JP2015006230A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by providing new amusement in a mixed type of game machine with first and second classes.SOLUTION: A mixed type of Pachinko machine with first and second classes opens a first major winning hole including a specific area in a specific round during a jackpot game, turns on a specific area passage flag when game balls entering the first major winning hole pass through the specific area, and sets a value 100 to a variation shortening counter and turns on a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag to allow an electric-tulip supported state to occur (S462-S468) if the specific area passage flag is on in completion of the jackpot game. In the mixed type of Pachinko machine with first and second classes, new amusement for allowing the electric-tulip supported state to occur with the proviso that the game balls pass through the specific area during the jackpot game is provided, thus enhancing interest in a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has a special area inside when a special symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the starting port and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined small hit symbol. A small hit game is executed by opening the attacker, and when a game ball enters the attacker during the small hit game and passes through a specific area, the big hit game is executed after the small hit game. A gaming machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, it is possible to generate a so-called short-time state that shortens the symbol display time after the big hit game, and the short-time state is generated by winning a predetermined lottery.

JP 2009-240423 A

  However, in the type 1 and type 2 mixed gaming machine as described above, the player's interest in whether or not the game ball passes a specific area can be increased during the small hit game, but after the big hit game Whether or not the short state occurs is determined by lottery, so it is not possible to raise interest in whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game. For this reason, the progress mode of the game may become monotonous during the big hit game.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the gaming interest by providing new gaming characteristics in a one- and two-kind gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is likely to enter;
A second start port mode control means for making the frequency at which the second start port becomes the second mode higher than normal;
Identification information variation that displays the first identification information variably based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening and variably displays the second identification information based on the entry of the game sphere into the second start opening Display means;
First specific game execution means for executing the first specific game based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the first specific result;
The second specific game is executed based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information being the second specific result or the game ball passing through the first specific area during the first specific game. Second specific game execution means to perform,
A specific entry device that can be changed between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which the game ball can enter, and can be in the entrance state during the second specific game;
With
The specific entry device has a second specific area inside,
The second start port mode control means is configured to determine that the second start port is the first start port based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the specific ball entering device that has been allowed to enter the ball has passed through the second specific region. The frequency of the second aspect is higher than usual,
When the second specific game executing means executes the second specific game based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the first specific area during the first specific game, the second specific game execution means changes the first identification information. The possibility that the game ball enters the specific ball entry device during the second specific game is greater than the case where the second specific game is executed based on the display result being the second specific result. The main point is to make it higher.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game ball that has entered a specific ball entry device that is allowed to enter during the second specific game passes through the second specific area, the second start port is the game ball. The frequency which becomes the 2nd mode with high entrance probability is made higher than usual. Thereby, when the game ball passes through the second specific area during the second specific game, it is possible to provide a new game property that the frequency at which the second start port becomes the second mode is higher than usual. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the second specific area during the second specific game.
In addition, when the second specific game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the first specific area during the first specific game, the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the second specific result. The possibility that the game ball enters the specific ball entry device during the second specific game is higher than the case where the second specific game is executed based on the above. As a result, the game ball passes through the first specific area during the first specific game that is performed when the result of the variation display of the second identification information becomes the first specific result, and the second specific game is executed based on this. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the specific ball entry device during the second specific game. Then, when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device passes through the second specific area, the second start port is likely to be in the second mode thereafter, during the first specific game and the first specific game. Since it is possible to easily generate the second specific game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first specific area, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.
From these, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by providing a new game in the type 1 / type 2 mixed type gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific entry device has the first specific area inside,
The first specific game execution means may make the specific ball-entering device enter the ball-entry enabled state during the first specific game.

  In this way, the pitching device having the first specific area and the pitching apparatus having the second specific area can be integrated, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced compared to the case where they are provided separately. It becomes possible.

In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific entry device has the first specific area and the second specific area as a common area inside,
The second specific game executing means is configured to determine whether the second specific game execution means has entered the specific ball-entering device that has been allowed to enter during the first specific game and has passed the common area. Execute a specific game,
The second starting-port mode control means is configured to determine whether the game ball that has entered the specific entry device that has been made available for entry during the second specific game has passed through the common area. It is also possible to increase the frequency at which the two start ports become the second mode higher than usual.

  In this way, the specific entrance device can be made more compact and easier to lay out than the specific entrance device provided with the first specific area and the second specific area separately.

  In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific entry device has the first specific area and the second specific area as separate areas inside, and during the first specific game, A game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device is allowed to pass through the first specific region and cannot pass through the second specific region. During the second specific game, the game ball enters the specific ball entry device. The gaming ball may be allowed to pass through the second specific area and not allowed to pass through the first specific area.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
It is possible to change between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a variable entrance device having the first specific area therein,
The first specific game execution means may make the variable pitching device enter the pitchable state during the first specific game.

  If it carries out like this, the variable pitching apparatus which has a 1st specific area | region and the specific pitching apparatus which has a 2nd specific area | region can be provided separately. For this reason, during the first specific game and the second specific game, it is possible to cause the player to aim at entering the game ball into different ball entry devices, and thus it is possible to change the game.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first specific game executing means executes the first specific game when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a third specific result,
The second specific game executing means is based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the first specific result and the game ball has passed through the first specific area during the first specific game. When executing the second specific game, the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the third specific result, and the game ball has passed the first specific area during the first specific game. It is also possible to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the specific ball entry device during the second specific game, compared to the case where the second specific game is executed based on the game.

  If it carries out like this, the entrance possibility of the game ball to the specific entrance apparatus in the 2nd specific game will change in several modes according to the generation | occurrence | production cause of a 2nd specific game. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the ease of passing through the second specific area of the game ball, and thus it is possible to further improve the game interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by providing new gaming characteristics in a one-type and two-type gaming machine.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 1st big winning opening 44. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 1st big winning opening 44. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of a hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol variation display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second special symbol variation display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st special symbol winning determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit symbol determination table of a 2nd special symbol. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a small hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific round game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit symbol determination table of the 1st special symbol of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of the 2nd special symbol of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table of the 1st special symbol of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit symbol determination table of the 2nd special symbol of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the specific round game process of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 1st big winning opening 144 of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 1st big winning opening 144 of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 2nd big prize winning opening 146 of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the 3rd distribution apparatus 157 of a modification distributes a game ball.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called one-type two-type mixed pachinko machine having both the first type of game characteristics and the second type of game characteristics. Note that the first type of gameability is a gameability in which a special symbol variation display is started when a game ball enters the starting port, and a special jackpot symbol is stopped when a special symbol is stopped and displayed. It is. In addition, the second type of game play starts with a small hit game by opening and closing an opening / closing member (blade) provided in the variable pitching device when a game ball enters the start opening. A game that starts a big hit game triggered by the fact that a game ball that has entered the variable pitching device passes through a specific region (so-called V region) provided in the variable pitching device when the opening / closing member is open It is sex.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. The display device 40, the effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, the center accessory 49 disposed so as to surround the periphery of the effect display device 34, and the center accessory 49 are disposed below. A first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a second start port disposed on the right side of the first start port 36 for detecting the entrance of a game ball A first starting port 38 having a switch 38a (see FIG. 3) and a first big winning port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) formed on the right side of the center accessory 49 for detecting the entry of a game ball. The big prize opening 44 and the game area 31 A second big prize opening 46 having a second big prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) which is arranged to be openable and closable at the lower part and detects the entry of the game ball, and is arranged at the lower left part of the game area 31 to enter the game ball. A general winning port 45 having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a ball and an out port 47 for collecting game balls that have not entered any winning port are provided. In addition to the above, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 on the left side of the game area 31, and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing the game balls are provided around the above-described winning holes. It has been.

  The second start port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right blade pieces 38c and a second start port solenoid 38b that operates the blade pieces 38c (see FIG. 3). And comprising. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c is opened left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The first grand prize winning port 44 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes a wing piece portion 44c and a first big prize winning port solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece portion 44c. . The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by a wing piece portion 44c and does not accept a game ball (closed state), and during a small hit game (first specific game) or a big hit game ( During the second specific game, the wing piece portion 44c is actuated by the first grand prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) and opened to the right side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received. In the present embodiment, as the process during the small hit game, the first big winning opening 44 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds). In addition, as a process during the big hit game, a long opening that opens the first big winning opening 44 for a first predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) and a second predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) that is shorter than the first predetermined time. Of the two types of opening modes, that is, short opening that lasts for 2 seconds), one of them is selected according to the design to be in the open state, as will be described later. In this embodiment, the opening / closing member that opens and closes the first big prize opening 44 is the wing piece portion 44c, but the first big prize opening 44 can be opened and closed such as a plate-like opening and closing plate (first big Any member may be used as long as the winning opening 44 is changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter).

  Here, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are configuration diagrams showing an outline of the internal configuration of the first big winning opening 44. As shown in the figure, inside the first grand prize opening 44, a first flow path 51 for attaching a first big prize opening switch 44a and flowing a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 44 vertically downward; A second flow path 53 in which a specific area 52 (so-called V area) having a specific area passing switch 52a that branches off from the first flow path 51 and detects the passage of a game ball is formed, and spaced apart from the first flow path 51. The third flow is formed with a non-specific region 54 (so-called detachment region) having a non-specific region passing switch 54a that is arranged vertically below the first flow channel 51 so as to detect the passage of the game ball so as to communicate with each other. A game ball which is provided between the path 55 and between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55 and flows down the first flow path 51 is designated as a specific area 52 (second flow path 53) or a non-specific area 54 (third And a distribution device 60 that distributes to any of the flow paths 55). To have.

  The sorting device 60 includes a sorting solenoid 61 that attracts the plunger 62 by electromagnetic force, a plunger head 63 attached to the plunger 62, and a plunger head that is connected to the plunger head 63 and rotates about a rotation shaft 64a. 63 (plunger 62) converts the linear motion of the plunger 62 into an arcuate motion, and is connected to the link 64 between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55 by the arcuate motion of the link 64. A movable piece 65 that can be moved in and out and a spring 66 that biases the plunger head 63 (plunger 62) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the plunger 62 is attracted (on the side of the sorting solenoid 61) are provided. The movable piece 65 is formed with an inclined surface that is inclined toward the second flow path 52 branched from the first flow path 51.

  In the non-energized state (non-driven state) in which the distribution solenoid 61 is not energized, the distribution device 60 pushes the plunger head 63 (plunger 62) by the urging force of the spring 66 as shown in FIG. When the plunger head 63 is pushed out, the movable piece 65 connected to the plunger head 63 via the link 64 comes out from between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55. For this reason, in a non-energized state, the movable piece 65 is not interposed between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55, and the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 44 is removed from the first flow path 51. Since it will flow into the 3rd flow path 55, the distribution apparatus 60 will distribute so that a game ball may pass the non-specific area | region 54 (refer the dotted line arrow of FIG. 4). Further, in the energized state (drive state) in which the distribution solenoid 61 is energized, the distribution device 60 causes the plunger head 63 (plunger 62) to move to the distribution solenoid 61 by the suction force of the distribution solenoid 61 as shown in FIG. Pull to the side. When the plunger head 63 is retracted, the link 64 connected to the plunger head 63 rotates about the rotation shaft 64a, and the movable piece 65 enters between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55. It becomes a state. Since the communication between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55 is blocked by the movable piece 65 interposed between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55, the ball enters the first grand prize winning port 44. Then, the game ball that has flowed down the first flow path 51 flows into the second flow path 53 on the inclined surface of the movable piece 65. For this reason, in the energized state, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 44 flows from the first flow path 51 into the second flow path 53. 52 (see the dotted arrow in FIG. 5). Here, the distribution device 60 according to the present embodiment sets the specific area 52 with a relatively low probability (about 1/9) that the game balls that have entered the first grand prize winning port 44 are distributed as game modes. A distribution mode A that distributes to pass, and a distribution mode B that distributes game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 44 to pass through the specific area 52 with a higher probability (about 1/3) than the distribution mode A. And have. In this embodiment, the distribution mode A is selected during the small hit game, and the distribution mode B is selected during the big hit game. When the distribution mode A is selected, about 1/9 of the predetermined opening time (1.5 seconds) of the first big winning opening 44 during the small hit game (about 0.17 seconds) is allocated. The sorting solenoid 61 is controlled so that the total time for which the solenoid 61 is driven is reached. Further, when the distribution mode B is selected, the distribution solenoid 61 takes about 1/3 time (about 1.67 seconds) of the long opening time (5 seconds) of the first big winning opening 44 during the big hit game. Is the total time for driving, and about 1/3 (about 0.17 seconds) of the short opening time (0.5 seconds) of the first big winning opening 44 during the big hit game is the sorting solenoid 61 The sorting solenoid 61 is controlled so as to be the total time for which to drive. Note that the control of the sorting solenoid 61 may repeat the driving state and the non-driving state at a constant cycle. Switching between the driving state and the non-driving state in a certain cycle is always performed regardless of the state of the first grand prize winning port 44, or the opening start timing of the first grand prize winning port 44 (the first grand prize winning port 44 is in the open state For example, until a predetermined time elapses or the small hit game or the big hit game ends. Alternatively, the distribution solenoid 61 is driven until a predetermined time (total time for which the distribution solenoid 61 is driven) elapses after the first grand prize winning opening 44 is opened. It is good also as what makes 61 non-driving state.

  The second grand prize opening 46 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 46c and a second big prize opening solenoid 46b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 46c. Prepare. The second big winning opening 46 is normally closed by a closing plate 46c and does not accept a game ball (closed state). During the big hit game, the second big winning opening solenoid 46b (FIG. 3). As a result, the open / close plate 46c is actuated to open to the near side, whereby an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. The second big prize opening 46 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. In the present embodiment, as the process during the big hit game, the second big prize opening switch 46a counts 10 game balls or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before counting 10 balls. The second big prize opening 46 is opened as one round, and the opening operation of the second big prize opening 46 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the 2nd big winning opening 46 is made into a closed state only for predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). In the present embodiment, the opening / closing member that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 46 is the opening / closing plate 46c, but the second big prize opening 46 can be opened and closed, such as a wing piece (second grand prize opening 46). Any member may be used as long as the game ball is changed to a state where the game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 6, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 7), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7), the second start port 38 is held for a certain period of time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special bonus symbol, the bonus game is a small bonus, and when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special bonus symbol, the jackpot is the big bonus. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is referred to as a second special symbol (special symbol). Also called FIG. FIG. 8 shows an example of a display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of hitting. As shown in the drawing, the special symbol (the first big hit symbol) which becomes the first big hit has a display mode in which the vertical bar segments on the upper right, lower right and lower left in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (FIG. 8). In the first special symbol display part 42a, the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments are lit. There is a mode (see the second row in FIG. 8). In addition, the special symbol (first small hit symbol) which is the first small hit has a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and upper left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit ( The special symbol (second small hit symbol) that becomes the second small hit is the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b. There is a display mode that lights up (see the fourth row in FIG. 8). Thus, in the first special symbol, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the small hit symbol is not stopped, and in the second special symbol, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the big hit symbol is not stopped and displayed. It has become. In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of big hit or small hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of display mode of the special symbol at the time of big hit or small hit Any number of types may be prepared. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbols that are put on hold is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in both the first and second big hits, a big hit game is performed in which the second big prize opening 46 is opened in the normal round and the first big prize opening 44 is opened in a specific round other than the normal round. In the present embodiment, in the embodiment, the first to fourteenth rounds are executed as normal rounds, and the fifteenth round, which is the final round, is executed as a specific round. When the big hit game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) is obtained on condition that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 44 passes through the specific area 52 through the distribution of the distribution device 60 during the specific round. Until the special symbol variation display is performed, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol. A state with power support is generated. Both the first and second small hits are hit types in which a small hit game is performed in which the first big prize opening 44 is opened only once for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds). Here, when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 44 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 52 through the distribution of the distribution device 60, it develops into a big hit, and the above-mentioned big hit game is performed. . In this way, the first big winning opening 44 is opened during the small hit game and the big hit game, and when the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 44 passes the specific area 52 during the small hit game, After the game, the game develops into a big hit, and when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 44 passes through the specific area 52 during the big hit game (during a specific round), a state of having electric support is generated after the big hit game. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area 52 of the first big winning opening 44 is not only an area (first specific area) for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit, but also after the big hit game ends. This is also used as an area (second specific area) for determining whether or not to generate the electric support state.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 9, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect display device 34 displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R in a variable manner when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, the effect on the left is displayed. The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (for example, “358”), and the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R match. When you do, you will reach. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M does not match the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R, basically there is a reach. Although it is off (for example, “393”), if the number (character) of the production design 34M in the middle stops at a number (character) different from the numbers (characters) of the production design 34L, 34R on the left and right, (For example, “767”). Further, when all of the middle effect symbols 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R match, a big hit is obtained (for example, “777”). The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol 35 a and the second reserved symbol 35 b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbols 35a are displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first start port 36 during the first special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order of the starting entry. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order of the starting entry.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is disposed below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player places the game ball on the left side of the game area 31 (effect By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down to the left side area of the display device 34, the game ball can enter the first start port 36. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 33 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 34, and the second start port 38 is disposed on the right side of the first start port 36. The player can play the game ball on the right side of the game area 31 (effect display). By performing the so-called right-handed operation in which the firing handle 18 is rotated clockwise as much as possible so as to flow down to the right side of the device 34, the game ball can be passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32, and the normal symbol is hit. When the second starting port 38 is opened, the player can make the game ball enter the second starting port 38 by continuing the right handing. Since the second start port 38 is more easily opened when the electric support is present than when the electric support is not performed, the game is advanced by left-handed aiming at the first start port 36 in the state without the electric support. In the state with the electric support, the game is progressed by hitting the normal symbol operating gate 32 and the second starting port 38 by right-handing. Furthermore, the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 46 are arranged on the right side of the game area 31, and when the small hit game or the big hit game is started, the player hits the right to play the game ball. Can flow down to the right side of the game area 31 (the right side area of the effect display device 34) and enter the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second big prize winning port 46 which are in the open state.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. In addition to the direct input of the pitch signal, the passing signal from the gate switch 32a, the pitch signal from the first grand prize port switch 44a, the pitch signal from the second big prize port switch 46a, the general prize port switch 45a. , A passing signal from the specific area passing switch 52a, a passing signal from the non-specific area passing switch 54a, and the like are input via the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b, the second A drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 46b, a drive signal to the distribution solenoid 61, and the like are output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, etc., and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 is a decoration for driving the effect display control board 91 for controlling the effect display device 34, the amplifier board 92 for driving the various speakers 28a and 28b, the various LED lamps 93a, and operating the movable effect agent. The decoration drive board 93 that drives the motor 93b, the effect button board 94 that is provided on the effect button 26 and that receives an operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 that detects the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process includes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), and a normal symbol-based game process (S130). ), A special symbol game process (S140), a small hit game process (S150), and a big hit game process (S160). In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S160 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first makes various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize). The state of the mouth switch 46a, the general prize opening switch 45a, the specific area passing switch 52a, the non-specific area passing switch 54a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various determination information (big hits described later) A random number for determination, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a variation pattern, a random number for determining normal symbol success / failure, etc.). Subsequently, by a switch related to the entry of the game ball (the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the first large winning port switch 44a, the second large winning port switch 46a, the general winning port switch 45a, etc.). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. When it is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol (see FIG. 7) to be stopped is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by using a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%), and a high probability of hit with a high probability (for example, about 99.2%) when there is power support. A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the second starting port 38 is opened by driving the second starting port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the left and right. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130. In this way, in the state with electric support, the probability variation that activates the variation time shortening function that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol and increases the probability that the result of the normal symbol's success / failure judgment is a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) The function is activated and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 38 is activated. For this reason, the state with electric support of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state, a time shortening state, or a normal figure change state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the second start port 38 starts to open. Whether a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of game balls are in the second starting port 38 or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the hit determination random number used in the hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 36 or the hit determination result is a big hit. Of the symbol variation game such as the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Information on progress can be exemplified. The hit determination is equivalent to the determination of whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. Further, the first special symbol hold time command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the random number for hit determination used in the hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 38, or the result of the hit determination is small. Symbols such as a random number for determining a small hit symbol for determining a small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b at the time of winning, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of the second special symbol, etc. Information regarding the progress of the variable game can be exemplified. The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. The process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, whether one of the big hit game and the small hit game is being executed (S220), one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S222), Whether one of the special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time is determined (S224). If it is determined that either the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S150. On the other hand, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is running, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is variably displayed, and both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped. If it is determined that it is not during the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (random determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information for the first special symbol (random number for winning determination) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed (see Fig. 2). Priority). Of course, the special symbol may be changed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 36 and the second start port 38 (change in the order of the balls). Details of the first special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 15 and the second special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 16 will be described below.

  In the first special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 15, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read in S234 (S300), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Is determined (S302). Here, FIG. 17 shows an example of the first special symbol hit determination table. In the first special symbol hit determination table, as shown in the figure, when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 599, it is determined to be a big hit (1/300 big hit probability).

  If it is determined in S302 that the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the special symbol to be stopped is set to the big hit symbol (S304). Is set as a symbol (S310). The jackpot symbol can be set based on the jackpot symbol determining random number read out from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c). Although the detailed description is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  Here, for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 18 is used. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in the figure, when the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol at the first stage in FIG. 8 is selected (appearance probability of about 50%), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 128 and 255, the second symbol in FIG. 8 is selected and becomes the “second jackpot” (about 50%). Occurrence probability). In the “first jackpot”, the second grand prize winning opening 46 is opened for a predetermined time in the first to the 14th rounds which are normal rounds (25 seconds are opened in the present embodiment), and the 15th round which is a specific round. The first big winning opening 44 is opened for a long time (in this embodiment, it is opened for 5 seconds). In the “second big hit”, the second grand prize winning opening 46 is opened for a predetermined time in the first to the 14th rounds which are normal rounds (25 seconds are opened in this embodiment), and the 15th round which is a specific round. The first big winning opening 44 is opened briefly (in this embodiment, it is opened for 1.5 seconds). In both the “first jackpot” and the “second jackpot”, the sorting mode of the sorting device 60 during the opening of the first big winning opening 44 in the specific round is the sorting mode B (game ball). Is a probability of passing through the specific region 52). As described above, when the game ball passes through the specific area 52 in the first big winning opening 44 during the specific round, the electric support is set until the special symbol changes 100 times after the big hit game. If the ball does not pass through the specific area 52, the no power support state is set after the big hit game. For these reasons, the “first big hit” is more likely to have a power support state after the end of the big hit game than the “second big hit”.

  When the stop symbol is set in this way, a special symbol variation pattern table is set (S312). As the variation pattern table, one of a plurality of types of tables is selected according to the result of the hit determination. That is, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit variation pattern table is selected, and when the result of the hit determination is not right, the loss variation pattern table is selected. Each fluctuation pattern table defines various fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times) in association with the number of holdings and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, and these fluctuation pattern tables are used to display special symbols in a variable manner. One variation pattern is selected.

  When the variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S314), and the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table (S316). Then, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S318), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by 1 (S320), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S322). The related process is terminated. Here, since the process of the first special symbol is described, in S318 and S320, the variable display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol held is decremented by the value 1. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S322 includes a variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Next, the variation display related processing of the second special symbol in FIG. 16 will be described. This process is executed in the same way as the first special symbol variation display related process except that the process related to the big hit is performed instead of the process related to the big hit. For this reason, the same step number is attached | subjected about the process same as the fluctuation | variation display related process of a 1st special symbol among each process of the fluctuation | variation display related process of a 2nd special symbol, Since the detailed description overlaps, it abbreviate | omits. . In the variation display related process of the second special symbol, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read in S228 (S300), and whether or not the determination result is a small hit is determined. Determination is made (S306). Here, an example of the second special symbol hit determination table is shown in FIG. In the second special symbol hit determination table, as shown in the figure, when the hit determination random number is a value 0 to 595 among the values 0 to 599, a small hit is assumed (a small hit probability of 298/300).

  If it is determined in S306 that the hit determination result is a small hit, the special symbol to be stopped is set to the small hit symbol (S308), and if the hit determination result is not a big hit, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in S310. Set it as an off symbol. The small hit symbol can be set based on the small hit symbol determining random number read out from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) and the read small hit symbol determining random number.

  Here, for determining the small hit symbol of the second special symbol, the small special symbol determination table of the second special symbol illustrated in FIG. 20 is used. In the second special symbol small hit symbol determination table, as shown in the figure, when the small hit symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 203 among the values 0 to 255, the third symbol of FIG. 8 is selected when the random number for determining the small hit symbol is a value of 204 to 255 and “second small hit” is obtained. (Appearance probability of about 20%). In addition, as for “first small hit” and “second small hit”, the distribution mode of the distribution device 60 during the opening of the first big winning opening 44 in the small hit game is a distribution mode. A (probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area 52 is about 1/9). Here, the “big hit via the first big hit” has the same content as the “first big hit”, and the “big hit via the second big hit” has the same content as the “second big hit”. . For this reason, even in a big hit via a small hit, a state where there is an electric support is set until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times after the big hit game ends, on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 during the specific round. become. In addition, the opening mode of the first big winning opening 44 in the specific round is a long opening in the “big hit via the first small hit” and a short opening in the “big hit via the second small hit”. From these facts, the “first small hit” is more likely to have a power support state after the end of the big hit game via the small hit than the “second small hit”. In this way, the “first small hit” and the “second small hit” are the same opening mode for the first big winning opening 44 and the same sorting mode for the first big winning opening 44 during the small hit game. Therefore, the probability of development to the big hit is the same, but once the big hit occurs, the opening mode of the first big winning opening 44 in the specific round is different, so the probability of occurrence of the electric support state after the big hit game ends Will be different. Here, in the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol, the appearance probability of “first jackpot” and the appearance probability of “second jackpot” are the same, but in the jackpot symbol determination table of the second special symbol. , The appearance probability of “first small hit” is higher than the appearance probability of “second small hit”. In addition, the probability that a big hit of the first special symbol occurs is 1/300, whereas the probability that a small hit of the second special symbol occurs is as high as 298/300. Therefore, even if the probability that the game ball enters the first big winning opening 44 and the probability of passing through the specific area 52 (about 1/9) during the small hit game, the big hit of the first special symbol occurs. It can be said that when there is a big hit via the small special hit of the second special symbol, it is easier to generate the electric support state after the big hit game ends. For these reasons, it is easier for the player to advance the game with the second special symbol than to advance the game with the first special symbol. Since it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce, it can be said that it is advantageous to a player.

  When the stop symbol is set in this way, a special symbol variation pattern table is set in S312. When the hit determination result is a small hit, the small hit variation pattern table is selected. Next, in S314 to S322, the variation pattern determining random number is read, the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determining random number and the set variation pattern table, and the variation display of the special symbol is started. After decrementing the holding number of “1”, a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, and the variation display related processing is terminated. Here, since the process of the second special symbol is described, in S318 and S320, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started and the number of the second special symbol held is decremented by the value 1.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 12 to 14, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S238). The variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  When it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250), and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing of S160. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the fluctuation time shortening function and the release extension function, when the fluctuation reduction flag is on, the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S254 to S258). The game process is ended, the process returns to the main control process, and the process proceeds to the big hit game process in S160 through the next small hit game process in S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped is a small symbol (S260). When the small hit symbol is determined, the small hit game flag is turned on (S262), and a small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S264). Thereby, the small hit game is started by the small hit game processing of S150. On the other hand, when it is determined in S260 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, it is determined that the symbol is a losing symbol, the processing in S262 and S264 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the next S266.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S266). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S268), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S270). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol), and is a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment). Times) is set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S272), the release extension flag is turned off (S274), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S276), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support to the electric support. Processing such as changing to the state of none is performed.

[Small hit game processing]
The small hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (S350). If it is determined that the small hit game is off, the small hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S352), and the first big prize opening 44 is not open, that is, closed. If it determines, it will be determined whether it is the opening timing of the 1st big winning opening 44 (S354). If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened for a predetermined time (1.5 seconds) ( In S356), the distribution device 60 drives and controls the distribution solenoid 61 so as to distribute the game balls based on the distribution mode A (S358), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. As a result, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 44. Further, since the movable piece 65 of the distribution device 60 repeats entering and exiting between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55 based on the distribution mode A, the movable piece 65 is connected to the first flow path 51. When a game ball flows down the first flow path 51 in a state of being interposed between the third flow path 55, the game ball flows into the second flow path 53 on the inclined surface of the movable piece 65. That is, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 44 can pass through the specific area 52 through the sorting device 60. In both of the “first small hit” and the “second small hit”, the first big winning opening 44 is opened for a predetermined time (1.5 seconds), and the distribution device 60 is distributed. Since it is driven by A, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 52 is the same in the “first small hit” and the “second small hit”.

  When the small hit game process is executed after the first big prize opening 44 is opened, it is determined in S352 that the first big prize opening 44 is open, and then it is the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44. It is determined whether or not (S360). In this embodiment, the closing timing comes when the elapsed time from the opening of the first grand prize opening 44 reaches a predetermined opening time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment). . If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the first grand prize winning port 44, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated while the first grand prize winning port 44 is kept open, and if it is determined that the first grand prize winning port 44 is closed, The first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S362), the small hit game flag is turned off (S364), and a small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S366). Then, a detection signal from the specific area passage switch 52a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 52 (S368). If it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 52, the big hit game flag is turned on to generate a big hit game via the small hit game (S370), and a big hit game start command is sent to the sub-control board 90. After transmitting (S372), the small hit game process is terminated. As described above, a big hit with the same content as the “first big hit” occurs when passing through the “first big hit”, and the same as the “second big hit” via the “second big hit”. Big hit of contents occurs. On the other hand, if it is determined in S368 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 52, the processes of S370 and S372 are skipped, and the small hit game process is terminated without generating a big hit game.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not it is a game start timing (S402), and if it is determined that it is a game start timing, a value 15 is set to the remaining number of rounds (S404). Next, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize opening 46 is open (S406). If it is determined that the second big prize opening 46 is closed (not open), the remaining number of rounds is 2. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S408). In the determination of S408, in the present embodiment, since the first to fourteenth rounds of all 15 rounds, that is, the number of remaining rounds is the value 3 to the value 15, the current round is the normal round. Will be judged. If the number of remaining rounds is 2 or more, that is, if the current round is determined to be a normal round, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the second big prize opening 46 (S410). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the second big winning opening 46, the big hit game process is once ended.

  If it is determined in S410 that it is the opening timing of the second big prize opening 46, the second big prize opening solenoid 46b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 46 is opened (S412), and the number of remaining rounds is set to 1 only. The decrement is made (S414), and the jackpot game process is once terminated.

  After the second big winning opening 46 is opened and the jackpot gaming process is once ended, when the next big hit gaming process is executed, it is determined in S406 that the second big winning prize opening 46 is open, It is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 46 (S416). This determination is based on whether or not a predetermined opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the second big winning opening 46 has passed, and the number of game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 46 before the predetermined opening time has passed. Is performed by determining whether or not has reached the prescribed number (10 in this embodiment). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the second big prize opening 46, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the second big prize opening 46 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the second big prize opening 46, the second big prize opening solenoid 46b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 46 is closed (S418), and the big hit game processing is once ended. To do.

  Thus, by repeating the processing of S406 to S418, a big hit game by a normal round is executed. When it is determined in S408 that the number of remaining rounds is not 2 or more, that is, 1 or less, the specific round game processing shown in FIG. 23 is executed. (S420), the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the specific round game process of FIG. 23, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S430). If it is determined that the first grand prize opening 44 is not open (closed), it is determined whether it is the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44 (S432). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44, the specific round game process is temporarily ended as it is. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the first big winning opening 44, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is either the "first big win" or the "big hit via the first small win" (S434). ). If it is determined that the current big hit is either “first big hit” or “big hit via the first small hit”, the first big winning opening 44 is opened by “long opening”. The winning solenoid 44b is driven and controlled (S436), and the sorting solenoid 61 is driven and controlled so that the sorting device 60 sorts the game balls based on the sorting mode B (S440). In addition, the current big hit is neither “first big hit” nor “big hit via the first little hit”, that is, the current big hit goes via “second big hit” and “second big hit” If it is determined that the first big prize winning port solenoid 44b is opened by "short opening", the first big prize winning port solenoid 44b is driven and controlled (S438). The distribution solenoid 61 is driven and controlled to distribute the game balls based on the distribution mode B (S440). As a result, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 44. Further, since the movable piece 65 of the distribution device 60 repeats entering and exiting between the first flow path 51 and the third flow path 55 based on the distribution mode B, the movable piece 65 is connected to the first flow path 51. When a game ball flows down the first flow path 51 in a state of being interposed between the third flow path 55, the game ball flows into the second flow path 53 on the inclined surface of the movable piece 65. That is, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 44 can pass through the specific area 52 through the sorting device 60. When the first grand prize opening 44 is thus opened, the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S442), and the specific round game process is temporarily ended.

  After the first grand prize opening 44 is opened and the specific round game process is once ended, when the next specific round game process is executed, it is determined in S430 that the first big prize opening 44 is open, It is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the first big winning opening 44 (S444). This determination is based on the number of game balls that have passed the specified opening time (5 seconds for “long opening”, 1.5 seconds for “short opening”) or have entered the first big prize opening 44. Is determined by determining whether or not the number reaches the specified number (10 in this embodiment). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44, the specific round game process is temporarily ended while the first big prize opening 44 is kept open.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed (S446). A detection signal is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 52 (S448). If it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 52, the specific area passing flag is turned on (S450). Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds is 0 (S452), and if it is determined that the remaining number of rounds is not 0, the specific round gaming process is temporarily ended. If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is 0, the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (S454), and the specific round game process is ended.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 24, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the big hit game flag (S460), and determines whether or not the specific area passing flag is on (S462). If it is determined that the specific area passing flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 (S464), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (S466), the open extension flag is turned on (S468), and the specific area The passage flag is turned off from on (S470). On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific area passage flag is not on, the processing of S464 to S470 is skipped. In this way, depending on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 52 in a specific round during the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to either the electric support state or the no electric support state. . Then, the jackpot game end designation command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S472), and the jackpot game end processing is terminated. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91, and sets the background screen of the effect display device 34 as the background corresponding to the game state at that time. The processing to do is performed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, in the specific round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 44 having the specific area 52 is opened, and the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 44 is specified. When the area 52 is passed, an electric support state is generated after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, in the one-and-two-type mixed pachinko machine 10, the electric ball is passed on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 during the big hit game. It is possible to provide a new gameability of generating a support state. As a result, a sense of expectation and a sense of tension that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 44 during the big hit game will pass through the specific area 52 can be enhanced, so that the game interest can be improved. In addition, it is more likely that a big hit via a small hit of the second special symbol will open the first big winning opening 44 longer in a specific round than a big hit of the first special symbol, so that the game ball is in a specific area. Since it is easy to pass through 52, once a state with electric support is generated, the possibility of consecutive occurrence of big hits can be increased, and the game entertainment can be further improved. Furthermore, in order to determine whether or not the specific area 52 of the first big winning opening 44 is to generate a big hit via a small hit and to determine whether or not to generate an electric support state after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the first grand prize winning port 44 can be made compact so that it can be easily laid out on the game board 30 as compared with the case where the specific areas are provided separately.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the hit determination table for the first special symbol does not include the small hits, but is not limited thereto, and may include the small hits. The first special symbol hit determination table of this modification is not shown in the figure, but when the hit determination random number is a value 0 or 1 out of the values 0 to 599, it is determined to be a big hit (1/300 big hit probability). A small hit when 2 or 3 (small hit probability of 1/300) may be used. FIG. 25 shows a small hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol of this modification. In the first special symbol small hit symbol determination table, as shown in the figure, when the small hit symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 154 out of a value 0 to 255, it becomes “first small hit” (about 60% (Appearance probability), when the value is 155 to 255, it becomes “second small hit” (appearance probability of about 40%). In the first special symbol small hit symbol determination table, the appearance probability of “first small hit” is lower than the second special symbol small hit symbol determination table of the embodiment. For this reason, the big hit via the small hit of the first special symbol is less likely to pass the specific area 52 during the big hit game than the big hit via the small hit of the second special symbol. The possibility of the later occurrence of the electric support state is also lower than the big hit via the small hit of the second special symbol. On the other hand, the appearance probability of “first big hit” (big hit via the first small hit) is higher than the big special symbol determination table of the first special symbol of the embodiment. The probability of hitting the first special symbol is 1/300, and if the game ball does not pass a specific area during the small hit game, the big hit will not occur. However, if a big hit occurs, the possibility that a game ball will pass through the specific area 52 during the big hit game is higher than the big hit of the first special symbol, so there is an electric support after the big hit game ends. The possibility of occurrence of the state is also higher than the big hit of the first special symbol. In this way, it is assumed that the first special symbol includes a small hit, and the possibility of the occurrence of the electric support after the big hit game via the small hit is determined by the first special symbol big hit or the second special symbol via the small hit By making it different from the big hit of the game, it is possible to diversify the possibility of occurrence of the electric support state after the big hit game ends, so that it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the hit determination table for the second special symbol is not included in the big hit, but is not limited thereto, and may include a big hit. The second special symbol hit determination table of this modification is not shown in the figure, but when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 in the values 0 to 599, it is determined to be a big hit (1/300 big hit probability). A small hit when 2 to 597 (a small hit probability of 298/300) may be used. FIG. 26 shows the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol of this modification. In the big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol, as shown in the figure, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 179 among the values 0 to 255, it becomes “first big hit” (appearance probability of about 70%). When the value is 180 to 255, it becomes a “second big hit” (appearance probability of about 30%). The second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table has a higher appearance probability of “first jackpot” than the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table of the embodiment, and the game ball is in the specific area 52 during the jackpot game. Since the possibility of passing through is higher than the big hit of the first special symbol, the possibility of occurrence of the electric support state after the big hit game is also higher than the big hit of the first special symbol. On the other hand, the appearance probability of the “first big hit” (big hit via the first small hit) is lower than the small special symbol determination table of the second special symbol of the embodiment. For this reason, in the big hit of the second special symbol, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 52 during the big hit game is lower than the big hit via the small hit of the second special symbol. The possibility of occurrence of a certain state is also lower than the big hit via the small hit of the second special symbol. Thus, it is assumed that the second special symbol includes a big hit, and the possibility of occurrence of an electric support after the big hit game is different from the big hit via the first special symbol big hit or the second special symbol small hit. Since it is possible to diversify the possibility of occurrence of the electric support state after the big hit game ends, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment. Note that both the first special symbol and the second special symbol may include a small hit and a big hit.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 52 by setting the opening mode of the first big prize opening 44 in the specific round to either “long open” or “short open”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by changing the distribution mode of the distribution device 60 with the same open mode (the same open time) as the first large winning opening 44, the game ball to the specific area 52 It is good also as a thing from which easiness of passing differs. FIG. 27 shows a big hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol of this modification, and FIG. 28 shows a small hit symbol determination table for the second special symbol. In the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol of FIG. 27, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, it becomes “first jackpot” (appearance probability of about 50%), When it is 128 to 255, it becomes a “third jackpot” (appearance probability of about 50%). The “first jackpot” has the same contents as the embodiment, but in the “third jackpot”, the opening time of the first jackpot 44 in the specific round is the same as the “first jackpot”. The distribution mode of the distribution device 60 is a distribution mode B2 (second distribution mode) different from the distribution mode B (first distribution mode) of the “first big hit”. In this distribution mode B2, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 52 is about 1/9, similar to the distribution mode A of the embodiment. For this reason, in the “third big hit”, the possibility of a game ball entering the first big winning opening 44 during the specific round is equivalent to the “first big win”, but the first big win The game ball that has entered the mouth 44 is difficult to pass through the specific area 52. On the other hand, in the small special symbol determination table of the second special symbol of FIG. 28, when the random number for small hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 203 out of a value 0 to 255, it becomes “first small hit” (about 80% (Appearance probability), when the value is 204 to 255, it becomes “third small hit” (appearance probability of about 20%). The “first big hit” has the same contents as in the embodiment, but in the “third big hit”, the big hit via the small hit has the same contents as the “third big hit”. For this reason, in the “third small hit”, compared to “first small hit”, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 44 in the specific round of the big hit via the small hit has the specific area 52. It becomes difficult to pass.

  In this modification, the specific round game process of FIG. 29 may be executed instead of the specific round game process of FIG. In the specific round game process of FIG. 29, the same step number is assigned to the same process as the specific round game process of FIG. 23, and the detailed description thereof is omitted. In the specific round game process of FIG. 29, if it is determined in S434 that the current big hit is either the “first big hit” or the “big hit via the first small hit”, the distribution device 60 determines the distribution mode. The distribution solenoid 61 is driven and controlled so as to distribute game balls based on B (S436a), and the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened by "long open" (S436a). S440a). Also, the current big hit is neither the “first big hit” nor the “big hit via the first small hit”, that is, the current big hit via the “third big hit” and “the third big hit” If it is determined that it is one of the “big hits”, the sorting device 60 drives and controls the sorting solenoid 61 so as to sort the game balls based on the sorting mode B2 (S438a), and the “long open” makes the first big The first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the prize opening 44 is opened (S440a). As a result, in the case of “first jackpot” or “big jackpot via the first jackpot”, the game ball that has entered the first jackpot 44 during the particular round is identified with a probability of about 1/3. In the case of “third jackpot” or “big jackpot via the third jackpot” passing through the area 52, the number of game balls that entered the first jackpot 44 during the specific round is about 1/9 It passes through the specific area 52 with probability. Also in this modified example, as in the embodiment, in the one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko machine 10, a new state that an electric support is generated is provided on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 during the big hit game. Can be provided. In addition, in order to change the distribution mode of the distribution device 60 with the same opening mode of the first big winning opening 44, the big hit through the small hit of the second special symbol is more than the big special of the first special symbol, Since it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 52 during the specific round, as in the embodiment, once the state with the electric support is generated, it is possible to increase the possibility that the big hit is continuously generated. It is possible to further improve the game entertainment interest.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the first big winning opening 44 is opened short for a specific round of “second big hit” and “big hit via the second small hit”, the opening time is set to “1. “5 seconds”, but by setting an opening time (for example, less than 1 second) that makes it more difficult for a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 44, the “second big hit” or “second small win” In the case of “big hit via hit”, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the electric support state substantially. By doing in this way, from the viewpoint of the occurrence of the electric support state, the “first big hit (via the first little hit) than the“ second big hit (big hit via the second small hit) ” It is possible to make it clearer that the player is more advantageous to the player. In addition, it is possible to prevent the situation where the “power support state” and “big hit via the second small hit” are repeated excessively, and thereby the gambling of the pachinko machine 10 is remarkably increased. This can be prevented.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment and the modification, the game ball passes to the specific area 52 by changing either the opening mode of the first big prize opening 44 or the distribution mode of the distribution device 60 during the specific round. Although the ease is different, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the opening mode of the first big prize opening 44 and the distribution mode of the distribution device 60 may be changed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the specific area 52 of the first big winning opening 44 is not only used to determine whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit, but also generates an electric support state after the big hit game ends. It is also used to determine whether or not to play (also used as a combination), but is not limited to this, a specific area 52 for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit, and the end of the big hit game A specific area for determining whether or not to generate a subsequent electric support state may be provided separately. The internal configuration of the first major winning opening 144 of this modification is shown in FIGS. As shown in the drawing, the inside of the first big prize opening 144 of the modified example communicates with the first flow path 51 at an interval on the upstream side in addition to the configuration of the first big prize opening 44 of the embodiment. And a fourth flow channel 56 (provided between the first flow channel 51 and the third flow channel 55) and a fourth flow channel that communicate with the third flow channel 55 on the downstream side at an interval. A fifth flow path 58 formed with a second specific area 57 (so-called V area) having a second specific area passing switch 57a that branches off from 56 and detects the passage of a game ball, and a game that flows down the fourth flow path 56 A second distribution device 160 that distributes the sphere to either the second specific area 57 (fifth flow path 58) or the non-specific area 54 (third flow path 55) is provided. Since the second distribution device 160 has the same configuration as the distribution device 60, each component is given a code in the hundreds in which the last two digits coincide with the component code of the distribution device 60. Description is omitted. Moreover, the distribution device 60 of the modified example is the same as the embodiment in that the game balls flowing down the first flow path 51 can be distributed to the specific area 52 (second flow path 53). In the case of not distributing to the second flow path 53), the distribution to the fourth flow path 56 is different from the embodiment.

  In this modified example, in a non-energized state (non-driven state) in which the distribution solenoids 61 and 161 are not energized, as shown in FIG. 30, the movable piece 65 of the distribution device 60 has the first flow path 51 and the fourth flow path. 56 and the movable piece 165 of the second distribution device 160 is in a state of coming out between the fourth flow path 56 and the third flow path 55, so the first big prize opening 144 The game ball that entered the ball and flowed down the first flow path 51 flows through the fourth flow path 56 and the third flow path 55. For this reason, in the non-energized state (non-driven state), the distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160 distribute the game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 144 so as to pass through the non-specific area 54. (See dotted line arrow in FIG. 30). Further, in the first energized state (first drive state) in which the distribution solenoid 61 is energized and the distribution solenoid 161 is not energized, the movable piece 65 of the distribution device 60 is connected to the first flow path 51, although illustration is omitted. Since the movable piece 165 of the second distribution device 160 comes out from between the fourth flow path 56 and the third flow path 55 while entering the state between the fourth flow path 56, the first The game ball that has entered the big winning opening 144 and has flowed down the first flow path 51 flows into the second flow path 53 through the inclined surface of the movable piece 65. Therefore, in the first energized state (first drive state), the distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160 are game balls that have entered the first grand prize winning opening 144, as in FIG. 5 of the embodiment. Are distributed so as to pass through the specific area 52. Further, in the second energization state (second drive state) in which the distribution solenoid 161 is energized and the distribution solenoid 61 is not energized, the movable piece 65 of the distribution device 60 is in the first flow path 51 as shown in FIG. Since the movable piece 165 of the sorting device 160 enters between the fourth flow path 56 and the third flow path 55, the first large flow is obtained. The game ball that has entered the winning opening 144 and has flowed down the first flow path 51 flows into the fifth flow path 58 by the inclined surface of the movable piece 165 while flowing down the fourth flow path 56. For this reason, in the distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160, in the second energized state (second drive state), the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 144 passes through the second specific area 57. (See the dotted arrow in FIG. 31).

  Further, in this modification, the “distribution mode” is switched between the non-driving state and the first driving state so that the probability that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 144 passes through the specific area 52 is about 1/9. “A1” and a “distribution mode B1” that switches between the non-driving state and the second driving state so that the probability that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 144 will pass through the second specific area 57 is about １ ／. The distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160 are driven and controlled in any one of these modes. In the small hit game process of FIG. 21, in the process of S358, the distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160 are driven and controlled in the distribution mode A1 instead of the distribution mode A, so that the first grand prize is won. The game ball that has entered the mouth 144 can be distributed to the specific area 52. In the specific round game process of FIG. 23, the first grand prize is obtained by controlling the distribution device 60 and the second distribution device 160 in the distribution mode B1 instead of the distribution mode B in the process of S440. The game ball that has entered the mouth 144 can be distributed to the second specific area 57. In the processes of S448 and S450, the specific area passing flag may be turned on when it is determined that the game ball has passed the second specific area 57. Thus, a specific area 52 for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit and a second specific area 57 for determining whether or not to generate an electric support state after the end of the big hit game. Even if they are provided separately, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  In the pachinko machine 10 and the modified example of the embodiment, in order to determine whether or not to generate a state with electric support after the end of the big hit game and a specific area for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via the small hit. These specific areas are all provided in the first big prize opening 44 (in the embodiment, they are common areas). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in order to determine whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit. Only the specific area 52 may be provided in the first big prize opening 44, and a specific area for determining whether or not to generate the electric support state after the end of the big hit game may be provided in the second big prize opening. However, it may be provided in a winning opening different from the first big winning opening 44 and the second large winning opening 46. FIG. 32 shows an outline of the configuration including the inside of the second grand prize winning opening 146 of the modified example in the former case. As shown in the drawing, a second specific winning opening 146 has a third specific area 152 (so-called V area) having a specific area passing switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and an illustration for detecting the passage of the game ball. A non-specific area 154 having a non-specific area passing switch (so-called detachment area) and a specific area guiding portion 155 slightly inclined toward the third specific area 152 so as to guide the game ball to the third specific area 152 And a non-specific area guiding portion 156 that constitutes a part (lower end) of the frame of the second grand prize winning opening 146 and is slightly inclined toward the non-specific area 154 so as to guide the game ball to the non-specific area 154. Then, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 146 are received by the flat distribution plate 157a and distributed to either the specific area guiding section 155 or the non-specific area guiding section 156. A minute device 157 is provided. In the third sorting device 157, the sorting plate 157a can be rotated downward about the rotation shaft 157c at one end thereof by driving the sorting solenoid 157b.

  FIG. 33 shows how the third sorting device 157 of this modification sorts game balls. As shown in the figure, in the non-driven state where the sorting solenoid 157b is not driven, the third sorting device 157 receives the game ball received by the sorting plate 157a on the third specific area 152 side (specific area guiding section 155). ) (FIG. 33 (a)), in the driving state in which the sorting solenoid 157b is driven, the game balls received by the sorting plate 157a are rotated by the sorting plate 157a rotating downward. It distributes to the side (the non-specific region guiding portion 156) (FIG. 33 (b)). That is, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 146 passes through either the third specific area 152 or the non-specific area 154 after being distributed by the third distribution device 157. Even in this modified example, the distribution solenoid 157b is driven in the “distribution mode B3” so that the probability that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 146 passes through the third specific area 152 is about 1/3. To do. Then, in the specific round game process of FIG. 23, the first big prize opening 44 is replaced with the second big prize opening 146, and in S440, the third distribution device 157 may be driven in the distribution mode B3. Note that the third sorting device 157 may be driven only during the specific round, or the third sorting device 157 is driven from the normal or normal round until the third round is started until the specific round is started. The specific area passing switch may be turned off (or the detection signal from the specific area passing switch in the third specific area 152 may be ignored). Further, the second grand prize opening 146 is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, and may have the same configuration as the first big prize opening 44 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a specific area for determining whether or not to generate a power support state after the big hit game is ended is different from the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46 (146) (the first prize winning opening (the first winning prize opening). In the case of the third grand prize winning port), the inside of the third big prize winning opening is configured in the same manner as the first big winning prize opening 44 shown in FIG. 5, or the same as the second big winning prize opening 146 shown in FIG. It may be configured. In the specific round game process of FIG. 23, the first grand prize opening 44 is replaced with the third grand prize opening. In S440, the game ball that has entered the third big prize opening is designated as a specific area or other area. What is necessary is just to drive the distribution apparatus which distributes to an area | region. In other words, the third big prize opening in this case is a prize opening dedicated to a specific round.

  In the pachinko machine 10 and the modification of the embodiment, the game balls are distributed by operating the members (the movable piece 65 and the distribution plate 157a). However, the invention is not limited thereto, and the non-operating member (fixed member) is used. It is good also as what distributes a game ball. For example, a drop hole that leads to a specific area and a drop hole that leads to a non-specific area are formed in a saucer that receives a game ball that has entered, and a game ball received by the saucer enters one of the drop holes Thus, the game balls may be distributed to a specific area or a non-specific area. Alternatively, two inclined surfaces are provided on a convex member that receives a game ball that has entered, and one inclined surface is set as a specific region and the other inclined surface is set as a non-specific region. The game balls may be distributed to a specific area or a non-specific area depending on which slope is dropped.

  In the pachinko machine 10 and the modified example of the embodiment, the game balls are distributed to a specific area or a non-specific area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific area for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via a small hit In addition, the game balls are not distributed to non-specific areas (no non-specific areas are not provided) as those that distribute game balls to any of the specific areas for determining whether or not to generate an electric support state after the big hit game ends. It is good. In this case, in the small hit game process of FIG. 21, the specific area for determining whether or not to generate a power support state after the end of the big hit game functions as a non-specific area. In the specific round game process of FIG. The specific area for determining whether or not to generate a big hit via the small hits functions as a non-specific area. In this way, if the distribution probability to one specific area is increased, the distribution probability to the other specific area is decreased, so if the probability of generating a big hit via a small hit is increased, after the big hit game ends The probability of generating a state with electric support is reduced, and conversely, if the probability of generating a big hit via small hits is reduced, the probability of generating an electric support state after the big hit game is increased Can do. That is, it is possible to prevent both the probability of generating a big hit via a small hit and the probability of generating an electric support state after the end of the big hit game from becoming high or low.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the specific round during the small hit game or the big hit game, and the second big prize opening 46 is opened in the normal round during the big hit game. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first big winning opening 44 may be opened and the second big winning opening 46 may not be provided during the small hit game or the big hit game. In this case, the allocating device 60 may be driven only during a specific round of a small hit game or a big hit game, or it is specified until a specific round is started although the allocating device 60 is driven from a regular or normal round. The area passing switch 52a may be turned off (or the detection signal from the specific area passing switch 52a is ignored).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the specific round is one round (the 15th round), but is not limited thereto, and may be a plurality of two or more rounds. Further, the specific round is not limited to the one including the final round, and any round (numbered round) may be determined as the specific round. In this case, in the process of S408 of the big hit game process of FIG. 22, instead of determining whether or not the number of remaining rounds is 2 or more, whether or not the number of remaining rounds is the number of rounds determined as a specific round. It is possible to determine whether or not the current round is in a specific round, and execute a specific round game process if either of them is established. Further, when the final round is not a specific round but a normal round, the processing of S452 and 454 of the specific round game processing of FIG. 23 is executed after the processing of S418 of the big hit game processing of FIG. That's fine.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the distribution device 60 has two types of distribution modes, and drives and controls the distribution solenoid 61 in different distribution modes during the small hit game and the specific round of the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution solenoid 61 may be driven and controlled in a common distribution manner during the small hit game and the specific round of the big hit game.

  Further, in the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening, etc. However, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a gaming profit in a form different from the “payout of prize ball”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, the first start port 36 corresponds to a “first start port”, the second start port 38 corresponds to a “second start port”, and FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S448 to S450 of the specific round game processing and the processing of S462 to S470 of the big hit game end processing of FIG. 24 corresponds to the “second starting port mode control means”. The CPU 70a, the symbol display board 40a, and the symbol display device 40 of the main control board 70 execute the processes of S226 to S236 of the 13 special symbol game processes and the processes of S302 to S322 of the variable display related processes of FIGS. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70, which corresponds to “identification information variation display means” and executes the processes of S260 to S262 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 14 and the small hit game process of FIG. The main control board 70 which corresponds to the “running means” and executes the processing of S248 to S250 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 14, the jackpot game processing of FIG. 22, and the specific round game processing (except S448 to S450) of FIG. The CPU 70a corresponds to the “second specific game execution means”, and the first big winning opening 44 having the specific area 52 therein corresponds to the “specific pitching device”. Further, in the modified example in which the small winning game process of FIG. 21 is executed using the first big winning opening 44 and the big winning game process of FIG. 22 is executed using the second big winning opening 146 of FIG. The mouth 44 corresponds to a “variable pitching device”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 35a First holding symbol, 35b Second holding symbol, 36 First starting port, 36a First starting port switch, 38 Second starting port, 38a Second starting port switch, 38b Second starting port solenoid, 38c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display substrate, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41 Left normal symbol display unit, 41b Right normal symbol display unit, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display unit, 42b Second special symbol display unit, 43 Round display unit, 44, 144 First big prize opening, 44a First grand prize opening switch, 44b First big prize opening solenoid, 44c Wing piece, 45 General prize opening, 45a General prize opening switch, 46,146 Second big prize opening, 46a Second big prize opening switch, 46b 2 major winning opening solenoids, 46c opening / closing plate, 47 out port, 48 windmill, 49 center, 51 first flow path, 52 specific area, 52a specific area passing switch, 53 second flow path, 54 non-specific area, 54a Non-specific area passing switch, 55 3rd flow path, 54 4th flow path, 55 2nd specific area, 55a 2nd specific area passing switch, 56 5th flow path, 0 Distributor, 61, 161 Distributing solenoid, 62, 162 Plunger, 63, 163 Plunger head, 64, 164 Link, 64a, 164a Rotating shaft, 65, 165 Movable piece, 66, 166 Spring, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 sub-control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 effect button board, 100 launch control board , 102 Full tray tray , 152 third specific area, 154 non-specific area, 155 third specific area guide, 156 non-specific area guide, 157 third sorting device, 157a sorting plate, 157b sorting solenoid, 157c rotating shaft, 160 Second sorting device.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is likely to enter;
An easy state generating means for generating an easy state in which the second start port is more likely to be in the second mode than usual ;
Identification information variation that displays the first identification information variably based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening and variably displays the second identification information based on the entry of the game sphere into the second start opening Display means;
First specific game execution means for executing the first specific game based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the first specific result;
The second specific game is executed based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information being the second specific result or the game ball passing through the first specific area during the first specific game. Second specific game execution means to perform,
A specific entry device that can be changed between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which the game ball can enter, and can be in the entrance state during the second specific game;
With
The specific entry device has a second specific area inside,
The easy state generator section, based on the entering sphere state and the particular ball entrance device gaming balls which have entered the special passes the second specific area, to generate the easy state,
When the second specific game executing means executes the second specific game based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the first specific area during the first specific game, the second specific game execution means changes the first identification information. The possibility that the game ball enters the specific ball entry device during the second specific game is greater than the case where the second specific game is executed based on the display result being the second specific result. The main point is to make it higher.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game ball that has entered the specific entry device that is allowed to enter during the second specific game passes through the second specific area, the second start port is more than usual. ball entrance likely second aspect the Do Ri that an easy easy state of game balls that occur. Thus, when a game ball to the second in a particular game has passed the second specific area, providing a new player of that second start port you easily condition has occurred that a Do Ri easily and second aspects Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the second specific area during the second specific game.
In addition, when the second specific game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the first specific area during the first specific game, the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the second specific result. The possibility that the game ball enters the specific ball entry device during the second specific game is higher than the case where the second specific game is executed based on the above. As a result, the game ball passes through the first specific area during the first specific game that is performed when the result of the variation display of the second identification information becomes the first specific result, and the second specific game is executed based on this. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the specific ball entry device during the second specific game. Then, when the game ball that has entered the specific ball entry device passes through the second specific area, the second start port is likely to be in the second mode thereafter, during the first specific game and the first specific game. Since it is possible to easily generate the second specific game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first specific area, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.
From these, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by providing a new game in the type 1 / type 2 mixed type gaming machine.

In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific entry device has the first specific area and the second specific area as a common area inside,
The second specific game executing means is configured to determine whether the second specific game execution means has entered the specific ball-entering device that has been allowed to enter during the first specific game and has passed the common area. Execute a specific game,
The easy state generating means, based on the gaming balls which have entered the special particular ball entrance device which is a pre-filled sphere state during said second specific game has passed the common area, generating the easy state It can also be assumed that Ru is.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, the first start port 36 corresponds to a “first start port”, the second start port 38 corresponds to a “second start port”, and FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processes of S448 to S450 of the specific round game process and the processes of S462 to S470 of the big hit game end process of FIG. 24 corresponds to the “ easy state generating means”, and is special in FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70, the symbol display board 40a, and the symbol display device 40 that execute the processes of S226 to S236 of the symbol game process and the processes of S302 to S322 of the variable display related processes of FIGS. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that corresponds to “display means” and executes the processes of S260 to S262 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 14 and the small hit game process of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the special symbol game process of S248 to S250, the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 and the specific round game process (except S448 to S450) of FIG. Corresponds to the “second specific game execution means”, and the first big winning opening 44 having the specific area 52 inside corresponds to the “specific pitching device”. Further, in the modified example in which the small winning game process of FIG. 21 is executed using the first big winning opening 44 and the big winning game process of FIG. 22 is executed using the second big winning opening 146 of FIG. The mouth 44 corresponds to a “variable pitching device”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

Claims (5)

A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is likely to enter;
A second start port mode control means for making the frequency at which the second start port becomes the second mode higher than normal;
Identification information variation that displays the first identification information variably based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening and variably displays the second identification information based on the entry of the game sphere into the second start opening Display means;
First specific game execution means for executing the first specific game based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the first specific result;
The second specific game is executed based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information being the second specific result or the game ball passing through the first specific area during the first specific game. Second specific game execution means to perform,
A specific entry device that can be changed between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which the game ball can enter, and can be in the entrance state during the second specific game;
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The specific entry device has a second specific area inside,
The second start port mode control means is configured to determine that the second start port is the first start port based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the specific ball entering device that has been allowed to enter the ball has passed through the second specific region. The frequency of the second aspect is higher than usual,
When the second specific game executing means executes the second specific game based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the first specific area during the first specific game, the second specific game execution means changes the first identification information. The possibility that the game ball enters the specific ball entry device during the second specific game is greater than the case where the second specific game is executed based on the display result being the second specific result. A gaming machine characterized by being raised. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific entry device has the first specific area inside,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first specific game execution means sets the specific pitching device to the pitching enabled state during the first specific game. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The specific entry device has the first specific area and the second specific area as a common area inside,
The second specific game executing means is configured to determine whether the second specific game execution means has entered the specific ball-entering device that has been allowed to enter during the first specific game and has passed the common area. Execute a specific game,
The second starting-port mode control means is configured to determine whether the game ball that has entered the specific entry device that has been made available for entry during the second specific game has passed through the common area. (2) A gaming machine characterized in that the frequency at which the start port becomes the second mode is higher than usual. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
It is possible to change between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a variable entrance device having the first specific area therein,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first specific game execution means sets the variable pitching device to the pitching enabled state during the first specific game. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The first specific game executing means executes the first specific game when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a third specific result,
The second specific game executing means is based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the first specific result and the game ball has passed through the first specific area during the first specific game. When executing the second specific game, the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the third specific result, and the game ball has passed the first specific area during the first specific game. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is more likely that a game ball will enter the specific ball entry device during the second specific game than when the second specific game is executed based on the game.

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