JP2015019812A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can perform control corresponding to what game balls get into first ball-entry means for activation or into second ball-entry means for activation without getting into a distribution device.SOLUTION: In the case where it is determined that the game ball after getting into a first ball-entry device for activation or into a non-adjustable second ball-entry device for activation has not gotten into a distribution device, it is concluded that the game ball has gotten into the first ball-entry device for activation or into the non-adjustable second ball-entry device for activation without getting into the distribution device. Furthermore, when concluding that the game ball has gotten into the first ball-entry device for activation or into the non-adjustable second ball-entry device for activation without getting into the distribution device, special processing which is different from normal control is performed.

Description

  The present invention includes a distribution device that has a entrance that allows game balls to enter, and that distributes game balls that have entered the entrance to the first start entrance means or the second start entrance means. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a gaming ball that has entered the entrance as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is used as a first starting entrance means or a second starting entrance. Some have a sorting device that sorts the ball means. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is assumed that the game ball does not enter the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means unless the ball enters the sorting device.

JP 2010-104564 A

  By the way, the first start entry such as a game ball entering the first start entry means or the second start entry means without entering the assignment apparatus due to an illegal act or a failure of the assignment apparatus. It is assumed that there is a possibility that the ball means or the second start entry means will not normally enter. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no measures are taken to detect that the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means is not normally entered. For this reason, it was not possible to perform control in response to the game ball entering the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means without entering the sorting device.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to enter the first start entrance means or the second start entrance ball without entering the sorting device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing control according to the game ball entering the means.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems executes a first starting game having a entrance opening into which a game ball can enter, and a first variable game triggered by entering the first starting entrance means A first game executing means, a second entrance entrance means having a entrance opening through which a game ball can enter and different from the first start entrance means, and the second start entrance means Second game execution means for executing the second variable game upon entering the ball, an entrance where a game ball can enter, and a distribution entrance for detecting that the game ball has entered the entrance A sorting device having ball detecting means for distributing the game balls that have entered the entrance to the first start entrance means or the second start entrance means; and the first start entrance means or the first (2) A distribution determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered the start ball entry means has entered the distribution device, and a determination by the distribution determination means Fruit only if negative, it is preferable provided with a special control unit for performing different special control from the normal control.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the distribution determination means determines the number of times that the game ball that has entered the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means has not entered the distribution device is 2 or more. It is preferable that the determination result is negative on condition that the specified number of times has been reached.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special control means determines that the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative when the game ball that has entered the first start ball entry means has not entered the distribution device. If the determination result of the distribution determination means becomes negative when the game ball that has entered the second start ball entry means has not entered the distribution device, It is preferable to perform special control.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform control according to the game ball having entered the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means without entering the sorting device.

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. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the memory content of presentation control RAM31c accompanying the entrance to a sorting apparatus, a 1st starting ball-in-ball device, and a non-variable 2nd ball-in starting device.

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. The sorting starter 12 has a cover member 12a. The cover member 12 a is disposed so as to cover the sorting device 13, the first starting ball entering device 14, and the 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. In addition, a sorting sensor SE as a sorting ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 is disposed on the pre-sort flow down path 16.

  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 first discharge port 13b is formed on the left side of the center of the sorting device 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

  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 second discharge port 13c is formed on the right side of the center of the sorting device 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

  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 (second undisplaceable second start ball entering device) as the second start ball entering device 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.

  In addition, downstream of the sorting guide path 17 where the rotation valve 19 of the sorting device 13 is arranged and the protrusion 20 is formed, and upstream of each of the starting and entering devices 14 and 15, Communication holes KL and KR for eliminating ball clogging inside the sorting device 13 are formed. The communication holes KL and KR communicate the outside and the inside of the sorting device 13. In the present embodiment, the left communication hole KL that communicates from the inside of the sorting device 13 to the left outside of the sorting device 13 through the first discharge port 13b, and the second from the inside of the sorting device 13 through the second discharge port 13c. Thus, a right communication hole KR communicating with the right outside of the sorting device 13 is formed.

  The left communication hole KL includes a cover member 12a, a distribution device side communication wall KLa extending from the left side of the first discharge port 13b to the left external direction of the distribution device 13, and the distribution device side from the left side of the entrance port 14a. The starting device side communication wall KLb extends in parallel with the communication wall KLa in the left outer direction of the sorting device 13. The left communication hole KL is formed so as to incline in the lower left direction from the inside of the sorting device 13 to the left outer side of the sorting device 13 so as to face the downward direction of the game ball. As described above, the left communication hole KL is formed so as to incline in the lower left direction so as to face the flow direction of the game ball. Therefore, the first start ball enters from the left outer side of the sorting device 13 through the left communication hole KL. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the device 14.

  The right communication hole KR includes a cover member 12a, a distribution device side communication wall KRa extending from the right side of the second discharge port 13c to the right outside of the distribution device 13, and the distribution device side communication from the right side of the entrance port 15a. The starter side communication wall KRb extending to the outside of the right side of the sorting device 13 in parallel with the wall KRa is constituted. The right communication hole KR is formed so as to incline in the lower right direction from the inside of the sorting device 13 to the outside of the right side of the sorting device 13 so as to face the downward direction (downward direction) of the game ball. Thus, the right communication hole KR is formed so as to be inclined in the lower right direction so as to face the flow direction of the game ball, so that the non-variable second through the right communication hole KR from the right outer side of the sorting device 13. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the start ball entering device 15.

  Further, the first start ball entering device 14 is arranged such that the width of the left communication hole KL (the interval between the sorting device side communication wall KLa and the start device side communication wall KLb) is larger than the diameter of the game ball. Has been. Similarly, in the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, the width of the right communication hole KR (the interval between the distribution device side communication wall KRa and the start device side communication wall KRb) is larger than the diameter of the game ball. Are arranged as follows. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable second starting and entering device 21 (displaceable second starting and entering means) is arranged on the right side of the rendering device 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.

  A gate 24 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.

  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 distribution sensor SE is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The distribution sensor SE is connected to the effect control CPU 31a so that the effect control CPU 31a can input a detection signal output when the distribution sensor SE detects a game ball.

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 various random numbers (hit determination) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Read random number, special design distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number). 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 various random numbers (hit determination) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Read random number, special design distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number). 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 performs the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery functions as a 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. .

  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.

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

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.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 25a that executes the first special symbol variation game, and the effect display device that executes the decorative symbol variation game associated with the execution of the first special symbol variation game. 11 function as first game execution means. The first special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game associated with the execution of the first special symbol variation game correspond to the first variation game. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 25b that executes the second special symbol variation game, and the effect display device 11 that executes the decorative symbol variation game associated with the execution of the second special symbol variation game, , Functions as second game execution means. Further, the second special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game accompanying execution of the second special symbol variation game correspond to the second variation game.

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 a game ball has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Yes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to detect that the game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Yes. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 detects that the game ball that has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 has not entered the sorting device 13, thereby It is detected that a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the minute device 13.

Hereinafter, control for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 will be described.
When the detection signal from the distribution sensor SE is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores distribution ball information indicating that a game ball has entered the distribution device 13 in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a enters the game ball into the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 until the memory time elapses or before the memory time elapses. Until this time, the distribution ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  The memory time is determined as a time longer than the time required for a game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 to enter the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. . Therefore, the average time required for a game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 to normally enter the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 14 without occurrence of clogging or the like. In the case of “T seconds”, the storage time is determined by the time “T + α”.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines that a game ball has entered the distribution device 13 by inputting a detection signal from the distribution sensor SE functions as the distribution ball determination means. Further, the situation in which the allocated ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c corresponds to the case where the determination result of the allocated ball determination means is affirmative, and the allocated ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The absence of the situation corresponds to the case where the determination result of the assigned ball determining means is negative.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs error entrance detection processing at predetermined intervals, and enters the first start entrance device 14 or the non-variable second start entrance device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Detects a ball. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a detects that the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 is entered without entering the sorting device 13, an error entry detecting process is performed. Special processing (special control) is performed with.

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 proceeds to the process of step S13. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs the process of step S11 and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 functions as a first ball entry judging unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a non-variable second pitching command has been input (step S12). When the determination result in step S12 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the error entry detection process. Incidentally, the case where the determination result in step S12 is negative includes the case where a variable second incoming command is entered in addition to the case where various incoming commands are not inputted. As described above, the balls entering the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 are not entered into the sorting device 13, and the game ball is the first start ball entering device 14 or non-variable. It becomes a determination target whether or not the ball has entered the second starting ball entering device 15. On the other hand, whether or not the ball enters the variable second starting ball entering device 21 has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. It is not subject to judgment.

  If the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S13. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs the process of step S12 and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 functions as a second entry determining unit.

  In step S13, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the allocated ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In step S <b> 13, the CPU 31 a for effect control determines whether or not the game ball that has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 has entered the sorting device 13. That is, in step S13, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. To do.

  If the determination result in step S13 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the allocated ball information stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S14), and ends the error ball detection process. In step S <b> 14, the CPU 31 a for effect control distributes the number of game balls that have entered the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Reset the number of unentered balls.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the unassigned number of balls (step S15), and rewrites the unassigned number of balls. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of unassigned balls after rewriting exceeds 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. In the present embodiment, if the number of unallocated balls exceeds the allowable number, the game ball is not moved to the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. This corresponds to reaching the specified number of times when the number of balls entered is 2 or more.

On the other hand, when the determination result of step S16 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control performs a special process (step S17) and ends the error entry detection process.
In the special processing of step S17, the CPU 31a for effect control provides a notification effect for notifying that the player has entered the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Various production execution apparatuses 11, La, and Sp are controlled so as to be executed.

  In the special process, the effect control CPU 31a enters the first start ball entering apparatus 14 without entering the sorting apparatus 13 when performing the special process triggered by the ball entering the first start ball entering apparatus 14. The various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp are controlled so that the notification effect is executed with the content to notify that. On the other hand, in the special process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the non-variable second start ball without entering the sorting device 13 when performing the special process triggered by the ball entering the non-variable second ball start device 15. The various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp are controlled so that the notification effect is executed with the content of notifying that the ball has entered the device 15.

  In the present embodiment, the special processing corresponds 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”. Moreover, in this embodiment, the special process performed when the ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 has entered the first start ball entering device 14 without entering the sorting device 13. This corresponds to special control performed as an opportunity. Further, in the present embodiment, a special process performed upon entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 enters the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. This is equivalent to special control that is triggered by the ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled when entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15, the notification effect that is executed and controlled when entering the first starting and entering device 14 is triggered. Rather, the image used for the notification effect is displayed larger on the effect display device 11. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled when entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15, execution control is performed when entering the first starting and entering device 14. The decorative lamp La blinks at a faster speed than the notification effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the notification effect that is executed and controlled when entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15, execution control is performed when entering and entering the first starting and entering device 14. The sound used for the notification effect is output at a louder volume than the notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the number of unassigned balls is reset in step S14 by entering the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 after entering the sorting device 13. Is done. For this reason, if the number of times of entering the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 exceeds the allowable number (predetermined number) without entering the sorting device 13, a special Processing will be performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the error entry detection process is performed, and the game ball that has entered the first start entry device 14 or the non-variable second start entry device 15 has entered the sorting device 13. The CPU 31a for effect control that determines whether or not it functions as a distribution determination unit. In addition, determining that the game ball that has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 has not entered the sorting device 13 is to enter the sorting device 13. This is equivalent to determining that the ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without doing so. Similarly, determining that a game ball that has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 has entered the sorting device 13 is entered into the sorting device 13. This corresponds to determining that the ball has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 after the ball has been hit.

  In addition, by performing special processing in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs special control different from normal control functions as special control means. In addition, the number of unallocated balls is counted, and the number of game balls that have entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 is counted. The effect control CPU 31a functions as a non-distributed ball counting means. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that resets the number of unallocated balls functions as a reset unit.

  Even when a game ball enters the sorting device 13 and the game ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15, the sorting sensor SE If no detection signal is output from the sorting sensor SE due to a failure, the sorting ball information is not stored. In such a case, even if a game ball has entered the sorting device 13, special processing may be performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, “the game ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball input device 15 without entering the distribution device 13” means “the distribution device 13. This is equivalent to entering the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without being detected.

  Here, based on FIGS. 9A to 9C, the contents stored in the effect control RAM 31 c associated with entering the sorting device 13, the first starting and entering device 14, and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15. Will be described. In FIGS. 9A to 9C, a situation in which the allocated ball information is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c is indicated as “no memory”, and the allocated ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The situation is indicated as “with memory”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the situation where the allocated ball information is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the stored unallocated ball number is “0”, the timing t11 is reached. When a game ball enters the distribution device 13, distribution ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Thereafter, when a game ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 at timing t12 before the storage time elapses, the allocated ball information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is erased. At this time, since there is no change in the number of unassigned balls stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the number of unassigned balls remains “0”.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in the situation where the allocated ball information is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the stored unallocated ball number is “0”, the timing t21 is reached. Then, when a game ball enters the distribution device 13, distribution ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as in FIG. 9A.

  Thereafter, when the game ball does not enter the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 14 until the storage time elapses, it is stored in the effect control RAM 31c at the timing t22 when the storage time elapses. Allotted ball information is deleted. Then, when a game ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 at the timing t23 after the storage time has elapsed, since no distribution ball information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, a ball that has not been sorted is entered. 1 is added to the number, and the number of unassigned balls stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “1”.

  As described above, the time required for the game ball to enter the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 after the game ball has entered the sorting device 13 is stored in time. In the case of exceeding, there is a possibility that a problem has occurred inside the sorting apparatus 13. For this reason, the time required for the game ball to enter the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 after the game ball enters the sorting device 13 is stored as a memory time. When the number of scenes exceeds the allowable number, a notification effect is executed. For this reason, it becomes easy to notice that there is a possibility that a problem has occurred inside the sorting apparatus 13 by executing the notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, in the situation in which the allocated ball information is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the number of unallocated balls stored is equal to the allowable number (in the figure, “ If the game ball enters the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 at timing t31, the number of unassigned balls is one more than the allowable number (in the figure, “K + 1”). ")". A special process is performed when the number of unassigned balls exceeds the allowable number, and as a result, a notification effect is executed in the various effect execution devices 11, La, and Sp. At this time, in the various performance execution devices 11, La, and Sp, a notification effect of the content for notifying that the ball has entered the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A game ball that has entered the first starting and entering device 14 (first starting and entering means) or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 (second starting and entering means) enters the sorting device 13. If it is determined that the game ball has not been entered, it is determined that the game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. When it is determined that a game ball has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13, the control is different from the normal control. Special processing (special control) is performed. Thereby, “the failure of the switches SW1 and SW2 and the distribution sensor SE of the various start winning devices 14 and 15 has failed” or “the distribution device 13 itself has failed, depending on whether or not special processing is performed. Can be judged. In addition, taking into account that special processing is performed, it is possible to suppress fraud (such as illegally entering a game ball into the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15).

  In order to enter the game ball into the variable second starting and entering device 21 that can obtain an advantageous right of second big lottery by fraud, it is necessary to displace the opening / closing member 22 to the open state. However, in order to displace the opening / closing member 22 to the open state, a normal winning 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.

  (2) The game ball that has entered the first start ball entering device 14 (first start ball entering means) or the non-variable second start ball entering device (second start ball entering means) enters the sorting device 13. The special processing (special control) is performed on the condition that the number of times of not reaching the specified number of times (number of times exceeding the allowable number) determined by 2 or more. As a result, special processing is performed when a game ball has entered the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without accidentally entering the sorting device 13. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  (3) Special processing triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entering device 14 and special processing triggered by the game ball entering the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 Made them different. In this way, by changing the special processing, there is a possibility that the switches SW1 and SW2 related to the entry into any one of the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 are out of order. It is possible to control so that it can be determined. Further, by making different special processing, it is possible to determine which one of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 may be illegally entered. It becomes possible to control to.

  (4) A game ball that has entered the first start ball entering apparatus 14 (first start ball entering means) or the non-variable second start ball entering apparatus (second start ball entering means) enters the sorting apparatus 13. A special process is performed when a number of events that exceed the allowable number (predetermined number) have occurred continuously. As a result, special processing is performed when a game ball enters the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 by chance. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  (5) The communication holes KL and KR for communicating the inside and the outside of the sorting device 13 are downstream from the sorting sensor SE (sorting ball detecting means) and upstream from the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15. Is formed. In this way, by forming the communication holes KL and KR, when ball clogging occurs inside the sorting device 13, the ball clogging inside the sorting device 13 is eliminated from the communication holes KL and KR (resolution). It becomes possible to do.

  However, by forming the communication holes KL and KR on the downstream side of the distribution sensor SE, a game ball enters the distribution device 13 from the communication holes KL and KR, and the game ball is transmitted to the distribution sensor SE. It is also assumed that the player enters the starting and entering devices 14 and 15 without being detected. For this reason, a game ball that has entered the first start ball entering apparatus 14 (first start ball entering means) or the non-variable second start ball entering apparatus (second start ball entering means) enters the sorting apparatus 13. A special process is configured to be performed when a non-occurring event occurs multiple times (number of times exceeding the allowable number). Thereby, it can suppress that special processing will be performed accidentally and can suppress giving a discomfort to a player.

  (6) The distribution sensor SE (distribution entering ball detection means) in the distribution device 13 is used to place the game ball in the first start entrance device 14 (first start entrance means) or the non-variable second start entrance device. It was arranged upstream of the distribution mechanism (the rotary valve 19 and the protrusion 20) that distributes to 15 (second starting ball entering means). As a result, a sensor (for example, arranged on the first distribution flow down path 18a) that detects the game ball after being distributed to the first starting ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 are distributed. The number of sensors can be reduced to one as compared to the case where a sensor (for example, arranged on the second distribution flow down path 18b) for detecting the game ball after this is arranged.

  (7) In the case of winning the second big hit lottery triggered by entering the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 (second starting entering means), the first starting and entering device 14 (first It is configured such that a type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player can be determined more easily than in the case of winning the first jackpot lottery triggered by entering the starting pitching means). As a result, when entering the non-variable second starting entrance device 15 without entering the sorting device 13, there is a high possibility that the game ball has entered due to cheating. Can be assumed. On the other hand, when the ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 without entering the sorting device 13, the game ball enters due to a failure of the sorting device 13 or the like, not an illegal act. It can be assumed that there is a high possibility that

  Then, depending on which of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 is the start ball entering device into which the game ball enters without entering the sorting device 13 The system is configured to perform different control in special processing. As a result, it is assumed that the starting ball entering device 15 into which the game ball has entered without entering the sorting device 13 is highly likely to cause the game ball to enter due to fraud. Depending on which of the starting and entering devices 14 is not assumed to have a low possibility of entering a game ball due to cheating, it is possible to perform control in special processing by an optimum method.

  (8) It is configured to notify that the sorting device 13 is out of order or that an illegal act is being performed by executing a notification effect. Thereby, when entering into the 1st starting entrance device 14 or the non-variable 2nd starting entrance device 15 without entering the sorting device 13, repair of a failure part etc. can be performed at an early stage. Furthermore, by performing the notification effect, it is possible to suppress fraud by fearing that it has become easier to notice the fraudulent act.

  (9) When a game ball is fired 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.

  In the gaming machine having such a game, it is possible to detect that the player has entered the first starting and entering device 14 and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. Thus, it is possible to detect that the player may not be able to enjoy the gameability. By detecting that the player is not able to enjoy the gameability, and repairing it so that it can be enjoyed when the gameability is not enjoyed, the gamer wants to entertain It becomes easy to entertain the player.

  (10) 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.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the distribution sensor SE may be connected to the main control CPU 30a. In this case, when the distribution sensor SE detects the game ball, a distribution ball command capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the distribution device 13 is output to the effect control CPU 31a. preferable.

  In the embodiment described above, the main control CPU 30a may be configured to perform the error entry detection process. In such a configuration, the distribution sensor SE is preferably connected to the main control CPU 30a. In this case, 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, an output is made so that the effect control CPU 31a can distinguish (specify) which one of the first start ball entering device 14 and the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 has entered the ball when triggered. It is preferable to change the control execution command.

  In the special processing of the above embodiment, a control signal indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to output to the outside. In the case of such a configuration, a pachinko game is performed using a control signal indicating that the player has entered the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. The input of control signals can be managed by a device (for example, a hall computer or an external display device) different from the machine 10. When configured as described above, a control signal indicating that a ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 is sent to the pachinko machine. It is preferable to provide an external output terminal for outputting to the outside of the 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 special process of the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a big hit lottery may be controlled. For example, in the special processing triggered by entering the first starting ball entering device 14, the first big hit lottery is restricted, and in the special processing triggered by entering the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15, You may regulate 2 big hit lotteries. 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 special processing of the above embodiment, the notification effect need not be executed. It is preferable that the control performed in the special process does not work advantageously for the player. That is, the special process (special control) is preferably a control that is not advantageous to the player.

  In the special processing of the above-described embodiment, in the special processing triggered by entering the first starting ball entering device 14 and in special processing triggered by entering the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 The control may be the same. Further, the effects performed by the various effect execution apparatuses 11, La, and Sp by special processing may be the same.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that multiple distribution ball information can be memorize | stored. In such a configuration, two balls before the first game ball enters the start ball entering devices 14 and 15 after the first game ball enters the sorting device 13. Even when the game ball of the eye enters the sorting device 13, the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device after any game ball enters the sorting device 13. It is determined that the ball has entered 15. In other words, it is possible to more accurately determine that the ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. When the configuration is changed as described above, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 13 must be configured to enter the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. Is preferred.

  In the above-described embodiment, sensors are arranged on the first distribution flow down path 18a and the second distribution flow down path 18b on the downstream side of the distribution mechanism, and a ball enters the distribution device 13 by each sensor. You may comprise so that it may detect. In this case, the distribution sensor SE need not be arranged. Moreover, when comprised in this way, each sensor functions as a distribution ball detection means.

  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 into the first starting and entering device 14 (first starting entry means) and the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 (first game) It is possible to create a case where the symbol variation game (variation game) based on the entry to the (2 start 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.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times that a game ball has entered the first starting and entering device 14 (first starting entering means) without entering the sorting device 13 and entering the sorting device 13 Alternatively, the number of times that a game ball has entered the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 (second starting and entering means) may be separately counted. Then, on the condition that the number of times the game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14 without entering the sorting device 13 has reached the first number, the ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 It may be configured to perform special processing triggered by. Similarly, on the condition that the number of times that the game ball has entered the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 has reached the second number, the non-variable second starting ball entering device You may comprise so that the special process triggered by the entrance to 15 may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of unassigned balls is triggered by the game balls entering the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15 after entering the sorting device 13. It does not have to be reset. In the case of such a configuration, when the total number of times of entering the first starting and entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13 exceeds the allowable number. Special processing will be performed. In this way, by configuring so that the number of unintroduced balls is not reset, it is possible to suppress illegally entering the first starting ball entering device 14 or the non-variable second starting ball entering device 15. Can do. In addition, when comprised as mentioned above, it is comprised so that the number of unentry balls may be reset by the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 10, or the operation means attached to the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operated. It may be configured such that the number of uninjected balls is reset when triggered by this.

  In the embodiment described above, special processing may be performed on condition that the number of unassigned balls is “1”. When configured in this manner, special processing is performed when a game ball enters the first start ball entering device 14 or the non-displacement second start ball entering device 15 without entering the sorting device 13. become.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game can be configured so that the game can be performed by any one of the distribution sensor SE, the first start switch SW1, and the non-variable second start switch SW2. For example, a case where two sensors, the distribution sensor SE and the first start switch SW1, are provided will be described. In this case, when the game ball is detected by the first start switch SW1 after the game ball is detected by the distribution sensor SE, the execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended. In addition, if a game ball is not detected by the first start switch SW1 even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game sensor entered the game ball, the game is sent to the non-variable second start ball entering device 15. It may be determined that a ball has entered and the execution of the second special symbol variation game may be suspended. In the case of such a configuration, when a game ball is detected by the first start switch SW1 even though the game ball is not detected by the distribution sensor SE, the first ball is not entered into the distribution device 13 without entering the distribution device 13. 1 It can be determined that a game ball has entered the starting ball entering device 14. In addition, when a game ball enters the non-variable second starting and entering device 15 without being detected by the distribution sensor SE, the entry cannot be detected, but the second special symbol variation game. Execution is not suspended. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the execution of the second special symbol variation game from being illegally suspended. As described above, even if the distribution sensor SE and any one of the first start switch SW1 and the non-variable second start switch SW2 are provided with a total of two detection means, the execution of the special symbol variation game is illegally suspended. It can be suppressed. Moreover, when comprised in this way, the detection means to arrange | position can be reduced.

  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 order to realize the first configuration, for example, the interval between the first outlet 13b and the entrance 14a (the width of the left communication hole KL) or the interval between the second outlet 13c and the entrance 15a ( Various devices 13, 14, and 15 may be arranged so that the width of the right communication hole KR is smaller than the size of the game ball.

In the above embodiment, only one of the communication holes KL and KR may be formed. Further, the communication holes KL and KR may not be formed.
-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.

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(A) The distribution determining means has made a predetermined number of times that a game ball that has entered the first starting ball entering means or the second starting ball entering means has not entered the sorting device for a predetermined number of times. The determination result is negative in the condition.

  (B) A communication hole that is different from the ball entrance for communicating the inside and the outside of the sorting device is downstream of the sorting ball detecting unit and the first starting ball entering unit and the second starting unit It is formed upstream of at least one of the ball entry means, and the distribution determination means is configured such that the game ball that has entered the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means is sent to the distribution device. The determination result is negative on the condition that the player has not entered the ball for a predetermined number of times.

  (C) The distribution device includes a distribution mechanism that distributes the game balls that have entered the distribution device to the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means, and the distribution device includes One flow-down path through which the game ball flows down from the ball entrance of the sorting device to the sorting mechanism is formed, and the sorting-ball detecting means is arranged on the flow-down path.

  (D) A jackpot lottery for determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by entering the first starting pitching means, and for triggering entering the second starting pitching means The jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot in the case of winning the win, the jackpot type determining means, when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by entering the second start entering means, It is easier to determine the type of jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by entering the first starting pitching means.

  (E) In the special control, the special control means informs that the game ball that has entered the first starting ball entering means or the second starting ball entering means has not entered the sorting device. The notification effect is executed.

  (F) In the special control, the special control means indicates that the game ball that has entered the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means has not entered the sorting device. The signal is output outside the gaming machine.

  (G) The special control means includes a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery when triggered by the entry to the first start entering means, and for performing a big hit lottery upon entering the second start entered means Regulates the jackpot lottery in the special control.

  (H) first starting ball entering means having a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and first ball judging means for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting ball entering means; A first game executing means for executing a first variable game upon entering the first starting entrance means, and a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, A second starting ball entering means different from the ball means; a second ball judging means for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting ball entering means; and a second starting ball entering means. Second game executing means for executing the second variable game upon entering the ball, and a game entrance into which the game ball can enter, and the game ball that has entered the game entrance is first started. An allocating device that distributes to the ball entering means or the second starting ball entering means; an allocating ball determining means that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the allocating device; and the first start When the determination result of the distribution determination means for determining whether or not the game ball that has entered the ball means or the second start entry means has entered the distribution device and the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative And the special control means for performing the special control different from the normal control, and the distribution determination means is configured to perform the first control although the determination result of the distribution ball determination means is negative. The determination result is negative on condition that the determination result of the entrance determination means or the second entrance determination means is affirmative.

  (I) a game board, and a first start ball entry means that is disposed on the game board and has a ball opening that allows a game ball to enter, but does not have an opening / closing member that expands the ball entrance; Triggered by entering the first starting entry means, the first big hit lottery means for performing the first big hit lottery, the entrance hole that is arranged on the game board and can enter the game ball, and the entrance opening A displaceable second starting ball entering means different from the first starting ball entering means, and a ball entrance that is arranged on the game board and into which a game ball can enter, There is no opening / closing member for enlarging the entrance, and the second start entrance means cannot be displaced different from the first start entrance means, the second start entrance means capable of displacement or the non-displaceable second start entrance means. 2 The second big hit lottery means for performing the second big hit lottery upon entering the starting ball entering means and the game board are arranged. The game ball has an entrance where the game ball can enter, and the game ball entered into the entrance is alternately distributed to the first start entrance means and the non-displaceable second start entrance means. And a displacement control means for displacing an opening / closing member of the displaceable second starting ball entry means, wherein the game board includes a first flow route through which the launched game ball flows down toward the outlet. , A second flow route that is different from the first flow route and flows toward the outlet is defined, and the sorting device has a game ball that flows through the first flow route entered The displaceable second starting ball entering means is arranged so that a game ball flowing down the second flow down route can enter.

  ES ... Directional device, GH ... Image display unit, H ... Launch handle, HS ... Light emitting part arrangement member, KL, KR ... Communication hole, La ... Decorative lamp, R11 ... First flow down route, R21 ... Second flow down route, Sp ... Speaker, YB ... Game board, 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 on Ball device, 19 ... Rotating valve, 20 ... Projection, 21 ... Variable second starting ball entry device, 22 ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... Grand prize device, 24 ... Gate, 25a ... First special symbol display device, 25b ... 2nd special symbol display device, 26a ... 1st hold display device, 26b ... 2nd hold display device, 27 ... normal symbol display device, 28a, 28b ... out port, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b: ROM for main control, 30c: Main system Use RAM, 31 ... performance control board, 31a ... the effect control for CPU, 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (3)

First starting entrance means having an entrance into which a game ball can enter;
First game executing means for executing a first variable game triggered by entering the first starting ball entering means;
A second starting entrance means different from the first starting entrance means, having a entrance into which a game ball can enter;
Second game executing means for executing a second variable game triggered by entering the second starting ball entering means;
A game entrance that allows a game ball to enter and a distribution entrance ball detection unit that detects that the game ball has entered the entrance; A sorting device that distributes the starting ball entering means or the second starting ball entering means;
A distribution determination unit that determines whether or not a game ball that has entered the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means has entered the distribution device;
A gaming machine comprising: special control means for performing special control different from normal control only when the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative.   The distribution determination means has a predetermined number of times that the number of game balls that have entered the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means has not entered the sorting device is two or more. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination result is negative on condition that it has been reached.   The special control means, when the determination result of the distribution determination means is negative when the game ball that has entered the first start ball entry means has not entered the distribution device, The special control different from the case where the determination result of the distribution determination unit is negative is triggered by the fact that the game ball that has entered the second starting ball entry means has not entered the distribution device. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.