JP2011098245A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a model capable of achieving novel games while maintaining familiarity by partly adopting conventional specifications. <P>SOLUTION: A game area is provided with a first start hole 62 and a second start hole 63 where game balls enter. A first lottery tool 126 carries out a first lottery, and a second lottery tool 128 carries out a second lottery. A first symbol determining device 138 refers to a first variation pattern table and determines a first special symbol variation pattern that shows the result of the first lottery. A second symbol determining device 140 refers to a second variation pattern table and determines a second special symbol variation pattern that shows the result of the second lottery. A first special symbol display device 70 displays first special symbols in the form of symbol variation. A second special symbol display device 71 displays second special symbols in the form of symbol variation. A main display control means 118 variably displays the first special symbols on the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbols on the second special symbol display device 71. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for controlling screen display contents in a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, among the various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is used while changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. (Hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”) This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called jackpot where more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when a combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific mode. It is known as a thing (for example, refer patent document 1). The variable display of symbols in the display area is not only a variable display of multiple symbols, but the time of variable display is usually reduced in a state where it is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, as in the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's expectation is enhanced by controlling the specific game such as the probability variation that changes the probability of transition to special games by giving the story to the variation display using characters on the image such as symbols Yes.

JP 2003-230714 A

  In recent years, there has been a recognition of the need for model development that is not bound by the first type, second type, third type, or the like, in order to further improve game playability. However, if it deviates too much from the conventional game playability, it will cause complication of game play and may be a cause of being shy away from the player. In order to make it easier for players to understand the gameability, it is necessary to maintain familiarity by following the main parts of the conventional specifications, and a model that can realize innovative games on it. Development is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize a novel gameability while avoiding a complicated game in a ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a first start port that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter. And a second start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter, and a first lottery means for executing the first lottery when the game ball enters the first start port, A second lottery means for executing the second lottery in response to the game ball entering the second start opening; a first special symbol display device for displaying the result of the first lottery in the form of symbol variation; The second special symbol display device in which the lottery result is displayed in the form of symbol variation and the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery in the first special symbol display device. A first symbol determining means for selecting a variation pattern in which a variation mode is determined from a plurality of types of patterns; A second symbol determining means for selecting a variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device from a plurality of types of patterns; As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first symbol determination means, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed correspond to the results of the first lottery. A variation when the second special symbol is variably displayed as a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first variation table holding means for retaining the attached first variation pattern table and the second symbol determination means. A second variation table holding a second variation pattern table in which a plurality of types of variation patterns having different times and the results of the second lottery are associated with each other. The first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery and the first special symbol display device are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device, and the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device. A main display control means, an effect display device in which the results of the first lottery and the results of the second lottery are displayed in an effect, and a first region and a second region are set as a plurality of regions on the screen of the effect display device; Effect display control means for variably displaying the first effect image showing the result of the first lottery in the first region and variably displaying the second effect image showing the result of the second lottery in the second region; A first variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of changing the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player when the first lottery is won, and a predetermined position in the game area Of the game balls when the second lottery was won A second variable pitching device in which the accepting state can be changed to a state advantageous to the player, and a first operating condition that is a condition for executing the first special game that makes the player more advantageous than the normal game are retained. First operating condition holding means, second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and a first lottery When the first winning symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied, and the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. When the first special game control means for executing the first special game and the second lottery is won, the second operating condition is established when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode Judgment and acceptance letter of the second variable pitching device The comprises a second special game control means for executing a second special game by changing the advantageous state to the player, the. The main display control means includes a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means, and a second according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means. A second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the special symbol; a first adjustment mode for waiting for the start of the other fluctuation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed; A special figure adjusting means for selectively setting a second adjustment mode for variably displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel according to the gaming state.

  The ball ball game machine in this aspect may be a game machine in which a plurality of conventional type 1 pachinko game machines are mixed. The “first start port” may be the first start port and the third start port in the embodiment. The “second starter” may be the second starter in the embodiment. The first symbol determining means refers to the first variation pattern table of the first variation table holding means, and the second symbol determination means refers to the second variation pattern table of the second variation table holding means, respectively. Make a selection. The first fluctuation pattern table held in the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation pattern table held in the second fluctuation table holding means may be tables having different characteristics from each other or substantially equivalent. A table having the following characteristics may also be used. The “production display device” may be configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display as hardware. For example, the “display display device” may be configured as a single display device or a combination of a plurality of display devices. Good. When the “effect display device” is configured by a single display device, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set to be arranged in the same screen or to be overlapped. . When the “effect display device” includes a plurality of display devices, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set as separate display devices. The “first variable pitching device” may be the “first big prize opening” in the embodiment. The “second variable entry device” may be the “second big prize opening” in the embodiment. The state unfavorable to the player in the first variable pitching device and the second variable pitching device may refer to a state where the entrance to which the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state, which is advantageous to the player. May refer to a state in which the entrance is open or a relatively wide state.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of this aspect, when the first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means select the variation pattern of the special symbol, the different variation pattern tables are referred to. The two special symbols can be selected for different trending time periods, and the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery can be presented to the player in different patterns. As a result, it is possible to easily set a difference between game characteristics based on the first special symbol and game characteristics based on the second special symbol. Further, by referring to the different variation pattern tables, it is possible to clearly express the characteristics of the game based on the first special symbol and the characteristics of the game based on the second special symbol. For example, whether the game based on the symbol variation of the first special symbol and the game based on the symbol variation of the second special symbol are performed one by one in the first adjustment mode or in parallel in the second adjustment mode, In the case of the variation of one special symbol, the game is characterized by the first variation pattern table, and in the case of the variation of the second special symbol, the game can be characterized by the second variation pattern table. As a result, even in a ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, the player can easily understand the difference between the game based on the first special symbol and the game based on the second special symbol, and prevent confusion of the game. . In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. For example, when the same variation pattern table is used for a game based on the first special symbol and a game based on the second special symbol, the appearance tendency of the variation pattern is similar to each other. However, by using different variation pattern tables for each, it becomes possible to select clearly different variation patterns. Furthermore, since the game characteristics based on the first special symbol and the game characteristics based on the second special symbol can be clearly different from each other, each game can be clearly associated with the variation pattern. For example, when a player plays a game based on the first special symbol, it can be a clear game in which a certain variation pattern A is frequently selected. Further, when a game based on the second special symbol is performed, a clear game in which a certain variation pattern B is frequently selected can be obtained. Moreover, the display frequency per unit time of the result of the 1st lottery and the result of the 2nd lottery can be changed by making the variation time of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol different. As a result, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time can be easily changed depending on how the variable pattern is selected. Furthermore, since the occurrence probability of the first special game and the second special game can be easily changed, for example, it is possible to easily generate the second special game after the first special game is generated. It is also possible to easily generate so-called continuous big hits. Such control for temporarily increasing the number of overall symbol fluctuations, that is, the number of lotteries, can also be performed by switching the adjustment mode.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of this aspect, control is performed so that each game can be individually grasped even when a plurality of games are mixed. In particular, even when the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed, the variation time of each special symbol can be selected using a separate variation pattern table, so that the variation time can be clearly changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game. Further, since the special figure adjusting means selectively sets the first adjustment mode and the second adjustment mode according to the gaming state, it is possible to enjoy a game using a special symbol having a different variation pattern in different mode modes. Furthermore, game variations can be easily increased by combining different game characteristics.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine. This ball game machine is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, a first start port through which a game ball can enter, a predetermined start position in the game area, and a game ball Triggered by the second starting port where the player can enter, the first lottery means for executing the first lottery with the game ball entering the first start port, and the game ball entering the second start port The second lottery means for executing the second lottery, the first special symbol display device in which the result of the first lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation, and the result of the second lottery being displayed in the shape of symbol variation. 2 special symbol display devices and a plurality of types of variation patterns in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device The first special symbol determining means to select from the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery second special A variation pattern is determined by a second symbol determination unit that selects a variation pattern in which a variation mode from the variation start to the stop when the variation display is performed on the pattern display device is selected from a plurality of types of patterns, and the first symbol determination unit. As a table that is sometimes referred to, a first variation pattern table that holds a plurality of variation patterns with different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery is associated with the first variation pattern table. As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the variation table holding means and the second symbol determination means, a plurality of types of variation patterns and second lotteries having different variation times when the second special symbol is variably displayed. A second fluctuation table holding means for holding a second fluctuation pattern table associated with the result of the first, and a first showing the result of the first lottery Main display control means for variably displaying another symbol on the first special symbol display device and variably displaying the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery on the second special symbol display device, the result of the first lottery and the second An effect display device in which the result of the lottery is displayed in an effect manner, and a first effect image that sets the first region and the second region as a plurality of regions on the screen of the effect display device and shows the result of the first lottery effect Is provided in a predetermined position in the game area, and an effect display control means for variably displaying in the first area and displaying a second effect image variably displayed in the second area. A variable pitching device capable of changing the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player when one of the second lotteries is a win, and a first special to be in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal game The first operating condition that is a condition for executing the game A first operating condition holding means for holding a record, a second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, When the first lottery is a win, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state, and the accepting state of the variable pitching device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. When the first special game control means for executing the first special game by changing and the second lottery is a win, the second operating condition is established when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode And a second special game control means for executing the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. The main display control means includes a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means, and a second according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means. A second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the special symbol; a first adjustment mode for waiting for the start of the other fluctuation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed; A special figure adjusting means for selectively setting a second adjustment mode for variably displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel according to the gaming state.

  The ball and ball game machine in this aspect may also be a game machine in which a plurality of first-type pachinko game machines referred to heretofore are mixed. According to the ball game machine of this aspect, the difference between the gameability based on the first special symbol and the gameability based on the second special symbol can be easily set. Further, it is possible to clearly express the characteristics of the game based on the first special symbol and the characteristics of the game based on the second special symbol. Further, even in a ball and ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, the player can easily understand the difference between the game based on the first special symbol and the game based on the second special symbol, and can prevent confusion of the game. In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. Furthermore, each gameability and the variation pattern can be clearly associated. In addition, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time can be easily changed depending on how to select the variable pattern. Furthermore, since the occurrence probabilities of the first special game and the second special game can be easily changed, so-called continuous jackpots can be easily generated. Such control for temporarily increasing the number of overall symbol fluctuations, that is, the number of lotteries, can also be performed by switching the adjustment mode. As described above, according to the ball game machine of this aspect, control is performed so that each game can be individually grasped even when a plurality of games are mixed. In particular, even when the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed, the variation time of each special symbol can be selected using a separate variation pattern table, so that the variation time can be clearly changed. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game. Further, since the special figure adjusting means selectively sets the first adjustment mode and the second adjustment mode according to the gaming state, it is possible to enjoy a game using a special symbol having a different variation pattern in different mode modes. Furthermore, game variations can be easily increased by combining different game characteristics.

  The first fluctuation table holding means holds a table defined so that the selection probability of a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is higher than that selected based on the second fluctuation pattern table as the first fluctuation pattern table. The second variation table holding means is a table defined so that the selection probability of the variation pattern having a short variation time is higher as the second variation pattern table than when selected based on the first variation pattern table. May be held. Here, the “long variation pattern” and the “short variation pattern” can be a difference in relative length. The “long variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a long variation sensuously, such as 30 seconds or more. Further, the “short variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a short variation sensuously, for example, 3 seconds or less. In this case, a long variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the first special symbol. On the other hand, a short variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the second special symbol. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference in the variation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the gameability based on the first special symbol and the gameability based on the second special symbol are easily differentiated. be able to. For example, when a player selects a game based on the first special symbol and plays a game, the time for one change of the first special symbol is long, so that the player can slowly advance the game, and a small investment amount You can play for a long time. In addition, when the player selects a game based on the second special symbol and plays the game, the one-time variation time of the second special symbol is short, and the player efficiently obtains the lottery result for the transition to the special game. Games can be played, and games with good tempo can be played. Furthermore, since the special figure adjusting means selectively sets the first adjustment mode and the second adjustment mode according to the gaming state, it is possible to enjoy a game using a special symbol having a different variation pattern in a different mode mode. .

  At least one of the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation table holding means holds a table that is defined so as to increase the frequency of reach production as the first fluctuation pattern table or the second fluctuation pattern table. May be. In this case, any of the variation pattern tables is a table on which a reach effect with a long variation time is easily performed. As a result, it is possible to actively provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed by selecting a start opening for entering a game ball. In addition, it is possible to provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed according to the game state. Then, the player can enjoy a game in which reach production is frequently performed slowly and with a small investment amount. In addition, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a starting point where a reach is likely to occur. Furthermore, since the special figure adjustment means operates the first special figure control means and the second special figure control means in the first adjustment mode or the second adjustment mode, respectively, a game in which reach frequently occurs and other games For example, a game with a short variation time and a good tempo can be enjoyed in different modes. In addition, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as a game table that can be reached frequently.

  The first variation table holding means associates at least a standard variation pattern with a standard variation time, a long variation pattern with a long variation time, and the result of the first lottery as a first variation pattern table, and a long variation pattern A table may be held such that the selection probability is higher than that of the second variation pattern table. For example, when the first variation pattern table is used, it is easier to select the long variation pattern than when the second variation pattern table is used. As a result, a game characterized by a long variation time can be easily provided. By selecting a game with a long variation time, the player can suppress the consumption of the game ball, and can enjoy the game with a small investment amount.

  At least one of the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation table holding means holds a table that is defined so as to increase the display frequency of the lottery result as the first fluctuation pattern table or the second fluctuation pattern table. May be. In this case, one of the variation pattern tables is a table that is easily rendered with a short variation time and a high display frequency of lottery results. By using this table, a so-called “frequently rotating table” can be configured. As a result, it is possible to provide a game in which a lottery result can be efficiently displayed in a short time by selecting a starting port for entering a game ball. In addition, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a starting point for turning well. Furthermore, since the special figure adjusting means operates the first special figure control means and the second special figure control means in the first adjustment mode or the second adjustment mode, respectively, a game with good tempo for efficiently displaying the lottery result, Other games, for example, games with frequent long-term fluctuations, can be enjoyed in different mode modes. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as a “base that often turns”.

  The second variation table holding means, as the second variation pattern table, associates at least a standard variation pattern with a standard variation time, a short variation pattern with a short variation time, and the result of the second lottery, and a short variation pattern. A table may be held such that the selection probability is higher than that of the first variation pattern table. When the second variation pattern table is used, it is easier to select a short variation pattern than when the first variation pattern table is used, and it is possible to easily provide a game characterized by a short variation time. By reducing the variation time, the player can efficiently obtain the lottery result of the special game transition. On the other hand, the game hall can efficiently consume the game balls, and can improve the operating efficiency and rotation efficiency of the game table set in the game hall.

  The special figure adjusting means may wait for the start of the other variable display when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped in the hit state. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in a specific game state, by switching the adjustment mode and temporarily increasing the number of lotteries, Innovative gameplay can be realized while avoiding game complications.

  The special symbol adjusting means forcibly forces one of the symbols when the other symbol is stopped in a hit state while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. You may make it stop in the mode of detachment. In the second adjustment mode, when the special symbol is forcibly stopped in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation time of the selected special symbol is, for example, the variation time elapses. Discarded or changed before. In this case, since a separate variation pattern table is used for each special symbol, even if one variation pattern is discarded or changed, the variation patterns do not interfere with each other, and the stop processing of the disengagement mode is performed smoothly Can do. As a result, the confusion that a plurality of special games are simultaneously executed can be avoided.

  The special symbol adjusting means is configured to display the first special game and the second special symbol in the case where one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed while the other symbol is variably stopped in the hit state. In the special game, the variable display of one symbol may be continued until the special game generated by the stop of the other symbol is completed. In the second adjustment mode, when the variation of the special symbol is continued until the end of the special game in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation time of the selected special symbol is, for example, a variation time measurement timer. By temporarily stopping the operation, the variable operation can be continued. In this case, since different variation pattern tables are used for each special symbol, even if one of the variation patterns is changed, the variation continuation process can be performed smoothly without interference between the variation patterns. As a result, the confusion that a plurality of special games are simultaneously executed can be avoided.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, since the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol can be selected from the respective variation pattern tables, the gameability based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol are selected. Can be easily differentiated from the game based on the game. Moreover, since the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol can be selected from the respective variation pattern tables, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time can be selected by the variation time. It can be easily changed depending on the manner of operation. As a result, in the ball game machine, a novel game can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the game.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the table holding means in FIG. It is an example of a table held in the fluctuation pattern holding means, and is a fluctuation pattern table in which a long fluctuation pattern is easily selected. It is an example of a table held in the fluctuation pattern holding means, and is a fluctuation pattern table in which a short fluctuation pattern is easily selected. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process of S104, S106, and S112 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process of S108 and S110 in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process of S34 in FIG. 10 and S134 in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process of S16 in FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special game of S92 in FIG. 13, and the 2nd special game of S94 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 8. FIG.

Example 1
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first game and the second game as the plurality of games are executed. There are a first adjustment mode and a second adjustment mode for the progress of the game, and the mode is switched according to the game state. For example, the first adjustment mode is set in the normal state, and the second adjustment mode is set in the specific game state such as probability fluctuation. In the first adjustment mode, the first game and the second game are executed one by one so as not to negate the game characteristics. In the second adjustment mode, the first game and the second game are executed concurrently. However, the first special game in the first game and the second special game in the second game are executed one by one so as not to negate the game characteristics. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, and a plurality of large winning openings.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine, which is conventionally known as a bullet ball gaming machine, will be described as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. Winning mouth (hereinafter referred to as “first starting port”) 62, second starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “second starting port”) 63, third starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “third starting port”) 67 , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 are provided as start winning ports corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The third start port 67 includes a start winning detection device 77, a normal electric accessory 65, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory 65. The start winning detection device 77 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the third start port 67, and generates third start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 have the same function in that they correspond to the first game, but the number of prize balls for entering each ball is different. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls at the third start port 67 is set to “7”. To realize a variety of playability. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the third start port 67, the third start port 67 has a structure in which a game ball does not enter unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. ing.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at the upper left position of the out port 58. The second big prize opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular prize opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position on the upper right side of the out port 58.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides thereof. ing. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67, and the variation display is in a predetermined hit mode. When it is stopped, a jackpot as the first special game occurs. The 1st special symbol display device 70 is a display means comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st special symbol 192 is represented by ten types of numbers "0"-"9". The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 63, and the second special symbol 193 is displayed when the variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. 2 Bonus as a special game occurs. The second special symbol display device 71 is, for example, a display means composed of lamps in which “O” and “X” marks are alternately lit, and the second special symbol 193 has two types of “O” and “X”. It is represented by the mark.

  On the screen of the effect display device 60, a first area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. The first area 194 displays the variation of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192, and the second region 195 includes the second decorative symbol 191 linked to the second special symbol 193. The variation of the effect image is displayed. The first region 194 and the second region 195 may be visually distinguished by applying a contrasting color to each background. The effect display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The first decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol 192, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol 191 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol 193, and corresponds to the second game. The effect display device 60 displays, as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191, for example, a plurality of columns of moving images of symbol variation that simulates a slot machine game in the central region of the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 on the lower left side of the production display device 60 and the lower right side of the production display device 60 are used. When the second special symbol display device 71 is displayed in an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed in the effect display device. You may display on the liquid crystal display like 60.

  The operation port 68 is provided at the left side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the third start port 67.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning holes 72, the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the first large winning port 91, and the second large winning port 92, the winnings are received. A prize ball corresponding to the type of mouth is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the first decoration is displayed in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. The symbol 190 is variably displayed. When the game ball falls into the second starting port 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed in a variable manner in the second region 195 of the effect display device 60. The The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, the first decorative symbol 190, and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to the display. When the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 at the time of stoppage are in a hit state, the game shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Opening and closing operations are started. At this time, the first decorative symbol 190 simulating a game of a slot machine takes a display mode in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 at the time of the stop are in a hit state, the game shifts to a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the second big prize opening 92 Opening and closing operations are started. At this time, the second decorative symbol 191 simulating a game of a slot machine also takes a display mode in which the three symbols are matched.

  The first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. The opening and closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning prize port 92 is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 15 times.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the probability game (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) or the reduction in the time required for the change (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) as a specific game after the special game ends. Is started). During probability change, a lottery with a higher win probability than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. The time reduction is continued until a predetermined end, for example, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 changes 100 times. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a symbol called a normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60. When the normal symbol fluctuation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 expands for a predetermined time. In a normal state, the probability that a normal symbol stops in a hit mode is set to a low probability, but the probability varies with a high probability during a short time. For this reason, in the normal state, the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened is low, but the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened during the time reduction is high. Also, during the time saving, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the time for the ordinary electric accessory 65 to be in the open state is set to be relatively long. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 65 is difficult to be opened except during the time reduction, whereas the ordinary electric accessory 65 is easily opened during the time reduction, and the number of times and the opening time are increased. Therefore, the ease of entering the third start port 67 differs greatly depending on whether or not the time is short, and as a result, there is a large difference in the number of balls for winning in the start winning port depending on whether or not the time is short. Since the player can proceed with the game without reducing the number of balls during the time, it is possible to realize different game characteristics depending on whether the time is short.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. The center decoration 64 is provided with a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game on the lower left side and a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game on the lower right side, and the normal symbol variation An ordinary map holding lamp 22 corresponding to is provided on the left side. Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in each of the first game and the second game according to the number of lights. To do. The number of retained lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. That is, in the first adjustment mode, the first special symbol 192 is changed, the second special symbol 193 is changed, the first special game is being executed, and the second special game is being executed. This is the number of lottery results won in one start port 62. In the second adjustment mode, the number of lottery results won in the first start port 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192, during the execution of the first special game, or during the execution of the second special game. It is. The number of retained lottery values held in the second special figure holding lamp 21 indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. That is, in the first adjustment mode, the first special symbol 192 is changed, the second special symbol 193 is changed, the first special game is being executed, and the second special game is being executed. 2 is the number of lottery results won in the start opening 63. In the second adjustment mode, the number of lottery results won in the second starting port 63 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, the execution of the first special game, or the execution of the second special game. It is. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of four lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations according to the number of lights. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. In addition, a game effect lamp 90 is provided in the game area 52 and plays a role of production by blinking or the like. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, and the third starting port 67, in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a third start port 67, a first grand prize port 91, a second grand prize port 92, a general prize port 72, and an operation. The mouth 68, the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected. This enables transmission and reception of various control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared between a main board 102 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 104 that controls design effects and the like. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering determination unit 110, a winning / failing lottery unit 112, a symbol determining unit 114, a table holding unit 115, a holding control unit 116, a main display control unit 118, a special game control unit 120, and a specific game execution. Means 122, opening / closing control means 124, and operating condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 63. If it is determined and the third start winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the third starting port 67. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The success / failure lottery means 112 includes a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, and an ordinary drawing lottery means 136. Whether or not the first lottery means 126 shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 In order to determine whether or not, a random number value is acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value. The second lottery means 128 uses a random number to determine whether or not to shift to the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the second start port 63. Is obtained as the second winning / failing lottery value. For example, the first and second success / failure lottery values are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The general drawing lottery means 136 acquires a general drawing lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. Each lottery value is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value or the usual lottery value is acquired and held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 hold a plurality of success / failure tables to be referred to in the success / failure determination. In the plurality of success / failure tables, the determination result of winning or losing is associated with the winning / losing lottery value, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to the success / failure table for the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refer to the success / failure table having a higher probability than the normal probability at the time of probability change. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to any of the plurality of winning / failing tables and determine whether or not the winning / losing lottery value is a win. Each of the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 may hold a plurality of success / failure tables, or the plurality of success / failure tables may be shared by the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128. Also good. When each holds, the plurality of success / failure tables held by the first lottery means 126 and the plurality of success / failure tables held by the second lottery means 128 have the same contents. At the time of certainty change, both the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to the winning / failing table with a high probability of winning. The usual drawing lottery means 136 also holds a plurality of usual drawing lottery tables to be referred to when determining whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful. In the plurality of usual-game winning / no-going tables, the determination result of winning or losing and the usual drawing lottery value are associated with each other, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The ordinary drawing lottery means 136 refers to the ordinary figure success / failure table for determination of success / failure based on the normal probability in normal times, and refers to the ordinary / fairness success / failure table having a higher probability of winning than the normal probability when the time is short.

  The determination result by the first lottery means 126 is variably displayed in the form of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and is variably displayed in the form of the first decorative symbol 190 in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the second lottery means 128 is variably displayed in the form of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and is variably displayed in the form of the second decorative symbol 191 in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the general symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59.

  The symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, and the effect display device 60 according to the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 112. Moreover, the symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 by lottery. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The symbol determination unit 114 refers to various tables held in the table holding unit 115 when selecting a special symbol or a stop symbol and a variation pattern of a normal symbol. Details of the table holding means 115 are shown in FIG. The table holding unit 115 includes a symbol range table holding unit 200 and a variation pattern holding unit 202. The symbol range table holding means 200 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a special symbol or a normal symbol stop symbol. A first symbol range table 204 is held as a table for determining the first special symbol 192, and a second symbol range table 206 is held as a table for determining the second special symbol 193. In addition, a normal figure range table 208 is held as a table for determining a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. The first symbol range table 204 defines the correspondence between the first special symbol 192 represented by the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol determination lottery value. In the second symbol range table 206, the correspondence between the second special symbol 193 represented by the marks “◯” and “x” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. Further, in the normal figure range table 208, for example, a correspondence relationship between a normal symbol represented by a mark composed of “red” and “green” LEDs and a normal symbol determination lottery value is defined. The table holding unit 115 holds a table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern holding unit 202. As a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, the first variation table holding unit 210 holds the first variation pattern table 214, and as a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193. The second variation table holding unit 212 holds the second variation pattern table 216. The first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216 are preferably tables having different features of the variation pattern and features of association between the variation pattern and the variation pattern lottery value. Both may be tables having substantially the same characteristics. As a table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59, a common symbol variation table holding unit 218 holds a regular symbol variation pattern table 220. Details of the first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216 will be described later.

  The symbol determining unit 114 includes a first symbol determining unit 138, a second symbol determining unit 140, and a general symbol determining unit 142. The first symbol determining means 138 obtains a symbol determination lottery value for determining the first special symbol 192, refers to the first symbol range table 204, and determines whether the first lottery means 126 is successful or not and the symbol determination lottery value. The stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined according to the above. Further, the first symbol determining means 138 refers to the first fluctuation pattern table 214 and selects any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the determination of success / failure by the validity determination lottery means 112. The second symbol determination means 140 acquires a symbol determination lottery value for determining the second special symbol 193, refers to the second symbol range table 206, and determines whether the second lottery means 128 determines whether or not the symbol is determined. The stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined according to the above. Further, the second symbol determining means 140 refers to the second fluctuation pattern table 216 and selects any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the determination of whether or not the lottery means 112 determines. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 send data indicating the determined stop symbol and variation pattern to the main display control means 118 and the effect determination means 132.

  The first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 store a plurality of types of variation patterns in which variation modes from the variation start to the stop when the special symbol is variably displayed are defined. Multiple types of variation patterns have various variation times. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the general symbol determining means 142 acquires a lottery random number for determining a normal symbol. Then, according to the lottery random number, the normal symbols to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 are selected from the normal symbol range table 208 and determined. Further, the normal pattern variation pattern, that is, the variation time, is determined by referring to the normal variation pattern table 220 of the ordinary variation table holding means 218. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a specific symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 expands the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 for a predetermined time.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. The first holding means 144 holds the first success / failure lottery value acquired by the first lottery means 126 as a holding ball. The second holding unit 146 holds the second winning / failing lottery value acquired by the second lottery unit 128 as a holding ball. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. The first and second success / failure lottery values and the usual drawing lottery values are accumulated until the respective holding numbers reach a predetermined upper limit. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 for each. The number of first success / failure lottery values held by the first holding means 144 is represented by the number of lighting of the lamps in the first special figure hold lamp 20, and the number of the second success / failure lottery values held by the second holding means 146. The number is represented by the number of lamps lit in the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the number of common figure lottery values held by the general figure holding means 147 is represented by the number of lamps lit in the general figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes a first special figure control means 148, a second special figure control means 150, a special figure adjustment means 152, and a universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the first special symbol 192 that is the result of the lottery by the first lottery means 126 as a variable display. The variation display at this time is performed according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means 138 referring to the first variation pattern table 214. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the second special symbol 193 that is the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 as a variable display. The variation display at this time is performed according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determining means 140 referring to the second variation pattern table 216. The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. By transmitting to the effect display control means 134, the variable display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and interlocking is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display. The fluctuation display at this time is performed according to the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the common figure fluctuation pattern table 220 by the usual figure determination means 142.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 sets the adjustment mode to the first adjustment mode in the normal state, and sets the adjustment mode to the second adjustment mode when the specific game is executed. The special figure adjustment means 152 differs in processing contents between the first adjustment mode and the second adjustment mode. Hereinafter, it demonstrates according to mode.

  First, the processing content of the special figure adjustment means 152 in the first adjustment mode will be described. The special figure adjusting means 152 in the first adjustment mode waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure adjusting means 152 includes the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 192 according to the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 and the second start port 63. The pattern 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. For example, when the first start port 62, the first start port 62, and the second start port 63 are entered in the order, the display is changed in the order of the first special symbol 192, the first special symbol 192, and the second special symbol 193. Is done. The special figure adjustment unit 152 monitors the hold control unit 116 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol is to be changed is determined in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the success / failure lottery values in the hold control means 116, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change visually. Thereby, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjusting means 152 in the first adjustment mode may alternately give priority to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. For example, when the winning / losing lottery value is held only in one of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be continuously displayed in a variable manner. . However, when the success / failure lottery value is held in both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are alternately displayed in a variable manner. As described above, in the modified example, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are not variably displayed at the same time, so that the player can easily grasp each of the plurality of game characteristics individually. In addition, which special symbol should be changed is simply interchanged regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change sensuously. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 in the first adjustment mode waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  Next, the processing content of the special figure adjustment unit 152 in the second adjustment mode will be described. The special figure adjusting means 152 in the second adjustment mode causes the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 to be variably displayed simultaneously in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is in the variable display mode, the other variable display start is not prevented.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 in the second adjustment mode displays the fluctuation display when one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state and the other fluctuation display is not performed. Wait for start. In this case, while the special game is executed, the special symbol change display is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so the player may concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The special symbol adjustment means 152 in the second adjustment mode is configured such that when one symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed, the other symbol is variably stopped in the hit state. , One of the symbols is forcibly stopped in a disengaged manner. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a variation manner while the first special symbol 192 is in a variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is forcibly stopped in a detachment manner. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. As a control method for stopping in the off mode, for example, a method of simultaneously stopping fluctuations in the other special symbol at the timing when one special symbol stops in the hit mode may be used. At this time, the variation pattern of the special symbol that is forcibly stopped, that is, the selected variation time is discarded. However, if the other special symbol is also in a hit state if it is stopped at the same time, a so-called “slip” method may be used in which the fluctuation is extended until the disengaged state is displayed as the stop symbol. As another method of stopping in the off mode, for example, if a special symbol that is subject to forced stop was originally scheduled to be stopped in a stop mode in the out mode, the special symbol in the variable display is immediately A method of stopping by replacing with a stop symbol may be used. Also at this time, the variation pattern of the special symbol that is forcibly stopped, that is, the selected variation time is discarded. At this time, if the stop symbol that is scheduled to stop is in the winning mode, the stop symbol is changed to a stop symbol that is out of mode, and then the special symbol currently displayed in the variable display is immediately replaced with the changed stop symbol. You may let them. As a result of the change, the flag indicating that the game should be shifted to the special game is not turned on. In this case, since a separate variation pattern table is used for each special symbol, even if one variation pattern is discarded or changed, the variation pattern can be smoothly stopped without interfering with the variation patterns. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the special symbol adjusting means 152 in the second adjustment mode has been suspended in a manner that the other symbol is in a hit state while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. In this case, the variable display is continued as it is until the special game generated by the winning is finished for the special symbol being changed. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is changed and stopped in a winning manner during the variation display of the first special symbol 192, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation state during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is continued until the first special game ends. In this case, since a separate variation pattern table is used for each special symbol, even if one variation pattern is changed, variation patterns can be smoothly processed without interference between the variation patterns. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  As described above, in the first adjustment mode, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are variably displayed one by one, whereas in the second adjustment mode, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are simultaneously displayed in parallel. Are displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, by switching the adjustment mode, it is possible to perform control such as temporarily increasing the total number of symbol fluctuations of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, that is, the number of lotteries. Thereby, the gameability can be changed according to whether or not the game state is a specific game state.

  The operating condition holding unit 176 includes a first operating condition holding unit 178 and a second operating condition holding unit 180. The first operating condition holding means 178 holds a first operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the first special game. The second operating condition holding means 180 holds a second operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the second special game. The first operation condition and the second operation condition are referred to by the special game control means 120, and the special game is executed when any one of the operation conditions is established.

  The special game control means 120 includes a first special game control means 154 and a second special game control means 156. The first special game control means 154 determines that the first operating condition is established when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined winning manner when the result of the winning / losing lottery by the first lottery means 126 is winning. The first special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 91. The second special game control means 156 determines that the second operation condition is satisfied when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined hit mode when the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 is a win. Then, the second special game is executed by opening the second grand prize opening 92. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of one or a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing as a unit. Is done. The unit game is repeated up to 15 times, for example, and the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the first special game according to the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determination means 138. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game according to a predetermined lottery value. The first special game control means 154 and the second special game control means 156 end the special game when the number of continuations of the unit game is exhausted.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state after the special game to the probable change state when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 138 is a hit mode. It is determined according to the type of symbol 192. That is, when the first special symbol 192 is a predetermined symbol, for example, “odd number”, it is determined that the gaming state after the special game is shifted to the probability changing state. In addition, the specific game execution means 122 determines whether or not to shift the game state after the special game to the probable change state when the second special symbol 193 determined by the second symbol determination means 140 is in a hit state. Determined by lottery. That is, when the second special symbol 193 is “◯”, a predetermined lottery is executed, and the transition to the probability change is determined according to the lottery value. The result of the determination according to the lottery value may be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 60, for example, or may not be displayed. The probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot is generated in principle, and during that time, the probability of the hit determination by the success / failure lottery means 112 is maintained at a high value. In addition, the specific game executing means 122 sets the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 to the predetermined number of times, for example, 100 times after either the first special game or the second special game ends. The game state is shifted to the short time state until it reaches. In the short time state, the symbol determining means 114 selects a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. The general drawing lottery means 136 refers to a general drawing determination table having a higher probability of winning than the normal probability during a short time. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened with a high probability during a short time.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major prize winning port 92 at the third start opening 67. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the third start port 67. In addition, during the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the large winning opening solenoid 80 or the large winning opening solenoid 81 to open the first large winning opening 91 or the second large winning opening 92.

  The pattern storage unit 130 includes a first pattern storage unit 158 and a second pattern storage unit 160. The first pattern storage unit 158 and the second pattern storage unit 160 hold a plurality of variation pattern data as the variation pattern of the effect image including the decorative design.

  The effect determining unit 132 includes a first effect determining unit 162 and a second effect determining unit 164. The first effect determination unit 162 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 190 in accordance with the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 as a result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 126. To decide. The first effect determination unit 162 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine a variation pattern. The second effect determination means 164 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol 191 in accordance with the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 as a result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128. To decide. The second effect determining means 164 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol 191 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern.

  The stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 are formed as a combination of three symbols. A combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 becomes “333”. When the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. However, if the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one such as “191” or “727” is selected. Select a combination that does not have the same pattern. The first effect determining unit 162 and the second effect determining unit 164 send information about the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 and the variation pattern of the effect image to the effect display control unit 134.

  The variation pattern of the effect image defines a variation display mode of the effect image, that is, an effect process from the start of change of the effect image to the stop of change. The fluctuation pattern displays a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects the variation pattern of the effect image having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168, a second effect control means 170, an effect adjustment means 172, and an area setting means 174. The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first success / failure lottery by the first lottery means 126 in the first area 194 of the effect display device 60 as an effect image according to the selected fluctuation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second success / failure lottery by the second lottery means 128 as an effect image in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60 according to the selected variation pattern data.

  The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 on the screen of the effect display device 60. The first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set so as to be arranged in the same screen or overlapped. In the present embodiment, a single display device is illustrated as the effect display device 60. However, in the modified example, a plurality of display devices may be combined. In that case, the first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set as separate display devices. The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 closer to the first start opening 62 and the third start opening 67 than the second start opening 63 on the screen of the effect display device 60, and sets the second area 195 to the second start position 195. The position is set closer to the second start port 63 than the first start port 62 and the third start port 67. In the present embodiment, the first region 194 is provided on the left side in accordance with the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 provided on the left side and the second start port 63 provided on the right side. A second region 195 is provided on the right side. As a result, the first region 194 corresponds to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67, and the relationship between the second region 195 and the second start port 63 can be easily perceived by the player. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjustment means 172 sets the adjustment mode to the first adjustment mode in the normal state, and sets the adjustment mode to the second adjustment mode when the specific game is executed. The effect adjustment unit 172 has different processing contents in the first adjustment mode and the second adjustment mode. Hereinafter, it demonstrates according to mode.

  The effect adjusting means 172 in the first adjustment mode restricts the progress of the other variable display while displaying one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 in a variable manner. For example, when the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is started, the effect adjusting means 172 may wait for the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 to start until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped, The state may be continued until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped while the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. When the state where the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed is continued, for example, the variation state may be maintained by temporarily stopping the progress of a timer that measures the variation time of the second decorative symbol 191.

  Next, the processing contents of the effect adjustment unit 172 in the second adjustment mode will be described. The effect adjusting means 172 in the second adjustment mode causes the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 to be variably displayed simultaneously in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is in variable display, the other variable display start is not prevented. When one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in the hit state and the other variable display is not made, the effect adjusting unit 172 waits for the start of the variable display. In this case, while the special game is executed, the display of the variation of the decorative symbols is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so that the player can concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjusting means 172 forces one of the symbols in the case that one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed while the other symbol is variably stopped. Stop in an out-of-service manner. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped to change in a hit state while the second decorative symbol 191 is being displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the second decorative symbol 191 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the effect adjusting means 172, when one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed, while the other symbol is stopped in a hit state, the decorative symbol being changed As for, the variable display is continued as it is until the special game generated by the winning is finished. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first decoration symbol 190 or the second decoration symbol 191. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191, the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 is continued until the first special game is completed. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  As described above, the special symbol variation pattern is selected using the first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216. And the effect determination means 132 selects the effect image of the decoration design which has the variation pattern of the variation time equal to the variation time of the selected variation pattern. For example, as an effect using decorative symbols, a pattern that displays a normal missed symbol, a pattern that displays a missed symbol after reaching a big win if another symbol is aligned, or a jackpot symbol that is displayed via a reach status Select the pattern to be used. All of these are decorative design effect patterns having a variation time that matches the variation time of the special symbol. That is, the decorative pattern variation pattern is selected in relation to the special symbol variation pattern. In addition, in the second adjustment mode described above, when the other special symbol stops in a hit state during the fluctuation of one special symbol, the variation pattern selected by the special symbol being varied is discarded, changed, or variation time The special measurement pattern is stopped or the fluctuation is continued, for example, by stopping the timer of the progress measurement. Correspondingly, the variation and stop of the decorative design are also determined.

  5 and 6 show examples of variation pattern tables held in the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 used for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 obtain a variation pattern lottery random number for determining a variation pattern based on the lottery results by the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128, respectively. The fluctuation pattern lottery random number is acquired from a value range of “0” to “255”, for example. The random number at this time may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time is higher as the first variation pattern table 214 than when selected based on the second variation pattern table 216. The table specified in is held. In addition, as the second variation pattern table 216, a table defined so that the selection probability of a variation pattern having a short variation time is higher than that selected based on the first variation pattern table 214 is held. Here, the “long variation pattern” and the “short variation pattern” can be a difference in relative length. The “long variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a long variation sensuously, such as 30 seconds or more. Further, the “short variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a short variation sensuously, for example, 3 seconds or less.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern table having a long variation time. In this long fluctuation pattern, for example, a fluctuation time of 30 seconds or more is selected with a selection probability of about 2/3. As described above, since the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol are selected to coincide with each other, it can be said that the long variation time is a variation pattern in which a reach effect is easily performed. In the example of FIG. 5, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the first symbol determination means 138 is included in “192” to “255”, the pattern A having a variation time of “180 seconds” is selected. As described above, while the first special symbol 192 varies, the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 does not stop. Therefore, at this time, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 180 seconds. For example, the so-called “super reach” in which the effect story displayed in the first region 194 changes two to three times can be displayed. Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern random value acquired by the first symbol determination means 138 is included in “128” to “191”, the pattern B having the fluctuation time “60 seconds” is selected. At this time, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 60 seconds. For example, the so-called “long reach” in which the effect story displayed in the first area 194 is long can be effect-displayed. Hereinafter, when the pattern C is selected, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 30 seconds, and so-called “normal reach” can be displayed. Further, when the pattern D is selected, the effect by the first decorative design 190 is continued for 10 seconds, and “normal fluctuation” without reach can be displayed. Furthermore, although the selection probability when using the first variation pattern table 214 shown in FIG. 5 is low, when the pattern E is selected, the effect by the first decorative design 190 is finished in 3 seconds, “Change” can be displayed.

  As described above, the first variation pattern table 214 is a table on which a reach effect with a long variation time is easily performed. As a result, by allowing the player to select the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 as a start port for entering a game ball, it is possible to actively provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed. In addition, when the fluctuation time is long, the player can slowly enjoy a game in which reach production is frequently performed. Furthermore, when the correspondence relationship between the start opening and the variation pattern table is not presented to the player, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a start opening that is likely to generate reach. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as an enjoyable game stand where the reach frequently appears.

  On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a variation pattern table with a short variation time shown in FIG. 6 as another variation pattern table. As described above, since the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol are selected so as to coincide with each other, the short variation time efficiently determines whether or not to shift to the special game. It can be said that this is a variation pattern provided to In this case, it is easy to construct a so-called “well-turned base”. In this short fluctuation pattern, for example, a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is selected with a selection probability of about 2/3. In this example, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the second symbol determination means 140 is included in “64” to “255”, the pattern E having the variation time “3 seconds” is selected. As described above, since the second decorative symbol 191 changes only while the second special symbol 193 is changing, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is finished in 3 seconds. A so-called “short-time fluctuation” can be effect-displayed. Similarly, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the second symbol determining means 140 is included in “16” to “63”, the pattern D having the variation time of “10 seconds” is selected. At this time, the effect by the second decorative symbol 191 is continued for 10 seconds. A so-called “normal fluctuation” can be displayed. In addition, when the second variation pattern table 216 is used, the selection probability is low. However, when the pattern C, the pattern B, and the pattern A are selected, the effect by the second decorative symbol 191 is performed in each variation time.

  By allowing the player to select the second starting port 63 as a starting port for entering a game ball, it is possible to provide a game that can efficiently display the lottery result in a short time. In addition, when the correspondence relationship between the start port and the variation pattern table is not presented to the player, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a start port for turning well. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as a “base that often turns”.

  Thus, a long variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the first special symbol 192. On the other hand, a short variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the second special symbol 193. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference in the variation time between the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, and the gameability based on the first special symbol 192 and the gameability based on the second special symbol 193 are easy. Can be differentiated. For example, when a player selects a game based on the first special symbol 192 and plays a game, the time for one variation of the first special symbol 192 is long, so that the player can advance the game slowly, and a small amount of money You can play for a long time depending on the investment. In addition, when the player selects a game based on the second special symbol 193 and plays, the one-time variation time of the second special symbol 193 is short, and the player can efficiently obtain the lottery result for the transition to the special game. This makes it possible to play games with good tempo.

  Since the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment selects the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 from different variation pattern tables, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected. It is possible to easily produce a characteristic variation time related to each. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the first game mode in which the first special symbol 192 is changed with the aim of entering the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, and the second start port The player can select the second game form for changing the second special symbol 193 with the aim of entering the ball 63. In the case of the first game form, a long variation pattern is easily selected as the pattern of the first special symbol 192. That is, it becomes easy to select a long pattern as the symbol variation of the first decorative symbol 190. In this case, although the number of times displayed as a result of the first lottery based on the balls entering the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 is reduced, it is possible to provide a game that has a long variation time and frequently leads reach effects. Conversely, in the case of the second game form, a short variation pattern is easily selected as the pattern of the second special symbol 193. That is, it is easy to select a short pattern as the pattern variation pattern of the second decorative pattern 191. As a result, it is possible to provide a game in which the result display of the second lottery based on the entrance of the second starting port 63 is efficiently performed, although the frequency of reach performance is reduced.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, both of the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to a winning / failure table having a high probability of winning at the time of probability change. Therefore, by actively entering the second starting port 63 when the probability changes, the result display of the second lottery can be efficiently presented to the player with a high probability of winning. As a result, it is possible to naturally generate a so-called “continuous big hit” in which the next special game is continuously and immediately allocated.

  In this way, by changing the variation time using the different variation pattern table between the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the variation rendering property of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 can be improved. Not only the improvement but also the fluctuating performance of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 can be easily improved. In other words, when the first symbol determination unit 138 and the second symbol determination unit 140 select the variation pattern of the special symbol, the first variation symbol table 192 and the second special symbol 193 are referred to because different variation pattern tables are referred to. It is possible to select a variation time with a different tendency, and the player can present the first lottery result and the second lottery result in different patterns. As a result, the difference between the gameability based on the first special symbol 192 and the gameability based on the second special symbol 193 can be easily set.

  In addition, by using a variation pattern table with a long variation time, the number of special game lottery results displayed per unit time can be reduced. That is, the probability of occurrence of a special game per unit time can be lowered. Conversely, by using a variation pattern table with a short variation time, the number of special game lottery results displayed per unit time can be increased. That is, the probability of occurrence of special games per unit time can be increased. As described above, the probability of occurrence of the special game can be easily adjusted by using the variation pattern table in which the variation times that are easily selected for the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are different.

  Note that the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are examples, and the distribution of the variation pattern lottery random numbers with respect to the length of the variation time and the variation time can be changed as appropriate. In the above example, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 is selected, when the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5 is used to easily select the variation pattern, the variation pattern table of the second special symbol 193 is selected. The example using the variation pattern table in which the short variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is easily selected has been described. However, the variation pattern table to be used is arbitrary. For the first special symbol 192, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is easily selected, and for the second special symbol 193, the long variation pattern table shown in FIG. A variation pattern table in which variation patterns can be easily selected may be used.

  Furthermore, the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 may hold a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics. Then, the variation pattern table may be appropriately selected according to the progress of the game. For example, the first variation table holding unit 210 holds the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5 in which a long variation pattern is easily selected and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 in which a short variation pattern is easily selected. Then, when selecting the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern 190, the variation pattern table in which a long variation pattern is easily selected is referred to during the normal game. In addition, when a certain game shifts to a certain probability or when the time is short, or when the number of reserved balls managed by the holding control means 116 exceeds a predetermined number, for example, when the number is three or more, it is short. A variation pattern table in which a variation pattern is easily selected is referred to. In this case, by using different variation pattern tables and changing the variation time clearly, it is possible to provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed in a normal game, and a game in which a lottery result display is efficiently performed in a specific game Can be provided. At this time, the second variation table holding unit 212 may hold, for example, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time such as 10 seconds is frequently selected, or a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics. . In this case, selecting the first fluctuation table holding means 210 or the second fluctuation table holding means 212, that is, selecting the first starting port 62 (third starting port 67) or entering the second starting port 63. By doing so, the game can be developed into a different form.

  When the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 hold a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics, the combination can be selected as appropriate. For example, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time such as 10 seconds is frequently selected and a variation pattern table in which a long variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is easily selected can be held in one variation table holding unit. In this case, it is possible to configure a game form in which a standard variation time is frequently selected during a normal game, and a long variation pattern is frequently selected during a certain variation or a short time. Similarly, a variation pattern table in which standard variation times are frequently selected and a variation pattern table in which short variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6 are easily selected can be held in one variation table holding unit. Also in this case, a characteristic game form can be configured. Note that even if the types of variation times included in the variation pattern table are the same, the selection probabilities may be different.

  Further, the probability of entering the first start port 62 for using the first variation pattern table and the probability of entering the second start port 63 for using the second variation pattern table are associated with the variation pattern table. May be changed. For example, a start opening that is easy to enter and a start opening that is harder to enter may be formed by adjusting a nail on the game board or using an ordinary electric accessory. Then, for example, a variation time table of 30 seconds can be frequently selected as the variation pattern table used for entering the starting port where it is easy to enter the ball. In addition, for example, a variation time table of 3 seconds may be frequently selected as a variation pattern table used for entering a start opening that is difficult to enter. By making such a setting, it is possible to easily configure a game in which the special symbol has a relatively long variation time and a game in which the special symbol has a relatively short variation time. In this case, the player can easily select a desired game form by selecting a starting port for entering the game ball.

  Thus, even in a ball ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, such as the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can play a game based on the first special symbol 192 and a game based on the second special symbol 193. Differences are easy to understand and prevent game confusion. In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. For example, when the same variation pattern table is used for a game based on the first special symbol 192 and a game based on the second special symbol 193, the appearance tendency of the variation pattern is similar to each other. However, by using different variation pattern tables for each as in the present embodiment, it becomes possible to select clearly different variation patterns. Furthermore, since the game characteristics based on the first special symbol 192 and the game characteristics based on the second special symbol 193 can be clearly different from each other, each game can be clearly associated with the variation pattern. For example, when a player plays a game based on the first special symbol 192, it can be a clear game in which a long variation pattern is frequently selected. In addition, when a game based on the second special symbol 193 is performed, a clear game in which a short variation pattern is frequently selected can be obtained.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, when a game ball wins the first start port 62, the second start port 63, the third start port 67, the general winning port 72, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, or the like, If the game passes through the operating port 68 (S10), if it is not in a special game (N in S12), control processing of a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If this is the case (Y of S12), the control process of the first special game or the second special game is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. If the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is won (Y in S50), and the hold in the first holding means 144 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S52), the state of the first adjustment mode If so (Y in S53), the special figure adjusting means 152 records the winning order to the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 (S54). If in the second adjustment mode (N in S53), the process of S54 is skipped. The first success / failure lottery value is stored in the first holding means 144 (S56). If there is no winning at the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 at S50 (N at S50), the processing at S52 to S56 is skipped. In S52, if the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit of the first holding means 144 (N in S52), the processing of S54 and S56 is skipped. Next, in the case of winning in the second starting port 63 (Y in S58), and when the holding in the second holding means 146 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S59), if in the first adjustment mode (Y in S60), the special figure adjusting means 152 records the winning order to the second starting port 63 (S61). If in the second adjustment mode (N in S60), the process of S61 is skipped. The second success / failure lottery value is stored in the second holding means 146 (S62). If there is no winning at the second starting port 63 at S58 (N of S58), the processing of S60 to S62 is skipped. In S60, if the second starting port 63 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the second holding means 146 (N in S60), the processes of S61 and S62 are skipped. Next, when the game ball has passed to the operating port 68 (Y in S63), and the hold in the general figure holding means 147 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S64), the normal figure holding means 147 is normally shown. A lottery value is stored (S65). If there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S63 (N in S63), the processes in S64 and S65 are skipped. If the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 in S64 but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the normal holding means 147 (N in S64), the process of S65 is skipped.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. First, in the state of the first adjustment mode (Y in S100) and when it is the variable display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y in S102), the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is displayed. Process (S104), and if it is not the timing for displaying the variation of the first special symbol 192 (N in S102), the variation display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is processed (S106). Whether the timing of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is the variable display timing is a prize for the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 recorded by the special diagram adjusting means 152. And in accordance with the winning order to the second start port 63. Thus, only one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner, and only one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. The

  Next, in the second adjustment mode (N in S100), the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is processed (S108), and the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 are processed. The fluctuation display is processed (S110). Thus, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 can be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously, and the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 can also be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously. Note that the processing order of S108 and S110 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order. Finally, normal symbol variation display is processed (S112). However, the processing order of S112 is also just an order defined for convenience of explanation, and may be processed before S100.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S104, S106, and S112 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S104, S106, and S112 has basically the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, the process of S104 shows the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190, the process of S106 shows the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191, and the process of S112 Indicates normal symbol display. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control means 116 (Y in S30), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S32), the success / failure lottery means 112 executes a success / failure determination process (S34). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S36). If the lottery value is not held in S30 (N in S30), the processing from S32 to S36 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S32 (Y in S32), the processing of S34 and S36 Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S38), the symbol variation display is processed (S40), and when the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation being displayed is displayed. Is stopped (S44). When the symbol variation display is not started in S38 (N in S38), the processing from S40 to S44 is skipped. If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S42 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S108 and S110 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S108 and S110 basically has a common process, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, the process of S108 shows the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190, and the process of S110 shows the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control unit 116 (Y in S130), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S132), the success / failure lottery unit 112 executes the determination process (S134). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S136). If the lottery value is not held in S130 (N in S130), the processing from S132 to S136 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S132 (Y in S132), S134 and S136. Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S138), the symbol variation display is processed (S140), and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (S142). Y) Stops the symbol variation being displayed (S144). If the predetermined variation time has not yet elapsed (N in S142) and another special symbol or decorative symbol has stopped in a winning manner (Y in S145), the displayed symbol variation is before the predetermined display time has elapsed. Nevertheless, it is forcibly stopped in the disengagement mode (S146). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S145 (N of S145), the process of S146 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S138 (N in S138), the processing from S140 to S144 is skipped. As described above, since separate variation pattern tables are used for each special symbol, even if one variation pattern is changed, the variation pattern can be smoothly stopped without interfering with the variation patterns. . As a result, the confusion that a plurality of special games are simultaneously executed can be avoided.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process of S34 in FIG. 10 and S134 in FIG. Since the success / failure determination processing relating to S104, S106, and S112 in FIG. 10 and the success / failure determination processing relating to S108 and S110 in FIG. 11 are basically the same, they will be described together in one flow. In the case of the determination process regarding S104, the first special symbol 192 is changed. The determination process regarding S106 is a process when the second special symbol 193 is changed. Further, the success / failure determination process regarding S112 is a process in the case of changing a normal symbol. Further, in the case of the success / failure determination process regarding S108, the first special symbol 192 is changed, and the determination process regarding S110 is a process when the second special symbol 193 is changed.

  For example, with respect to S104, when the success / failure determination process is started, the success / failure lottery means 112 reads the success / failure lottery value (random number) in the hold state by the hold control means 116 (S200). For example, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first lottery means 126 reads the winning / not-lotting value from the first holding means 144. Then, the first lottery means 126 determines whether or not it is correct, and the determination result is acquired (S202). Subsequently, the symbol determination means 114 acquires a stop symbol lottery value, which is a random number acquired from a value range of 0 to 255, for example, on the basis of the success / failure lottery value (S204). When the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first symbol determination unit 138 refers to the first symbol range table 204 of the table holding unit 115 to determine the stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol lottery value (S206). . Furthermore, the symbol determination means 114 acquires a variation pattern lottery value, which is a random number acquired from a value range of 0 to 255, for example, based on the winning / bad lottery value (S208). For example, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first symbol determination unit 138 refers to the first variation table holding unit 210 of the table holding unit 115. At this time, if there is only one type of variation pattern table held in the first variation table holding unit 210, the variation pattern table is selected (S210). Further, when a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics are held in the first variation table holding means 210, the variation pattern table is selected based on the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like. For example, in the case of a normal game, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time is frequently selected is selected. Further, when the probability is changing or the time is short, a variation pattern table is selected in which a short variation time is frequently selected. When the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first variation pattern table 214 is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern lottery value is selected (S212). When the success / failure result, the stop symbol, and the variation pattern are determined for the first special symbol 192, the process proceeds to S36 in FIG. 10 and the variation display is started. The processes related to S106, S108, S110, and S112 are performed in the same procedure.

  In this way, by using the dedicated variation pattern table for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is characteristic to the game based on the variation of the first special symbol and the game based on the variation of the second special symbol, respectively. Can be easily provided with a game. For example, the first game corresponding to the first special symbol can be a game with a long variation pattern and a reach effect that is likely to occur. In addition, the second game to which the second special symbol corresponds can be a game with a short variation pattern and high lottery result display efficiency. In addition, a game based on the variation of the first special symbol and a game based on the variation of the second special symbol can be easily related. For example, when the first game related to the change in the first special symbol shifts to, for example, a probability change game or a short-time game, the second game may also shift to a probability change game or a short-time game. In such a case, the second variation pattern table that determines the variation pattern of the second special symbol is selected according to the first game, so that the second game can be reached while being related to the first game. It is possible to provide games with a lot of games and games with high rotation efficiency. The characteristics of the variation time of the variation pattern table held in the first variation table holding unit 210 or the second variation table holding unit 212, the selection probability of the variation time, the number of variation pattern tables held in one variation table holding unit, etc. Can be appropriately selected. By changing the variation pattern table held by the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212, the variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be easily increased, thereby contributing to improvement of game playability. it can.

  When the symbol variation is forcibly stopped in a detaching manner in S146 of FIG. 11, the stopped symbol or variation pattern selected in the flowchart of FIG. 12 is discarded, and the symbol display of the detaching manner is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S90), the control of the first special game is processed (S92), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (N of S90) Then, the control of the second special game is processed (S94). In this way, only one of the first special game and the second special game is selectively executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special game in S92 and the second special game in S94 in FIG. Since each special game in S92 and S94 basically has the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. First, if the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has not been opened (N in S70), if the probability change is in progress (Y in S71), the specific game executing means 122 ends the execution of the probability change. (S72), the special figure adjusting means 152 and the effect adjusting means 172 set the adjustment mode to the first adjustment mode (S73). If not surely changing (N of S71), the processing of S72 and S73 is skipped. Subsequently, the effect display control means 134 starts special game effect processing (S74), and the opening / closing control means 124 opens the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning prize port 92 (S75). If the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 has been opened, S71 to S75 are skipped (Y in S70). When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 was opened (Y in S76), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76), the first When the number of balls entered into the grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has reached nine or more (Y in S78), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92. (S80). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning hole 92 has not reached nine or more (N in S78), S80 and later The process of S92 or S94 is terminated by skipping the process.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 in S80 (Y in S82), the effect display control means 134 ends the effect process of the special game. (S84), the special game control means 120 ends the special game (S86). If the stop symbol that triggered the special game is a specific symbol (Y in S87), the specific game execution unit 122 starts executing the certainty change (S88), and the special diagram adjustment unit 152 and the effect adjustment unit 172. Sets the adjustment mode to the second adjustment mode (S89), and ends the flow of S92 or S94. If the number of rounds has not reached 15 in S82 (N in S82), 1 is added to the number of rounds, and the flow in S92 or S94 is terminated (S90).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process in the modification. This figure shows a modification of the processing in FIG. 11, and shows in detail the symbol variation processing in S108 and S110 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S108 and S110 basically has a common process, these will be described together in one flow. Also, the processing from S130 to S140 in this figure is the same as the processing from S130 to S140 in FIG. After S140, when another special symbol or decorative symbol stops in a winning manner (Y in S141), a timer for measuring the variation time of the symbol variation being displayed is temporarily stopped (S142). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S141 (N of S141), the process of S142 is skipped. If the variable time timer is paused (Y in S143) and after the special game is over (Y in S144), the pause of the timer is released (S145). When the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S146), the symbol variation being displayed is stopped (S147). If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S146 (N of S146), the process of S147 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S138 (N of S138), the processing from S140 to S147 is skipped. When the timer is stopped, the stop symbol and variation pattern selected in the flowchart of FIG. 12, that is, the variation time, is maintained. Stopped display. As described above, since separate variation pattern tables are used for each special symbol, even if one of the variation patterns is changed, the variation continuation processing can be performed smoothly without interfering with the variation patterns. As a result, the confusion that a plurality of special games are simultaneously executed can be avoided.

(Example 2)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 16 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The big winning opening 66 is provided in the lower part of the game area 52. The big winning opening 66 includes a winning detection device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big winning opening solenoid 80 for opening and closing the entrance. The big winning opening 66 is shared as a big winning opening corresponding to both the first game and the second game. The winning detection device 78 generates first big prize opening winning information during the first special game and second big winning opening winning information during the second special game as the winning information indicating the winning of the game ball. . The grand prize winning port 66 is provided at a position above the out port 58. As described above, the single big prize opening 66 is configured to have the functions of the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 in the first embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. Further, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 3)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in the positional relationship and size between the first area and the second area on the screen of the effect display device. Except for the screen of the effect display device, it basically has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 17 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. The area setting unit 174 according to the present embodiment sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 so that the second area 195 is smaller than the first area 194 on the screen of the effect display device 60. Further, in the second area 195 where the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed, the second decoration 195 is enlarged by increasing the size of the second area 195 when displaying an effect that is particularly noticeable to the player, such as so-called super reach. The pattern 191 is enlarged and displayed. In this way, the superiority or inferiority of the size of the display area with respect to the first area 194 and the second area 195 makes it easier for the player to visually distinguish them. In addition, at the timing when attention should be paid to the contents displayed in a small size, the player's attention can be easily obtained by enlarging the contents. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

Example 4
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the third embodiment.

  FIG. 18 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big prize opening 66 has a configuration that combines the functions of the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 in the third embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. Further, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 5)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in which three starting openings are provided, in that two starting openings are provided. Except for the number of start ports, the configuration and functions are basically the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 19 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment. In the game area 52, a first start port 62 corresponding to the first game and a second start port 63 corresponding to the second game are provided. The second start port 63 of the present embodiment includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the second start port 63, the game ball does not enter the second start port 63 unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 have different numbers of winning balls for entering the balls. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls at the second start port 63 is set to “7”. To realize a variety of playability. As a result, the ball enters only the first start port 62 with a prize ball number of “3” except during the short time, while the second start port 63 with a prize ball number of “7” also during the short time. Many game balls can enter. The player can proceed with the game in a short time with little loss of possession.

(Example 6)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 20 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big winning opening 66 has the functions of the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 in the fifth embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. Further, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 7)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment in the positional relationship and size between the first area and the second area on the screen of the effect display device. Except for the screen of the effect display device, it basically has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 21 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. Similar to the region setting unit 174 of the third embodiment, the region setting unit 174 of the present embodiment includes the first region 194 and the first region 194 so that the second region 195 is smaller than the first region 194 on the screen of the effect display device 60. A second area 195 is set. Further, in the second area 195 where the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed, the second decoration 195 is enlarged by increasing the size of the second area 195 when displaying an effect that is particularly noticeable to the player, such as so-called super reach. The pattern 191 is enlarged and displayed. In this way, the superiority or inferiority of the size of the display area with respect to the first area 194 and the second area 195 makes it easier for the player to visually distinguish them. In addition, at the timing when attention should be paid to the contents displayed in a small size, the player's attention can be easily obtained by enlarging the contents. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

(Example 8)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the seventh embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the seventh embodiment.

  FIG. 22 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big winning opening 66 has the functions of the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 in the seventh embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. Further, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

  In each Example, the example which used the display apparatus of a different form as the 1st special symbol display apparatus 70 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 71 was demonstrated, respectively. That is, an example in which a 7-segment LED display device is used as the first special symbol display device 70 and a device that displays two types of marks “O” and “X” as the second special symbol display device 71 has been described. In the modification, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, display devices having the same form may be used. For example, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, both may use a 7-segment LED display device, or as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, Both may be configured to use other types of display devices. Thereby, the 1st symbol range table and the 2nd symbol range table referred when determining the 1st special symbol 192 and the 2nd special symbol 193 can be made common to one symbol range table, and composition and processing are simplified. be able to. Further, if a 7-segment LED display device similar to the first special symbol display device 70 is used as the second special symbol display device 71, the transition to probability change, the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game are specially set. Even if the lottery is not executed, it can be determined according to the second special symbol 193, and the configuration and processing can be simplified.

  In each embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the special figure adjustment unit 152 and the effect adjustment unit 172 switch the adjustment mode to the second adjustment mode when the probability variation state as one of the specific games is entered. In a modified example, the special figure adjusting unit 152 and the effect adjusting unit 172 may switch the adjustment mode to the second adjustment mode when the time-short state is one of the specific games. Alternatively, the adjustment mode may be set to the second adjustment mode in a game state other than the specific game.

  10 Pachinko machines, 50 game boards, 52 game areas, 60 production display devices, 62 first start port, 63 second start port, 65 ordinary electric accessory, 66 big winning port, 67 third start port, 68 operating port , 70 1st special symbol display device, 71 2nd special symbol display device, 91 1st grand prize opening, 92 2nd grand prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 112 unsuccessful lottery means, 114 Symbol determining means, 115 table holding means, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control means, 120 special game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 134 effect display control means, 144 first holding means, 146 second holding means, 148 first special figure control means, 1 0 second special figure control means, 152 special figure adjustment means, 154 first special game control means, 156 second special game control means, 168 first production control means, 170 second production control means, 172 production adjustment means, 174 Area setting means, 176 operating condition holding means, 178 first operating condition holding means, 180 second operating condition holding means, 190 first decorative symbol, 191 second decorative symbol, 192 first special symbol, 193 second special symbol, 194 1st area, 195 2nd area.

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the second start port;
A first special symbol display device in which the result of the first lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A second special symbol display device in which the result of the second lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device, and a second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device. Display control means;
An effect display device for effectively displaying the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery;
A first area and a second area are set as a plurality of areas on the screen of the effect display device, and a first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first area, and the second area is displayed. Effect display control means for variably displaying a second effect image showing the result of the lottery in the second area;
A first variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when the first lottery is successful;
A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and that can change the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player when the second lottery is a win;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
When the first lottery is a win, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device is determined as a game First special game control means for executing the first special game by changing to a state advantageous to a person,
When the second lottery is a win, it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the acceptance state of the second variable pitching device is determined as a game. A second special game control means for executing the second special game by changing to a state advantageous to a person,
The main display control means includes
First special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol;
Second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the second special symbol;
While one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed, the first adjustment mode for waiting for the start of the other variable display and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are respectively parallel Special figure adjustment means for selectively setting the second adjustment mode to be displayed in a variable manner according to the gaming state;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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