JP2015013000A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game machine equipped with a distribution device.SOLUTION: First amusement, where a first jackpot lottery and a second jackpot lottery are performed alternately, can be provided by allowing a game ball to enter a distribution device in shooting of the game ball so as to flow down a first flow-down route. In the meantime, in shooting of a game ball so as to flow down a second flow-down route, the game ball is allowed to enter a second variable start ball entry device, thus providing second amusement where only a second jackpot lottery is performed. Then, interest is enhanced by the first amusement and the second amusement.

Description

  The present invention has a distribution device that has a game entrance into which a game ball can enter, and alternately distributes the game ball that has entered the game entrance to the first start entrance means and the second start entrance means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an incoming gaming ball is alternately turned into a first starting entering means and a second starting entering means. Some are equipped with a sorting device. When the sorting device is provided, the first control that is performed when the first starting ball entering means is entered and the second control that is performed when the second starting ball entering means are entered alternately. Can be provided with the playability. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the second control is performed by increasing the opportunity to expand the entrance of the second starting entrance means more than usual during the occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state. It is possible to provide a game with increasing opportunities.

JP 2013-46680 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even when the entrance rate improvement state is occurring, if the game ball enters the sorting device, the game ball is distributed to the first starting entrance means. Accordingly, the first control may be performed. Thus, since the order etc. in which the 1st control and the 2nd control are performed cannot be assumed during occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state, an effect is developed assuming the order etc. in which the 1st control and the 2nd control are performed. I couldn't improve my interest.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the interest in the gaming machine provided with the distribution device. There is.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems has a gaming board and a first start that is disposed on the gaming board and does not have an opening / closing member that allows the gaming ball to enter, while having an entrance that allows the game ball to enter. Triggering means, a first jackpot lottery means for performing a first jackpot lottery upon entering the first starting ballasting means, and an entrance that is arranged on the game board and into which a game ball can enter An opening and an opening / closing member for enlarging the entrance, and a displaceable second start entrance means different from the first start entry means, and an entrance that allows the game ball to enter the game board. While having a ball opening, it does not have an opening / closing member that expands the ball opening, and is different from the first starting ball entry means and cannot be displaced second start ball entering means, and the displaceable second start ball entering means. Alternatively, the second big hit lottery means for performing the second big hit lottery upon entering the second starting ball entering means that cannot be displaced The game board which is arranged on the game board and has a game entrance into which a game ball can enter, and the game ball which has entered the game entrance are used as the first start entrance and the non-displaceable second start entrance. And a displacement control means for displacing the opening / closing member of the displaceable second starting ball entry means, wherein the game board is directed toward the out mouth. A first downflow route that flows down and a second downflow route that is different from the first downflow route and flows down toward the outlet are defined, and the distribution device uses the first downflow route It is preferable that a game ball flowing down is arranged to be able to enter, and the displaceable second starting ball entering means is arranged to be able to enter a game ball flowing down the second flow down route.

  A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type when winning the first jackpot lottery and determining a jackpot type when winning the second jackpot lottery for the gaming machine, and the game board The lottery entrance means having a entrance that allows game balls to enter and the entrance to the second start entrance means that can be displaced is expanded by entering the lottery entrance means. Displacement lottery means for performing displacement lottery to determine whether or not to displace the opening / closing member in the open displacement state to be performed, and when the big hit type determination means wins the second big hit lottery, It is easier to determine the type of big hit that is more advantageous to the player than when winning the big lottery lottery, and the displacement control means causes the opening / closing member to be in the open displacement state for a predetermined period of time when the displacement lottery is won Displace the The second start ball entering means may be configured so that the game ball does not enter when the opening / closing member is in a closed displacement state that does not expand the entrance port of the displaceable second start ball entering means. preferable.

  With respect to the gaming machine, a distribution determination unit that determines whether or not the game balls that have entered the distribution device are alternately distributed to the first start ball entering means and the non-displaceable second start ball entering means. And special control means for performing special control different from normal control only when the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special control means moves to the non-displaceable second start ball entry means when the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative based on the ball entering the first start ball entry means. It is preferable to perform the special control which is different from the case where the determination result of the distribution determination unit is negative based on the incoming ball.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the distribution determination means is provided on the condition that a predetermined number of gaming balls have successively entered at least one of the first starting ball entering means and the non-displaceable second starting ball entering means. In addition, it is preferable that the determination result is negative.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest in the game machine provided with the distribution apparatus can be improved.

The front view which shows the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the sorting apparatus which comprises a sorting start apparatus, a 1st starting ball-in-and-run apparatus, and a non-variable 2nd ball-in starting and starting apparatus. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the displacement from the 1st distribution state to the 2nd distribution state of the rotation valve accompanying the ball | bowl of a game ball entering a distribution apparatus. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the displacement from the 2nd distribution state to the 1st distribution state of the rotation valve accompanying the entrance of the game ball to the distribution device. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows 1st game property and 2nd game property. The flowchart which shows an error entrance detection process. The timing chart which shows the memory content of the entrance to the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device and the effect control RAM accompanying the entrance.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a game board YB. A game ball is launched onto the game board YB by a turning operation of the launch handle H provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the launch handle H passes through the non-game area YR1 formed by the guide rail Ra, and passes through the reverse return prevention valve Bn disposed on the most downstream side of the guide rail Ra. The game board YB is fired to the game area YR2. Then, the game balls launched into the game area YR2 flow down the game area YR2.

  In addition, an effect device ES is disposed in the approximate center of the game area YR2 on the game board YB. In the approximate center of the effect device ES, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH of a liquid crystal display type and effect display means for performing a display effect is disposed.

  In the effect display device 11, a decorative symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying decorative symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects that are executed in association with the decorative symbol variation game. Executed. In each column, eight types of numbers [1] to [8] are displayed as decorative symbols. And the symbol row | line of each row | line | column is comprised by eight types of decoration symbols. The decorative symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters any one of the first start ball entering device 14, the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 and the variable second start ball entering device 21. The

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a symbol combination (display result) of the decorative symbols displayed as the decorative symbol of each column is derived. Then, when winning the jackpot lottery, the effect display device 11 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot at a fixed stop. Further, when the big hit lottery is not won, the effect display device 11 displays a definite symbol combination on the final display. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination ([777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. Further, in the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbol combination is a symbol combination ([426] or the like) in which all the rows of the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of the decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([323 Etc.).

  On the left side of the rendering device ES, a sorting starter 12 is provided. The sorting start device 12 includes a sorting device 13, a first starting ball entering device 14, and a non-variable second starting ball entering device 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting apparatus 13 has a entrance 13a through which a game ball can enter. In addition, the sorting device 13 has a first discharge port 13b and a second discharge port 13c through which game balls that have entered the entrance 13a are discharged to the outside of the sorting device 13. The distribution device 13 includes a pre-distribution flow down path 16, a distribution guide path 17, a first distribution flow down path 18a, and a second distribution flow down path 18b.

The pre-distribution downstream flow path 16 is a path extending from the entrance 13 a to the distribution guide path 17. The pre-distribution downflow path 16 is formed with a width that allows one game ball to flow down.
The distribution guide path 17 is a space in which the game balls that have flowed down the pre-distribution flow down path 16 are distributed to the first distribution flow down path 18a or the second distribution flow down path 18b. A windmill-shaped rotary valve 19 is disposed in the distribution guide path 17. The rotary valve 19 has a plurality (three in this embodiment) of distribution members 19a, 19b, and 19c extending radially from the central axis J. The rotary valve 19 rotates when the game ball collides with the sorting members 19a, 19b, and 19c. In addition, a protrusion 20 that restricts the rotation of the rotation valve 19 is formed below the rotation valve 19 of the distribution guide path 17. When the rotation valve 19 rotates, the distribution member 19 a or the distribution member 19 b comes into contact with the protrusion 20, whereby the rotation of the rotation valve 19 is restricted.

The first distribution flow down path 18a is a path extending from the distribution guide path 17 to the first discharge port 13b. The first distribution flow down path 18a is formed with a width that allows one game ball to flow down.
The second distribution flow down path 18b is a path extending from the distribution guide path 17 to the second discharge port 13c. The second distribution flow down path 18b is formed with a width that allows one game ball to flow down.

  The first start ball entering device 14 as the first start ball entering means is disposed immediately below the first discharge port 13 b of the sorting device 13. The first start entrance device 14 has an entrance 14a through which a game ball can enter. And the 1st starting ball | bowl entrance apparatus 14 is arrange | positioned so that the 1st discharge port 13b and the ball entrance 14a may match in the flow-down direction of a game ball. Thereby, the game ball discharged | emitted from the 1st discharge port 13b enters the 1st start ball | bowling apparatus 14 with high probability. Further, the first start ball entering device 14 has a first start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 6) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14. The first start switch SW1 is disposed on the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first start ball entering device 14 flows down. In this embodiment, the members constituting the entrance 14a and the first start switch SW1 are collectively defined as the first start entrance device 14, but the members constituting the entrance 14a are defined as the first start entrance. The device 14 may be defined as the first start ball entering device 14 and the first start switch SW1 being separate. When a game ball enters the first starting and entering device 14, a right of lottery lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is given. In the following description, the big hit lottery performed when the player enters the first start ball entering apparatus 14 may be referred to as a “first big hit lottery”.

  The non-variable second start ball entering device 15 as the second start ball entering means that cannot be displaced is disposed directly below the second discharge port 13 c of the sorting device 13. The non-variable second starting entrance device 15 has an entrance 15a through which a game ball can enter. The non-variable second starting and entering device 15 is arranged such that the second outlet 13c and the entrance 15a are aligned in the flow direction of the game ball. As a result, the game ball discharged from the second discharge port 13c enters the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 with high probability. Further, the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 includes a non-variable second starting switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 6) that can detect that a game ball has entered the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. Have. The non-variable second start switch SW2 is disposed on a path through which the game ball that has entered the non-variable second start ball-in-coming device 15 flows down. In the present embodiment, the members constituting the entrance 15a and the non-variable second start switch SW2 are collectively defined as the non-variable second start entrance device 15, but the members constituting the entrance 15a are defined. The non-variable second starting and entering device 15 may be defined as the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 and the non-variable second starting switch SW2 as separate bodies. When a game ball enters the non-variable second starting ball-entering device 15, the right to win a big hit is granted.

  Further, the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. And the length from the entrance 13a to the entrance 14a and the length from the entrance 13a to the entrance 15a are the same length.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable 2nd starting pitching device 21 as a displaceable 2nd starting pitching means is arrange | positioned at the right side of the production | presentation apparatus ES. The variable second starting entrance device 21 has an entrance 21a through which a game ball can enter. In addition, the variable second starting and landing device 21 has an opening / closing member 22. Further, the variable second start ball entering device 21 has a variable second start switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 6) that can detect that a game ball has entered the variable second start ball entering device 21. Yes. The variable second start switch SW3 is disposed on a path through which the game ball that has entered the variable second start ball entering device 21 flows down. In the present embodiment, the members constituting the entrance 21a, the opening / closing member 22 and the variable second start switch SW3 are collectively defined as the variable second start entrance device 21, but the entrance 21a is configured. The member and the opening / closing member 22 may be defined as the variable second starting and entering device 21, and the variable second starting and entering device 21 and the variable second starting switch SW3 may be defined as separate bodies. When a game ball enters the variable second start ball entering device 21, a right to win a big hit is granted. In the following description, the big hit lottery performed when triggered by entering the non-variable second starting pitching device 15 and the big hit lottery performed when triggered by entering the variable second starting pitching device 21 are referred to as “second”. "Large lottery lottery".

  In addition, the opening / closing member 22 of the variable second starting and landing device 21 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of the electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 6). Then, when the opening / closing member 22 is in the open state, the variable second start ball entering device 21 is in the open state in which the ball entrance 21a is enlarged and the game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 22 is in the closed state, the variable second start ball entering device 21 is in the closed state in which the entrance 21a is closed and the game ball is difficult to enter.

  Also, in the game area YR2, a big winning device 23 as a special winning means having a big winning door is disposed below the variable second starting pitching device 21. The big winning device 23 has a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 6) that can detect that a game ball has entered the big winning device 23. The count switch SW4 is disposed on the path through which the game balls that have entered the big prize device 23 flow down. In addition, the big prize door of the big prize device 23 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of the big prize solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 6). Then, when the big winning door is opened, the big winning device 23 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the big winning device 23. On the other hand, when the grand prize-winning door is closed, the big prize-winning device 23 is in a closed state, and the game balls are not allowed to enter the big prize-winning device 23.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a big hit game is generated when a big hit lottery is won. During the occurrence of the big hit game, the big winning device 23 is in an open state, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big winning device 23. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball enters the big winning device 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  In the big hit game, a plurality of open games are performed. In the open game, the big prize device 23 is in an open state. One open game is played until the end condition of the open game is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening game end condition is satisfied when a specified time elapses or when a specified number of game balls enter the grand prize winning device 23.

  Further, a gate 24 as a lottery entry ball means is disposed on the right side of the rendering device ES. The gate 24 has a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 6) that can detect that a game ball has entered the gate 24. When a game ball enters the gate 24, a normal winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not it is a normal hit. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, a normal winning game is generated in which the variable second starting and entering device 21 is opened. For this reason, in this embodiment, the normal winning lottery corresponds to the displacement lottery, and the open state of the opening / closing member 22 corresponds to the open displacement state.

  In addition, a light emitting unit arrangement member HS in which a plurality of light emitting members such as LEDs are arranged is arranged on the lower right side of the game board YB. A first special symbol display device 25a, a second special symbol display device 25b, a first hold display device 26a, a second hold display device 26b, and a normal symbol display device 27 are disposed on the light emitting portion arrangement member HS. Each of the display devices 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b, and 27 is composed of a plurality of light emitting members.

  In the first special symbol display device 25a, the first special symbol variation game is executed using a special symbol based on a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the first special symbol display device 25a. When the execution of the first special symbol variation game is started in the first special symbol display device 25a, the decoration symbol variation game is started in the effect display device 11, and when the execution of the first special symbol variation game is finished, the decoration is performed. The symbol variation game ends. On the first special symbol display device 25a, when the first jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a, the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Further, when the first big hit lottery is not won, the first special symbol display device 25a stops and displays the off symbol. When the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a, the offending symbol combination is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. It should be noted that the special symbol is changed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a.

  Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 25b, the second special symbol variation game is executed using a special symbol based on a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the second special symbol display device 25b. When the execution of the second special symbol variation game is started in the second special symbol display device 25b, the decoration symbol variation game is started in the effect display device 11, and when the execution of the second special symbol variation game is ended, the decoration is performed. The symbol variation game ends. In the second special symbol display device 25b, when the second big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b, the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Further, when the second big hit lottery is not won, the second special symbol display device 25b stops and displays the off symbol. When the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b, the off symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b, the special symbol is displayed while being changed on the second special symbol display device 25b. In the following description, when the term “special symbol variation game” is simply used, it means both the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. Further, in the following description, the term “symbol variation game” simply means both a special symbol variation game and a decorative symbol variation game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the execution of the second special symbol variation game can be held separately. Then, in the first hold display device 26a, the number of times of the first special symbol variation game that has been put on hold by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light-emitting members constituting the first hold display device 26a (hereinafter referred to as “the first hold”). 1 ”) is indicated. Similarly, in the second on-hold display device 26b, the number of times of the second special symbol variation game on which execution is put on hold by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light-emitting members constituting the second on-hold display device 26b (hereinafter, “ 2nd reserved memory number ").

  On the normal symbol display device 27, the normal symbol based on the combination of lighting and extinction of the light emitting members constituting the normal symbol display device 27 is stopped and displayed. When the normal winning lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 27 stops and displays the normal winning symbol. On the other hand, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the normal symbol display device 27 stops and displays the symbols that are out of normal.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as sound output means for performing sound effects.

  Further, in the game area YR2, a middle stage outlet 28a for discharging the entered game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed on the left side of the rendering device ES and on the right side of the sorting start device 12. Yes. Further, a lower-stage outlet 28b for discharging the entered game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed at the lowermost part in the center of the game area YR2. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls that have not entered a device capable of entering a game ball (the first start ball entering device 14, the grand prize winning device 23, etc.) enter the out ports 28a and 28b, It is discharged outside the gaming machine 10.

Here, operation | movement of the rotation valve 19 which the distribution apparatus 13 has is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 3A, in a state where the distribution member 19a of the rotary valve 19 is in contact with the protrusion 20 (hereinafter referred to as “first distribution state”), the ball enters from the entrance 13a. When the game ball has flowed down the pre-distribution flow down path 16 and down the distribution guide path 17, the game ball enters between the distribution member 19b and the distribution member 19c of the rotary valve 19. Then, the rotation valve 19 rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, when the rotation valve 19 rotates clockwise, the distribution member 19b of the rotation valve 19 is in contact with the protrusion 20 (hereinafter referred to as “second distribution state”). Displace to Then, the game balls are distributed to the second distribution flow path 18b and discharged from the second discharge port 13c. Thereafter, the game ball discharged from the second discharge port 13 c enters the non-variable second start ball-in device 15. For this reason, the game ball being distributed to the second distribution flow down path 18b by the rotary valve 19 is equivalent to the game ball having entered the distribution device 13 being distributed to the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the rotary valve 19 is in the second distribution state, the game ball that has entered from the entrance 13a flows down the pre-distribution flow path 16 to guide the distribution. When flowing down to the path 17, a game ball enters between the sorting member 19 a and the sorting member 19 c in the rotary valve 19. Then, the rotation valve 19 rotates counterclockwise when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front due to the weight of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when the rotary valve 19 rotates counterclockwise, the rotary valve 19 is displaced to the first distribution state. Then, the game balls are distributed to the first distribution flow path 18a and discharged from the first discharge port 13b. Thereafter, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 13 b enters the first start ball entering device 14. Therefore, the distribution of the game balls to the first distribution flow path 18 a by the rotary valve 19 corresponds to the distribution of the game balls that have entered the distribution device 13 to the first start ball entering device 14.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the sorting device 13, the game ball is alternately distributed to the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. That is, when a game ball is entered into the sorting device 13, the control based on the entrance into the first start entrance device 14 (first control) and the entry into the non-variable second start entrance device 15. Control based on a sphere (second control) is alternately performed. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 by the rotary valve 19 and the protrusion 20 are alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. The rotary valve 19 and the protrusion 20 correspond to a distribution mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB has a first downflow route R11 in which the launched game balls flow down toward the out-ports 28a and 28b, and a different route from the first downflow route R11. A second downstream route R21 is defined in which the played game ball flows down toward the lower stage outlet 28b.

  The first flow down route R11 is a route that flows down to the left side of the rendering device ES disposed in the approximate center of the game board YB and flows down toward the out ports 28a and 28b. Further, the second flow down route R21 is a route that flows down to the right side of the rendering device ES and flows down toward the lower stage outlet 28b. In FIG. 1, the first downstream route R11 and the second downstream route R21 are indicated by arrows, but the game balls flowing down the first downstream route R11 and the game balls flowing down the second downstream route R21 are not necessarily along the arrows. It does not indicate that it will flow down.

  Here, in the game area YR2 of the game board YB, the sorting device 13, the first starting ball entering device 14, the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, the variable second starting ball entering device 21, the big winning device 23, and the gate 24. Will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the game board YB is divided into two equal parts to the left and right, thereby dividing into two areas, a left area VL and a right area VR. In this case, the game balls that flow down the first flow down route R11 flow down mainly in the left region VL. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 flow down mainly in the right region VR.

  The sorting starter 12 is disposed in the left region VL. Then, the sorting device 13, the first starting ball entering device 14, and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 are arranged in the left region VL. The game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 flow down the right side of the rendering device ES, then flow down the right discharge route R22, and the distribution device 13 and the first start ball entering device 14 constituting the distribution start device 12. And it flows down below each entrance 13a, 14a, 15a of the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device 15. For this reason, it is not assumed that the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 enter the sorting device 13, the first start ball entering device 14, and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the first flow down route R11 may flow down to the upper part of the entrance 13a of the sorting device 13. For this reason, it is assumed that the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R11 enter the sorting device 13, the first starting ball entering device 14, and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15.

  Further, the variable second starting and landing device 21 is disposed in the right region VR. The game balls flowing down the first flow down route R11 flow down the left side of the rendering device ES and flow down the first left discharge route R12 or the second left discharge route R13. It flows down below the ball port 21a. For this reason, it is not assumed that the game ball flowing down the first flow down route R11 enters the variable second start ball entering device 21. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R21 may flow down to the upper part of the ball entrance 21a of the variable second start ball entering device 21. For this reason, it is assumed that the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 enter the variable second start ball entering device 21.

  The big winning device 23 is arranged in the right region VR. The game balls flowing down the first flow down route R11 flow down the left side of the production device ES and flow down the first left discharge route R12 or the second left discharge route R13, and flow down to the lower part than the big winning device 23. To do. For this reason, it is not assumed that the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R11 enter the big winning device 23. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 may flow down to the upper part of the big winning device 23. For this reason, it is assumed that the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R <b> 21 enter the big winning device 23.

  The gate 24 is arranged in the right region VR. The game balls that flow down the first flow down route R11 flow down the left side of the rendering device ES, flow down the first left discharge route R12 or the second left discharge route R13, and flow down below the gate 24. For this reason, it is not assumed that the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R11 enter the gate 24. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R <b> 21 may flow down above the gate 24. For this reason, it is assumed that game balls flowing down the second flow down route R21 enter the gate 24.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to generate a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than usual. The high probability lottery state is continuously generated until the end condition of the high probability lottery state is satisfied. The “high probability lottery condition end condition” of the present embodiment is “the execution of the high-definition special symbol variation game ends without winning the big hit lottery after the high-probability lottery state occurs” or “ It is established by the occurrence of a big hit game between the occurrence of the high-probability lottery state and the end of execution of the high-definition special symbol variation game. When the high probability lottery state has not occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same. Further, when the high probability lottery state has occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of generating an increased entrance rate state in which the probability that a game ball enters the variable second start entrance device 21 is higher than usual. Increased chances (number of times and time) that the variable second start-up landing device 21 is open per unit time, compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, during occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state. By doing so, the probability that a game ball will enter the variable second starting ball-entering device 21 is increased. The entrance rate improvement state continues to occur until the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. In this embodiment, the “terminating condition for improving the entrance rate” is “the execution of the special symbol variation game for increasing the entrance rate without winning the jackpot lottery after the entrance rate improvement state has occurred. Or “a big hit game is generated between the occurrence of the improved entry rate state and the end of the execution of the special symbol variation game with the increased number of entry rates”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the types of jackpots that can be determined at the time of winning are different between the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery. Here, the types of jackpots that can be determined when each jackpot lottery is won will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a big hit game based on any one of four types of big hits, a 16R specific big hit, a 4R specific big hit, a 16R non-specific big hit, and a 4R non-specific big hit, is generated. . When the first big hit lottery is won, either type of big hit of 16R specific big hit, 4R specific big hit or 4R non-specific big hit is determined. When the second big hit lottery is won, either type of big hit of 16R specific big hit or 16R non-specific big hit is determined.

  In the big hit game based on the 16R specific big hit and the 16R non-specific big hit, 16 open games are performed. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the 4R specific big hit and the 4R non-specific big hit, four open games are performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the prescribed number and the prescribed time determined in one open game in the jackpot game based on all types of jackpots are set the same. Therefore, the 16R specific big hit and the 16R non-specific big hit are more advantageous types of big hits for the player because the number of open games played during the big hit game is larger than the 4R specific big hit and the 4R non-specific big hit. Therefore, the probability that the open game during the big hit game is advantageous to the player is higher when the second big hit lottery is won than when the first big hit lottery is won, and the second big hit lottery is better. It is advantageous for the player.

  After the jackpot game based on the 16R specific jackpot and the 4R specific jackpot, the high probability lottery state is generated. On the other hand, the high probability lottery state does not occur after the end of the big hit game based on the 4R non-specific big hit and the 16R non-specific big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first jackpot lottery is won, the probability that the 16R specific jackpot or 4R specific jackpot is determined, and when the second jackpot lottery is won, the probability that the 16R specific jackpot is determined, Have the same probability. Therefore, regardless of whether the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is won, the degree of expectation that the high probability lottery state will occur after the big hit game ends is the same. Therefore, the probability that the high-probability lottery state will be generated is the same regardless of whether the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery is won.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 16R specific big hit and the 16R non-specific big hit is completed, a state of improving the entrance rate is generated. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the 4R specific big hit and the 4R non-specific big hit, the entrance rate improvement state does not occur. For this reason, the 16R specific big hit and the 16R non-specific big hit are more likely to be a type of big hit for the player than the 4R specific big hit and the 4R non-specific big hit, because the increased entrance rate occurs after the big hit game ends. . Therefore, the probability of occurrence of an improved entrance rate is higher in the second big hit lottery than in the first big hit lottery, and it is more advantageous for the player to win the second big hit lottery. It becomes.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is easier to determine the type of jackpot that is more advantageous to the player when the second jackpot lottery is won than when the first jackpot lottery is won.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images of patterns, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, The sound output mode of the speaker Sp is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, on the main control board 30, a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data A main control RAM 30c is provided.

  Various switches SW1 to SW5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The various switches SW1 to SW5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so that the main control CPU 30a can input a detection signal output when the various switches detect a game ball. Further, special symbol display devices 25a and 25b, hold display devices 26a and 26b, and normal symbol display device 27 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the main control CPU 30a is connected to the electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and the big prize solenoid SOL2.

  A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern can specify the variation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. In addition, the fluctuation pattern can specify the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect and a variation pattern for a loss effect. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is a variation pattern determined at the time of the big hit. The variation pattern for the off-line effect is a variation pattern determined at the time of off-line.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the high probability lottery state is occurring is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the high probability lottery state is not occurring.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is occurring is larger than the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not a high-probability lottery state is occurring. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The special symbol allocation random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided.

  The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. A speaker Sp is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, background images, and characters), various light emission data, and various audio data.
Various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, the sub-high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not the high-probability lottery state is occurring is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes at predetermined control cycles.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal output from the first start switch SW1, the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Whether or not the first hold is determined. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first hold memory number and rewrites the first hold memory number. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26a so as to represent the first hold storage number after rewriting.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the first hold determination has values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). Are stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and the special symbol input process is terminated. Thus, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the first special symbol variation game that is the target of the first big hit lottery is suspended.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal output from the non-variable second start switch SW2 or the variable second start switch SW3, the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is the upper limit number. (In the present embodiment, “2” in the present embodiment) whether or not the second hold is determined. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second hold memory number and rewrites the second hold memory number. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 26b so as to represent the second hold memory number after rewriting.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the second hold determination has values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). Are stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and the special symbol input process is terminated. Thus, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special symbol variation game that is the target of the second big hit lottery is suspended.

  In the special symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a suspends the execution of the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game, various random numbers are stored in the main control RAM 30c so that the retention sequence (storage sequence) can be specified. The value of is memorized. Note that holding the execution of the first special symbol variation game is equivalent to holding the first jackpot lottery. Similarly, the suspension of the execution of the second special symbol variation game corresponds to the suspension of the second big hit lottery. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c that suspends execution of the first special symbol variation game and suspends execution of the second special symbol variation game functions as a lottery retention unit.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative and the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number, The special symbol input process is terminated without obtaining a random number value.

  Further, when the detection signal from the first start switch SW1 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first start entry device 14 to the effect control CPU 31a. To do. Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the non-variable second start switch SW2, the non-variable second input indicating that a game ball has entered the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 is provided. The ball command is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the variable second start switch SW3, the main control CPU 30a issues a variable second input command for indicating that a game ball has entered the variable second start ball entering device 21. It outputs to CPU31a for production control. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball enters the start ball entering device 14, 15, 21 regardless of whether or not the execution of the special symbol variation game is suspended, various ball entering commands are output.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes execution condition determination as to whether or not a special symbol variation game is being executed or a big hit game is being generated. If the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main control RAM 30c and determines whether or not the execution of the special symbol variation game is suspended. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative and the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first among the special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is the first special symbol variation game, The main control CPU 30a performs a first game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first among the special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is the second special symbol variation game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a performs the second game process.

  In the first game process, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the first reserved memory number by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a hit determination random number). , A special symbol distribution random number and a variation pattern distribution random number) are read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26a so as to represent the first hold memory number after rewriting.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. 1st jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the first jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value according to whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring.

  When the first jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol from among the big hit symbols corresponding to any of 16R specific big hit, 4R specific big hit and 4R non-specific big hit. The main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot type by determining the jackpot symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the first big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-stage effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  In the second game process, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the second reserved memory number by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a hit determination random number). , A special symbol distribution random number and a variation pattern distribution random number) are read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 26b so as to represent the second hold memory number after rewriting.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. 2nd jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the second jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value according to whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring.

  When the second big winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the big winning symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol from the big hit symbols corresponding to either 16R specific big hit or 16R non-specific big hit. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second jackpot lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-stage effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs all symbol stop commands instructing the end of the symbol variation game when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses, and determines the special The display contents of the first special symbol display device 25a or the second special symbol display device 25b are controlled so that the symbols are stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the first big hit lottery functions as the first big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the second jackpot lottery functions as the second jackpot lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the big hit functions as the big hit type determining means.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery, after the special symbol variation game that is the winning target of the big win lottery is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 23 to generate the big hit game. . As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a for generating the big hit game functions as the big hit game generating means.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state by managing the main high-accuracy flag and the main operation flag. Specifically, when the high probability lottery state is generated, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the high probability lottery state is being generated in the main high-accuracy flag. When the high probability lottery state is not caused, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the high probability lottery state is not occurring in the main high probability flag.

  Further, when causing the entrance rate improvement state to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the main operation flag. Further, when the entry rate improvement state is not caused, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the entry rate improvement state is not occurring in the main operation flag. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 30a for main control that causes the entrance rate improvement state by setting information in the main operation flag functions as the entrance rate improvement state generation means.

Next, the control related to the occurrence of the normal hit game will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the gate switch SW5, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number generated in the main control board 30. When the normal control game 30a is not occurring and the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the acquired normal hit determination random number is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The normal hit judgment (normal lottery) of whether or not the value matches is performed. When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 27 to variably display the normal symbols for a predetermined time and then stops and displays the normal winning symbols. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 27 to variably display the normal symbols for a predetermined time, and then stops and displays the abnormal symbols.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the normal winning symbol on the normal symbol display device 27, and then controls the open state and the closed state of the variable second starting and entering device 21 to generate the normal winning game. Let Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that displaces the opening / closing member 22 functions as a displacement control means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the normal winning lottery that is the displacement lottery functions as the displacement lottery means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command.

  When the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to start the variation display of the decorative symbols (symbol columns) in each column. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped is displayed.

Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the hit effect is executed during the occurrence of the big hit game.
In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the gaming state can be specified by managing the sub-high accuracy flag and the sub-operation flag. Specifically, when the high-probability lottery state is generated, the production control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the high-probability lottery state is occurring in the sub-high-precision flag. When the high-probability lottery state is not generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the high-probability lottery state is not occurring in the sub-high-accuracy flag. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the secondary operation flag. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring in the secondary operation flag.

Here, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game playability differs depending on the flow down route through which the game ball flows down. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the chance that the variable second starting pitching device 21 is opened when the pitching rate improvement state occurs is increased, so that the gaming ball flows down the second flow down route R21. It can be assumed that a game is played. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is performed so that the game ball flows down the first flow down route R <b> 11 because there is less chance that the variable second start ball entering device 21 is in the open state when the ball entering rate improvement state has not occurred. Can be assumed.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 7, when the game ball flows down to the first flow down route R11 (hereinafter referred to as “first game play”) and when the game ball flows down to the second flow down route R21. The game playability (hereinafter referred to as “second game play”) will be described.

First, the first game property will be described.
When the game ball is caused to flow down to the first flow down route R11, the game ball can enter the ball entrance 13a of the sorting device 13. In addition, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 as described above. Therefore, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the first downstream route R11, the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the execution of the second special symbol variation game are alternately held. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are executed in the order in which the execution is suspended. With such a configuration, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the first flow down route R11, it is assumed that the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are executed alternately.

  In addition, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the first downstream route R11, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are executed alternately, so the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery Are performed alternately. Therefore, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the first downstream route R11, a state where a big hit game based on any one of 16R specific big hit, 4R specific big hit and 4R non-specific big hit occurs, and 16R specific big hit or 16R non- A state where a big hit game based on a specific big hit is generated alternately occurs.

Next, the second game property will be described.
When the game ball is caused to flow down to the second flow down route R21, the game ball can enter the ball entrance 21a of the variable second start ball entering device 21. On the other hand, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second flow down route R21, the game ball does not enter the sorting device 13, but the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. A game ball never enters. Therefore, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream route R21, the execution of the first special symbol variation game is not suspended, and only the execution of the second special symbol variation game is suspended. With such a configuration, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream route R21, it is assumed that the second special symbol variation game is continuously executed.

  Further, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second flow down route R21, the second special symbol variation game is continuously executed, and therefore the second big hit lottery is executed continuously. Therefore, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream route R21, the state where the big hit game based on the 16R specific big hit or the 16R non-specific big hit is continued.

  As described above, the types of special symbol variation games assumed to be executed and the execution order of various special symbol variation games are different between the first game property and the second game property. In other words, the type of jackpot lottery performed and the order in which the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are performed differ between the first gameability and the second gameplay. In addition, the type of jackpot determined when winning the big hit lottery is different between the first gameability and the second gameability. Also, in the first game, the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery changes every time the special symbol variation game is executed, while in the second gameability, it is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. The type of jackpot does not change. Further, the first game characteristic has a feature that if a game ball is inserted into the sorting device 13, an advantageous second jackpot lottery right can be obtained every other time. On the other hand, the second game characteristic has a feature that only the right of the second jackpot lottery can be acquired.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to determine whether or not the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. Yes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to detect that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. ing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when game balls continuously enter the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15, the game balls that entered the sorting device 13 enter the first start ball. It is determined that the ball device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 are not alternately distributed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a number of game balls exceeding a permissible number (predetermined number) enter the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, It is determined that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not distributed alternately to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the “allowable number” is determined by a value of 2 or more.

Hereinafter, the control for detecting that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a performs error entry detection processing at predetermined intervals, and the game balls entered into the sorting device 13 are alternately transferred to the first start entry device 14 and the non-variable second start entry device 15. Detect that it is not assigned to. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a detects that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, an error occurs. Special processing (special control) is performed in the incoming ball detection processing.

Here, the error entry detection process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the error entry detection process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first entry command has been input (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control has previously entered a game ball into the first start ball entering device 14 of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. It is determined whether or not the first entry information indicating this is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S12).

  When the determination result of step S12 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a stores the first entry information in the effect control CPU 31a (step S13). In step S <b> 13, the effect control CPU 31 a indicates that the game ball has previously entered the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 among the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. When the entry information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the second entry information is deleted. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control resets the continuous first number of balls indicating the number of game balls that have continuously entered the first starting ball entering device 14 and continuously to the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. Then, “1” is set as the number of consecutive second incoming balls indicating the number of game balls that have entered (step S14), and the error incoming ball detecting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control adds 1 to the number of consecutive first balls stored in the RAM 31c for effect control, and rewrites the number of consecutive first balls (step S15). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of consecutive first balls after rewriting is greater than the allowable number (step S16). When the determination result of step S16 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the error entry detection process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control performs a first special process (step S17). Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has finished the first special process ends the error entry detection process.

  In the first special process, the effect control CPU 31a notifies that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. The various effect execution apparatuses 11, La, and Sp are controlled so as to execute the notification effect. In the first special process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp so as to execute the notification effect with the content indicating that there are many balls entering the first start ball entering device 14. In the present embodiment, the first special process is performed when the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 based on the entry to the first start entry device 14 is the first start entry device 14 and the non-variable second start. This corresponds to special control that is performed when it is determined that the balls are not alternately distributed to the ball entering device 15.

  If the determination result in step S11 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a non-variable second ball entering command has been input (step S18). When the determination result of step S18 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the error entry detection process. Incidentally, the case where the determination result in step S18 is negative includes not only the case where various ball entering commands are not inputted, but also the case where a variable second ball entering command is inputted. As described above, the balls entering the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 are the same as the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second ball entering the sorting device 13. It becomes a determination target whether or not it is alternately distributed to the starting and entering device 15. On the other hand, in entering the variable second starting ball entering device 21, the game balls that entered the sorting device 13 are alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. It is not subject to the determination of whether or not it exists.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S18 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the second entry information is stored in the RAM 31c for effect control (step S19). When the determination result in step S19 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a stores the second entry information in the effect control RAM 31c (step S20). In step S20, when the first entry information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the first entry information. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control stores “1” as the number of consecutive first entrances, resets the number of consecutive second entrances (step S21), and ends the error entrance detection process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S19 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the continuous second number of balls stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the continuous second number of balls (step S22). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of consecutive second balls after rewriting is greater than the allowable number (step S23). When the determination result in step S23 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the error entry detection process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S23 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control performs a second special process (step S24). Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has finished the second special process ends the error entry detection process.

  In the second special process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp so as to execute the notification effect. In the second special process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp so as to execute the notification effect with contents indicating that there are many balls entering the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. To do. In the present embodiment, the second special process is performed in such a way that a game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 based on a ball entering the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 is not variable with the first start ball entering device 14. This corresponds to the special control that is performed when it is determined that the two start ball entering devices 15 are not alternately distributed. The first special process and the second special process correspond to special control different from normal control. Note that “normal control” is intended to mean control performed based on a special symbol input process or a special symbol start process for causing a symbol variation game to be executed based on a game ball to each of the starting and entering devices 14, 15, and 21. To do. The “normal control” is a payout of the winning ball due to “error processing related to entering when the big winning device 23 is not in the open state” or “ball clogging”, which is performed in a general pachinko gaming machine 10. It does not include processing executed when a game is not normally performed, such as “error processing regarding paying out a prize ball when the player cannot perform a game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the second special process, the image used in the notification effect is displayed on the effect display device 11 larger than the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the first special process. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the second special process, the decoration lamp La blinks at a faster speed than the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the first special process. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the second special process, the sound used in the notification effect is output from the speaker Sp at a higher volume than in the notification effect that is executed and controlled in the first special process. The

  As described above, in this embodiment, the error ball detection process is performed, and the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. The CPU 31a for effect control that determines whether or not is functioning as distribution determination means. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs special control different from normal control by performing special processing functions as special control means.

  Here, based on FIG. 9, the entrance to the non-variable second starting entrance device 15 and the contents stored in the effect control RAM 31c accompanying the entrance will be described. In FIG. 9, three times of entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 is shown, and the first control entry RAM 31c has the first control before entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 in the first control entrance. It is assumed that the entry information is stored, and “1” is stored as the consecutive first entry number, and “0” is stored as the consecutive second entry number.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball enters the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 at timing t1, the first ball entry information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is erased and the effect control The second entrance information is newly stored in the RAM 31c. Further, in step S22 of the error entry detection process, the effect control RAM 31c stores “0” as the consecutive first entry number and “1” as the consecutive second entry number. .

  Thereafter, at timing t2, when a game ball enters the non-variable second start ball entering apparatus 15 and two game balls enter the non-variable second start ball entering apparatus 15 in succession, the effect control RAM 31c enters. The second entry information is continuously stored and “0” is continuously stored as the number of consecutive first entries. Further, by adding 1 to the second consecutive number of incoming balls in step S19 of the error incoming ball detection process, “2” is stored as the second consecutive number of incoming balls in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, it is assumed that a game ball of an allowable number has entered the non-variable second start and start device 15 from the timing t1 without entering the first start and start device 14. At this time, the second entry information is continuously stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and “0” is continuously stored as the continuous first entry number. In addition, “the same value as the allowable number (indicated in FIG. 9 as“ K ”)” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the second consecutive number of entering balls.

  Thereafter, at timing t3, game balls enter the non-variable second start ball entering device 15, and a number of game balls exceeding the allowable number enter the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 continuously. Then, the second entry information is continuously stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and “0” is continuously stored as the number of consecutive first entries. Then, by adding 1 to the second consecutive number of incoming balls in step 19 of the error incoming ball detection process, the effect control RAM 31c has “a value exceeding the allowable number by one (see FIG. 9 is stored as “K + 1”).

  When the number of game balls exceeding the allowable number enters the non-variable second starting and entering device 15, the second special process is performed in step S21 of the error entry detection process, and at timing t4. A notification effect is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a game ball is launched so as to flow down the first flow down route R11, the game ball can enter the sorting device 13. On the other hand, when a game ball is launched so as to flow down the second flow down route R21, the game ball can enter the variable second start ball entering device 21 (displaceable second start ball entering means). For this reason, when a game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R11, it can be assumed that the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are alternately performed. On the other hand, when a game ball is launched so as to flow down the second flow down route R21, it can be assumed that only the second big hit lottery is performed.

  Therefore, when a game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R11, it is possible to develop various effects on the assumption that the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are performed alternately. It becomes. Similarly, when a game ball is launched so as to flow down the second flow down route R21, it is possible to develop various effects on the assumption that only the second jackpot lottery is performed.

  As described above, it is possible to develop the effects assuming the order in which the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are performed, and it is possible to improve the interest. Furthermore, the order in which the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are performed differs depending on which of the first downflow route R11 and the second downflow route R21 the game ball is made to flow down. It is also possible to vary the development of the production, and further improve the interest.

  (2) The second jackpot lottery is more advantageous for the player than the first jackpot lottery. Therefore, when the game ball is allowed to flow down to the first flow down route R11, the game is such that the second big hit lottery which is advantageous is performed every other time. In addition, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second flow down route R21, the second big hit lottery which is advantageous is continuously performed. In other words, it is possible to provide gameability that the frequency of the second big hit lottery that is advantageous differs depending on the type of the flow-down route through which the game ball flows down, and to improve the interest.

  In addition, when the game ball flows down to the first flow down route R11, the right of the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery can be obtained by entering the sorting device 13, but the second jackpot The right to draw can be enjoyed with a game that can only be obtained every other time.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is allowed to flow down to the second downstream route R21, after acquiring the lottery right for the normal lottery (displacement lottery), the chance to acquire the right of the second big hit lottery if winning the lottery per normal lottery Is obtained. In addition, during the chance, the game can be entertained with a game property that a lot of second jackpot lottery rights can be acquired without being limited to once.

  (3) A game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 is a first start ball 14 (first start ball means) and a non-variable second start ball device 15 (displaceable second start ball means). If they are not alternately distributed, the first special process and the second special process that are not normally performed are performed. For this reason, the possibility that a failure has occurred in the sorting apparatus 13 can be notified using the first special process and the second special process. In addition, if the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are not alternately performed, special control different from the normal control is performed. Therefore, the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are intentionally performed. It is possible to suppress the creation of a situation that is not performed alternately (injustice).

  In order to allow the game ball to enter the variable second start ball entering device 21 (displaceable second start ball entering means) that can obtain an advantageous second big hit lottery right by cheating, the opening / closing member 22 Must be displaced to the open state (open displacement state). However, in order to displace the opening / closing member 22 to the open state, a normal winning lottery (displacement lottery) must be won. For this reason, when performing a cheating, it can be assumed that there is a high possibility of cheating the sorting device 13, and by suppressing cheating in the sorting device 13, the cheating is effectively suppressed. be able to.

  (4) When it is detected that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the start ball entering devices 14, 15, the detection is the first start ball entering device 14 (first start ball The special processing (special control) is made different depending on whether the ball enters the ball entry means) or the non-variable second start ball entry device 15 (the second start ball entry means that cannot be displaced). It was. In this way, it is possible to perform control so that it is possible to determine which of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 is biased into by entering different special processing. It becomes.

  Further, since the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 can acquire the advantageous right of the second big hit lottery by entering the game ball, it can be assumed that the number of game balls entering due to cheating is increased. It can be said that it is a starting pitcher. In addition, since it is difficult to assume that the right of the first jackpot lottery which is not the advantageous second jackpot lottery despite the illegal act is performed, the first starting and entering ball device 14 is It can be said that this is a starting ball landing device that can be assumed to have a large number of game ball balls due to failure or the like. For this reason, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 based on any of the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 are alternately input to the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15. By making the special process different depending on whether it is detected that the game is not distributed, it is possible to perform the special process in an optimum manner in a situation assumed for each starting and entering device.

  (5) A game ball continuously to any one of the first start ball entering device 14 (first start ball entering means) and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 (non-displaceable second start ball entering means). Are distributed, the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are not alternately performed. For this reason, by specifying that the game ball has continuously entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 is started each time. It can be detected that the balls are not alternately distributed to the ball entry devices 14 and 15.

  (6) When a game ball flows down to the second flow down route R21, the game ball enters the variable second start ball entry device 21 into which the game ball can enter, and the game entered the distribution device 13 When determining that the balls are not distributed alternately to each of the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15 (error entering ball detection processing), it is not a target. As a result, the game ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream route R21 and the special processing is performed even though the game is performed so that the second big hit lottery is continuously performed. Can be prevented.

  (7) Assuming at an early stage from the situation where the assumed playability cannot be provided by notifying that an illegal act is being performed or that the sorting device 13 is out of order by executing a notification effect. It is possible to repair a faulty part or the like so as to provide game playability. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress fraud by fearing that a notification effect will be performed.

  (8) Even when the game ball is flowing down to the first flow down route R11, the ball entrance 21a of the variable second start ball entering device 21 (displaceable second start ball entering means) is in an open state. If it is visually recognized, there may be a player who causes the game ball to flow down to the second downstream route R21. At this time, if a game ball launched so as to flow down the second flow down route R21 enters the variable second start ball entering device 21, there is a possibility that the assumed gameability may be lost. Therefore, when the game ball is flowing down to the first flow down route R11, the gate 24 is arranged on the game board YB so that the normal winning lottery (displacement lottery) is not performed. Thereby, when the game ball is flowing down to the first flow down route R11, the opportunity for the variable second start ball entering device 21 to be in an open state can be suppressed, and the gameability is lost as described above. It is possible to suppress the game, entertain the game with the assumed game characteristics, and improve the entertainment.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the error entrance detection process of the above embodiment, “0” is set to the continuous first entrance number in step S14, and “0” is set to the continuous second entrance number in step S21. It may be configured. In the case of such a configuration, the continuous first number of entering balls corresponds to indicating the number of times that the first starting entering device 14 has continuously entered. Similarly, the number of consecutive second balls is equivalent to indicating the number of consecutive balls that have entered the non-variable second starting ball-entering device 15.

  In the error entry detection process of the above embodiment, every time one game ball enters the first starting entry device 14, 1 is subtracted from the same value as the allowable number, and the value becomes “0”. As a trigger, the first special process may be performed. Similarly, every time one game ball enters the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, 1 is subtracted from the same as the allowable number, and the second special processing is triggered when the value becomes “0”. May be configured to be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the allowable number compared with the consecutive first number of balls may be different from the allowable number compared with the number of consecutive second balls. For example, the allowable number to be compared with the continuous second number of balls that indicates the number of balls that have continuously entered the non-variable second starting ball-throwing device 15 in which a large number of game balls are likely to enter when cheating is performed. Alternatively, the value may be set to a value smaller than the allowable number compared with the number of consecutive first balls.

  In the embodiment described above, the main control CPU 30a may be configured to perform the error entry detection process. In the case of such a configuration, various entering commands may not be output to the effect control CPU 31a. However, in the case where the production control CPU 31a performs control associated with the special processing (in the above embodiment, execution of the notification production), it is preferable to output a control execution command instructing execution of the control to the production control CPU 31a. . In addition, the control execution command output in the first special process and the second special process are output so that the effect control CPU 31a can distinguish (specify) whether the first special process or the second special process has been performed. It is preferable to change the control execution command to be different.

  In the first special process and the second special process of the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are alternately distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. It may be configured to output a control signal indicating that it is not present to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. When configured in this way, a control signal indicating that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 is used. Thus, it becomes possible to manage the input of the control signal with a device (for example, a hall computer or an external display device) different from the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, when comprised as mentioned above, it shows that the game ball which entered the sorting apparatus 13 is not distributed alternately to the 1st starting entrance device 14 and the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device 15. It is preferable to equip an external output terminal for outputting a control signal to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The output of the control signal may be control performed instead of the notification effect, or may be control performed together with the notification effect.

  In the first special process and the second special process of the above embodiment, the big hit lottery may be restricted. For example, the first jackpot lottery may be restricted in the first special process, and the second jackpot lottery may be restricted in the second special process. Note that “regulation of the big hit lottery” means “the special symbol variation game is suspended but the big hit lottery is not performed” or “the special symbol variation game is not suspended” It is intended to not be fooled. In addition, “regulation of the big hit lottery” means “the second big hit lottery that is advantageous to the player among the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery is not performed” or “various big hit lotteries It is not intended that the big win lottery is not necessarily performed. By restricting the jackpot lottery in this way, the possibility that profits cannot be obtained by fraud increases, so that fraud itself can be suppressed. Incidentally, in the above embodiment, since the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit lottery, it is preferable that the main control CPU 30a performs the error entrance detection process when the special hit processing is configured to restrict the big hit lottery. . The control of the big hit lottery may be a control performed in place of the notification effect, or may be a control performed together with the notification effect.

  In the first special process and the second special process of the above embodiment, the notification effect need not be executed. It is preferable that the control performed in the first special process and the second special process does not act advantageously for the player. That is, the special process (special control) is preferably a control that is not advantageous to the player.

  In the above embodiment, the control performed in the first special process and the control performed in the second special process may be the same. Further, the effects performed by the various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp by the first special process and the second special process may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern that can be determined when executing the symbol variation game triggered by entering the first starting and entering device 14 and entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 Some or all of the variation patterns that can be determined when executing the symbol variation game as a trigger may be made different. In the case of such a configuration, the symbol variation game (variation game) based on the entry to the first start ball entering device 14 (first start ball entry means) and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 (displacement) It is possible to create a case where the symbol variation game (variation game) based on the entry to the impossible second starting entry means) is executed with a different game content (variation time or variation content). Thereby, the case where the symbol variation game based on the entrance to the first starting entrance device 14 is continued or the case where the symbol variation game based on the entrance to the non-variable second start entrance device 15 is continued, It is possible to change the game content of the floating game. In addition, it is possible to further enhance the interest by the game nature in which the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are alternately performed while preventing the game from being bored. When configured in this way, the special symbol display devices 25a and 25b in which various special symbol variation games are executed and the effect display device 11 in which the decorative symbol variation game is executed function as game execution means. Further, the main control CPU 30a for determining the variation pattern functions as a game content determination means. In addition to the variation pattern, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content in the decorative symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a also functions as a game content determination means.

  In the above embodiment, a variable pattern that can be determined when a symbol variation game triggered by entering the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 is executed, and a variable second start Some or all of the variation patterns that can be determined when the symbol variation game triggered by entering the ball entry device 21 is executed may be made different. When configured in this way, the variation pattern that can be determined when the symbol variation game triggered by entering the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 is executed is as follows. It can be designed assuming that the big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are performed alternately. Similarly, the variation pattern that can be determined when the symbol variation game triggered by entering the variable second starting and entering device 21 is executed assumes that only the second big hit lottery is continuously performed. Can be designed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest by executing the various symbol variation games with the optimum content suitable for various games.

  In the above embodiment, even if the first entry information and the second entry information are not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, if the number of consecutive first entries is “1 or more” in step S12, the first entry It is assumed that the ball information is stored. If the number of consecutive second balls is “1 or more” in step S19, the control can be performed as the second ball information is stored.

  In the above embodiment, the gate 24 may be disposed at a position where a game ball flowing down the first flow down route R11 can enter. In addition to the gate 24 in the above embodiment, it is preferable that the gate 24 is disposed at a position where a game ball flowing down the first flow down route R11 can enter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable second starting and entering device 15 may be configured to be in an open state triggered by “elapse of a predetermined time” or “satisfaction of a predetermined condition” without performing the normal winning lottery. .

  In the above embodiment, the method for detecting that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not distributed alternately to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 are: Even if it is a method other than detecting that a game ball continuously enters the first start ball entering device 14 or that a game ball enters the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 continuously. Good. For example, a sensor that detects the distribution state of the rotary valve 19 is provided, and the sensor enters the distribution device 13 by referring to whether or not the rotary valve 19 is alternately displaced by the sensor. You may comprise so that it can detect that the game ball is not distributed alternately to the 1st start ball | bowl device 14 and the non-variable 2nd ball start device 15.

  In the above embodiment, in addition to detecting that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 by the first start switch SW1 are distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14, for example, the first distribution flow down path It is also possible to provide a sensor at 18a and detect that the sensor has been distributed to the first starting and entering device 14 by the sensor. Similarly, in addition to detecting that the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 by the non-variable second start switch SW2 is distributed to the non-variable second starting and entering device 15, for example, the second distribution flow It is also possible to provide a sensor in the lower path 18b and detect that the sensor is distributed to the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 by the sensor. The sensors provided in the first distribution flow down path 18a and the sensors provided in the second distribution flow down path 18b are connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and the effect control CPU 31a directly enters the first starting ball. You may comprise so that the entrance to the apparatus 14 or the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device 15 can be specified. With this configuration, even when a failure or the like occurs between the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 is not in contact with the first start ball entering device 14. It is possible to detect that the variable second starting ball entering device 15 is not distributed alternately.

  In the above embodiment, the allowable number of times may be changed. When the allowable number of times is set to “1”, special processing is performed when a game ball continuously enters one of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. Will be done. In this case, at an early stage, it is possible to notify that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. Become. On the other hand, when the allowable number of times is set to “2 or more”, it is assumed that a game ball has accidentally and continuously entered either one of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. No special processing is performed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by performing the special process even though the game is normally performed. This “game is being played normally” means a game in a situation where the sorting device 13 or the like is not out of order and no cheating is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 is configured to enter the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 (first configuration). Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a case where a game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 does not enter the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 occurs (second configuration). May be. In the case of the first configuration, even when the allowable number of times is set to “1”, special processing is performed even though the game is normally performed, and the player is uncomfortable. Can be prevented. In the case of the second configuration, if the allowable number of times is set to “1”, the probability that the special process is performed increases even though the game is normally performed. Therefore, in the case of the second configuration, it is preferable to set the allowable number of times to “2 or more”. In order to realize the first configuration, for example, the interval between the first outlet 13b and the entrance 14a and the interval between the second outlet 13c and the entrance 15a are smaller than the size of the game ball. As such, various devices 13, 14, and 15 may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, it is not possible to configure that it is possible to detect that the game balls that have entered the sorting device 13 are not distributed alternately to the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. Also good. If comprised in this way, the control for detecting that the game ball which entered the distribution device 13 is not distributed alternately to the 1st starting entrance device 14 and the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device 15 is carried out. Since it is not necessary to perform this, it is possible to reduce the control burden of various CPUs, reduce the storage capacity of the control program, and reduce the storage area used for control.

-In the said embodiment, the frequency | count that the big prize apparatus 23 will be in an open state in one open game may be multiple times.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a high probability lottery state may not arise. Moreover, you may comprise so that the entrance rate improvement state may not arise.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the completion | finish conditions of a high probability lottery state. For example, only the ending condition that is satisfied by the occurrence of the big hit game may be set as the ending condition of the high probability lottery state.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may change the end conditions of the entrance rate improvement state. For example, only the ending condition that is established by the occurrence of the big hit game may be set as the ending condition of the improved entrance rate state.

  In the above embodiment, the types of jackpots determined in the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery may be the same. In addition, it may be configured such that there is no difference in the advantage for the player regardless of which of the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery is won.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that a high probability lottery state will occur after the end of the big hit game when winning the first big hit lottery and the high probability lottery after the end of the big hit game when winning the second big hit lottery The probability that a state will occur may be different. For example, it may be configured such that a high-probability lottery state is more likely to occur when the second big hit lottery is won than when the first big hit lottery is won.

  In the above embodiment, if the first jackpot lottery is won, the probability that a winning rate improvement state will occur after the end of the jackpot game, and if the second jackpot lottery is won, the ball enters after the jackpot game ends. The probability that the rate improvement state occurs may be the same probability.

  In the above embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player during the jackpot game that occurs when winning the first jackpot lottery and the jackpot game that occurs when winning the second jackpot lottery The number of prize balls that can be acquired by the player may be approximately the same. “Same degree” means that the number is exactly the same, or that there is an error that the game ball cannot distinguish the difference in the number of prize balls.

  -In the above embodiment, when the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are selected, it is easier to determine the type of big hit that is more advantageous to the player. It may be specified that a type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player is likely to be determined by a high probability of occurrence of the improved ball ratio. In addition, it is highly probable that the number of award balls that can be acquired during a big hit game is high, and the probability that a high-probability lottery state will be generated after the big hit game is high. You may prescribe that it is easy to be done.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the game machine which performs a lottery lottery (win lottery). The small hitting lottery may be a lottery that “wins” when the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the small hitting determination value determined by a value different from the big hit determination value. And when winning a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) in which the big winning device 23 is opened may be generated. Furthermore, it may be configured such that the game state cannot be changed with the occurrence of a small hit game.

  -In the game board YB of the said embodiment, you may change the position and number of out-ports 28a and 28b. For example, in the game board YB, only the lower out port 28b may be formed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp may be controlled by dedicated CPUs. At this time, each CPU may be provided on a single control board, or may be provided on a different control board. Further, along with the provision of each CPU, a ROM or a RAM managed by each CPU may be provided.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the distribution determination process, the ball entering the displaceable second start ball entering means is not determined, and the ball entering the first start ball entering means and the non-displaceable second start ball entering A ball entering the means is a determination target.

  (B) In the special control, in the special control, the game balls that have entered the sorting device are not alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering means and the second starting ball entering means that cannot be displaced. The notification effect which notifies this is executed.

  (C) In the special control, in the special control, the game balls that have entered the sorting device are not alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering means and the non-displaceable second starting ball entering means. A control signal indicating this is output to the outside of the gaming machine.

(D) In the special control, the special control means regulates the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery.
(E) The lottery entry ball means is arranged such that a game ball flowing down the second flow route can enter, while a game ball flowing down the first flow route cannot be entered.

  (F) When a game ball enters one of the first start ball entering means, the displaceable second start ball entering means, and the non-displaceable second start ball entering means, a variable game is played. Game execution means for performing, and the game execution means is triggered by a change game triggered by a ball entering the first start ball entry means and a ball entering the non-displaceable second start ball entering means. There are cases in which a variable game is executed with different game contents.

  ES ... Directing device, GH ... Image display unit, H ... Launch handle, HS ... Light emitting unit arrangement member, La ... Decoration lamp, R11 ... First down route, R21 ... Second down route, Sp ... Speaker, YB ... Game board DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Sorting start device, 13 ... Sorting device, 14 ... First start ball entering device, 15 ... Non-variable second start ball entering device, 19 ... Turning Valve: 20 ... Projection, 21 ... Variable second starting ball entry device, 22 ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... Grand prize winning device, 24 ... Gate, 25a ... First special symbol display device, 25b ... Second special symbol display device, 26a ... first hold display device, 26b ... second hold display device, 27 ... normal symbol display device, 28a, 28b ... out port, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Performance Control board, 31a ... the effect control for CPU, 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (5)

Game board,
A first starting entrance means that is arranged on the game board and has an entrance that allows a game ball to enter, but does not have an opening / closing member that expands the entrance;
A first big hit lottery means for performing a first big hit lottery with the first start ball entering means as a trigger;
A displaceable second start entrance means different from the first start entrance means, the entrance board having a entrance opening through which the game ball can enter and an opening / closing member that expands the entrance opening; ,
Disposed on the game board and having a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, but does not have an opening / closing member for expanding the entrance, and is not displaceable different from the first starting entrance means. Starting entry means,
Second big hit lottery means for performing a second big hit lottery triggered by entering the displaceable second start ball entering means or the non-displaceable second start ball entering means,
The game board which is arranged on the game board and has a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter and which has entered the game entrance has the first start ball entering means and the non-displaceable second start ball entering means. A distribution device that alternately distributes to
Displacement control means for displacing the opening / closing member of the displaceable second starting ball entering means,
The game board includes a first flow route in which the launched game ball flows down toward the out port, and a second flow route that is different from the first flow route and flows down toward the out port. , Is defined,
The sorting device is arranged so that a game ball flowing down the first flow down route can enter,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the displaceable second starting ball entry means is arranged such that a game ball flowing down the second flow down route can enter the ball. A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type when winning the first jackpot lottery and determining a jackpot type when winning the second jackpot lottery;
A lottery entrance ball means arranged on the game board and having an entrance that allows game balls to enter;
Displacement lottery means for performing displacement lottery to determine whether or not to displace the opening and closing member in an open displacement state in which the entrance of the displaceable second starting ball entry means is expanded upon entering the lottery entry ball means And comprising
When the big hit type determination means wins the second big hit lottery, it is easier to determine the type of big hit that is advantageous for the player than when the first big hit lottery is won,
The displacement control means displaces the opening and closing member to the open displacement state for a predetermined period triggered by winning the displacement lottery,
The displaceable second starting ball entering means is configured so that the game ball does not enter when the opening and closing member is in a closed displacement state that does not expand the entrance port of the displaceable second starting ball entering means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A distribution determining means for determining whether or not the game balls that have entered the distribution device are alternately distributed to the first starting ball entering means and the non-displaceable second starting ball entering means;
3. A special control unit that performs special control different from normal control only when the determination result of the distribution determination unit is negative. 4. Gaming machine.   The special control means is based on the entrance to the non-displaceable second start entrance means when the determination result of the distribution judgment means is negative based on the entrance to the first start entrance means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the special control different from the case where the determination result of the distribution determination unit is negative is performed.   The distribution determination means determines the determination result on the condition that a predetermined number of game balls have continuously entered at least one of the first start ball entering means and the non-displaceable second start ball entering means. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the gaming machine is negative.