JP2014121398A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine given a new game property by making use of the characteristics of a non-electric switch means.SOLUTION: An electric winning device is brought into an open state by the origination of a normal win game so that a game ball can enter said electric winning device. When the game ball enters the electric winning device, moreover, a non-electric winning device is opened in association with the ball entry so that an execution right of a second special symbol variation game can be acquired. In a game machine having such game property, the player is caused to infer the state of the electric winning device by performing an ordinary read-ahead performance or an open notice performance indicating the state of the electric winning device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with non-electrical opening / closing means.

  Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine have non-electrical opening and closing means as described in Patent Document 1. The non-electrical opening / closing means does not change the operation based on the electric signal, and is closed by entering a predetermined number of game balls during opening.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-8609

  By the way, once the non-electric opening / closing means is opened, the opening is continuously maintained until a predetermined number of game balls enter. It has been desired to devise a gameability that can improve the interest by utilizing such characteristics of the non-electric opening / closing means.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics utilizing the characteristics of the non-electric opening / closing means.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes an entrance detection unit that detects an entry of a game ball into a lottery opportunity unit, and an electric opening / closing unit that includes an electric unit triggered by the detection of the game ball by the entrance detection unit. A state determining means for determining a state, an operation control means for controlling the state of the electric opening and closing means by controlling the electric means according to the determination contents of the state determining means, and a game ball to the electric opening and closing means An operation trigger means that allows the game ball to enter by entering the ball, a non-electric opening / closing means that opens in conjunction with the game ball entering the operation trigger means, and a game ball to the non-electric opening / closing means Triggered by entering the ball, winning lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the variable game is won, game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means, The winning lottery An advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state advantageous to a player after the end of the variable game to be won, and a specific effect control means for controlling execution of the specific effect in the effect executing means, The opening / closing means closes in conjunction with a predetermined number of game balls entering after opening, and the specific effect control means executes a specific effect of the effect content suggesting the state of the electric opening / closing means It is characterized by making it.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the winning lottery means may enter a game ball into the non-electric opening / closing means, or enter a starting opportunity means provided separately from the non-electric opening / closing means and the electric opening / closing means. It is configured to perform the winning lottery with a ball as an opportunity, and when the advantageous state generating means wins a winning lottery triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric opening / closing means, It is preferable that an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is more likely to occur than when winning a winning lottery triggered by a game ball entering the starting opportunity means.

  With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the specific effect control means execute the specific effect before the operation control means controls the electric opening and closing means according to the determination content of the state determination means.

  When the gaming machine includes an opening / closing pattern storage means for storing an opening / closing pattern used when controlling the state of the electric opening / closing means, and the state determining means determines to open the electric opening / closing means. The state of the electric opening / closing means is determined by determining the opening / closing pattern, and the plurality of types of opening / closing patterns repeats the open state and the closed state of the electric opening / closing means by a predetermined number of repetitions. It is preferable that the operation control means controls the state of the electric opening and closing means according to the opening and closing pattern determined by the state determining means.

  The game machine includes a game holding means capable of holding the right to execute a variable game up to a predetermined holding upper limit number when a game ball enters the non-electric opening / closing means. When the execution right of the variable game is held in the game holding means, the execution of the variable game based on the execution right can be controlled, and when the game ball enters the non-electric opening / closing means When the state of the electric opening / closing means is controlled in such a manner that the electric opening / closing means is opened and closed in a manner that repeats the opening and closing states of the electric opening / closing means, It is preferable to set the time until a certain time and a time having a certain relationship with the upper limit number of reservations.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to have a new game utilizing the characteristics of the non-electric opening / closing means.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the upper display area and lower display area in an effect display apparatus. Sectional drawing which shows the structure of a rolling path. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the types of jackpots that can be generated when the first special symbol variation game is a jackpot, and (b) is a jackpot type that can be generated when the second special symbol variation game is a jackpot. FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the types of normal hit games that can occur when the normal hit is in the non-variable state, and (b) is generated when the normal hit is in the variable state. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of normal hit game to obtain. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern that can be determined when executing the first special symbol variation game, (b) is a special symbol variation pattern that can be determined when executing the second special symbol variation game. FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the normal symbol fluctuation pattern which can be determined in a non-variable state, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the normal symbol variation pattern which can be determined in a variable state. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol prefetch command setting process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a non-electrical prize winning hole error process. The flowchart which shows a normal prefetch effect process. The schematic diagram which shows the determination probability of the production content of the normal prefetch effect for every specific normal symbol prefetch command. The flowchart which shows an opening notification effect process. The timing chart which shows the relationship between the opening / closing aspect of an electric winning device, the opening / closing aspect of an upper non-electrical winning device, the opening / closing aspect of a lower non-electrical winning device, and the execution aspect of a 2nd special symbol variation game. Schematic diagram showing the number of times of the second special symbol variation game that can be expected to acquire the execution right for each game per ordinary game in the non-variable short state, and the degree of expectation to acquire that the execution right of the variable game of the second special symbol can be acquired . The timing chart which shows the execution timing of a normal pre-reading effect and an opening notice effect, and the occurrence timing of a normal hit game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 on which various game components are set on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outline of the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Is assembled in an open and detachable manner, and a front frame Y3 is detachably assembled on the front side of the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the front frame Y3 has a window Y3a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) Y4 that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window Y3a. Has been. On the back side of the front frame Y3, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the pachinko gaming machine 10 and supports glass of a size that covers the window Y3a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. It has been. The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame Y2.

  In addition, a decorative lamp La is provided on the front side of the front frame Y3 as light emitting means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). In addition, a speaker Sp is provided below the outer frame Y1 as sound output means for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output.

  In addition, a lower plate (storage plate) Y5 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and below the front frame Y3. Further, on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and to the right of the lower plate Y5, a launching device Y6 that is turned (launched) by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. Yes. When the player holds the launch handle Y6a of the launcher Y6 and rotates it, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one and launched toward the game board YB. Further, by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle Y6a as the launch operation means, the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch device Y6 can be adjusted, and the strength to launch the game ball toward the game board YB can be increased. Can be changed. For this reason, the player can adjust the direction of launching the game ball on the game board YB (the area in which the game ball rolls on the game board YB) by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle Y6a. .

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by the turning operation of the launch handle Y6a and forms a substantially circular game area YBa that is the main body of the game is laid in a circular spiral shape. ing. The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa as a launch ball for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB on the game board YB, and has a substantially circular shape inside the guide rail YR. A game area YBa is formed. Further, the outside of the game area YBa that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area YBb that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  In addition, on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa, a reversing prevention valve YRb that prevents a game ball launched from the guide path YRa to the game area YBa from returning to the guide path YRa is provided. The reverse return prevention valve YRb is fixed to the leading end of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa.

In addition, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of the game area YBa of the game board YB.
As shown in FIG. 3, the display area HR of the effect display device 11 is divided into two upper and lower display areas HR1 and HR2. In the upper upper display area HR1 of the display areas HR1 and HR2 divided into two, the first decorative symbol variation game that is performed by varying the decorative symbols of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment), Various display effects executed in association with the first decorative symbol variation game are executed. Similarly, in the lower display region HR2 below the upper display region HR1, a second decorative symbol variation game that is performed by varying the decorative symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment), and the second decorative symbol variation game. Various display effects executed in relation to the are performed. In the following description, the simple “decorative symbol variation game” means a first ornamental symbol variation game and a second ornamental symbol variation game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 12, a first special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. A 7-segment type second special symbol display device 13 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the second special symbol display device 13, a second special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). In the following description, the term “special symbol variation game” simply means a first special symbol variation game and a second special symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display devices 12 and 13 select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss. In addition, after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped, the big hit game is generated as an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the display areas HR1 and HR2 of the effect display device 11, eight types of numbers [1] to [8] are displayed as decorative symbols in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 12 is displayed on upper display area HR1. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the upper display area HR1. On the other hand, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop display, the deviated symbols (deviated symbol combinations) are also displayed in the upper display area HR1 in a definite stop display.

  Similarly, a display result corresponding to the display result of the second special symbol display device 13 is displayed in the lower display area HR2. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the lower display area HR2. On the other hand, when the misplaced symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 in a definite stop display, the deferred symbol combination is also displayed in the lower display area HR2.

  Incidentally, the jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. Also, the out-of-line symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122]). [767] etc.).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the upper display area HR1 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined changing direction (vertical scroll direction) when the first decorative symbol changing game is started. In addition, when the first decorative symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols of each column in the upper display area HR1 start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (when viewed from the player side in the upper display region HR1) The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in the order of (right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a reach effect in the upper display area HR1. In the first decorative symbol variation game, this reach effect is performed after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) constituted by the decorative symbols is finally derived. Production. Therefore, the reach effect is an effect for expecting whether or not the first special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the lower display area HR2 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined changing direction (vertical scroll direction) when the second decorative symbol changing game is started. When the second decorative symbol variation game is started (when the decorative symbol of each column in the lower display area HR2 starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) and the middle column (in the lower display region HR2 as viewed from the player side) The decorative symbols variably displayed in the middle symbol) and the right column (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed at substantially the same time. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured not to execute the reach effect in the lower display area HR2.

  The display of decorative symbols in the upper display area HR1 and the lower display area HR2 of the effect display device 11 includes “change display”, “temporary stop display”, and “deterministic stop display”. The variation display of the decorative symbol in the upper display area HR1 is a state (display) in which the type of decorative symbol is changed and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol in the upper display area HR1 is a predetermined operation (for example, up and down) of the decorative symbol stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop is not performed. Along with this, it is displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the decorative symbol fixed stop display in the upper display area HR1 is to confirm and stop without any action in order to notify that the decorative symbol has been fixedly stopped (the first special symbol variation game has ended). It is in a state. Similarly, the decorative symbol variation display in the lower display area HR2 is a state (display) in which the decorative symbol type is changed and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols in the lower display area HR2 means that the decorative symbols stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop has not been performed, perform a predetermined operation (for example, up and down). Along with this, it is displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the decorative symbol fixed stop display in the lower display area HR2 means that the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped without an action in order to notify that the decorative symbol has been confirmed and stopped (the second special symbol variation game has ended). It is in a state.

  The special symbol display in the first special symbol display device 12 and the second special symbol display device 13 includes “variation display” and “deterministic stop display”. The special symbol variation display in the first special symbol display device 12 means that the special symbol type is changed, so that among the seven light emitters forming the seven-segment type first special symbol display device 12 At least one light emitter is blinking. The special symbol fixed stop display in the first special symbol display device 12 is a special symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinction of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12. It is a state that has been. Similarly, the special symbol variation display in the second special symbol display device 13 means that the special symbol type is changed, so that the seven light-emitting elements forming the seven-segment type second special symbol display device 13 are displayed. In this state, at least one light emitter among the bodies is blinking. The special symbol fixed stop display in the second special symbol display device 13 is a special symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinction of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type second special symbol display device 13. It is a state that has been.

  When the first special symbol variation game is finished, the decorative symbols in the upper display area HR1 and the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 12 are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. Similarly, when the second special symbol variation game is finished, the decorative symbols in the lower display area HR2 and the special symbols in the second special symbol display device 13 are confirmed and stopped simultaneously.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the execution of the second special symbol variation game can be performed in parallel. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the execution of the first decorative symbol variation game and the execution of the second decorative symbol variation game can be performed in parallel.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the first special symbol variation game is a big hit, when the second special symbol variation game is being executed, the first special symbol variation game is a big hit. The execution of the second special symbol variation game that is being executed is interrupted until the big hit game triggered by is completed. In other words, when the symbol combination of jackpot is confirmed and stopped in the first decorative symbol variation game, when the second symbol variation game is executed, the symbol combination of jackpot is confirmed in the first ornament symbol variation game. The execution of the second decorative symbol variation game being executed is interrupted until the jackpot game that occurs after the stop display is completed. Similarly, when the second special symbol variation game is a big hit, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the big hit game is terminated when the second special symbol variation game is a big hit. Until then, the execution of the first special symbol variation game being executed is interrupted. That is, when the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed in the second decorative symbol variation game, the symbol combination of the big bonus is confirmed in the second decorative symbol variation game when the first decorative symbol variation game is executed. The execution of the first decorative symbol variation game being executed is interrupted until the jackpot game that is generated after the stop display is completed. For this reason, the occurrence of a big hit game triggered by the first special symbol variation game being a big hit and the occurrence of a big hit game triggered by the second special symbol fluctuation game being a big hit There is no.

  Further, below the effect display device 11, a start winning device 15 is provided as a start trigger means having a entrance 14 for a game ball to enter. Further, a first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the start winning device 15. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the start winning device 15 with the first start port switch SW1. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the start winning device 15 by the first start port switch SW1, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, an upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 as a first non-electric opening / closing means (non-electric opening / closing means) having an upper non-electric entrance hole 16 for a game ball to enter. Is arranged. The upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 has an upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 as a non-electric opening / closing member (first non-electric opening / closing member). When the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 is in an open state, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is in an open state in which the upper non-electrical entrance hole 16 (entrance) is expanded and a game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, in the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17, the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 is closed, so that the upper non-electric entry hole 16 (entrance) is not enlarged, and it is difficult for a game ball to enter (this embodiment). Then, the game ball is not allowed to enter).

  Further, the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 has a closing mechanism. The upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is displaced from the open state to the closed state by the operation of the closing mechanism. The upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 has an opening mechanism. The upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is displaced from the closed state to the open state by the operation of the opening mechanism. In addition, the opening mechanism and the closing mechanism of the non-electric prize-winning device 17 are not operated by an electric signal or the like, but are mechanically operated in conjunction with a physical operation of entering a game ball. The opening mechanism and closing mechanism of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 will be described later.

  Further, an upper second start port switch SW2a (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be provided by detecting the game ball that has entered the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 with the upper second start port switch SW2a. Further, a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 by the upper second start opening switch SW2a. .

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11 and below the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17, there is a second non-electric opening / closing means (non-electrical power) having a lower non-electric ball entrance 19 for a game ball to enter. A lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is provided as an opening / closing means. The lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 includes a lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 as a non-electric opening / closing member (second non-electric opening / closing member). The lower non-electrical winning device 20 is in an open state in which the lower non-electrical entrance / exit opening 19 (entrance) is expanded and the game ball is easy to enter by opening the lower non-electrical opening / closing blade 21. On the other hand, in the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, when the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 is in the closed state, the lower non-electrical entrance hole 19 (entrance) is not enlarged, and it is difficult for a game ball to enter (this embodiment). Then, the game ball is not allowed to enter).

  Further, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 has a closing mechanism. And by operation | movement of this closing mechanism, the lower non-electrical prize-winning apparatus 20 is displaced from an open state to a closed state. Further, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 has an opening mechanism. The lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is displaced from the closed state to the open state by the operation of the opening mechanism. The opening mechanism and the closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are not operated by an electric signal or the like, but are mechanically operated in conjunction with a physical operation of entering a game ball. The opening mechanism and closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 will be described later.

  Further, a lower second start port switch SW2b (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 with the lower second start-up switch SW2b. Further, a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 by the lower second start opening switch SW2b. .

  Also, below the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, an electric prize-winning device 23 is disposed as an electric opening / closing means having an electric ball-entry port 22 for a game ball to enter. The electric winning device 23 is an ordinary electric accessory and has an electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 7) as electric means. The electric winning device 23 has an electric opening / closing blade 24 as an electric opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of the electric accessory solenoid SOL1. The electric prize-winning device 23 is in an open state in which the electric ball 22 (entrance) is expanded when the electric opening / closing blade 24 is in an open state, so that a game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, the electric prize winning device 23 is in a closed state (in this embodiment, the game ball is not easy to enter) due to the electric opening / closing blade 24 being closed and the electric ball entrance 22 (inlet) not being expanded. Can not enter the ball).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a rolling path 25 in which a game ball that has entered the electric winning device 23 rolls is formed in the back of the electric winning device 23. The rolling path 25 is formed on the back side of the game board YB. The rolling path 25 is provided with an electric winning opening switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the electric winning device 23. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of game balls is awarded by detecting the game balls that have entered the electric winning device 23 with the electric winning opening switch SW3. Pay out as a ball.

  In the rolling path 25, a first movable lever 26 is disposed on the downstream side of the electric prize opening switch SW3. The first movable lever 26 has a position that blocks the rolling path 25 (first closed position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4)) and a position that does not block the rolling path 25 (first opening position (in FIG. It is disposed so as to be displaceable between the two). When the first movable lever 26 is in the first closed position, when the game ball rolls on the rolling path 25 (the game ball enters the electric winning device 23), the game ball collides with the first movable lever 26. The first movable lever 26 is displaced from the first closed position to the first opened position by the weight of the game ball.

  A first link mechanism 27 is connected to the first movable lever 26. The first link mechanism 27 operates as the position of the first movable lever 26 is displaced. That is, when a game ball enters the electric winning device 23 when the first movable lever 26 is in the first closed position, the first movable lever 26 and the first link mechanism 27 are interlocked with the entry of the game ball. Operate.

  Further, the first link mechanism 27 is connected to the closing mechanism of the upper non-electric prize winning device 17. Then, when the first movable lever 26 is in the first open position, the first movable lever 26 is displaced from the first open position to the first closed position by operating the closing mechanism of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17.

  Further, in the rolling path 25, a second movable lever 28 is disposed on the downstream side of the first movable lever 26. The second movable lever 28 has a position that blocks the rolling path 25 (second closed position (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4)) and a position that does not block the rolling path 25 (second opening position (in FIG. It is disposed so as to be displaceable between the two). When the second movable lever 28 is in the second closed position, when the game ball rolls on the rolling path 25 (the game ball enters the electric winning device 23), the game ball collides with the second movable lever 28. The second movable lever 28 is displaced from the second closed position to the second open position by the weight of the game ball.

  A second link mechanism 29 is connected to the second movable lever 28. The second link mechanism 29 operates as the position of the second movable lever 28 is displaced. That is, when a game ball enters the electric winning device 23 when the second movable lever 28 is in the second closed position, the second movable lever 28 and the second link mechanism 29 operate in conjunction with the game ball entering. To do.

  Further, the second link mechanism 29 is connected to the closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize winning device 20. When the second movable lever 28 is in the second open position, the second movable lever 28 is displaced from the second open position to the second closed position by operating the closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20. Incidentally, the game ball rolling on the rolling path 25 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Here, the opening mechanism and closing mechanism of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 interlocked with the operation of the first movable lever 26, and the opening mechanism and closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 interlocked with the operation of the second movable lever 28 are used. The mechanism will be described together with the state displacement state of the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize winning device 20.

  Behind the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is disposed a first movable body that is displaced every time a game ball enters (passes). Further, the first movable body is connected to the first movable lever 26 via the first link mechanism 27. The first movable body has a function of maintaining the closed state of the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 in order to maintain the closed state of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. Further, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is formed by entering a predetermined number of game balls (first prescribed number, two in the present embodiment) after the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is opened. Has a function for returning the device from the open state to the closed state.

  When the first movable lever 26 is displaced from the first closed position to the first opened position, the first movable body releases the closed state of the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 according to the operation of the first link mechanism 27. To do. By releasing the closed state of the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18, the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 operates from the closed state to the open state by its own weight.

  Further, when the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 is in the open state, the first movable body is displaced by the weight of the game ball that has entered the upper non-electric prize winning device 17. Then, when the first specified number of game balls enter, the first movable body operates the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18 from the open state to the closed state. The first movable body holds the closed state of the upper non-electric opening / closing blade 18. At this time, the first movable body displaces the first movable lever 26 from the first open position to the first closed position via the first link mechanism 27.

  As described above, the opening mechanism of the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 of the present embodiment is configured by the first movable lever 26, the first link mechanism 27, and the first movable body. Further, the closing mechanism of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 of the present embodiment is constituted by the first movable lever 26, the first link mechanism 27, and the first movable body.

  Further, in the back of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, a second movable body that is displaced every time a game ball enters (passes) is disposed, similarly to the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. Further, the second movable body is connected to the second movable lever 28 via the second link mechanism 29. The second movable body has a function of maintaining the closed state of the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 in order to maintain the closed state of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20. Further, the second non-electrical prize-winning device 20 is obtained by entering a predetermined number of game balls (second prescribed number, two in the present embodiment) after the lower non-electrical prize-winning device 20 is opened. Has a function for returning the device from the open state to the closed state.

  Then, when the second movable lever 28 is displaced from the second closed position to the second opened position, the second movable body releases the closed state of the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 according to the operation of the second link mechanism 29. To do. By releasing the holding of the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 in the closed state, the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 operates from the closed state to the open state by its own weight.

  Further, when the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 is in the open state, the second movable body is displaced by the weight of the game ball that has entered the lower non-electric winning device 20. When the second specified number of game balls enter, the second movable body operates the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21 from the open state to the closed state. The second movable body maintains the closed state of the lower non-electric opening / closing blade 21. At this time, the second movable body displaces the second movable lever 28 from the second open position to the second closed position via the second link mechanism 29.

  As described above, the opening mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 according to the present embodiment includes the second movable lever 28, the second link mechanism 29, and the second movable body. Further, the closing mechanism of the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 of the present embodiment is configured by the second movable lever 28, the second link mechanism 29, and the second movable body. In addition, the rolling path 25 serving as an opening opportunity for the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 and the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 by entering (rolling) a game ball functions as an operation trigger means in the present embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in the open state, the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is maintained in the open state even if a game ball enters the electric prize winning device 23. The Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is in the open state, the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 remains open even if a game ball enters the electric prize-winning device 23. Is done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, below the first special symbol display device 12, there is a first special symbol hold display device 30 having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) first hold light emitting units. It is arranged. The first special symbol hold display device 30 notifies the player of the number of stored start reserved balls for the first special symbol stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “first reserved memory number”). The first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning device 15 arranged on the game board YB, and is decremented by 1 when the first special symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning device 15 during the first special symbol variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The And the four 1st reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up or turn off according to the 1st reservation memory number. The first reserved memory number indicates the number of first special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, below the second special symbol display device 13, a second special symbol hold display device 31 having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) second hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 31 notifies the player of the number of stored start reserved balls for the second special symbol stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “second hold stored number”). The second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 arranged on the game board YB, while the second special symbol variation game is started. 1 is subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball enters the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 during the second special symbol variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (this implementation) In the form, 4) are accumulated. And the four 2nd reservation light emission parts in this embodiment turn on or off according to the 2nd reservation storage number. The second reserved memory number indicates the number of second special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Also, below the electric winning device 23, a special winning opening 34 is provided as a special winning means provided with a special winning opening door 33 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 7). ing. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 34. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 34 with the count switch SW4.

  A 7-segment normal symbol display device 35 is disposed on the right side of the second special symbol display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which the normal symbol is changed and displayed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the lottery result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) whether or not the normal winning game for opening the electric winning device 23 is given, that is, whether or not the normal winning is achieved. Also, the normal symbol variation game is performed in order to derive the lottery result of the normal lottery. In the normal symbol display device 35, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning symbol that can recognize that the normal winning lottery has been won is displayed in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 35, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the off-normal symbol that can recognize that the normal winning lottery is not won is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the normal winning lottery is won (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35), the electric open / close blade 24 is in an open state so that the game ball can easily enter the electric winning device 23. Thus, the player can obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the second special symbol variation game by opening the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of the normal symbol variation game and the execution of the first special symbol variation game can be executed in parallel. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of the normal symbol variation game and the execution of the second special symbol variation game can be performed in parallel.

  A left gate 36L as a lottery trigger means is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the left gate 36L, a left gate switch SW5L (shown in FIG. 7) is disposed as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed). By detecting the entrance of a game ball to the left gate 36L with the left gate switch SW5L, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be given.

  In addition, a right gate 36R as a lottery trigger means is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11 and above the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. In the back of the right gate 36R, a right gate switch SW5R (shown in FIG. 7) is disposed as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed). The start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball entering the right gate 36R with the right gate switch SW5R.

  Also, below the normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display device 37 having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 37 notifies the player of the number of stored start balls for normal symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “normal hold storage number”). The normal reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the left gate 36L or the right gate 36R disposed on the game board YB, while it is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the left gate 36L or the right gate 36R during the normal symbol variation game, the normal reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The Then, the four normally reserved light emitting units in the present embodiment are turned on or off according to the number of normally reserved memories. Note that the number of ordinary reserved memories indicates the number of ordinary symbol variation games whose execution is suspended. Further, an out port 38 for discharging the game ball as an out ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is disposed at the lowermost center in the game area YBa of the game board YB.

Next, the arrangement of various members in the game area YBa of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the game area YBa of the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired in the left-handed direction UH1 so that the game ball rolls on the left side of the effect display device 11, the game ball is A left game area that can roll, a right game area that can be rolled when the game ball is fired in the right-handed direction UH2 so that the game ball rolls on the right side of the effect display device 11, and Is configured. These left game area and right game area are constituted by obstacle members that change the rolling direction of the game ball by the collision of the game ball, such as the effect display device 11 and the obstacle nail. Incidentally, as to which of the left game area and the right game area the game ball rolls, the player can turn the firing handle Y6a to turn the left-handed direction UH1 or the right-handed direction UH2. It is possible to adjust depending on whether or not the game ball is launched. In the following description, “to play a game in the left game area” means to play a game by firing a game ball in the left-handed direction UH1. Similarly, “playing a game in the right game area” means launching a game ball in the right-handed direction UH2 to play a game.

  In the left game area of the game area YBa, a left gate 36L, a start winning device 15 and a special winning opening 34 are arranged. That is, when a game is played in the left game area, the released game ball can enter the left gate 36L, the start winning device 15 and the big winning opening 34. On the other hand, when a game is played in the left game area, in principle, the launched game ball cannot enter the right gate 36R, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17, the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, and the electric prize-winning device 23.

  Further, in the right game area of the game area YBa, a right gate 36R, an upper non-electric prize-winning device 17, a lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, an electric prize-winning device 23, and a big prize opening 34 are arranged. That is, when a game is played in the right game area, the released game balls enter the right gate 36R, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17, the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, the electric prize-winning device 23, and the big prize opening 34. Can be a sphere. On the other hand, when a game is played in the right game area, the released game ball cannot enter the left gate 36L and the start winning device 15 in principle. Incidentally, the right gate 36R is disposed upstream of the electric winning device 23 in the right game area.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when playing a game in the left game area, a game ball cannot enter the electric prize device 23, while when playing a game in the right game area, an electric prize device. A game ball can enter 23. For this reason, when a game is played in the right game area, the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize winning device 20 can be displaced from the closed state to the opened state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when playing a game in the left game area, the game ball cannot enter the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize winning device 20, while the start prize winning device 15 A game ball can enter. Therefore, when playing a game in the left game area, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game can be acquired, while the start condition of the second special symbol variation game cannot be acquired.

  Further, when a game is played in the right game area, a game ball cannot enter the start winning device 15, while a game ball can enter the upper non-electric winning device 17 or the lower non-electric winning device 20. Therefore, when playing a game in the right game area, the start condition for the second special symbol variation game can be acquired, while the start condition for the first special symbol variation game cannot be acquired.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is disposed upstream of the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 in the right game area. In other words, the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is arranged downstream of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 in the right game area. For this reason, when a game is played in the right game area when the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are in the open state, the game balls launched into the right game area enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. Since the ball may not roll to the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 due to the ball, it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20. After that, when a predetermined number (2) of game balls enter the upper non-electric prize winning device 17, the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in a closed state, so that the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in an open state. However, the game ball launched into the right game area is likely to enter the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big prize opening 34 is arranged in an area (common area) belonging to both the left game area and the right game area. For this reason, it is possible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 34 regardless of whether the game is performed in the left game area or the right game area. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the game is performed in either the left game area or the right game area, the same entrance rate (the game balls that have been launched enter the grand prize opening 34). The obstacle member is arranged in the game area YBa so that the game ball can enter the big winning opening 34 with a probability).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is in the open state due to the disposition of the obstacle member in the game area YBa, the game balls launched to the right game area are not The probability assumed to enter the electric winning device 17 is set to “80%”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 is in the open state when the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in the closed state due to the disposition of the obstacle member in the game area YBa. The probability that the game ball launched into the right game area will enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is set to “80%”. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 is in the open state when the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in the open state due to the disposition of the obstacle member in the game area YBa. The probability that the game ball launched into the right game area will enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is set to “0%”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state changes (improves) from a normal low probability lottery state to a high probability lottery state with a higher probability than normal, and a probability variation state in which a big hit lottery is performed. (Hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”). When not in the probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”), it is harder to win the big hit lottery than in the probability variation state. In other words, when the probability variation state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high, so that the big hit game is likely to occur. Therefore, it can be said that the player is in an advantageous state for the player when the probability variation state. Note that the probability variation state in the present embodiment continues until the big hit game is generated.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state may be in a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) that is advantageous to the player. When in the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened as compared to when not in the variable state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”). In the variable state, the winning probability of the normal lottery varies (improves) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability as compared to the non-variable state. Further, when the variable speed state is set, the open time of the electric open / close blade 24 becomes longer than when the variable speed state is not set. For this reason, the open time of the electric opening / closing blades 24 per unit time is longer in the variable state than in the non-variable state. As a result, the probability that a game ball enters the electric winning device 23 is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. In this way, when in the variable speed state, it can be said that the entrance rate of the game ball to the electric winning device 23 is high because the entrance rate of the game ball has a high probability. On the other hand, when it is in the non-changeable state, it can be said that the entrance rate of the game balls to the electric winning device 23 has a low probability, so it can be said that the non-entry rate improvement state (not the entrance rate improvement state). Note that the variable state in the present embodiment continues until the big hit game is generated.

  In addition, if the time and frequency | count that the electric prize-winning device 23 will be in an open state per unit time can be increased more than usual, it is possible to improve the rate of game balls entering the electric prize-winning device 23. For this purpose, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game is made shorter than usual, the number of normal symbol variation games executed per unit time increases, so that the electric winning device 23 is released per unit time. It becomes possible to increase the number of times of entering the state. In addition, if the winning probability of the normal lottery is set to be higher than usual, it is possible to increase the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened per unit time. Also, if the time during which the electric winning device 23 is in the open state during the normal winning game is longer than usual, the time during which the electric winning device 23 is in the open state per unit time can be increased. That is, “to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game”, “to increase the winning probability of the normal winning lottery” and “to increase the time in which the electric winning device 23 is in the open state in the normal winning game If at least one element is included, it is possible to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the electric winning device 23. The variable state in the present embodiment may include at least one element even if it does not include all of the above elements.

Next, based on FIGS. 5A and 5B, the types of jackpots defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started (started) after the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 or the second special symbol display device 13 in a definite stop display. A predetermined opening effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp until the time set as the opening time elapses after the big hit game is started. In addition, after the elapse of the time set as the opening time, the round game in which the special winning opening 34 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 34 is until a specified number (the maximum number of balls entered, 9 in this embodiment) of game balls enter or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is released. Further, during the round game, a predetermined round effect is performed by the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Then, after the predetermined number of round games are completed, a predetermined ending effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp until the time set as the ending time elapses. .

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from four types of big hits. Then, the big win game is generated by controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 34 in an opening / closing manner associated with the determined type of the big hit. At the same time, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is associated with the determined jackpot type. Which one of the four types of jackpots is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol Za1 or the special symbol Za2 is the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 is the special symbol Zb1 or the special symbol Zb2.

  Incidentally, when determining the big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 (when winning the big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the start winning device 15), a probability of 75% (figure 5 (a) and 5 (b), the special symbol Za1 is determined with a probability of 25%. In addition, when determining the big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 (winning the big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the upper non-electric winning device 17 or the lower non-electric winning device 20) The special symbol Zb1 with a probability of 75% and the special symbol Zb2 with a probability of 25%.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the special symbol Za1 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, the big hit game is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds. It is a big hit game that will be in a probable state after the end. The big hit game that occurs when the special symbol Za1 is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game in which the game state is changed after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game that occurs when the special symbol Za1 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “substantially 8R probability variation big hit”.

  In addition, the big hit game that is generated when the special symbol Za2 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12 is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds, and after the big hit game ends, the game is in an uncertain change state. It is a big hit game. The big hit game that occurs when the special symbol Za2 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game that is in a non-changeable state after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game that occurs when the special symbol Za2 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “substantially 8R non-probable big hit”.

  Predetermined times are set as the opening time and the ending time in the actual 8R probability variation big hit and the actual 8R non-probability big hit. In addition, the opening time (round game time) of the big prize opening 34 in the first to eighth rounds (indicated as “1R to 8R” in FIG. 5A) in the real 8R probability variation big hit and the real 8R non-probability big hit. ) Is set to “25 seconds”. Further, in the real 8R probability variation big hit and the real 8R non-probability big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening 34 in the ninth to sixteenth rounds (shown as “9R to 16R” in FIG. 5A) is “0”. .04 seconds "is set.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about 100. For this reason, the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 seconds”. That is, even if the grand prize opening 34 is opened for “0.04 seconds”, it is very difficult to allow the game ball to enter the big prize opening 34 during the opening. In other words, even if the grand prize opening 34 is opened for “0.04 seconds”, it is not expected that a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 34 to obtain a prize ball. On the other hand, when the big winning opening 34 is opened for “25 seconds”, not only one gaming ball but also nine gaming balls, which are the upper limit number of winning balls, can enter the big winning opening 34. Easy. In other words, when the grand prize opening 34 is opened for “25 seconds”, it is expected that a game ball is entered into the big prize opening 34 to obtain a prize ball. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the opening mode in which the special winning opening 34 can be opened for “25 seconds” corresponds to the profit acquisition opening mode.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a substantial 8R probability variation big hit or a substantial 8R non-probable big hit occurs, the round is substantially equivalent to eight times (the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit-gaining opening mode). Opportunities will be created to win prize balls that are expected to be acquired in games.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the big hit game that is generated when the special symbol Zb1 is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds, and the big hit game It is a big hit game that will be in a probable state after the end. The big hit game that is generated when the special symbol Zb1 is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 is a big hit game in which the game state is changed after the big hit game is finished. Hereinafter, the jackpot game that occurs when the special symbol Zb1 is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 is referred to as “16R probability variation big hit”.

  The big hit game that is generated when the special symbol Zb2 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 in a fixed stop state is set to “16 times” as the prescribed number of rounds, and is in an uncertain change state after the big hit game ends. It is a big hit game. The big hit game that occurs when the special symbol Zb2 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 in a fixed stop state is a big hit game that is in a non-changeable state after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game that occurs when the special symbol Zb2 is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13 will be referred to as “16R non-probable variable jackpot”.

  Predetermined times are set as the opening time and the ending time in the 16R probability variation big hit and the 16R non-variable big hit. In 16R probability variation big hit and 16R non-probability big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening 34 in all round games of the first to 16th times (indicated as “1R to 16R” in FIG. 5B) is “25 seconds”. Is set to Therefore, when a 16R probable big hit or a 16R non-probable big win occurs, there is an opportunity to win a prize ball that is expected to be obtained in 16 rounds (the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition open mode). Will be born.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition opening mode determined for the actual 8R probability variation jackpot is “8 times”, and the selection rate for the actual 8R probability variation jackpot is “8”. 75% ". In addition, the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition opening mode determined for the actual 8R non-probable big hit is “8 times”, and the selection rate for the real 8R non-probable big hit is “25%”. Therefore, the selection rate for each jackpot game is calculated based on the number of times the jackpot 34 is opened in the profit acquisition and release mode determined for each jackpot game given when winning the jackpot lottery related to the first special symbol variation game. The total value of the values multiplied by (hereinafter referred to as “first acquired expected value”) is “8 (= 8 × 0.75 + 8 × 0.25)”. In other words, when the big win lottery related to the first special symbol variation game is won, it can be expected that the big winning opening 34 is released 8 times in the profit-gaining release mode in the subsequent big win game (eight round games) You can expect to get a prize ball that can be obtained at

  In addition, the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition opening mode determined for the 16R probability variation jackpot is “16 times”, and the selection rate for the 16R probability variation jackpot is “75%”. In addition, the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition opening mode determined for the 16R non-probable big hit is “16 times”, and the selection rate for the 16R non-probable big hit is “25%”. Therefore, the selection rate for each jackpot game is calculated based on the number of times that the big prize opening 34 is opened in the profit acquisition and release mode determined for each jackpot game given when the jackpot lottery related to the second special symbol variation game is won. The total value obtained by multiplying (hereinafter referred to as “second acquired expected value”) is “16 (= 16 × 0.75 + 16 × 0.25)”. In other words, when the big win lottery related to the second special symbol variation game is won, it can be expected that the big winning opening 34 will be released 16 times in the profit winning release mode in the subsequent big win game (16 round games) You can expect to get a prize ball that can be obtained at

  Thus, the second acquisition expected value is larger than the first acquisition expected value. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery related to the second special symbol variation game is more in the big hit game after winning the big hit lottery than the big hit lottery related to the first special symbol variation game. Profits that can be expected to increase will increase. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be said that the second special symbol variation game is more advantageous for the player than the first special symbol variation game. That is, when winning a big hit lottery triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric prize winning devices 17 and 20, winning a big hit lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start winning device 15 It is easier for a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player to occur.

Next, based on FIGS. 6A and 6B, the types of normal hits defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The normal winning game is given (occurred) after the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 as a fixed stop display. In the normal winning game, the electric winning device 23 is opened. During one ordinary game, the electric prize-winning device 23 is configured to receive an electric prize until a prescribed number (the maximum number of balls entered, 10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter or in a predetermined opening / closing mode. Until the device 23 is controlled, it is in an open state or a closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a normal winning lottery is won, one normal winning is determined from six types of normal winnings. Then, the normal winning game is given by controlling the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 in an opening / closing manner associated with the determined normal winning type. Also, which of the six types of normal winnings is determined is determined according to the type of normal symbols (normal winning symbols) determined when the normal winning lottery is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the normal winning symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 in the non-variable short state are the normal symbol Fa1 and the normal symbol Fa2. Normal symbol Fa3 or normal symbol Fa4. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 in the variable state is the normal symbol Fb1 or the normal symbol. Fb2.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa1 is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 is “one time” as the number of times the electric winning device 23 is opened. Is a normal hit game in which “0.3 seconds” is set as the time for opening. Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa1 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is referred to as “short open normal hit”.

  In addition, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa2 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is set to “1” as the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened, It is a normal hit game in which “1 second” is set as the playing time. Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa2 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is referred to as “one-time long-open normal hit”.

  In addition, the normal winning game that is generated when the normal symbol Fa3 is displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 as a fixed stop is set to “three times” as the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened, It is a normal hit game in which “1 second” is set as the playing time. The normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa3 is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 is an interval time after the electric winning device 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state (the electric winning device 23 is closed). It is a normal hit game in which “5 seconds” is set as the time to be in a state). Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa3 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is referred to as “three-time long normal hit”. In this way, in the three-time long open normal hit, the normal winning game in which the number of repetitions in which the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated is “3 times”.

  In addition, the normal winning game that is generated when the normal symbol Fa4 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is set to “5 times” as the number of times the electric winning device 23 is opened, It is a normal hit game in which “1 second” is set as the playing time. In addition, “5 seconds” is set as an interval time after the electric winning device 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state for the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa4 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35. It is a regular hit game. Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fa4 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is referred to as “five long open normal hits”. In this way, in the 5-time long open normal hit, the normal winning game in which the number of repetitions in which the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated is “5 times”.

  By the way, the time until the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state after the three-time long open normal hit and the five-time long open normal hit (“6 seconds (time for opening state“ 1 second ”). “+ Closed time“ 5 seconds ”) is a time during which a specified number of game balls can be entered in each of the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20. In the present embodiment, the above-described time is used. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is in an open state, one gaming ball can be launched every 0.6 seconds. It is assumed that 80% of the game balls launched in the right game area enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. Therefore, when a prescribed number of game balls enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. The expected time (average time) is “1.5 seconds ( Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower non-electric prize winning device is when the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is in the closed state. When 20 is in an open state, it is assumed that 80% of the game balls launched into the right game area enter the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. Accordingly, the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is defined. The time (average time) assumed to be required for the number of game balls to enter is “1.5 seconds (= 2 × 0.6 / 0.8).” As a result, the present embodiment In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that a predetermined number of game balls can enter each non-electric prize-winning device 17, 20 is “3 seconds (= 1.5 seconds + 1.5 seconds)”. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, “6 seconds” Say time, game ball of each specified number becomes open to the non-powered winning devices 17 and 20 to be ball entrance it can be said that sufficient time available.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fb1 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is expressed as “2” as the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened. “Time” is set, and “1.8 seconds” is set as the time for each open state. In addition, “5 seconds” is set as an interval time after the electric winning device 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state for the normal winning game generated when the normal symbol Fb1 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35. It is a regular hit game. Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fb1 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is referred to as “twice open normal hit when changing speed”. As described above, in the normal change game with the double opening at the time of the change, the normal winning game in which the number of repetitions in which the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated is “2”.

  In addition, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fb2 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is set to “3 times” as the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened, It is a normal hit game in which “1.8 seconds” is set as the playing time. Note that the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fb2 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 is set to “5 seconds” as the interval time after the electric winning device 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state. It is a regular hit game. Hereinafter, the normal winning game that occurs when the normal symbol Fb2 is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35 will be referred to as “three times of open normal hits when changing speed”. As described above, in the case of three times of normal opening at the time of change, the normal winning game in which the number of repetitions in which the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated is “2 times”.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one game ball is launched into the game area YBa every “0.6 seconds”. Therefore, when the electric winning device 23 is opened for “0.3 seconds”, it is a time during which one game ball can enter at most (a time longer than 0 and shorter than 0.6 seconds). When the electric prize-winning device 23 is opened for “1 second”, it is a time during which two game balls can enter at the maximum (a time between 0.6 seconds and less than 1.2 seconds). Further, when the electric winning device 23 is opened for “1.8 seconds”, it is a time during which a maximum of four game balls can enter (a time longer than 1.8 seconds and less than 2.4 seconds). . In addition, since the number of game balls entering the electric prize-winning device 23 can change depending on the obstacle member arranged on the game board YB, the firing speed of the game balls, and whether or not the game balls are fired, the maximum number of game balls The number of balls that can enter can be said to be the maximum number of game balls that can be expected to enter.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when in the non-variable state, a normal look-ahead effect that notifies the player that the execution of the normal symbol variation game that is a normal hit is suspended is executed. There is. The normal prefetching effect is executed by the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal look-ahead effect is not executed when in the variable state and during the occurrence of the big hit game.

  Further, the normal prefetching effects include a plurality of types of effects. There are three types of effect contents of the effect of the normal lookahead effect in the present embodiment: blue effect content, green effect content, and red effect content. In the present embodiment, the expectation that the advantage of the normal hit game generated when the normal hit is high (the state of the electric winning device 23 becomes advantageous) according to the contents of the normal prefetch effect. Expectation to) is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the expectation that a normal hit game having a high advantage will be given in the order of blue production content <green production content <red production content (red production content). Is the most anticipated). Incidentally, when the normal look-ahead effect is performed with the content of the blue effect, a character wearing blue clothes appears on the effect display device 11. Similarly, a character wearing green clothes appears in the effect display device 11 when the normal look-ahead effect is performed with the green effect content, and an effect display device when the normal look-ahead effect is performed with the red effect content. 11, a character wearing red clothes appears. Thus, in the present embodiment, the normal look-ahead effect (specific effect) is executed with the effect content suggesting the state of the electric winning device 23.

  In the present embodiment, “the advantage of the normal hit game is high” means that the game ball easily enters the electric winning device 23 in the normal hit game. Note that the ease with which a game ball can enter the electric winning device 23 in the normal winning game varies depending on the time during which the electric winning device 23 is opened in the normal winning game, the number of times the electric winning device 23 is opened, and the like. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when in the non-changeable short state, the short open normal hit (normal symbol Fa1) <one long open normal hit (normal symbol Fa2) <three times long open normal hit (normal symbol Fa3) ) The advantage of normal hit games increases in the order of <5 times long open normal hit (normal symbol Fa4) (5 hits long open normal hit has the highest advantage).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol variation game is being executed, the normal symbol variation game becomes a normal hit during the execution of the normal symbol variation game, and thereafter, the normal hit game is given. There is a case where an opening notice effect for expecting is executed. The opening notice effect is executed by the effect display device 11. Note that the opening notice effect is not executed in the variable state.

  In addition, in the opening notice effect, the image displayed on the effect display device 11 is switched and executed as time elapses from a predetermined time before the normal symbol variation game ends. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the opening notice effect is executed, a character image imitating “3” is displayed from 3 seconds before the normal symbol variation game ends. In addition, when the opening notice effect is executed, a character image imitating “2” is displayed instead of a character image imitating “3” from two seconds before the normal symbol variation game ends. Then, when the opening notice effect is executed, a character image imitating “1” is displayed instead of a character image imitating “2” from one second before the normal symbol variation game ends. Thereafter, when the opening notice effect is executed, the display of the character image imitating “1” is ended (no longer displayed) at the time when the normal symbol variation game is ended. In this way, in the release notice effect in the present embodiment, the player is notified of the time when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and the player is notified of the time when the normal hit game is started.

  In addition, the opening notice effect has a plurality of types of effect contents. There are four types of effect contents of the first effect content to the fourth effect content in the effect contents of the opening notice effect in the present embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the expectation of becoming a normal hit and the expectation that the advantage of the normal hit game generated when the hit is normal is high according to the contents of the opening notice effect. The degree (expectation that the state of the electric winning device 23 is advantageous) is different. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the expectation to become a normal hit and the normal hit are in the order of the first effect content <the second effect content <the third effect content <the fourth effect content. In the case where the game is played, the expectation that a normal hit game having a high advantage will be given increases (the fourth production content has the highest expectation). Incidentally, when the opening notice effect is performed with the first effect content, the character images “3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed in blue on the effect display device 11. When the opening announcement effect is performed with the second effect content, the character images “3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed in yellow on the effect display device 11. Further, when the opening notice effect is performed with the third effect content, the character images “3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed in green on the effect display device 11. In addition, when the opening announcement effect is performed with the fourth effect content, the character images “3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed in red on the effect display device 11. Thus, in this embodiment, the opening notice effect (specific effect) is executed with the effect content that suggests the state of the electric winning device 23.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 40 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 41 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect control board 41 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 40, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (decorative pattern, background image, display image of characters, etc.) and the light emission of the decoration lamp La. The mode and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 40 and the effect control board 41 will be described.
First, the main control board 40 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, on the main control board 40, a main control CPU 40a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and writing and reading of necessary data Main control RAM 40c and a random number generator 40d for generating hardware random numbers are provided.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to a first start port switch SW1, an upper second start port switch SW2a, and a lower second start port switch SW2b. The main control CPU 40a is connected to an electric prize opening switch SW3 and a count switch SW4. Further, a left gate switch SW5L and a right gate switch SW5R are connected to the main control CPU 40a. In addition, the various switches SW1, SW2a, SW2b, SW3, SW4, SW5L, and SW5R are connected to the main control CPU 40a so that the main control CPU 40a can input a detection signal that is output when the various switches detect a game ball. Has been.

  The main control CPU 40a includes a first special symbol display device 12, a second special symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 30, a second special symbol hold display device 31, a normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol display device 35, and a normal symbol display device 35. A symbol hold display device 37 is connected. In addition, the main control CPU 40a is connected to an electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The random number generator 40d generates a hardware random number that is updated by one for each cycle of the internal clock. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, so that the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.1 μsec. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are 65536 integers in total from 0 to 65535. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the hardware random number is used as a big hit determination random number and a normal hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery (normal hit determination).

  Further, the main control RAM 40c is updated with a random number update process performed by the main control CPU 40a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the hardware random number value is updated (eg, 4 milliseconds)). Software random numbers to be stored are stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first control random number, the second software random number, the third software random number, and the fourth software random number are stored in the main control RAM 40c. The range of possible numerical values is different. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first software random number is a special symbol distribution random number, the second software random number is a reach determination random number, the third software random number is a normal symbol distribution random number, The software random numbers 4 are normally used as random numbers for pattern variation pattern distribution. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 or the second special symbol display device 13 to be confirmed and stopped. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Further, the normal symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of normal symbol (the type of normal winning game) to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35. The normal symbol variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the normal symbol variation pattern.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of special symbol variation patterns. The special symbol variation pattern specifies the variation time from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of the special symbol variation game, and the effect contents of the effect performed by the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Can do. In addition, the special symbol variation pattern includes a special symbol variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a special symbol variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the special symbol variation pattern for outlier production includes a special symbol variation pattern for outlier reach production that includes reach production in the production content, and a special symbol variation pattern for outlier normal production that does not include reach production in the production content, There is.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect is a special symbol variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is won. Further, the special symbol variation pattern for off-site reach production is a special symbol variation pattern that is determined when the jackpot lottery is not won and when the reach lottery is won. Also, the special symbol variation pattern for the off-normal production is a special symbol variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is not won and when the reach lottery is not won.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol variation patterns HPa1 to HPa3 determined when the first special symbol variation game is executed, and the second special symbol. There are special symbol variation patterns HPb1 and HPb2 determined when the variation game is executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol variation patterns HPa1 to HPa3 are special symbol variation patterns that can be determined when a game ball enters the start winning device 15. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol variation patterns HPb1 and HPb2 can be determined by entering a game ball into the upper non-electric winning device 17 or the lower non-electric winning device 20 as a trigger. It becomes a pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the special symbol variation pattern HPa1 is a special symbol variation pattern for an off-normal effect, and is a special symbol variation pattern in which “12 seconds” is defined as the variation time. Further, the special symbol variation pattern HPa2 is a special symbol variation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and is a special symbol variation pattern in which “60 seconds” is defined as the variation time. The special symbol variation pattern HPa3 is a special symbol variation pattern for a big hit effect, and is a special symbol variation pattern in which “75 seconds” is defined as the variation time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 is a special symbol variation pattern for the off-normal production, and is a special symbol variation pattern in which “0.8 seconds” is defined as the variation time. is there. The special symbol variation pattern HPb2 is a special symbol variation pattern for a big hit effect, and is a special symbol variation pattern in which “20 seconds” is defined as the variation time. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the reach lottery is not performed when the second special symbol variation game is executed, the special symbol variation pattern determined when the second special symbol variation game is executed. , It does not have a special symbol variation pattern for outlier reach production.

  Incidentally, the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 is that when the electric prize-winning device 23 is repeatedly opened and closed for one winning lottery per ordinary, the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the opened state. A time having a certain relationship with the time until the next release state and the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number are determined. Specifically, the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 is set to the open state after the electric winning device 23 is opened when the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated. The time is equal to or less than the time obtained by dividing the time until the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the non-variable short state, when the 3rd long open normal hit or the 5th long open normal hit occurs, the electric winning device 23 is in the open state. The time from the next to the next open state is “6 seconds (“ 1 second ”for the open state +“ 5 seconds ”for the closed state)”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number is “4”. For this reason, the variation time (0.8 seconds) defined in the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 defines a time of “1.5 seconds (= 6/4)” or less. The variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 corresponds to the variation time of the second special symbol variation game (variable game) triggered by the game balls entering the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. The normal symbol variation pattern can specify a variation time from the start of the normal symbol variation game to the end of the normal symbol variation game. In addition, the normal symbol variation pattern includes a normal symbol variation pattern for ordinary hits determined when winning a lottery per normal lot, and a normal symbol variation pattern for non-normal decisions determined when not winning a normal lottery. There is.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation patterns HPc1 to HPc4 determined when the normal symbol variation game is executed in the non-variable state, There are normal symbol variation patterns HPd1 and HPd2 determined when the normal symbol variation game is executed in the variable state.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the normal symbol variation pattern HPc1 is a normal symbol variation pattern for normal deviation, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “10 seconds” is defined as the variation time. Further, the normal symbol variation pattern HPc2 is a normal symbol variation pattern for normal deviation, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “15 seconds” is defined as the variation time. The normal symbol variation pattern HPc3 is a normal symbol variation pattern for ordinary hits, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “10 seconds” is defined as the variation time. The normal symbol variation pattern HPc4 is a normal symbol variation pattern for normal hits, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “15 seconds” is defined as the variation time. The normal symbol variation pattern HPc3 among the normal symbol variation patterns HPc3 and HPc4 for normal hits is a normal symbol variation pattern that can be determined when any one of the normal symbols Fa1 to Fa4 is determined as the normal hit symbol. is there. On the other hand, the normal symbol variation pattern HPc4 of the normal symbol variation patterns HPc3 and HPc4 that are likely to be normal hits is a normal symbol variation pattern that can be determined when the normal symbol Fa3 or the normal symbol Fa4 is determined as the normal hit symbol.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, the normal symbol variation pattern HPd1 is a normal symbol variation pattern for normal deviation, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “1 second” is defined as the variation time. The normal symbol variation pattern HPd2 is a normal symbol variation pattern for ordinary hits, and is a normal symbol variation pattern in which “1 second” is defined as the variation time.

  In addition, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 40b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (hardware random number). It should be noted that the number of jackpot determination values when in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when in the non-probability variation state. At the same time, a value as the big hit determination value is determined so that the big hit determination value in the probability variation state includes the big hit determination value in the non-probability variation state. In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number (second software random number).

  The main control ROM 40b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (hardware random number). It should be noted that the number of normal hit determination values in the variable speed state is larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the non-change state. At the same time, a value as the normal hit determination value is determined so that the normal hit determination value in the variable speed state includes the normal hit determination value in the non-changed state.

  The main control ROM 40b stores opening / closing control information for controlling the state of the electric winning device 23 in order to cause a normal winning game. This open / close control information is stored in the main control ROM 40b in association with each type of normal hit game. Therefore, if the type of the normal hit game, that is, the normal hit symbol is determined by the main control CPU 40a, the opening / closing control information used for controlling the normal hit game is also determined. That is, determining the opening / closing control information as the opening / closing pattern corresponds to determining the state of the electric winning device 23.

  The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 40c stores a probability variation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability variation state is set. The main control RAM 40c stores an operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the variable state is set.

  The main control RAM 40c stores a first big hit occurrence flag in which a value indicating whether or not a big hit game is being triggered when the first special symbol variation game is a big hit is stored. Has been.

  Similarly, the main control RAM 40c has a second big hitting flag in which a value indicating whether or not a big hit game is being triggered when the second special symbol variation game is a big hit is set. It is remembered.

  The main control RAM 40c stores a first interruption flag in which a value indicating whether or not execution of the first special symbol variation game is interrupted is set. Similarly, the main control RAM 40c stores a second interruption flag in which a value indicating whether or not execution of the second special symbol variation game is interrupted is set.

Next, the effect control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the effect control board 41, an effect control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 41a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 41c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 41a. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the effect control CPU 41a. Further, a speaker Sp is connected to the effect control CPU 41a.

The effect control ROM 41b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, backgrounds, and characters), various light emission data, and various audio data.
In addition, in the effect control RAM 41c, software random numbers whose values are updated by a random number update process performed by the effect control CPU 41a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the value of the hardware random number is updated) are stored. Has been. Then, the effect control CPU 41a uses a software random number whose value is updated in the effect control RAM 41c to determine (select) various effect contents (for example, types such as a notice effect).

  In addition, various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 41c. For example, the effect control RAM 41c stores an effect control probability change flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability change state is set. The effect control RAM 41c stores an effect control operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the variable speed state is set.

  Next, a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, and the like executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 in accordance with a control program stored in the main control ROM 40b. Various processes will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process, a first special symbol start process, a second special symbol start process, a normal symbol input process, and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control cycle. To do.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first ball entry determination as to whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning device 15. In the first entry determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the first entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to a process related to the second entry determination described later. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first reservation storage number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number of four. Perform upper limit judgment. If the determination result of the first hold upper limit determination is negative (first hold stored number = 4), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to a process related to the second entry determination described later.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold upper limit determination is affirmative (first hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first hold memory number and rewrites the first hold memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting mode of the first hold light emitting unit forming the first special symbol hold display device 30 so as to represent the first hold stored number after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 40c and the random number generator 40d and stores them in a predetermined storage area (storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number) of the main control RAM 40c. To do. At this time, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generator 40d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number and the reach determination random number from the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to a process related to the second entry determination.

  When performing the process related to the second entry determination, the main control CPU 40a performs the second entry determination as to whether or not a game ball has entered the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize winning device 20. In the second entry determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the upper second start port switch SW2a or the lower second start port switch SW2b detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second reservation storage number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number of four. Perform upper limit judgment. When the determination result of the second hold upper limit determination is negative (second hold memory number = 4), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold upper limit determination is affirmative (second hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second hold memory number and rewrites the second hold memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting mode of the second reserved light emitting unit forming the second special symbol hold display device 31 so as to represent the second reserved memory number after the addition of 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 40c and the random number generator 40d and stores them in a predetermined storage area (a storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number) of the main control RAM 40c. To do. At this time, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generator 40d, and acquires the value of the special symbol distribution random number from the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control RAM 40c that holds the execution (execution right) of the second special symbol variation game up to the upper limit number when the game balls enter the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 is triggered. It functions as a game holding means. In this embodiment, the upper limit number that can hold the execution of the second special symbol variation game corresponds to the hold upper limit number.

Next, the first special symbol start process will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special symbol is being executed or not during the first special symbol variation game or the big hit game. When the determination result of the first special symbol execution determination is affirmative, that is, when the first special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol execution determination is negative, that is, when the first special symbol variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 40a reads the first reserved memory number, Whether or not the first hold storage number is larger than “0 (zero)” is determined. When the determination result of the first hold presence / absence determination is negative (first hold stored number = 0), the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first holding presence / absence determination is affirmative (first holding memory number> 0), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first holding memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting mode of the first hold light emitting unit forming the first special symbol hold display device 30 so as to represent the first hold stored number after subtraction.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a first random number reading process for reading values of various random numbers (a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a reach determination random number) stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not the big hit. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number read in the first random number reading process matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state when in the probability variation state, and performs a big hit lottery using the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state in the non-probability variation state. The jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start process corresponds to the jackpot lottery when the first special symbol variation game is executed. The main control CPU 40a that performs a big win lottery to determine whether or not the first special symbol variation game is a big hit when the game ball enters the start winning device 15 functions as a win lottery means in this embodiment. To do.

  When the big hit lottery in the first special symbol start process is won, the main control CPU 40a gives the first special symbol display device 12 the first special symbol distribution random number value read in the first random number reading process. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol Za1 with a probability of 75% and the special symbol Za2 with a probability of 25%. By determining the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol variation pattern HPa3 as the special symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery in the first special symbol start process is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs reach determination (reach lottery) as to whether or not to perform a reach effect. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the reach determination random number value read in the first random number read process matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Note that the reach lottery in this embodiment can be said to be an effect lottery for determining whether a specific effect (not limited to a reach effect) is executed or whether a specific effect can be executed.

  Then, when the reach lottery in the first special symbol start process is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the off symbol as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol variation pattern HPa2 as the special symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect.

  On the other hand, if the reach lottery in the first special symbol start process is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines a symbol that is not the special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol variation pattern HPa1 as the special symbol variation pattern for the off-normal effect.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 41a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a firstly outputs a first special symbol variation pattern designation command for designating a special symbol variation pattern and instructing the start of the first decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol variation game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a starts measuring the variation time of the first special symbol variation game, and outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped to the effect control CPU 41a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

  Also, in a process different from the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern designated by the first special symbol variation pattern designation command has elapsed. The display content of the first special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the special symbol determined as the special symbol to be displayed is confirmed and stopped. Also, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol for ending the first decorative symbol variation game when the variation time determined in the special symbol variation pattern designated by the first special symbol variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Output the command.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special symbol is being executed or not during the second special symbol variation game or the big hit game. When the determination result of the second special symbol execution determination is affirmative, that is, when the second special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol execution determination is negative, that is, when the second special symbol variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 40a reads the second reserved memory number, Whether or not the second hold storage number is larger than “0 (zero)” is determined whether or not the second hold is present. When the determination result of the second holding presence / absence determination is negative (second holding memory number = 0), the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second holding presence / absence determination is affirmative (second holding memory number> 0), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second holding memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting mode of the second reserved light emitting unit forming the second special symbol hold display device 31 so as to represent the second reserved memory number after the subtraction.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a second random number reading process for reading values of various random numbers (a big hit determination random number and a special symbol distribution random number) stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not the big hit. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number read in the second random number reading process matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state when in the probability variation state, and performs a big hit lottery using the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state in the non-probability variation state. The jackpot lottery in the second special symbol start process corresponds to the jackpot lottery when the second special symbol variation game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a that performs a big win lottery to determine whether or not the second special symbol variation game is a big hit when the game ball enters the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 is a lottery win in this embodiment. Functions as a means.

  Then, when the big hit lottery in the second special symbol start process is won, the main control CPU 40a gives the second special symbol display device 13 based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number read in the second random number reading process. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol Zb1 with a probability of 75% and the special symbol Zb2 with a probability of 25%. By determining the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol variation pattern HPb2 as the special symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery in the second special symbol start process is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the off symbol as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbol variation pattern HPb1 as the special symbol variation pattern for the off-normal effect.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 41a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a first outputs a second special symbol variation pattern designation command for designating a special symbol variation pattern and instructing the start of the second decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the second special symbol display device 13 so that the special symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol variation game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a starts measuring the variation time of the second special symbol variation game, and outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped to the effect control CPU 41a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

  Also, in a process different from the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern designated by the second special symbol variation pattern designation command has elapsed. The display content of the second special symbol display device 13 is controlled so that the special symbol determined as the special symbol to be displayed is confirmed and stopped. Also, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol for ending the second decorative symbol variation game when the variation time determined in the special symbol variation pattern designated by the second special symbol variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Output the command.

Next, a description will be given of the big hit game process performed by the main control CPU 40a after the end of the special symbol variation game to be won when the big hit lottery is won.
In the big hit game processing, the main control CPU 40a, when generating the big hit game after the end of the first special symbol variation game to be won in the big special lottery of the first special symbol start processing, A value indicating that a jackpot game is being triggered when the special symbol variation game is a jackpot is set. At the same time, if the variation time of the second special symbol variation game is being measured, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the measurement, and the second interruption flag indicates that “the execution of the second special symbol variation game is suspended. Set a value indicating that. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a second interruption command indicating that the execution of the second special symbol variation game has been interrupted to the effect control CPU 41a.

  Similarly, in the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 40a sets the second jackpot occurrence flag when the jackpot game is generated after the end of the second special symbol variation game to be selected in the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol start process. “A value indicating that a jackpot game is being triggered when the second special symbol variation game is a jackpot” is set. At the same time, if the variation time of the first special symbol variation game is being measured, the main control CPU 40a interrupts the measurement, and the first interruption flag indicates that “the execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended. Set a value indicating that. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs to the effect control CPU 41a a first interruption command indicating that the execution of the first special symbol variation game has been interrupted.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 40a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 41a, and measures the opening time. Next, the main control CPU 40a controls each round game after the opening time has elapsed. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 34 in an opening manner based on the determined type of jackpot. Also, at the start of each round game, a round command indicating the start of the round game is output to the effect control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 41a and measures the ending time when the final round game (the 16th time in the present embodiment) is finished. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets “a value indicating that a jackpot game is being triggered when the first special symbol variation game is a jackpot” in the first jackpot occurrence flag after the jackpot game ends. Is set, the flag is set to “a value indicating that the big hit game triggered by the first special symbol variation game being a big hit is not occurring”. At this time, when “a value indicating that execution of the second special symbol variation game is interrupted” is set in the second interruption flag, the main control CPU 40a sets “second special symbol in the second interruption flag”. A value indicating that the execution of the variable game is not interrupted is set. Further, the main control CPU 40a resumes the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol variation game to resume the execution of the second special symbol variation game, and the execution of the second special symbol variation game has been resumed. The second resume command shown is output to the effect control CPU 41a.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets “a value indicating that a big hit game is being triggered when the second special symbol variation game is a big hit” in the second big hit occurrence flag after the big hit game ends. Is set, “a value indicating that a big hit game triggered by the second special symbol variation game is a big hit” is set in the flag. At this time, when “a value indicating that the execution of the first special symbol variation game is interrupted” is set in the first interrupt flag, the main control CPU 40a sets “the first special symbol in the first interrupt flag”. A value indicating that the execution of the variable game is not interrupted is set. Further, the main control CPU 40a resumes the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol variation game and resumes the execution of the first special symbol variation game, and the execution of the first special symbol variation game is resumed. The first restart command shown is output to the effect control CPU 41a.

  In this way, when one of the two types of special symbol variation games is a big win and a big hit game is generated, the execution of the other special symbol variation game is interrupted to thereby change each special symbol variation game. It is possible to restrict the occurrence of two big hit games triggered by the game being a big hit. Furthermore, since the interrupted special symbol variation game is resumed after the big hit game ends, when the big hit game is generated after the resumed special symbol variation game, the big hit game is surely generated from the beginning to the end. Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, when the big win lottery (win lottery) is won, the main control CPU 40a that causes the big hit game as an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the special symbol variation game to be won, It functions as an advantageous state generating means.

Next, an information setting process performed by the main control CPU 40a for setting various game states such as a probability change state and a variable state will be described.
In the information setting process, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the probability variation state in the probability variation flag after the actual end of the 8R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the non-probability change state in the probability change flag after the end of the 8R non-probability change big hit or 16R non-probability big hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating that the operating flag is in the changed state after the end of the actual 8R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating that the operation flag is in the non-changing state after the end of the actual 8R non-probable big hit or 16R non-probable big hit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the non-probability change state in the probability change flag regardless of the type of the big hit when the big hit game occurs, and sets the operation flag in the non-change state. Set the value shown.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the left gate 36L or the right gate 36R (step S11). In step S11, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a detection signal output when the left gate switch SW5L or the right gate switch SW5R detects a game ball is input. If the determination result in step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal symbol reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit of 4 (step S12). . If the determination result in step S12 is negative (normally stored number = 4), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (normally stored memory number <4), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normally held memory number (step S13), and rewrites the normally held memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting state of the normal hold light emitting unit forming the normal symbol hold display device 37 so as to represent the normal hold storage number after adding 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 40c and the random number generator 40d (step S14), and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c (a storage area corresponding to the normal reserved storage number). ). At this time, the main control CPU 40a acquires the normal hit determination random number from the random number generator 40d, and acquires the normal symbol distribution random number and the normal symbol variation pattern distribution random value from the main control RAM 40c. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs normal symbol prefetch command setting processing (step S15), and ends the normal symbol input processing.

Here, based on FIG. 11, the normal symbol prefetch command setting process performed in step S15 of the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the state is the variable state (step S151). If the determination result of step S151 is affirmative (when the state is variable), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol prefetch command setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S151 is negative (when the state is not variable), the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the normal hit determination random number acquired in step S14 of the normal symbol input process is the prefetch determination value. It is determined whether or not they match (step S152). This prefetch determination value is set to the same value as the normal hit determination value in the non-variable state.

  If the determination result in step S152 is affirmative (normal hit determination value = prefetch determination value), the main control CPU 40a includes the normal symbol distribution random number obtained together with the normal hit determination random number in step S14, and A specific normal symbol look-ahead command corresponding to the number of normal reserved memories is determined (step S153). In step S153, the main control CPU 40a determines that the normal symbol distribution random number acquired in step S14 is the same value as the random number associated with the normal symbol Fa1, and the type corresponding to the normal reserved memory number. The first type of specific normal symbol prefetch command is determined. In step S153, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the acquired random number for normal symbol distribution is the same value as the random number value associated with the normal symbol Fa2, and stores the second value of the type corresponding to the normal reserved memory number. Determines a specific normal symbol look-ahead command for a species. In step S153, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the obtained random number for normal symbol distribution is the same value as the random number value associated with the normal symbol Fa3. Determines a specific normal symbol look-ahead command for a species. In step S153, the main control CPU 40a determines that the obtained normal symbol distribution random number is the same value as the random number associated with the normal symbol Fa4. Determines a specific normal symbol look-ahead command for a species. When the specific normal prefetch command is determined in step S153, the main control CPU 40a outputs the determined normal prefetch command to the effect control CPU 41a (step S154), and ends the normal symbol prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S152 is negative (normal hit determination value ≠ prefetch determination value), the main control CPU 40a determines a normal normal symbol prefetch command (step 155). In step S155, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal normal symbol look-ahead command of a type corresponding to the normal reserved storage number. When the main control CPU 40a determines a normal normal symbol prefetch command in step S155, the main control CPU 40a outputs the determined normal symbol prefetch command to the effect control CPU 41a (step S154), and ends the normal symbol prefetch command setting process. .

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hit game or the normal symbol variation game is being performed (step S21). When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, that is, when the normal hit game or the normal symbol variation game is being performed, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is negative, that is, if the game is not a normal winning game and is not a normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 40a has the normal reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 40c as “ It is determined whether or not it is greater than “0 (zero)” (step S22). When the determination result in step S22 is negative (normally stored memory number = 0), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (normally stored memory number> 0), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normally reserved memory number (step S23). At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls the lighting state of the normal hold light-emitting unit forming the normal symbol hold display device 37 so as to represent the normal hold storage number after subtraction. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a stores various random number values such as a normal hit determination random number, a normal symbol distribution random number, and a normal symbol variation pattern distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. Is read (step S24).

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hit determination random number read in step S24 matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (step S25). A regular lottery is performed. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal winning lottery using the normal hit determination value when the variable state is in the variable state, and when the variable state is in the non-variable state The normal hit lottery is performed using the normal hit judgment value.

  If the normal winning lottery is won, that is, if the determination result in step S25 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbol based on the normal symbol distribution random number value read in step S24. (Step S26). Values that can be taken by the random numbers for normal symbol distribution are distributed to the normal symbol Fa1, the normal symbol Fa2, the normal symbol Fa3, and the normal symbol Fa4, and are associated with each type of the normal symbol. Further, the values that can be taken by the normal symbol distribution random numbers are distributed to the normal symbol Fb1 and the normal symbol Fb2, and are associated with each type of the normal symbol. For this reason, in step S26, if it is a non-variable state, CPU40a for main control will specify the normal symbol by which the same value as the value of the random number for normal symbol distribution acquired was matched among normal symbols Fa1-Fa4. Thus, the normal symbol is determined as a normal hit symbol. On the other hand, in step S26, if the variable state, the main control CPU 40a specifies a normal symbol in which the same value as the value of the acquired normal symbol distribution random number is associated between the normal symbol Fb1 and the normal symbol Fb2. Thus, the normal symbol is determined as a normal hit symbol.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a that has determined the normal symbol in step S26 determines the normal symbol variation pattern (step S27). In step S27, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal symbol variation pattern HPc3 when the normal symbol Fa1 or the normal symbol Fa2 is determined in step S26. In step S27, if the main control CPU 40a determines the normal symbol Fa3 or the normal symbol Fa4 in step S26, the main symbol change pattern distribution random number value read in step S24 is used to change the normal symbol change. The pattern HPc3 or the normal symbol variation pattern HPc4 is determined. In step S27, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal symbol variation pattern HPd2 when the variable state is set (when the normal symbol Fb1 or the normal symbol Fb2 is determined in step S26).

  Then, the main control CPU 40a, which has determined the normal symbol variation pattern in step S27, executes various processes relating to the normal symbol variation game (step S28), and ends the normal symbol start process. In step S28, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 41a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a first specifies a normal symbol variation pattern and first outputs a normal symbol variation pattern designation command indicating that the normal symbol variation game has started. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 35 so as to display the normal symbols in a variable manner and start the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a starts measuring the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, and outputs a normal symbol designation command for designating a normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped to the effect control CPU 41a.

  Also, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol determined as the normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped when the variation time set in the designated normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the normal symbol display device 35 is controlled so that Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the effect control CPU 41a, a normal symbol end command indicating that the normal symbol variation game has ended when the variation time set in the designated normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed.

  On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol start process is not won, that is, if the determination result in step S25 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines a symbol that is not normal (step S29). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a that has determined the unusual symbol in step S29 determines the normal symbol variation pattern (step S30). In step S30, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal symbol variation pattern HPc1 or the normal symbol variation pattern HPc2 on the basis of the value of the normal symbol variation pattern distribution random number read in step S24 when the non-variable state is set. In step S30, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal symbol variation pattern HPd1 when the variable state is set.

  The main control CPU 40a, which has determined the normal symbol variation pattern in step S30, proceeds to the process of step S28, executes various processes related to the normal symbol variation game, and ends the normal symbol start process.

  Also, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol determined as the normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped when the variation time set in the designated normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the normal symbol display device 35 is controlled so that In addition, the main control CPU 40a outputs a normal symbol end command indicating that the normal symbol variation game has ended when the variation time determined in the designated normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a controls the open / closed state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 after the normal symbol variation game to be won, thereby generating the normal winning game ( Give. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the open state and the closed state of the electric open / close blade 24 based on the open / close control information corresponding to the type of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 to be confirmed and stopped. Hereinafter, a process performed by the main control CPU 40a to cause a normal hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol Fa1 on the normal symbol display device 35 to be confirmed and stopped, and then stores the opening / closing control stored in the main control ROM 40b in association with the normal symbol Fa1. Based on the information, a short open regular hit is generated. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "0.3 seconds" elapses, and then controls the electric opening / closing blade 24 to the closed state so that the short open normal hit is achieved. Raise it. In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol Fa2 on the normal symbol display device 35 with a fixed stop display, and then, once based on the opening / closing control information stored in the main control ROM 40b in association with the normal symbol Fa2. Raises an open normal hit. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "1 second" elapses, and then controls the electric opening / closing blade 24 to the closed state so as to make one long open normal hit. Raise it.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a causes the normal symbol Fa3 to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 35, and then, based on the opening / closing control information stored in the main control ROM 40b in association with the normal symbol Fa3, three times Raises an open normal hit. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "1 second" elapses, and then maintains the closed state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "5 seconds" elapses. Is repeated 3 times, and a 3 times long normal opening is generated. Further, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol Fa4 on the normal symbol display device 35 to be confirmed and stopped, and then, based on the opening / closing control information stored in the main control ROM 40b in association with the normal symbol Fa4, the main control CPU 40a Raises an open normal hit. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "1 second" elapses, and then maintains the closed state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "5 seconds" elapses. Is repeated 5 times, and a normal opening per 5 times is generated.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol Fb1 on the normal symbol display device 35 and stops and displays the normal symbol Fb1. Then, the main control CPU 40a associates the normal symbol Fb1 with the normal symbol Fb1 and stores it in the main control ROM 40b. Causes a normal opening twice. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "1.8 seconds" elapses, and then maintains the closed state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "5 seconds" elapses. The control to repeat is repeated twice, and the normal opening per hit occurs twice at the time of change. In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal symbol Fb2 on the normal symbol display device 35 and stops and displays the normal symbol Fb2. Then, the main control CPU 40a associates the normal symbol Fb2 with the normal symbol Fb2 and stores it in the main control ROM 40b. Raises the normal hit for 3 times. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a maintains the open state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "1.8 seconds" elapses, and then maintains the closed state of the electric opening / closing blade 24 until "5 seconds" elapses. This control is repeated three times, and the normal opening per hit is generated three times at the time of change.

  Note that the main control CPU 40a ends the occurrence of the normal hit game when “10” game balls, which is the upper limit of the number of balls entered, enter the electric winning device 23 during the occurrence of one normal hit game. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the electric winning device 23 is opened by performing the normal winning lottery, and the normal winning game type is determined when the normal winning lottery is won. The main control CPU 40a that determines various states including the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 functions as a state determination unit. In addition, the state of the electric prize-winning device 23 as the electric opening / closing means means not only the open state and the closed state, but also the time during which the open state is maintained and the time during which the closed state is maintained. In other words, the fact that the electric winning device 23 is opened for “1 second” means that the electric winning device 23 is opened for 1 second. Further, the main control CPU 40a that controls the state of the electric winning device 23 based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery and the determined type of the normal winning game functions as an operation control means in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing control information used for controlling the state of the electric winning device 23 corresponds to the opening / closing pattern, and the main control ROM 40b for storing the opening / closing control information corresponds to the opening / closing pattern storage means.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls entering the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the number of game balls entering the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are larger than expected. If an error occurs, an error effect is executed. This error effect is executed by the decorative lamp La.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is in an open state, the first prescribed number of game balls enter the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 to be in a closed state. Similarly, when the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 is in an open state, the second specified number of game balls enter the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 to be in a closed state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are received after the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are opened. When at least one of the game balls exceeds the specified number (more than expected) in at least one of them, an error effect is executed. By executing this error effect, it is notified that there is a possibility that the game ball may be illegally entered into the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize winning device 20.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number (first error number) that triggers the execution of an error effect by entering a game ball into the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is set to “5”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number (second error number) that triggers the execution of an error effect by entering a game ball into the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is set to “5”.

Further, the main control CPU 40a performs non-electrical prize opening error processing for executing an error effect. Hereinafter, the non-electrical winning prize error process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the electric winning device 23 in the non-electrical prize winning hole error process (step S41). In step S41, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the electric winning opening switch SW3 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of step S41 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S43. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S41 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a resets the first non-electrical winning count and the second non-electric winning count stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S42), and step S43. Proceed to the process. In step S42, the main control CPU 40a sets “0 (zero)” to the first non-electrical winning count and “0 (zero)” to the second non-electrical winning count. For the first non-electrical winning count, the game balls that have entered the upper non-electrical winning device 17 after the gaming ball has entered the electric winning device 23 and the next time that the gaming ball has entered the electric winning device 23 are counted. The number is set. Also, in the second non-electrical prize-winning count, a game that has entered the lower non-electrical prize-winning device 20 after a game ball has entered the electric prize-winning device 23 and then a game ball has entered the electric prize-winning device 23. The number of spheres is set.

  In step S43, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. In step S43, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the upper second start port switch SW2a detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of step S43 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S47. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S43 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first non-electrical prize count stored in the main control RAM 40c, and rewrites the first non-electrical prize count (step S44). . Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rewritten first non-electric winning prize count is equal to or greater than the first error number (5 in this embodiment) (step S45). If the determination result of step S45 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S47. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S45 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a instructs execution of an error effect (error effect of the first effect content) and enters a game ball into the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17. A first error command instructing that there is an abnormality is output to the effect control CPU 41a (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20. In step S47, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the lower second start port switch SW2b detects a game ball is input. Then, if the determination result of step S47 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the non-electrical prize winning hole error process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S47 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second non-electrical prize count stored in the main control RAM 40c and rewrites the second non-electrical prize count (step S48). . Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second non-electrical winning count after rewriting is equal to or greater than the second error number (5 in the present embodiment) (step S49). If the determination result of this step S49 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the non-electric prize winning hole error process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S49 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a instructs execution of an error effect (error effect of the second effect content) and enters a game ball into the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20. A second error command instructing that there is an abnormality is output to the effect control CPU 41a (step S50), and the non-electrical prize winning hole error process is terminated.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 41a of the effect control board 41 based on the control program stored in the effect control ROM 41b will be described.
When the first special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines a combination (display result) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped in the upper display area HR1 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, when the special symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a displays the decorative symbol that is confirmed and stopped from the jackpot symbol combinations (for example, [222] and [777]). Determine the combination. In addition, when the special symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a displays a fixed stop display from among the outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combinations (for example, [323] and [676]). Decide the combination of decorative symbols to be used. In addition, when the special symbol variation pattern for the outlier normal effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a determines and stops from the outlier symbol combinations (for example, [122] and [426]) that do not include the reach symbol combinations. Decide the combination of decorative symbols to be displayed.

  Similarly, when the second special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines a combination (display result) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped in the lower display area HR2 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, when the special symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from the jackpot symbol combinations. In addition, when the special symbol variation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated, the effect control CPU 41a performs a decoration stop display of the out-of-combination symbol combinations (for example, [323], [122], and [426]). Determine the combination of symbols.

  In addition, when the first special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 41a variably displays the decorative symbols in each column of the upper display area HR1, and starts the first decorative symbol variation game. 11 to control the display content of the upper display area HR1. Then, when the first control symbol end command is input, the effect control CPU 41a displays the effect display so that the combination of decorative symbols (display result) to be confirmed and stopped is confirmed and stopped and the first decorative symbol variation game is terminated. The display content of the upper display area HR1 of the device 11 is controlled.

  Similarly, when the second special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the decorative symbols in each column of the lower display area HR2 are variably displayed and the second decorative symbol variation game is started. The display content of the lower display area HR2 of the device 11 is controlled. Then, when the second special symbol end command is input, the effect control CPU 41a displays the effect display so that the combination (decision display) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped is confirmed and stopped and the second decorative symbol variation game is terminated. The display content of the lower display area HR2 of the device 11 is controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device in which the first special symbol variation game (variable game) based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the start winning device 15 is executed. 12 and the effect display device 11 on which the first decorative symbol variation game (variation game) associated with the execution of the first special symbol variation game functions as a game execution means. Similarly, a second special symbol display device 13 for executing a second special symbol variation game (fluctuation game) based on a lottery result of a big hit lottery triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20; The effect display device 11 on which the second decorative symbol variation game (variation game) associated with the execution of the second special symbol variation game functions as a game execution means. The main control CPU 40a that controls the execution of the first special symbol variation game on the first special symbol display device 12 and the second special symbol variation game on the second special symbol display device 13 and the first decoration on the effect display device 11 The effect control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the symbol variation game and the second decorative symbol variation game functions as a game control means.

  In addition, when the first interruption command is input, the effect control CPU 41a performs control to interrupt execution of the first decorative symbol variation game executed in the upper display area HR1. On the other hand, when the second interruption command is input, the effect control CPU 41a performs control to interrupt execution of the second decorative symbol variation game executed in the lower display area HR2.

  When the opening control command is input, the effect control CPU 41a opens the effect contents corresponding to the type of jackpot that can be specified from the special symbol designation command that is input together with the special symbol variation pattern designation command that designates the special symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the effect. In addition, when the first round command is input, the production control CPU 41a executes the round production of the production content corresponding to the type of jackpot that can be specified from the special symbol designation command until the ending command is inputted. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect of the effect content corresponding to the type of jackpot that can be specified from the special symbol designation command. When the effect display device 11 executes effects related to the big hit game such as the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect, the effect control CPU 41a includes the upper display area HR1 and the lower display area HR2 of the effect display apparatus 11 as a whole. The display contents of the display area HR are controlled.

  When the opening command, each round command, and the ending command are input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp in addition to the effect display device 11.

  Further, the effect control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the effect control probability variation flag is in the probability variation state after the actual end of the 8R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the effect control probability variation flag is in an uncertain variation state after the end of the actual 8R uncertain variation big hit or the 16R uncertain variation big hit.

  Further, the effect control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the effect control operation flag is in the variable state after the end of the actual 8R probability change big hit or 16R probability change big hit. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the effect control operation flag is in the non-change state after the end of the actual 8R non-probable big hit or 16R non-probable big hit.

  In addition, when the first resumption command is input, the effect control CPU 41a performs control for resuming the execution of the first decorative symbol variation game that has been suspended in the upper display area HR1. On the other hand, when the second resume command is input, the effect control CPU 41a performs control to resume the execution of the second decorative symbol variation game that has been suspended in the lower display area HR2.

  In addition, when the first error command is input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La so as to execute the error effect with the first effect content until a predetermined time elapses. Incidentally, when an error effect is performed with the first effect content, the decoration lamp La emits yellow light. In addition, when the second error command is input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La so as to execute the error effect with the second effect content until a predetermined time elapses. Incidentally, when an error effect is performed with the second effect content, the decoration lamp La emits red light.

  When the second error command is input during execution of the error effect with the first effect content, the effect control CPU 41a performs the error effect with the third effect content until a predetermined time elapses. The light emission mode of the decorative lamp La is controlled so as to be executed. When the first error command is input during execution of the error effect with the second effect content, the effect control CPU 41a performs the error effect with the third effect content until a predetermined time elapses. The light emission mode of the decorative lamp La is controlled so as to be executed. Incidentally, when the error effect is performed with the third effect content, the decoration lamp La emits orange light.

  When the first error command or the second error command is input, the effect control CPU 41a executes the effect if the decoration lamp La is executing an effect other than the error effect (for example, a notice effect). Is interrupted and error production is executed. That is, the effect control CPU 41a gives priority to the execution of the error effect over the execution of effects other than the error effect.

  In addition, when the normal control pre-read command is input, the production control CPU 41a stores the normal design pre-read command input so that the input order can be specified in a predetermined storage area of the production control RAM 41c. In addition, when the normal design prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines the execution of the normal prefetch effect and performs the normal prefetch effect process for starting the execution. Hereinafter, the normal prefetching effect process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal prefetch effect process, the effect control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal prefetch effect is being executed (step S61). In step S61, the effect control CPU 41a determines whether or not “a value indicating that the normal prefetch effect is being executed” is set in the prefetch execution flag stored in the effect control RAM 41c. If the determination result in step S61 is affirmative, that is, if the normal prefetch effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 41a ends the normal prefetch effect process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S61 is negative, that is, when the normal prefetching effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 41a determines whether or not the input normal symbol prefetching command is a specific normal symbol prefetching command ( Step S62).

  When the determination result in step S62 is negative, the effect control CPU 41a ends the normal prefetch effect process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S62 is affirmative, the CPU 41a for effect control performs an execution lottery of the normal prefetch effect using a software random number whose value is updated in the RAM 41c for effect control, and wins the execution lottery. Is determined (step S63). Note that the winning probability of the execution lottery in step S63 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is set to “40%” regardless of the type of the normal symbol, that is, the level of the advantage of the normal hit game. If the execution lottery in step S63 is not won, that is, if the determination result in step S63 is negative, the effect control CPU 41a ends the normal prefetch effect process.

  On the other hand, when the execution lottery in step S63 is won, that is, when the determination result in step S63 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the normal prefetch effect (step S64), and the determined normal prefetch effect is determined. The pre-read effect content information that can specify the effect content is stored in the effect control RAM 41c. In step S <b> 64, the effect control CPU 41 a determines the contents of the effect of the normal prefetch effect based on the determination probability according to the type of the input specific normal symbol prefetch command. At this time, the effect control CPU 41a is in a state of the electric prize winning device 23 as the specific normal symbol pre-reading command indicating that the normal symbol distribution random number associated with the high-efficiency normal hit game is acquired is input. The content of the production that has a high expectation that will be advantageous will be determined with high probability.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first specific symbol prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines the blue effect content as the effect content of the normal prefetch effect (100% probability). To determine the blue production content). In addition, when the second type of specific normal symbol prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 41a determines the green effect content with the probability of 50% and the green effect content with the probability of 50% as the effect content of the normal prefetch effect. . In addition, when the third type specific normal symbol prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 41a has 30% probability of the blue effect content, 60% probability of the green effect content, 10% as the effect content of the normal prefetch effect. The red production content is determined with the probability of. In addition, when the fourth type normal symbol prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 41a has a 10% probability of the blue effect content, a 70% probability of the green effect content, and 20% of the normal lookahead effect effect content. The red production content is determined by the probability.

  For this reason, when the normal look-ahead effect is performed with the red effect content, it is possible to make the player recognize that a 3rd long open normal hit or a 5th long open normal hit occurs. In addition, when a normal look-ahead effect is performed with green production contents, a long open normal hit (per 1 long open normal per, 3 long open normal per, 5 long open normal per) is generated to the player. Can be recognized. Furthermore, even if the normal look-ahead effect is performed with the blue effect content, it is possible to make the player expect that a long open normal hit will occur.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 41a that has determined the content of the effect of the normal prefetch effect sets various information (step S65), and ends the normal prefetch effect process. In step S65, the effect control CPU 41a sets the same value as the normal reserved memory number that can be specified from the input specific normal symbol prefetch command as the prefetch count indicating the number of normal symbol variation games that straddle the execution of the normal prefetch effect, and the effect control RAM 41c. To remember. In step S65, the effect control CPU 41a sets “a value indicating that the normal prefetch effect is being executed” in the prefetch execution flag stored in the effect control RAM 41c.

  Further, in a process different from the normal prefetch effect process, the effect control CPU 41a specifies from the prefetch effect content information when “a value indicating that the normal prefetch effect is being executed” is set in the prefetch execution flag. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the normal prefetch effect of the possible effect contents. In addition, when the value of the number of prefetching is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 41a decrements the number of prefetching by 1 every time the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is input. When the number of pre-reads after subtraction becomes “0 (zero)”, the effect control CPU 41a sets “a value indicating that the normal pre-read effect is not being executed” in the pre-read execution flag.

  When the opening command is input, that is, at the start of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 41a determines that “the value indicating that the normal prefetch effect is being executed” is set in the prefetch execution flag. Is rewritten to “value indicating that it is not running”. At the same time, the effect control CPU 41a sets “0 (zero)” to the number of pre-reads.

  In addition, when the normal control pattern designating command is input when the effect control CPU 41a is in the non-changeable state, the effect control CPU 41a performs an opening notice process for executing the opening notice effect. In the opening notice effect process, the effect control CPU 41a determines the effect contents with high probability that the degree of expectation that the state of the electric winning device 23 becomes advantageous becomes higher as the highly advantageous normal hit game is generated. . Hereinafter, the opening notice effect process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the opening notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation game (the normal symbol variation game that has been started) as the target of the input normal symbol variation pattern is a normal hit. Is determined (step S71). In step S71, the effect control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal winning symbol is designated by the normal symbol designation command input together with the normal symbol variation pattern designation command. If the determination result in step S71 is negative, that is, if the normal symbol variation game that has been started is not a normal hit, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S72, and displays the effect content of the opening notice effect. decide. In step S72, the CPU 41a for effect control determines the first effect content as the effect content of the opening notice effect process (the first effect content is determined with a probability of 100%). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 41a stores in the effect control RAM 41c the release notice effect content information that can specify the effect details of the determined release notice effect (step S73), and ends the release notice effect process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S71 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol variation game that has been started is a normal hit, the effect control CPU 41a refers to the input normal symbol designation command and refers to the normal symbol variation game. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 at the end of the normal symbol Fa1 is the normal symbol Fa1 (step S74). In step S74, the effect control CPU 41a corresponds to determining whether or not a short open normal hit is generated after the normal symbol variation game is over. And when the determination result of step S74 is affirmative, the CPU 41a for effect control proceeds to the process of step S75, and determines the effect details of the opening notice effect. In step S75, the effect control CPU 41a determines the first effect content with a probability of 90% and the second effect content with a probability of 10% as the effect content of the opening notice effect process. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S73, stores the release notice effect content information in the effect control RAM 41c, and then ends the release notice effect process.

  If the determination result in step S74 is negative, the effect control CPU 41a refers to the input normal symbol designation command, and the normal symbol that is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 at the end of the normal symbol variation game is normal. It is determined whether or not the symbol is Fa2 (step S76). In step S76, the effect control CPU 41a corresponds to determining whether or not a single long-opening normal hit occurs after the end of the normal symbol variation game. And when the determination result of step S76 is affirmative, the CPU 41a for effect control proceeds to the process of step S77, and determines the effect details of the opening notice effect. In step S77, the CPU 41a for effect control determines the first effect content with a probability of 50% and the second effect content with a probability of 50% as the effect contents of the opening notice effect. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S73, stores the release notice effect content information in the effect control RAM 41c, and then ends the release notice effect process.

  If the determination result in step S76 is negative, the effect control CPU 41a refers to the input normal symbol designation command, and the normal symbol that is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 at the end of the normal symbol variation game is normal. It is determined whether or not the symbol is Fa3 (step S78). In step S78, the effect control CPU 41a corresponds to determining whether or not the long-open normal hit is generated after the normal symbol variation game is ended. If the determination result in step S78 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S79 and determines the effect details of the opening notice effect. In step S79, the effect control CPU 41a determines the first effect content with a probability of 20%, the second effect content with a probability of 50%, and the third effect content with a probability of 30% as the effect contents of the opening notice effect. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S73, stores the release notice effect content information in the effect control RAM 41c, and then ends the release notice effect process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S78 is negative, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S80 to determine the effect content of the opening notice effect. Incidentally, the normal symbol Fa4 which is not the normal symbol of any of the normal symbols Fa1 to Fa3 in the non-variable short state is only the normal symbol Fa4 in the present embodiment. For this reason, while the determination result of step S74 and step S76 is negative, and the determination result of step S78 is negative, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 at the end of the normal symbol variation game is stopped and displayed. Is equivalent to determining that the symbol is a normal symbol Fa4. That is, the case where the determination result in step S78 is negative corresponds to the determination that a five-time long-open normal hit occurs after the end of the normal symbol variation game. Then, in step S80, the effect control CPU 41a sets the first effect content with a probability of 10%, the second effect content with a probability of 50%, the third effect content with a probability of 30%, as the effect content of the opening notice effect. The fourth performance content is determined with a probability of%. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S73, stores the release notice effect content information in the effect control RAM 41c, and then ends the release notice effect process.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the most advantageous 5-time long open normal hit occurs when the release notice effect of the fourth effect content is performed. In addition, when the opening notice effect of the third effect content is performed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated a plurality of times. In addition, when the opening notice effect of the second effect content is performed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the electric winning device 23 is in the open state. Further, even when the opening notice effect of the first effect content is performed, it is possible to make the player expect that the electric prize winning device 23 is in the open state.

  Also, in a process different from the opening notice effect process, the effect control CPU 41a, when a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is input, measures the variation time of a normal symbol variation game that can be specified from the command. Then, the effect control CPU 41a displays the character image imitating “3” with the effect content that can be specified from the release notice effect content information 3 seconds before the normal symbol variation game ends. Control display content. In addition, the effect control CPU 41a imitates “2” with the effect content that can be specified from the opening notice effect content information instead of the character image imitating “3” two seconds before the normal symbol variation game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the character image. In addition, the effect control CPU 41a imitates “1” with the contents of the effect that can be specified from the opening notice effect content information instead of the character image imitating “2” one second before the normal symbol variation game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the character image. Thereafter, when a normal symbol end command is input, the effect control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the display of the character image imitating “1”.

  In this way, the effect display device 11 that executes a specific effect (in the present embodiment, a normal prefetch effect or an open notice effect) functions as an effect execution unit in the present embodiment. Then, the effect control CPU 41a that performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the normal prefetch effect and the opening notice effect functions as a specific effect control unit in the present embodiment.

Here, the playability in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described together with its operation.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the electric winning device 23 when the upper non-electric winning device 17 and the lower non-electric winning device 20 are in the closed state, the game ball is accompanied by the entering of the game ball. (In conjunction), the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize winning device 20 are changed from the closed state to the opened state. Thereafter, the open state of the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is maintained until two game balls enter the upper non-electric prize winning device 17. Similarly, the open state of the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 is maintained until two game balls enter the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20. That is, the right to execute the second special symbol variation game for four times (execution right) can be acquired if even one game ball can be entered when the electric winning device 23 is opened. .

  Further, in the normal hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is a normal hit game (for example, five times long open normal hit) in which the electric prize-winning device 23 is opened and closed in a manner of repeating the open state and the closed state a plurality of times. is there.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 17, when the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated a plurality of times in the non-variable short state (when 3 times long open normal hit or 5 times long open normal hit occurs) The opening / closing modes of the electric winning device 23, the upper non-electric winning device 17, and the lower non-electric winning device 20 and the execution mode of the second special symbol variation game will be described together with their actions. In FIG. 17, it is assumed that when the normal winning game is generated, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are in the closed state, and the second reserved memory number is “0”. To do. In addition, all the second special symbol variation games executed in FIG. That is, the variation time of all the second special symbol variation games shown in FIG. 17 is assumed to be “0.8 seconds”. Incidentally, in FIG. 17, for convenience of explanation, all of the second special symbol variation games illustrated are out of date, but the second special symbol variation game may be a big hit.

  When the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are in the closed state, the electric prize-winning device 23 is opened for only one second. At this time, when a game ball enters the electric prize-winning device 23, the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are opened (timing T1). Thereafter, when the first game ball enters the open non-electric prize-winning device 17 (timing T2), the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the winning is started (timing). T3).

  In addition, when the second game ball enters the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17, the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is closed along with the incoming ball (timing T4). In addition, the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 at the timing T4 is started after the end of the second special symbol variation game started at the timing T3. (Timing T5).

  Further, when the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is closed, a game ball can enter the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 in the open state. Then, when the first game ball enters the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 (timing T6), the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the pitching is started at the timing T5. It starts after the end of the symbol variation game (timing T7).

  Further, when the second game ball enters the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 enters a closed state along with the incoming ball (timing T8). In addition, the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 at timing T8 is started after the end of the second special symbol variation game started from timing T7. (Timing T9).

  In addition, the time required to execute the second special symbol variation game that is lost four times is “3.2 seconds (= 0.8 × 4)”. For this reason, the execution of the second special symbol variation game for four times can be completed within 5 seconds when the electric winning device 23 is closed. That is, the execution of the second special symbol variation game for four times can be completed until the next timing T10 when the electric winning device 23 is opened.

  In order to end the execution of the second special symbol variation game for the upper limit number (4) within the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state, within the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state. The “variation time of the second special symbol variation game” may be adjusted so that the execution of the second special symbol variation game for the number of the holding upper limit ends. In addition, in order to end the execution of the second special symbol variation game corresponding to the upper limit number of reservations (4) within the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state, the second special symbol variation corresponding to the upper limit number of reservations is performed. The “time during which the electric winning device 23 is closed” may be adjusted so that the electric winning device 23 is in a closed state until the game is finished. Of course, if both the “variation time of the second special symbol variation game” and the “time when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the closed state” are adjusted, the upper limit number (4 It is possible to end the execution of the second special symbol variation game. At this time, for example, the variation time of the second special symbol variation game (mainly, the variation time at the time of losing) is adjusted to a time equal to or less than the time obtained by dividing the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state by the holding upper limit number. By doing so, it is possible to finish the execution of the second special symbol variation game corresponding to the upper limit number (4) of holding within the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state.

  In addition, when the game winning ball enters the electric winning device 23 when the electric winning device 23 is opened again for one second at the timing T10, the upper non-electrical winning device 17 and the lower player are associated with the winning. The non-electric prize winning device 20 is in an open state (timing T11). After that, when the first game ball enters the open non-electric prize-winning device 17 (timing T12), the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the winning is started (timing). T13).

  Further, when the second game ball enters the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17, the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 enters a closed state along with the incoming ball (timing T14). In addition, the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 at timing T14 is started after the end of the second special symbol variation game started at timing T13. (Timing T15).

  Further, when the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is closed, a game ball can enter the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 in the open state. When the first game ball enters the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 (timing T16), the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the pitching is started at timing T15. It starts after the end of the symbol variation game (timing T17).

  Further, when the second game ball enters the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20, the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 enters a closed state along with the incoming ball (timing T18). Also, the execution of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the lower non-electrical prize winning device 20 at timing T18 is started after the end of the second special symbol variation game started at timing T17. (Timing T19).

  Thus, when the normal winning game in which the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated is generated, four times (the prescribed number of the upper non-electric winning device 17 + the prescribed number of the lower non-electric winning device 20). The chance to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game will repeatedly come.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 18, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened is one short-open normal hit or one long-open normal hit. Can be expected to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game four times (the prescribed number of upper non-electric prize-winning devices 17 + the prescribed number of lower non-electric prize-winning devices 20). However, the time for which the electric winning device 23 is opened when the short-opening normal winning is generated is shorter than the time for which the electric winning device 23 is opened when the one-time long-opening normal winning is generated. . Therefore, it can be said that the short-opening normal hit has a lower expectation level (indicated as “acquired expectation” in FIG. 18) that the right to execute the second special symbol variation game can be acquired than the long-opening normal hit. . Of course, even if a short open normal hit occurs, as long as one game ball can be entered into the electric winning device 23, the right to execute the second special symbol variation game as many as the reserved upper limit number is obtained. Is guaranteed.

  Further, when a three-time long open normal hit is generated with the number of times that the electric winning device 23 is opened three times, the specified number of upper non-electric winning devices 17 + the lower non-electric winning device 20 The chance to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game for the prescribed number) is repeated three times (shown as “3 cycles” in FIG. 18). For this reason, when a three-time long open normal hit occurs, it can be expected to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game for twelve times. Similarly, when a five-time long open normal hit with the number of times the electric prize winning device 23 is opened is generated four times (the prescribed number of the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 + the lower non-electric prize winning device 20 The chance to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game is repeated five times (indicated as “5 cycles” in FIG. 18). For this reason, when the three-time long-open normal hit occurs, it can be expected to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game for 20 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is expected that the right to execute the second special symbol variation game is acquired in the order of short open normal per <one long open normal per <three long open normal per <5 long normal open per order. The degree becomes higher (the highest per 5 times long open normal). Also, in this embodiment, the second special symbol variation that can be expected during normal games in the order of short open normal per <one long open normal per <3 long open normal per <5 long normal open per order. The number of execution rights of the game increases (the most per five-time open normal).

  Incidentally, although not shown in the drawings, the number of times that the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state is twice in the normal open twice at the time of change caused in the variable state. For this reason, when the normal open-time hit occurs twice at the time of change, the right to execute the second special symbol change game for eight times can be acquired. Similarly, the number of times that the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state is three times in the normal open three times at the time of change that occurs in the variable state. For this reason, when the normal opening per hit occurs three times at the time of change, it is possible to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol change game for twelve times.

Next, based on FIG. 19, the execution timing of the normal look-ahead effect and the opening notice effect and the occurrence timing of the normal hit game will be described together with their actions.
At timing T21, it is assumed that the execution of the normal symbol variation game executed based on the normal hit determination random number that matches the pre-read determination value is suspended with the game ball entering the left gate 36L. When execution of the normal prefetch effect is determined, the normal prefetch effect is executed from timing T21. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game whose execution is suspended at the timing T21 is referred to as “a normal symbol variation game to be won”. Further, the normal prefetching effect that has been executed at the timing T21 is continuously executed until the execution of the normal symbol variation game to be won starts. In addition, by executing the normal prefetching effect, the player can recognize that the normal winning game will occur later. At the same time, the player can infer whether or not the advantage of the normal hit game to be generated is high by looking at the contents of the normal prefetch effect.

  Then, when the execution of the normal symbol variation game to be won starts at the timing T22, the execution of the normal prefetching effect that has been executed from the timing T21 ends. At this time, the player can recognize that the execution of the normal symbol variation game to be won is started.

  In addition, an opening notice effect is executed from the point of 3 seconds before the end of the normal symbol variation game to be won. The player who has visually recognized that the normal look-ahead effect has been executed from the timing T21 recognizes that a normal hit game will occur, and therefore prepares to switch the game area where the game is played from the left game area to the right game area. Will do. Here, “preparation to switch” means that the player waits for the timing of launching the game ball so that the game ball can be launched to the right game area aiming at the timing when the electric winning device 23 is released, This means that the player is aware that the electric winning device 23 is in an open state, such as switching to a game in the game area. Then, at the timing T24 three seconds after the opening notice effect is executed, the normal hit game is generated.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a game ball is entered into the electric winning device 23 (electric opening / closing means), the non-electrical winning devices 17, 20 (non-electric opening / closing means) are opened in conjunction with the winning. When a game ball is entered into the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20, the second special symbol variation game (variation game) can be executed. In addition, when winning the normal winning lottery (open lottery), the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 may be repeated a plurality of times (a predetermined number of repetitions). In this case, the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state after being opened, and thereafter, the electric winning device 23 is repeatedly opened again.

  For this reason, after putting the game ball into the electric prize winning device 23, the non-electric prize winning devices 17, 20 (non-electric opening / closing means) are opened, and the game ball enters the non-electric prize winning device 17, 20. If it can be made, the 2nd special symbol change game can be run. At this time, if a specified number of game balls can be entered in the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20, when the electric prize-winning device 23 is opened again, the game balls are entered into the electric prize-winning device 23. Furthermore, the second special symbol variation game can be executed.

  In this way, an opportunity to execute the second special symbol variation game is generated by alternately repeating the game ball entering the electric prize winning device 23 and the game ball entering the non-electric prize winning devices 17 and 20. With such new game characteristics, the player can be entertained and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) The time (interval time) when the electric winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) is opened and closed in a manner of repeating the open state and the closed state for one winning lottery win is determined as a non-electric prize. The time allowed for a specified number of game balls to enter the devices 17 and 20 (non-electrical opening / closing means) was used. For this reason, after a game ball is entered into the electric winning device 23, a predetermined number of game balls are entered into the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 that are released in conjunction with the winning, and the electric prize is again received. When the device 23 is in an open state, it is possible to aim for the entry of a game ball. Such a game can entertain the player and improve the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, since the electric prize-winning device 23 is in an open state or a closed state so as to match the characteristics of the non-electric prize-winning devices 17, 20, the winning to the electric prize-winning device 23 and the non-electric prize-winning devices 17, 20 can be efficiently alternated You can play games.

  (3) The number of times (the number of repetitions) that the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) are repeated for one win in the normal winning lottery is made plural. For this reason, while paying attention to how many times the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated, the game performance in which the player enters the electric winning device 23 and enters the non-electric winning devices 17, 20 alternately. Can be enjoyed and the interest in games can be improved.

  (4) The time of the second special symbol variation game (fluctuation game) is the closed state when the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 (electric opening / closing means) are repeated for one win of the normal winning lottery. The time (interval time) and the upper limit number (second hold upper limit number) of the second reserved memory number are set to have a certain relationship. As a result, when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state, the second special symbol variation game is performed in a time having a certain relationship, and the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated. Accordingly, the second special symbol variation game can be stably performed.

  (5) The time of the second special symbol fluctuation game (fluctuation game) is the closed state when the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) are repeated for one win of the normal winning lottery. The time (interval time) was set to be shorter than the time divided by the upper limit number (second hold upper limit number) of the second reserved memory number. As a result, when the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated, the execution of the second special symbol variation game that is put on hold is terminated until the electric prize-winning device 23 is next opened (the variation game is completed). It is possible to digest the right to execute). Therefore, when the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated, it is possible to play the game with a game property that allows the second special symbol variation game to be executed more times than the upper limit number of the second reserved memory number. Can be entertained and the interest in games can be improved.

  (6) When it is configured to execute the second special symbol variation game (fluctuation game) by detecting the entry of a game ball into the electric prize winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means), the winning per lot for the normal win On the other hand, in order to execute many second special symbol variation games, it is necessary to lengthen the time for which the electric winning device 23 is opened. Therefore, by setting the number of non-electric prize-winning devices (non-electric opening / closing means) to a plurality of upper non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and lower non-electric prize-winning devices 20, one game ball is entered into the electric prize-winning device 23. If it can be made, it will become possible to run many 2nd special symbol fluctuation games based on the entrance to a plurality of non-electrical prize-winning devices.

  (7) Some general pachinko machines may be configured to execute only one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. When configured in this way, even if the execution of the second special symbol variation game is suspended during the execution of the first special symbol variation game, at least until the first special symbol variation game being executed ends. The special symbol variation game is not executed. In this case, even if the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) are repeated for one win in the normal lottery, if the first special symbol variation game is being executed, There is a possibility that only the right to execute the second special symbol variation game for four times, which is the upper limit number of the second reserved memory number, can be acquired even if the game ball is entered into the electric winning device 23 in each open state.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the execution of the second special symbol variation game can be executed in parallel. For this reason, even if the first special symbol variation game is being executed, if the game ball can be put into the electric prize-winning device 23 in each open state, the number of times that can be expected (for example, five times of long open normal hits) It can be expected to acquire the right to execute the second special symbol variation game (20 times at the time of occurrence).

  (8) When a game ball that has entered the electric winning device 23 (electric opening / closing means) enters the rolling path 25 (operation trigger means), the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 are opened in conjunction with the winning. It becomes. And if a game ball is made to enter into the non-electric prize-winning apparatuses 17 and 20, the 2nd special symbol fluctuation game (fluctuation game) will be performed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 11 as the effect execution means, a normal pre-reading effect or an opening notice effect that is a specific effect of the effect content suggesting the state of the electric prize winning device 23 is executed. As described above, the game content that causes the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 to be in the open state by using the game balls entering the electric prize-winning device 23, and the effect of the normal pre-reading effect and the opening notice effect in the effect display device are provided. With the gameability that the state of the electric prize-winning device 23 can be estimated only by recognizing, the player can be entertained and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (9) When the electric prize-winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) that must be entered in order to bring the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 into the open state is not in the open state, A game is aimed at entering the ball. However, the big hit game (advantageous state) that occurs when winning the big hit lottery triggered by the game balls entering the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 (non-electric opening / closing means) It is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game that occurs when winning the big hit lottery with the entry of the game ball. For example, in this embodiment, in the big hit game that occurs when winning the big hit lottery triggered by the game balls entering the non-electric prize winning devices 17, 20, the game balls enter the start winning device 15. The number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball is larger than the big hit game that occurs when winning the big hit lottery triggered by.

  For this reason, when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state, it is possible to actively play a game aiming to enter the electric prize-winning device 23. Further, after entering the electric winning device 23, it is possible to play the game by actively aiming to enter the non-electric winning devices 17, 20 that are in the open state. In other words, it is possible to actively enjoy the game performance of playing a game aiming at entering the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20, and to effectively improve the interest in the game.

  (10) Whether or not a game ball has entered the electric winning device 23 by executing a normal prefetching effect or an opening notice effect as a specific effect before the electric winning device 23 (electrical opening / closing means) is controlled. The player can specify the timing to pay attention to. Therefore, when a game ball enters when the electric winning device 23 is opened, the non-electric winning devices 17 and 20 (non-electric opening / closing means) are opened, and the non-electric winning devices 17 and 20 are entered. It is possible to more enjoy the gameability that allows the second special symbol variation game to be executed by the ball.

  (11) In the game area YBa of the game board YB, an area (left game area) in which the game ball can roll when playing a game with the aim of entering the game ball into the start winning device 15 (starting trigger means) An electric winning device 23 (electric opening / closing means) is arranged in a different area (right game area). For this reason, when the electric winning device 23 is in the open state while playing a game aiming at entering the start winning device 15, the operation mode of the firing handle Y6a as the firing operation means is changed to play the game. It is necessary to change the game area for performing the game from the left game area to the right game area. For this reason, the specific effect of the content based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery (open lottery) (normal pre-reading effect or opening announcement effect) before the normal winning game is generated (the electric winning device 23 is controlled) By executing the above, the player can prepare for a change in the operation mode of the firing handle Y6a. Therefore, by performing the normal prefetching effect and the opening notice effect, it is possible to suppress the feeling of suffering a disadvantage and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  (12) As a variation time of the normal symbol variation game in the non-variable state, various plural types of variation times are provided. For this reason, there are a plurality of types of time from the start of the normal symbol variation game to the start of the opening notice effect. On the other hand, the point in time at which execution of the opening notice effect is started is a predetermined time (three seconds before) based on the end point of the normal symbol variation game. For this reason, even when there are multiple types of fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, the player can play the game ball in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the normal hit game in accordance with the time when the normal symbol variation game ends in the opening notice effect. It is possible to pay attention to the electric prize-winning device 23 by accurately changing the game area to be fired or in accordance with the occurrence timing of the normal hit game.

  (13) When a greater number of game balls enter each non-electric prize-winning device 17, 20 (non-electric opening / closing means), an error effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to notify the possibility that the game ball has been illegally entered into the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20.

  (14) The error effect is performed by the decorative lamp La arranged on the front side of the front frame Y3 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For this reason, it is notified to the surroundings (for example, an employee of a game hall) that an error effect is being performed, that is, that a game ball may be illegally entered into the non-electric prize winning devices 17 and 20. can do.

  (15) The production contents of the error production are varied depending on the types of the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 in which a larger number of game balls are entered. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily determine which of the plurality of non-electrical prize winning devices 17 and 20 is a non-electrical prize winning device in which a game ball may be illegally entered. .

  (16) The upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 are configured to be displaced to an open state or a closed state without using an electric signal, or to maintain each state. For this reason, consumption of electric power energy can be suppressed rather than displacing to an open state or a closed state using an electric signal, or maintaining each state. In addition, since no current flows, it is possible to prevent the non-electric prize winning devices 17 and 20 from generating heat.

  (17) When in a non-variable state, the game is played in the left game area if a normal hit game has not occurred, while on the right if a normal hit game has occurred or has occurred It was configured to play games in the game area. For this reason, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of changing the operation mode of the firing handle Y6a as the firing operation means by the occurrence of the normal hit game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (18) Regardless of the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the open state, if only one game ball can be entered into the electric winning device 23, four times (the specified number of upper non-electric winning devices 17 + lower non The right to execute the second special symbol fluctuation game (fluctuation game) of the predetermined number of electric winning devices 20 can be acquired. Therefore, when the electric winning device 23 is in the open state, attention can be paid to whether or not a game ball enters the electric winning device 23 regardless of the time in which the electric winning device 23 is in the open state.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot that can be determined at the time of winning the big hit lottery in the first special symbol start process (when the first special symbol variation game is executed) and the time of the big hit lottery winning in the second special symbol start process (second The type of jackpot that can be determined when the special symbol variation game is executed may be the same. At this time, the probability that each type of jackpot is determined may be set to the same probability or may be set to different probabilities. However, it is preferable for the player to win the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol start process rather than win the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol start process.

  In the above embodiment, the first error command and the second error command may be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, a hall computer) via an external information output circuit or the like. good. For example, when various error commands are output to the hall computer, it is confirmed that there is an abnormality in the game ball entering the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize winning device 20 by the hall computer. It becomes possible to confirm.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality in entering the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 is determined (step S46) and when an abnormality in entering the lower non-electric prize winning device 20 is determined (step S50). Alternatively, the same control command (error command) may be output.

  In the above embodiment, the error effect is not limited to the decorative lamp La, and may be configured to be executed by the speaker Sp or the effect display device 11. Moreover, you may comprise so that error production may be performed using several production | presentation apparatuses, such as the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform an error production. In this case, it may be configured not to perform the non-electrical prize opening error process.
In the embodiment described above, the error production execution condition, the error command output condition, and the like may be changed according to the situation of the electric winning device 23 (for example, the type of the normal winning game being generated). For example, the first error number or the second error number may be changed according to the state of the electric winning device 23. Further, according to the state of the electric winning device 23, a period during which the non-electric winning prize error process is not performed may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is not necessary to vary the production contents of the error effect according to the type of the non-electric prize-winning device in which the game ball may be illegally entered. For example, even if the number of game balls entered into the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is larger than expected, the same effect content as when the number of game balls entered into the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is larger than expected. You may comprise so that an error production may be performed.

  In the embodiment described above, the gates 36L and 36R that can trigger the start condition of the normal symbol variation game by entering (passing) the game ball may not be located in the left game area and the right game area, respectively. For example, one gate may be arranged in the common area that is the left game area and the right game area. In the case of such a configuration, even if there is one gate arranged in the game area YBa, the normal symbol variation game is executed when the game is played in either the left game area or the right game area (motorized The winning device 23 can be opened).

  In the above embodiment, the first specified number (2 in the above embodiment) is the number of game balls that enter the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 in order to displace the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 from the open state to the closed state. May be changed. Similarly, in order to displace the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 from the open state to the closed state, a second specified number (two in the above embodiment) that is the number of game balls to enter the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is obtained. It may be changed. Accordingly, it is preferable to change the first error number and the second error number. At this time, when the prescribed number is set to be larger than that in the above embodiment, the number of game balls that can be entered into the non-electric prize winning device is increased by entering the electric prize winning device 23. And the number of second special symbol variation games that can be obtained by the non-electric prize-winning device can be increased.

In the above embodiment, the right gate 36R disposed in the same right game area as the electric winning device 23 may be disposed downstream of the electric winning device 23 in the right game region.
In the above embodiment, in conjunction with the game ball entering the electric winning device 23, the upper non-electric winning device 17 is opened, and then the specified number (in the above embodiment, the upper non-electric winning device 17). The lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 may be configured to be in an open state in conjunction with the entry of two (2) game balls.

  -In the rolling path 25 of the said embodiment, you may change the order which arrange | positions electric prize port switch SW3, the 1st movable lever 26, and the 2nd movable lever 28. FIG. For example, the first movable lever 26, the second movable lever 28, and the electric prize opening switch SW3 may be arranged in this order from the upstream portion to the downstream portion of the rolling path 25.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of non-electrical prize-winning devices arranged in game area YBa may not be two. For example, the number of non-electrical prize winning devices arranged in the game area YBa may be one, or may be two or more (for example, four). At this time, if the prescribed number determined for each non-electric prize-winning device is a certain number or less, if the number of non-electric prize-winning devices is increased, the electric prize-winning device 23 is entered to enter the non-electric prize-winning device. The number of possible game balls can be increased. In other words, in the embodiment described above, the number of second special symbol variation games that can be obtained by the non-electric prize-winning device can be increased.

  In the embodiment described above, it is not necessary to pay out the game ball (prize ball) when entering the electric winning device 23. Further, it is not necessary to pay out the game balls (prize balls) when the player enters the upper non-electric prize winning device 17 or the lower non-electric prize winning device 20. However, in the case where the game ball is not paid out in accordance with the entry of the game ball into one of the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20, It is preferable that the game balls are not paid out.

In the above embodiment, the winning probability of reach lottery in the first special symbol start process may be changed according to the first reserved memory number.
In the above embodiment, in the second special symbol start process, the reach lottery similar to the first special symbol start process may be performed. In this case, it is preferable to provide a special symbol variation pattern for the outreach reach effect in the special symbol variation pattern that can be determined when the second special symbol variation game is executed.

In the above embodiment, the state that occurs when winning the jackpot lottery is not limited to the jackpot game, but may be any state that is advantageous to the player. For example, the probability variation state may be used.
In the above embodiment, in the big hit game, a plurality of large winning holes having different numbers of game balls (number of winning balls) to be paid out with respect to a single game ball are entered, and the large winning holes to be opened are changed. It is also possible to vary the number of prize balls that can be expected to be acquired.

  In the above embodiment, when the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 is in an open state, the probability of assuming that a game ball launched into the right game area enters the upper non-electrical prize winning device 17 may be changed. . Similarly, when the upper non-electric prize-winning device 17 is in the closed state and the lower non-electric prize-winning device 20 is in the open state, the game ball launched into the right game area is the upper non-electric prize-winning device. The probability assumed to enter 17 may also be changed. Each probability can be changed depending on the arrangement of the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 and the arrangement of the obstacle members in the right game area.

  -In the above embodiment, when a game is played in one of the left game area and the right game area, the probability that a game ball will enter the big prize opening 34 is higher than when a game is played on the other side (or The placement of the special winning opening 34 and the obstacle member in the game area YBa may be changed so as to be lower.

In the above embodiment, the number of winning balls that can be expected to be obtained in the big hit game can be varied by changing the upper limit number of entering balls.
-In the said embodiment, you may increase the kind of special symbol fluctuation pattern. For example, there are multiple types of special symbol variation patterns that can be determined as special symbol variation patterns for jackpot effects and special symbol variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and the type of special symbol variation patterns is selected using software random numbers. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern may be determined from the same type of special symbol variation pattern regardless of the type of the special symbol variation game to be executed.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration is made such that the execution of the other special symbol variation game is made to wait while one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game is being executed. You may do it. When configured in this way, one type of decorative symbol variation game can be executed in the entire display area HR of the effect display device 11. And when comprised in this way, you may make a 2nd special symbol change game run preferentially rather than a 1st special symbol change game. In addition, the special symbol variation game may be executed in the order in which the execution of the special symbol variation game is suspended regardless of the type of the special symbol variation game. Also, the first special symbol variation game may be executed with priority over the second special symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, in the 3rd long open normal hit and the 5th long open normal hit, the time from when the electric prize winning device 23 is in the open state to the next open state is the non-electric prize-winning device 17, 20 It is not necessary to set the time in which a specified number of game balls can be entered in each. For example, the time from when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state to the next open state may be set to “3 seconds or less” for the three-time long open normal hit and the five-time long open normal hit.

  In the above embodiment, the normal symbol variation pattern may be determined only for determining the variation time of the normal symbol variation game regardless of whether or not the normal winning lottery is won.

-In the said embodiment, it is good also considering the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed when it is a non-variable state as one type.
The information (data) of the prefetch determination value used in step S152 of the normal symbol prefetch command setting process of the above embodiment may be the same as the information on the normal hit determination value in the non-variable state, or separately It may be information stored in the control ROM 40b.

  In the above embodiment, the normal symbol prefetch command may be generated even in the variable state. For example, this can be realized if the process of step S151 in the normal symbol prefetch command setting process is not performed.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform normal prefetching production.
In the above embodiment, the normal prefetching effect may be executed when the state is the variable state. For example, when the execution of the normal prefetch effect is started in the non-variable state, and the game state is switched to the variable state during the execution of the normal prefetch effect, the normal prefetch effect is continued after that. May be executed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the determination rate of each effect content of a normal prefetch effect. Moreover, in the said embodiment, you may vary the determination rate of each effect content of a normal prefetch effect according to the number of normal holding | maintenance memory | storage numbers with the kind of specific normal symbol prefetch command.

-You may change the production | presentation aspect of the normal prefetching effect in the said embodiment. In addition, the type of effect content of the normal prefetch effect may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the normal look-ahead effect may be continuously performed even during the execution of the normal symbol variation game (the normal symbol variation game to be elected) that has triggered the execution of the normal look-ahead effect.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that normal pre-reading production can be performed even if the big hit game is occurring. For example, it may be configured such that the normal look-ahead effect can be executed only during the occurrence of a big hit game (in the above embodiment, substantially 8R non-probable big hit or 16R non-probable big hit in the above embodiment) after the big hit game ends. .

  In the above embodiment, even if the execution of the normal symbol variation game based on the normal hit determination random number that does not match the normal hit determination value in the non-variable short state is suspended, the normal symbol variation game is set as the execution target. The normal prefetching effect may be executed. In such a configuration, even if the normal look-ahead effect is executed, it is not possible to specify that the normal hit game will be generated later. I can do it.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to perform an opening notice effect.
-In the said embodiment, when it is a variable state, you may perform opening notification effect. In the above embodiment, since the variation time of the normal symbol variation game in the variable state is set to “1 second”, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is set to “3 seconds or more in order to execute the opening notice effect. ”May be set.

In the above embodiment, it may be configured such that the opening notice effect is not executed during the execution of the normal symbol variation game that is normally out of play.
-You may change the production | presentation aspect of the opening notice effect in the said embodiment. In addition, the type of contents of the opening notice effect may be changed.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the determination rate of each effect content of an opening notice effect.
In the above embodiment, when the normal symbol variation game is executed, an execution lottery is performed for determining whether or not to execute the opening notice effect, and the opening notice effect is provided on the condition that the execution lottery is won. It may be configured to execute. In addition, the winning probability of the execution lottery at this time may be different according to the lottery result of the normal lottery, or may be different according to the type of the normal hit game. For example, when the normal lottery is won and the advantage of the normal per game is high, the opening announcement effect is executed with a high probability, while when the normal winning lottery is not won, the opening announcement effect is executed. It may be configured to be difficult (or not executed).

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that an opening notice effect may be performed even if the big hit game is occurring. For example, the opening notice effect may be configured to be executed only during the occurrence of a big hit game that is in a non-changeable state after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, during the occurrence of a normal hit game, an opening notification effect for notifying the player that the electric winning device 23 is in an open state may be executed. For example, an LED may be provided in the electric winning device 23 so that light is emitted when the electric winning device 23 is in an open state. At this time, there may be a case where the release notification effect is executed or a case where the release notification effect is not executed depending on the type of the normal hit game that is occurring.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that the electric prize-winning apparatus 23 may be in an open state after the elapse of a predetermined time after the occurrence of the normal hit game is started. Further, the predetermined time may be set to “3 seconds”, and the opening notice effect may be executed from the start of the normal hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the variation time of the second special symbol variation game triggered by the game balls entering the non-electric prize winning devices 17 and 20 is when the electric prize winning device 23 is repeatedly opened and closed. The time from when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the open state to the next open state and the time having a certain relationship with the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number may not be required. For example, the time of the second special symbol variation game is set as the upper limit number of the second reserved memory number as the time of the closed state when the open state and the closed state of the electric winning device 23 are repeated with respect to one win of the normal winning lottery It is not necessary to set the time shorter than the time divided by. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics utilizing the characteristics of the non-electric opening / closing means (non-electric prize-winning device).

  In the above embodiment, the normal winning game in which the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated for one winning of the normal winning lottery need not be configured. That is, in the non-variable short state, it may be configured such that only a short open normal hit or a single long open normal hit occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the number of normal winning games that are different in the number of times that the open state and the closed state of the electric prize-winning device 23 are repeated with respect to one winning of the normal winning lottery may be one instead of plural. That is, in the non-variable short state of the above-described embodiment, only one of the three long open normal hits and the five long open normal hits may be generated.

  In the above embodiment, the “variation time of the second special symbol variation game” is adjusted so that the execution of the second special symbol variation game for the number of the holding upper limit is completed within the time when the electric winning device 23 is in the closed state. For example, the number of game balls (4 = 2 + 2) that can be made to enter the non-electric prize-winning devices 17, 20 in one open state within the time when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the closed state. The execution of the second special symbol variation game can be terminated. In addition, if the “time during which the electric winning device 23 is closed” is adjusted so that the electric winning device 23 is closed until the execution of the second special symbol variation game corresponding to the upper limit number of holdings is completed, A second of the number of game balls (4 = 2 + 2) that can be entered into the non-electric prize-winning devices 17, 20 in one open state within the time when the winning device 23 is closed. The execution of the special symbol variation game can be terminated. That is, in the above-described embodiment, at least one of “the variation time of the second special symbol variation game” and “the time during which the electric winning device 23 is closed” may be adjusted. Of course, if both the “variation time of the second special symbol variation game” and the “time when the electric winning device 23 is closed” are adjusted, one opening is performed within the time when the electric winning device 23 is closed. It is possible to configure to finish the execution of the second special symbol variation game for the number of game balls (4 = 2 + 2) that can be entered into the non-electric prize-winning devices 17, 20 in the state. It is. At this time, for example, the number of game balls that can be allowed to enter the non-electric prize-winning devices 17 and 20 in a single open state during the time when the electric prize-winning device 23 is in the closed state (4 = 2 + 2). The variation time of the second special symbol variation game (mainly, the variation time at the time of loss) may be adjusted by a time shorter than the time divided by.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special symbol and a normal symbol is not ask | required. For example, the special symbol and the normal symbol may be configured by a lighting pattern (lighting combination) of lighting or extinguishing of a plurality of LEDs.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The winning lottery means may enter a game ball into the non-electrical opening / closing means, or enter a starting ball provided separately from the non-electrical opening / closing means and the electric opening / closing means. The winning lottery is configured as an opportunity, and the time of the variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the non-electric opening / closing means is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start opportunity means. A game machine characterized in that the time is shorter than the time of the variable game.

(B) A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the non-electrical opening / closing means is plural.
(C) A gaming machine characterized in that the prescribed number is set to two or more.
(D) a launching device for launching a game ball to the game area of the game board; and a launch operation means that allows the player to control the launch of the game ball and that can be operated by the player. The means is arranged in an area other than the rolling area in which the game ball can roll when the game ball is fired in order to cause the game ball to enter the start trigger means in the game area, and the lottery trigger means Is arranged in a rolling area in which the gaming ball can roll when firing the gaming ball in order to cause the starting ball to enter at least the starting opportunity means in the gaming area. Machine.

  (E) At least two lottery trigger means are arranged in the gaming area, and one lottery trigger means of the two lottery trigger means is a game ball for causing the start trigger means to enter the game ball Is placed in a rolling area where the game ball can roll, and the other lottery trigger means is used to launch the game ball to launch the game ball into the electric opening / closing means. The lottery trigger means arranged in a rolling area where the game ball can be rolled when the game ball is fired in order to cause the electric ball to enter the electric opening / closing means. Is arranged in the gaming area upstream of the electric opening and closing means.

  (F) The non-electric opening / closing means is operated in conjunction with the operation of entering a predetermined number of game balls in the non-electric opening / closing means, and the non-electric opening / closing means is changed from the open state to the closed state in accordance with the operation. A gaming machine having a closing mechanism.

  (G) The non-electrical opening / closing means operates in conjunction with a ball entering operation of a game ball that has entered the operation triggering means, and has an opening mechanism that opens the non-electrical opening / closing means in accordance with the operation. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (H) State determination for determining the state of the ball opening detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the lottery trigger means and the state of the electric opening / closing means having the electric means triggered by the detection of the game ball by the ball detection means And an operation control means for controlling the state of the electric opening / closing means by controlling the electric means in accordance with the determination contents of the state determining means, and the game ball by entering the game ball into the electric opening / closing means Triggering means for enabling the entry of the game ball, non-electrical opening / closing means for opening in conjunction with the entry of the game ball into the actuation opportunity means, and entering the game ball into the non-electrical opening / closing means as a trigger A winning lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the variable game is won, a game control means for causing the game executing means to execute the variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means, and a winning target for the winning lottery Said strange An advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the game is over, and the non-electrical opening and closing means is interlocked with a predetermined number of game balls entering after being opened. The gaming machine is characterized in that the operation control means can control the state of the electric opening and closing means in such a manner that the open and closed states of the electric opening and closing means are repeated a predetermined number of times.

  GH: Image display unit, La: Decorative lamp, SOL1: Electric accessory solenoid, SOL2: Big prize opening solenoid, Sp ... Speaker, SW1: First start port switch, SW2a: Upper second start port switch, SW2b: Lower second 2 Start-up switch, SW3 ... Electric prize-winning switch, SW4 ... Count switch, SW5L ... Left gate switch, SW5R ... Right gate switch, UH1 ... Left-handed direction, UH2 ... Right-handed direction, Y6 ... Launching device, Y6a ... Launch handle , YB ... game board, YBa ... game area, 10 ... pachinko machine, 11 ... effect display device, 12 ... first special symbol display device, 13 ... second special symbol display device, 15 ... start winning device, 17 ... up Non-electric prize-winning device, 18: upper non-electric opening / closing blade, 20 ... lower non-electric winning device, 21 ... lower non-electric opening / closing blade, 23 ... electric winning device, 24 ... electric Opening and closing blades, 25 ... rolling path, 26 ... first movable lever, 27 ... first link mechanism, 28 ... second movable lever, 29 ... second link mechanism, 30 ... first special symbol holding display device, 31 ... first 2 Special symbol display device, 34 ... Large winning opening, 35 ... Normal symbol display device, 36L ... Left gate, 36R ... Right gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 40d ... random number generator, 41 ... production control board, 41a ... production control CPU, 41b ... production control ROM, 41c ... production control RAM.

Claims (5)

Entry detection means for detecting entry of game balls into the lottery opportunity means,
State determination means for determining the state of the electric opening and closing means having electric means, triggered by detection of the game ball by the ball detection means,
Operation control means for controlling the state of the electric opening and closing means by controlling the electric means according to the determination content of the state determining means;
An operation trigger means that allows the game ball to enter the electric opening / closing means;
Non-electrical opening / closing means that opens in conjunction with the entry of a game ball into the operation opportunity means;
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not a variable game is a hit, triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric opening / closing means,
Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means;
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the variable game to be won in the winning lottery;
Specific production control means for controlling execution of the specific production in the production execution means,
The non-electrical opening / closing means closes in conjunction with the entry of a predetermined number of game balls after being opened,
The game machine characterized in that the specific effect control means causes a specific effect of effect contents indicating the state of the electric opening and closing means to be executed. The winning lottery means is triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric opening / closing means or a game ball entering a start timing means provided separately from the non-electric opening / closing means and the electric opening / closing means. It is configured to perform the winning lottery,
The advantageous state generating means includes:
When winning a winning lottery triggered by a game ball entering the non-electric opening / closing means, the player is more than winning a winning lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start trigger means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an advantageous state advantageous to the player is easily generated.   3. The specific effect control unit causes the specific effect to be executed before the operation control unit controls the electric opening and closing unit according to the determination content of the state determination unit. The gaming machine described in 1. An opening / closing pattern storage means for storing an opening / closing pattern used when controlling the state of the electric opening / closing means;
The state determining means is adapted to determine the state of the electric opening / closing means by determining the opening / closing pattern when determining to open the electric opening / closing means.
The plurality of types of opening and closing patterns include an opening and closing pattern that defines controlling the state of the electric opening and closing means in a manner that repeats the open and closed states of the electric opening and closing means by a predetermined number of repetitions,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation control means controls the state of the electric opening and closing means according to the opening and closing pattern determined by the state determining means. In response to the game ball entering the non-electrical opening / closing means, the game holding means capable of holding the right to execute a variable game up to a predetermined holding upper limit number,
The game control means can control the execution of the variable game based on the execution right when the right to execute the variable game is held in the game holding means.
When the state of the electric opening / closing means is controlled in such a manner that the time of the variable game triggered by the game ball entering the non-electric opening / closing means is repeated between the open state and the closed state of the electric opening / closing means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a time period from when the open / close means is opened to the next open state and a time having a certain relationship with the upper limit number of holdings are set.