when the number of special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area is updated.
The time reduction command is a command indicating the number of time reduction states that occur after the special prize state ends. The time reduction command is output when it is determined to cause the time reduction state.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by main controller 400 will be described.
The CPU 410 is composed of a microprocessing unit or the like, operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 420. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed.

First, game control processing executed by the main controller 400 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 410, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, a random number update process for updating various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance of the ball is executed, and the process proceeds to step S102.
Here, as the various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, the special figure A lottery random number, the special figure B lottery random number, the continuous number lottery random number, and the normal symbol lottery random number are referred to. In the random number update process, each random number cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the random number makes a round.

In step S102, switch input processing for inputting detection signals from the switches 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, and 319 via the input port 440 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In the switch input process, when a detection signal is input from each of the switches 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, the detection signal is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430.
In step S104, a ball-out state detection process for detecting occurrence of a ball-out state in a prize ball payout path (not shown) of the prize ball payout control device 510 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.

In the ball-out state detection process, it is determined whether or not a ball-out state has occurred in the winning ball payout path. If it is determined that a ball-out state has occurred, a ball-out state indicator lamp (not shown) is displayed. Light up. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball-out state has not occurred, the ball-out state indicator lamp is turned off.
In step S106, a full tank state detection process for detecting the occurrence of a full tank state in a storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.
In the full tank state detection process, it is determined whether or not a full tank state has occurred in the storage tank. When it is determined that a full tank state has occurred, a full tank state indicator lamp (not shown) is turned on. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the full state has not occurred, the full state indicator lamp is turned off.

In step S108, a prize ball payout process for paying out a prize ball is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110.
In the winning ball payout process, any one of the first start winning port switch 310, the second starting winning port switch 312, the big winning port switch 313, the left general winning port switch 314, the right general winning port switch 315, and the specific winning port switch 317 is selected. It is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input. If it is determined that a detection signal has been input, a control command for instructing the payout of prize balls is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430. Thereby, in the port output process of step S122, a control command for instructing the payout of prize balls is output to the sub-control device 150. The prize ball payout control device 510 pays out prize balls in response to the input of the control command.

In step S110, a normal symbol game process for performing a normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.
In step S112, a special symbol lottery random number storing process for storing the special symbol lottery random number is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, a special symbol game process for performing a special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the special prize state game process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 118.
In step S118, a special prize state continuation game process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, external information output processing for outputting an external information signal related to game control to hall computer 800 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S122.
In step S122, the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 430 is executed via the output port 450, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the port output process, a control command is output to each of the sub control device 500, the status display device 170, and the prize ball payout control device 510. In the port output process, predetermined control signals are output to the start winning port solenoid 320, the big winning port solenoid 321, the motor 323, and the auxiliary piece solenoid 325, respectively.

Next, the normal symbol game process of step S110 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol game process.
When the normal symbol game process is executed in step S110, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, based on the processing result of the switch input process in step S102, it is determined whether a detection signal is input from the start gate switch 311. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), step S202 is performed. Migrate to On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the start gate switch 311 (No), the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol lottery random numbers held in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430 is 1 or more (the number of normal symbol lottery random numbers stored is 2 or more). When it determines with a number being 1 or more (Yes), it transfers to step S206. On the other hand, when it determines with the number of hold | maintains of a normal symbol lottery random number not being 1 or more (No), it transfers to step S204.
In step S204, the normal symbol lottery random number is acquired from the random number counter, the acquired normal symbol lottery random number is stored in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, it is determined whether or not the start winning port solenoid 320 for opening and closing the opening and closing member 131 of the second starting winning port 130 is in operation, and when it is determined that the start winning port solenoid 320 is in operation (Yes). ) Proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start winning port solenoid 320 is not in operation (No), the process proceeds to step S208.
In step S208, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is variably displayed. If it is determined that the normal symbol is variably displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol is not in a variable display (No), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, it is determined whether or not it is within the normal symbol stop display time. If it is determined that it is within the normal symbol stop display time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S224. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the normal symbol stop display time (No), the process proceeds to step S212.
In step S212, it is determined whether or not the number of stored normal symbol lottery random numbers in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430 is one or more, and it is determined that the number of stored normal symbol lottery random numbers is one or more (Yes) ) Proceeds to step S214. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of stored normal symbol lottery random numbers is not 1 or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S214, a normal symbol lottery hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S216.
In the normal symbol lottery determination process, in order to cause a winning state with a predetermined probability, a single winning value is set in a predetermined numerical range, and when the normal symbol lottery random number matches the winning value, it is won. It is a process that causes a state.
Here, the RAM 430 stores a normal symbol winning determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the normal symbol lottery random number and the winning value is registered. In the normal symbol lottery hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery random number is read from the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, and the read value of the normal symbol lottery random number matches the winning value based on the normal symbol winning determination table. It is determined whether or not.

In step S216, normal symbol variation setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S218.
In the normal symbol fluctuation setting process, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is set, and the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set. In the normal symbol variation setting process, a normal symbol stop display time is set. Specifically, when it is determined in step S214 that the value of the normal symbol lottery random number matches the winning value, “winning symbol” is set as the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S214 that the value of the normal symbol lottery random number does not match the winning value, “out of symbol” is set as the normal symbol to be stopped. Further, when the short-time state has occurred, the variable display time when the short-time state occurs is set as the normal symbol fluctuation display time. On the other hand, when the short-time state has not occurred, the variable display time when the short-time state does not occur is set as the normal symbol variable display time. Here, the fluctuation display time when the short-time state occurs is shorter than the fluctuation display time when the short-time state does not occur.

In step S218, the normal symbol display unit 173 starts normal symbol variation display, and the process proceeds to step S220.
In step S220, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol has reached the fluctuation display time set in step S216. If it is determined that the fluctuation display time set in step S216 has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S222. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set fluctuation display time has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S222, the normal symbol display unit 173 starts normal symbol stop display, and the process proceeds to step S224. At this time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol or the off symbol set in step S216.
In step S224, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop display time has reached the stop display time set in step S216. If it is determined that the set stop display time has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S226. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set stop display time has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S226, based on the determination result in step S214, it is determined whether or not a winning state is caused. If it is determined that a winning state is caused (Yes), the process proceeds to step S228. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning state is not caused (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S228, the operation of the start winning port solenoid 320 for opening and closing the opening / closing member 131 of the second start winning port 130 is started, and the process proceeds to step S230. As a result, the opening / closing member 131 is in an open state, and a state in which a game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 130 is enabled.

  In step S230, it is determined whether or not the operating time of the start winning opening solenoid 320 has reached the longest operating time. If it is determined that the longest operating time has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S234. On the other hand, when it determines with not having reached the longest operating time (No), it transfers to step S232. Here, the longest operating time of the start winning opening solenoid 320 is set to 2 [s], for example.

In step S232, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 130 has reached the highest number of winnings. If it is determined that the highest number of winnings has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S234. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored. Here, the maximum number of winning game balls to the second start winning opening 130 is set to two, for example.
In step S234, the operation of the start winning port solenoid 320 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 131 of the second start winning port 130 is stopped, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. As a result, the opening / closing member 131 is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot be awarded to the second start winning opening 130.

Next, the special symbol lottery random number storage process in step S112 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a special symbol lottery random number storage process.
When the special symbol lottery random number storing process is executed in step S112, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, based on the processing result of the switch input process in step S102, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning port switch 310, and if it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes). The process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start winning port switch 310 (No), the process proceeds to step S306.

In step S302, it is determined whether the random number acquisition is prohibited or not. If it is determined that the random number acquisition is disabled (Yes), the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the random number acquisition is not prohibited (No), the process proceeds to step S304.
Here, the random number acquisition prohibited state is a state in which the special figure A lottery random number is stored in the special figure A lottery random number storage area, a state in which the special figure B lottery random number is stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area, and A state that satisfies at least one of the states in which a special prize state has occurred. Note that the state where the special prize state has occurred refers to a state where a special prize state flag, which will be described later, is set to the ON state.

In step S304, the special figure A lottery random number is acquired from the random number counter, the acquired special figure A lottery random number is stored in the special figure A lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S306.
In step S306, based on the processing result of the switch input process in step S102, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port switch 312. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes). The process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start winning a prize opening switch 312 (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S308, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure B lottery random numbers in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430 is 4 or more (the number of special figure B lottery random numbers stored is 5 or more). If it is determined that the number of lottery random numbers held is 4 or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special drawing B lottery random numbers is not 4 or more (No), the process proceeds to step S310.
In step S310, the special figure B lottery random number is acquired from the random number counter, the acquired special figure B lottery random number is stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, a series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored. Let

Further, in step S310, the number of reserved special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the updated special figure B lottery random number storage area is displayed on the special symbol hold number display unit 174.
Further, in step S310, a hold number command corresponding to the number of reserved special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the updated special figure B lottery random number storage area is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430. As a result, in the port output process of step S122, the hold number command is output to the sub control device 150.

Next, the special symbol game process of step S114 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol game process.
When the special symbol game process is executed in step S114, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the special prize state flag is in the ON state. If it is determined that the special prize state flag is in the ON state (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special prize state flag is not in the ON state (No), the process proceeds to step S402.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) is variably displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S418. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (No), the process proceeds to step S404.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) is within the stop display time. If it is determined that the special symbol is within the stop display time (Yes), the process goes to step S422. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the special symbol stop display time (No), the process proceeds to step S406.

In step S406, it is determined whether or not the special figure A lottery random number is stored in the special figure A lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430. If it is determined that the special figure A lottery random number is stored (Yes), step S406 is performed. The process proceeds to S410. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure A lottery random number is not stored (No), the process proceeds to step S408.
In step S408, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430 is one or more, and it is determined that the number of special figure B lottery random numbers is one or more. If yes (Yes), the process moves to step S410. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of stored special figure B lottery random numbers is not 1 or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S410, a special symbol lottery winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S412.

In the special symbol lottery winning determination process, in order to cause a special prize state with a predetermined probability, a single winning value is set in a predetermined numerical range, and a special figure A lottery random number or special figure B lottery random number and a winning value are determined. This is a process for causing a special prize state when they match.
Here, in the RAM 430, the special figure A winning determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the special drawing A lottery random number and the winning value is registered, and the special figure B winning in which the correspondence between the value of the special drawing B lottery random number and the winning value is registered. A decision table is stored. In the special symbol lottery hit determination process, the special figure A lottery random number is read from the special figure A lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, and the value of the read special figure A lottery random number is determined based on the special figure A winning determination table. It is determined whether or not the value matches. Alternatively, in the special symbol lottery determination process, the special figure B lottery random number is read from the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430, and the value of the read special figure B lottery random number is determined based on the special figure B winning determination table. It is determined whether or not the value matches.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, “out” is not set in the special symbol A lottery and the special symbol B lottery. Therefore, in the special symbol winning determination process in step S410, it is determined that one of “first winning” and “second winning” occurs.
In step S412, the accessory release command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S414. As a result, in the port output process of step S122, the accessory release command is output to the sub control device 150.

  Specifically, when it is determined in step S410 to cause the “first hit”, the accessory that instructs an effect corresponding to the opening pattern in which the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is opened once. The release command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 to cause the “second hit”, an accessory release command for instructing an effect corresponding to the opening pattern for opening the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 twice is issued. And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430.

In step S414, a special symbol variation setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S416.
In the special symbol variation setting process, a special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) to be stopped and displayed is set, and a special symbol variation display time is set. In the special symbol variation setting process, a special symbol stop display time is set. Specifically, when it is determined in step S410 to cause “first hit”, “one win symbol” is set as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 to cause the “second hit”, “two hits” is set as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Further, when the short-time state has occurred, the variable display time when the short-time state occurs is set as the special symbol variable display time. On the other hand, when the short-time state has not occurred, the variable display time when the short-time state does not occur is set as the special symbol variable display time. Here, the fluctuation display time when the short-time state occurs is shorter than the fluctuation display time when the short-time state does not occur.

In step S416, the special symbol variation display is started, and the process proceeds to step S418.
Specifically, the special symbol A display unit 171 starts the variable display of the special symbol A or the special symbol B display unit 172 starts the variable display of the special symbol B.
In step S416, when the display of the variation of the special symbol B is started, the number of reserved special B lottery random numbers stored in the special symbol B lottery random number storage area is updated. Then, the number of reserved special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the updated special figure B lottery random number storage area is displayed on the special symbol reserved number display unit 174. Further, a hold number command corresponding to the number of reserved special figure B lottery random numbers stored in the updated special figure B lottery random number storage area is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430. As a result, in the port output process of step S122, the hold number command is output to the sub control device 150.

In step S418, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) has reached the variation display time set in step S414. (Yes) moves to step S420. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set fluctuation display time has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S420, stop display of the special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) is started, and the process proceeds to step S422.
Specifically, the special symbol A display unit 171 starts the special symbol A stop display or the special symbol B display unit 172 starts the special symbol B stop display. At this time, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “one winning symbol” or “two winning symbols” set in step S414.

In step S422, it is determined whether or not the stop display time of the special symbol (special symbol A or special symbol B) has reached the stop display time set in step S414, and it is determined that the set stop display time has been reached (Yes) moves to step S424. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set stop display time has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S424, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S410 that the special prize state is to be generated. If it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S426. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special prize state is not caused (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, “out” is not set in the special symbol A lottery and the special symbol B lottery. Therefore, it is not determined in step S424 that the special prize state is not caused.
In step S426, the special prize state flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S428.
At this time, if it is determined in step S410 to cause the “first win”, the special status flag corresponding to the “first win” is turned ON, and the “second win” is set in step S410. When it is determined to cause the prize to occur, the special status flag corresponding to the “second win” is set to the ON state.

  In step S426, the longest operating time of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is set. At this time, if “first win” or “second win” is generated by the special symbol B lottery in step S410, “first win” or “second win” is determined by the special symbol A lottery. The longest operating time of the opening member solenoid 322 is set to be longer than when it is generated. In step S410, when the “second hit” occurs, the longest operating time of the opening member solenoid 322 is set longer than when the “first hit” occurs.

In step S428, the accessory release command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S430. As a result, in the port output process of step S122, the accessory release command is output to the sub control device 150.
In step S430, the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is started, and the process proceeds to step S432.

  Here, the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is operated until the longest operation time elapses. The opening / closing member solenoid 322 is operated such that the opening / closing member 211 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening pattern during the longest operation time. Specifically, when it is determined in step S410 to cause the “first hit”, the open / close member solenoid is opened and closed in an open pattern that opens once for a predetermined time. The operation of 322 is started. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 to cause the “second hit”, the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is operated so that the opening / closing member 211 is opened / closed in an opening pattern that opens twice every predetermined time. Is started.

In step 430, the operation of the motor 323 is started. Thereby, the rotation of the rotating cam 226 of the holding device 224 is started and the rotation of the rotating member 227 of the sorting device unit 225 is started.
Further, in step S430, as the opening / closing member solenoid 322 starts operating, the number of game balls entering the entrance 210 of the accessory device 200 is determined based on the detection signal from the entrance switch 319. Start integration. Further, based on the detection signals from the specific winning opening switch 317 and the discharging opening switch 318, the number of game balls discharged from the accessory device 200 (the number of winning game balls to the specific winning opening 230 and the entry into the discharge opening 240). Sum of the number of balls).

In step S432, the operation of the auxiliary device 228 is started, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
When the operation of the auxiliary device 228 is started, the auxiliary piece 228a is opened and closed according to the elapsed time since the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is started (opening of the opening / closing member 211 is started).
In the pachinko machine 1, the auxiliary piece 228a is more likely to be closed as the elapsed time from the start of the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 becomes longer.

Next, the special prize state game process of step S116 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special prize state game process.
When the special prize state game process is executed in step S116, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.
In step S500, it is determined whether or not the special prize state flag is in the ON state. If it is determined that the special prize state flag is in the ON state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special prize state flag is not in the ON state (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S502, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is operating. If it is determined that the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is operating (Yes), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is not operating (No), the process proceeds to step S522.
In step S504, based on the processing result of the switch input process in step S102, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the entrance switch 319. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), step S504 is performed. The process moves to S506. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the entrance switch 319 (No), the process proceeds to step S510.

In Step S506, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the entrance 210 is 1, and if it is determined that the number of balls is 1 (Yes), the process proceeds to Step S508. On the other hand, when it determines with the number of entering balls not being 1 (No), it transfers to step S510.
In step S508, the change start command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S510. Thereby, in the port output process of step S122, the change start command is output to the sub-control device 150.

In step S510, based on the processing result of the switch input process in step S102, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific prize opening switch 317. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), step S510 is performed. The process proceeds to S512. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the specific prize opening switch 317 (No), the process proceeds to step S516.
In step S512, a special gaming state lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S514.
In the special game state lottery process, first, a special game state lottery random number is acquired from a random number counter, and the acquired special game state lottery random number is stored in the special game state lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430. Then, the lottery result of the special game state lottery is determined based on the acquired special game state lottery random number.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1, four lottery results of “special gaming state lottery”, “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, “per third continuation”, and “no continuation” are set. ing. The RAM 430 stores a special gaming state determination table in which the correspondence between the special gaming state lottery random numbers and the lottery results is registered. In the special game state lottery process, based on the acquired special game state lottery random number and the special game state determination table, “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, “per third continuation”, and Decide to cause one of the "no continuation" to occur.

Further, in the special game state lottery process, when it is determined that any one of “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, and “per third continuation” is to be generated, The special game state flag is turned on. At this time, the special gaming state flags corresponding to “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, and “per third continuation” are turned ON.
In step S514, the specific winning command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S516. Thereby, in the port output process of step S122, the specific winning command is output to the sub control device 150.

In step S516, it is determined whether or not the operation time of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 has reached the longest operation time set in step S426. If it is determined that the longest operation time has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S520. . On the other hand, when it determines with not having reached the longest operating time (No), it transfers to step S518.
In step S518, it is determined whether or not the number of winning game balls to the entrance 210 has reached the most winning number. If it is determined that the most winning number has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S520. On the other hand, if it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored. Here, the maximum number of winning game balls in the entrance 210 is set to 3 for example.

In step S520, the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S522. As a result, the opening / closing member 211 is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the accessory device 200.
Further, in step S520, as the operation of the opening / closing member solenoid 322 is stopped, the accumulation of the number of game balls entering the entrance 210 of the accessory device 200 is completed, and the game from the accessory device 200 is completed. End the integration of the number of balls discharged.

In step S522, it is determined whether or not the accumulated number of game balls entering the entrance 210 of the accessory device 200 matches the number of game balls discharged from the accessory device 200. When it determines with having carried out (Yes), it transfers to step S524. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S524, the symbol stop command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S526. Thereby, in the port output process of step S122, the symbol stop command is output to the sub-control device 150.

In step S526, the operation of the motor 323 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S528. Accordingly, the rotation of the rotating cam 226 of the holding device 224 is stopped and the rotation of the rotating member 227 of the sorting device unit 225 is stopped.
In step S528, it is determined whether or not the special game state flag is in the ON state. If it is determined that the special game state flag is in the ON state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S530. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game state flag is not in the ON state (No), the process proceeds to step S534.

In step S530, the opening method of the special winning opening 140 is set, and the process proceeds to step S532.
Specifically, when the special game state flag corresponding to “per first continuation” is in the ON state, 16 is set as the maximum number of rounds, and 16 is set as the value of the continuous round number R. In addition, as a method for opening the grand prize winning opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of rounds 1 to 16. Furthermore, the maximum number of winnings in each round is set to 30.

When the special gaming state flag corresponding to “per second continuation” is in the ON state, 16 is set as the maximum number of rounds, and 16 is set as the value of the continuation round number R. In addition, as a method for opening the winning prize opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of rounds 1 to 7, and a second opening pattern is set for each of rounds 8 to 16. Furthermore, the maximum number of winnings in each round is set to 30.
When the special game state flag corresponding to “per third continuation” is in the ON state, 16 is set as the maximum number of rounds, and 16 is set as the value of the continuous round number R. In addition, as a method for opening the grand prize winning opening 140, a first opening pattern is set for each of rounds 1 to 2, and a second opening pattern is set for each of rounds 3 to 16. Furthermore, the maximum number of winnings in each round is set to 30.

In step S530, the time reduction command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 430. As a result, in the port output process of step S122, the time reduction command is output to the sub-control device 150. Specifically, when the special gaming state flag corresponding to “per first continuation”, “per second continuation” or “per third continuation” is in the ON state, after the special gaming state ends. A short time command indicating that the number of short time states to be generated is 100 times is stored.
In step S532, the maximum number of rounds won in the special gaming state lottery is displayed on the round number display unit 175, and a series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, in step S534, the special prize state flag is set to the OFF state, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
Next, the special prize state continuation game process in step S118 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special prize state continuing game process.
When the special prize state continuing game process is executed in step S118, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not the special game state flag is in the ON state. If it is determined that the special game state flag is in the ON state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game state flag is not in the ON state (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 140 is open. If it is determined that the special winning opening 140 is open (Yes), the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special winning opening 140 is not open (No), the process proceeds to step S612.
In step S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 140 has reached the longest opening time set in step S530. If it is determined that the longest opening time has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608. . On the other hand, when it determines with not having reached the longest open time (No), it transfers to step S606.

  Specifically, when the special game state flag corresponding to “per first continuation” is in the ON state, 29 [s] is set as the longest open time for each of rounds 1 to 16. In addition, when the special game state flag corresponding to “per second continuation” is in the ON state, 29 [s] is set as the longest open time for each of rounds 1 to 7, and rounds 8 to 16 Is set to 0.2 [s] as the longest open time. Furthermore, when the special game state flag corresponding to “per third continuation” is in the ON state, 29 [s] is set as the longest open time for each of rounds 1 to 2, and rounds 3 to 16 Is set to 0.2 [s] as the longest open time.

In step S606, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 140 has reached the maximum number of winnings set in step S530. If it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has been reached (Yes), step S606 is performed. The process proceeds to S608. On the other hand, if it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has not been reached (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Specifically, 30 pieces are set as the most winning numbers in each round.
In step S608, the special winning opening 140 is closed, and the process proceeds to step S610.
In step S610, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won at the grand prize opening 140 while the grand prize opening 140 is being opened, and when it is determined that a game ball has been won at the big prize opening 140 (Yes). Moves to step S612. On the other hand, if it is determined that no game ball has been won in the special winning opening 140 (No), the process proceeds to step S618.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the next round does not continue when there is no game ball winning in the big winning opening 140 during each round.
In step S612, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous round number R is 0. If it is determined that the set continuous round number R is 0 (Yes), the process proceeds to step S618. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the continuation round number R is not 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S614.

In step S614, opening of the special winning opening 140 is started (starting a round), and the process proceeds to step S616.
In step S616, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the set value of the continuous round number R is calculated, the value is set as a new value of the continuous round number R, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is completed. Return to.

On the other hand, in S618, the special game state flag is turned OFF in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to step S620.
In S618, the special prize state flag is set to OFF in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, and the process proceeds to Step S622.
In S620, the time reduction state flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 430, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

Here, the time-short state is generated by setting the time-short state flag to the ON state. The short-time state flag is turned OFF when either one of the set short-time special symbol B lottery is performed and the special state is generated. Note that the number of time reductions is set to 100 when it is determined in step S512 to cause “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, or “per third continuation”.
In addition, when the time reduction state flag is in the ON state, the time reduction state display unit 176 displays that the time reduction state has occurred.

Next, processing executed by the sub control device 500 will be described.
The CPU of the sub-control device 500 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect control process executed by the sub-control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the sub control device 500, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.

In step S700, it is determined whether or not an accessory release command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that an accessory release command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, when it determines with not receiving the accessory release command (No), it transfers to step S704.
In step S702, an accessory release effect corresponding to the number of times of opening / closing member 211 specified by the received accessory release command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S704.
Here, the accessory release effect refers to a display of the number of times of opening, an effect by sound from the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 corresponding to the number of times of opening.

In step S704, it is determined whether a change start command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that a change start command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S706. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change start command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S708.
In step S706, the variation display of the effect symbol in the lottery result display device 260 is started, and the process proceeds to step S708.
Specifically, in each of the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b of the lottery result display device 260, the variation display of the effect symbols is started.

In step S708, it is determined whether or not a specific winning command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that a specific winning command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S710. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific winning command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S712.
In step S710, the variation pattern of the effect symbol variation display in the lottery result display device 260 is changed to the reach variation pattern, and the process proceeds to step S712.
Specifically, the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b of the lottery result display device 260 are variably displayed in a state where the effect symbols are aligned.

In step S712, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that a symbol stop command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S714. On the other hand, when it determines with not receiving the symbol stop command (No), it transfers to step S716.
In step S714, in the lottery result display device 260, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped by the combination indicated by the symbol stop command, the effect symbol is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S716.
Specifically, in the two symbol display areas 260a and 260b of the lottery result display device 260, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in any combination of the continuation symbol 1, the continuation symbol 2, the discontinuation symbol, and the off symbol.

In step S716, it is determined whether or not a hold number command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that a hold number command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S718. On the other hand, when it determines with not having received the pending | holding number command (No), it transfers to step S720.
In step S718, the hold number display device 250 displays the hold number specified by the hold number command, and the process proceeds to step S720.

In step S720, it is determined whether or not a time reduction command has been received from main controller 400. If it is determined that a time reduction command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S722. On the other hand, if it is determined that the short time command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S722, the time reduction number display device 270 displays the time reduction number specified by the time reduction number command, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 104 wins the first start winning opening 110, a special figure A lottery random number is acquired. The acquired special figure A lottery random number is stored in the special figure A lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430. Further, when the game ball launched into the game area 104 wins the second start winning opening 130, a special figure B lottery random number is acquired. Then, the acquired special figure B lottery random number is stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430.

Then, the main controller 400 selects the special symbol lottery based on the special figure A lottery random number stored in the special figure A lottery random number storage area or the special figure B lottery random number stored in the special figure B lottery random number storage area. The hit determination process is executed.
The main control device 400 determines that one of “first win” and “second win” is caused by the special symbol lottery determination process.

When the “first hit” occurs, the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is opened / closed in a release pattern that opens once for a predetermined time in the longest release time. On the other hand, when the “second hit” occurs, the opening / closing member 211 of the accessory device 200 is opened / closed in an opening pattern that opens twice every predetermined time in the longest opening time. Here, the longest opening time of the opening / closing member 211 when the “second hit” occurs is set longer than the longest opening time of the opening / closing member 211 when the “first hit” occurs. The
In addition, when a special ball state (“first win” or “second win”) is generated and a game ball wins a specific winning slot 230 of the accessory device 200, a special game state lottery random number is acquired. The The acquired special gaming state lottery random number is stored in the special gaming state lottery random number storage area of the RAM 430.

Then, main controller 400 executes a special gaming state lottery process based on the special gaming state lottery random number stored in the special gaming state lottery random number storage area.
The main controller 400 causes the special gaming state lottery process to cause one of “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, “per third continuation”, and “no continuation”. decide.
And if it is decided to generate one of “per 1st continuation”, “per 2nd continuation”, “per 3rd continuation”, or “no continuation”, The most round number is displayed on the round number display unit 175 of the status display device 170.

Here, in “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, and “per third continuation”, the maximum number of rounds is set to be the same (16 rounds). As a result, even if any of the special gaming states among the “per first continuation”, “per second continuation”, “per third continuation”, and “no continuation” is activated, the state display device 170 The display on the round number display section 175 is the same (16R).
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the maximum number of rounds of the special gaming state won by the player through the round number display unit 175 when it is determined to cause the special gaming state. And the player's interest in the game will not decline.

When the special gaming state is generated, a round in which the special winning opening 140 is opened with the set opening pattern is performed up to the set maximum number of rounds.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when the special gaming state is generated, the winning of the game ball to the grand prize winning opening 140 is detected in the round until the round before the set maximum number of rounds is reached. In this case, the next round is continued, and if no winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 140 is detected in the round, the special game state is ended with the round operation as the final round operation.

Then, when “winning first continuation” is won, the first opening pattern is set for each of the first to 16th rounds as the opening method of the special winning opening 140. In addition, when winning the “per second continuation”, the first opening pattern is set for each of the 1st to 7th rounds as the opening method of the grand prize opening 140, and each of the 8th to 16th rounds is set. A second release pattern is set for. In addition, when winning “per third continuation”, the first opening pattern is set for each of the first to second rounds as the opening method of the grand prize opening 140 and each of the third to 16th rounds is set. A second release pattern is set for.
That is, when winning “per first continuation” is won, the longest opening time of the grand prize opening 140 is sufficient for the game balls to win the big prize opening 140 in each of the 1st to 16th rounds. Set to time. Therefore, when winning “per first continuation” is won, it will generally continue up to 16 rounds.

  In addition, when winning “per second continuation”, the longest open time of the grand prize opening 140 is sufficient for the game balls to win the big prize opening 140 in each of the first to seventh rounds. Set to time. On the other hand, in each of the 8th to 16th rounds, the longest opening time of the grand prize opening 140 is set to a time when it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 140. Therefore, when winning “per second continuation” is won, it will be generally finished in 7 rounds.

  Furthermore, when winning “per third continuation”, the longest opening time of the grand prize opening 140 is sufficient for the game balls to win the big prize opening 140 in each of the first to second rounds. Set to time. On the other hand, in each of the 3rd to 16th rounds, the longest opening time of the grand prize opening 140 is set to a time when it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 140. Therefore, in the case of winning “per third continuation”, it will generally end in two rounds.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, in a plurality of types of special game states, the number of rounds in which a game ball can be won in the big prize opening 140 is relatively easy and the round in which it is relatively difficult to win the game ball in the big prize opening 140. Since the ratio with the number of the winning prizes is different, it is possible to diversify the opening method of the special winning opening 140.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to further increase the interest of the player in the game while diversifying the opening method of the special winning opening 140.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, as a special prize state caused by the special symbol A lottery or the special symbol B lottery, there may be a configuration having a plurality of types of special prize states in which the maximum number of rounds is set.
Specifically, in a plurality of types of special prize states, the maximum number of rounds is set to be the same, and the number of rounds that opens the grand prize opening 140 with the first opening pattern and the grand prize opening 140 is opened with the second opening pattern. Set the ratio different from the number of round operations.

In this case, the opening / closing member 211 is opened in the first round. And when the winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening 230 is detected, the second and subsequent rounds where the special winning opening 140 is opened are continued.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the gaming machine that is the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines and the like are within the scope of the present invention. It is also applicable to the machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 100 Game board surface 104 Game area 200 Accessory apparatus 106 Left rolling path 107 Right rolling path 110 First starting winning opening 120 Starting gate 130 Second starting winning opening 131 Opening / closing member 140 Large winning opening 141 Opening / closing member 170 State Display device 171 Special symbol A display unit 172 Special symbol B display unit 173 Normal symbol display unit 174 Special symbol B reserved number display unit 175 Round number display unit 176 Short-time state display unit 210 Entrance 220 Derived path 230 Specific winning port 240 Ejection Exit 211 Opening / closing member 212a, 212b Feather piece 221 Guide passage 225 Sorting device 229 Rolling region 221a Branching portion 221b First guide passage 221c Second guide passage 224 Holding device 225 Rotating shaft 226 Rotating cam 226a Protruding portion 226 Peripheral wall portion 227 Rotating member 22 Auxiliary device 227a Concave portion 226a First inflow port 226b Second inflow port 226c First outflow port 226d Second outflow port 228a Auxiliary piece 250 Reservation number display device 260 Lottery result display device 310 First start prize port switch 312 Double start winning port switch 311 Start gate switch 313 Large winning port switch 319 Entrance port switch 317 Specific winning port switch 318 Discharge port switch 400 Main controller 500 Sub controller 410 CPU
420 ROM
430 RAM
440 input port 450 output port

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a round operation of opening a grand prize opening with a predetermined opening pattern when a special gaming state is generated among a plurality of types of special gaming states, with the maximum number of rounds being limited,
An opening setting for setting the number of rounds corresponding to the special gaming state and the opening pattern in each round operation when it is determined to cause any one of the plurality of types of special gaming states to occur. Means,
Based on the maximum number of rounds set by the opening setting means and the opening pattern in each round operation, an opening control means for opening the special winning opening,
Display means for displaying the number of most rounds corresponding to the special game state when it is determined to cause any one of the plurality of types of special game states,
As the opening pattern, a first opening pattern in which the longest opening time of the big prize opening is set to a first time, and a second opening time that is the longest opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than the first time. A second opening pattern set in time, and
The opening setting means includes
While setting the most number of rounds the same in the plurality of types of special gaming state,
The ratio of the number of round actions that open the grand prize opening in the first opening pattern and the number of round actions that open the big prize opening in the second opening pattern is the opening pattern of each round action, Set differently for multiple types of special gaming states,
The opening control means includes
Until the round operation before the maximum number of rounds,
In the round operation, when the winning of the game ball to the grand prize opening is detected, the next round operation is continued,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when no winning of a game ball to the grand prize opening is detected in the round operation, the special game state is ended with the round operation as a final round operation.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second time is set to a time when it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the big winning opening.

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