JP2015100516A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement by providing a new game property based on entry of game balls into a prescribed ball entry hole.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a start port sorting device 60 which sorts game balls entering a ball entry hole 61 into a first start port 36 or a second start port 38. Until a timer measures a first time after power is supplied, a sorting member of the start port sorting device 60 maintains a first mode in which to sort game balls to the first start port 36; until the timer measures a second time after it measures the first time, the sorting member of the start port sorting device 60 maintains a second mode in which to sort the game balls into the second start port 38. Thus, a new game property that a game period in which a first special symbol is variably displayed and a game period in which the second special symbol is variably displayed occur successively can be provided.

Description

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

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine includes a first start port and a second start port, and a sorting device arranged above these two start ports, and a game to each start port by the sorting device. What changes the guidance | induction aspect of a ball | bowl is known (for example, refer patent document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game balls that have entered the sorting device are distributed one by one to either the first starting port or the second starting port and entered in a normal state. The “game based on the game ball entering the first start port” and the “game based on the game ball entering the second start port” can be executed alternately.

JP 2012-231902 A

  However, in the above-described configuration, the “game based on the game ball entering the first start opening” and the “game based on the game ball entering the second start opening” are alternately performed once each. Therefore, there is a tendency to become a simple game with little change in the game progress mode, and it is difficult to sufficiently improve the game entertainment.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve game entertainment by providing a new gameability based on the entrance of a game ball into a predetermined entrance.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Distributing means for distributing game balls that have entered a predetermined entrance to a first starter that triggers a change display of the first identification information or a second starter that triggers a change display of the second identification information A gaming machine with which
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Aspect control means capable of controlling the mode of the allocating means to a first mode for guiding a game ball to the first starter and a second mode for guiding a game ball to the second starter;
With
The aspect control means maintains the first aspect until the time measuring means measures the first time, and after the time measuring means measures the first time, until the second time is measured, The gist is to maintain the second mode.

In this gaming machine of the present invention, until the time measuring means measures the first time, the first aspect of guiding the game ball to the first starting part is maintained as the aspect of the distributing means, and the time measuring means keeps the first time. After the measurement, until the second time is measured, the second mode of guiding the game ball to the second starter is maintained as the mode of the distribution means. Thereby, a game period in which the first identification information is variably displayed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance, and a second identification information is variably displayed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance. Since it is possible to provide a new game property that the game period to be generated sequentially based on the measured time, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
Here, “maintain the first aspect until the first time is measured” and “maintain the second aspect until the second time is measured” are the first aspect or the moment. In particular, it is meant to exclude what is the second aspect. For this reason, if the player plays a game within the first time period, the player can make the game ball enter the predetermined entrance at least once and display the variation of the first identification information. If a game is played within the time, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the predetermined entrance at least once so that the variation display of the second identification information is performed.
Further, the time measured by the “time measuring means” includes the time from when a predetermined gaming state is reached, the time from turning on the power to the gaming machine, and the like. For example, as the predetermined game state, when the result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information becomes the specific result, the specific game advantageous to the player is executed, and after the specific game is completed, the player is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that generates a state (special state) can be in an advantageous state. In addition, when the timing is started upon power-on, if the power-on of a plurality of adjacent gaming machines is substantially the same timing, the gaming period can be changed at the same time in a plurality of adjacent gaming machines. , Can enhance the game entertainment more effectively.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first time and the second time may be different times.

  In this way, a game period in which the first identification information is variably displayed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance, and the second identification information when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance. Therefore, it is possible to play a game that is biased to any of the game periods in which the game is displayed in a variable manner, so that the change in the progress of the game can be sharpened, and the gaming interest by the above-described game characteristics can be further improved.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
The execution mode determined based on a predetermined determination condition when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result and when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the specific result And a specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit,
With
The determination condition differs between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the specific result, and the It can also be assumed that the expected value of gaming profit is the same.

  In this way, the determination condition of the execution mode of the specific game is different between when the specific game is executed within the first time and when the specific game is executed within the second time. Since it is possible to make a difference in the execution mode, it is possible to make the difference between the game period in which the first identification information is variably displayed and the game period in which the second identification information is variably displayed more clearly. In addition, when the specific game is executed within the first time and when the specific game is executed within the second time, the expected value of the game profit can be made the same so that unfairness does not occur. .

Alternatively, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
The execution mode determined based on a predetermined determination condition when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result and when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the specific result And a specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit,
With
The determination condition differs between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the specific result, and the The expected value of gaming profit can be different.

  In this way, the determination condition of the execution mode of the specific game is different between when the specific game is executed within the first time and when the specific game is executed within the second time. Since it is possible to make a difference in the execution mode, it is possible to make the difference between the game period in which the first identification information is variably displayed and the game period in which the second identification information is variably displayed more clearly. In addition, the expectation of the game profit is changed by changing the expected value of the game profit between when the specific game is executed within the first time and when the specific game is executed within the second time. Can be made.

In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention,
The second time is shorter than the first time;
The expected value of the gaming profit is greater when the variation display result of the second identification information is the specific result than when the variation display result of the first identification information is the specific result. It can be large.

  In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by approaching the end of the gaming period (first time elapses) in which the first identification information is variably displayed. In addition, when the game period in which the second identification information is variably displayed starts, the player strongly desires to obtain a specific result by the end of the game period in which the second identification information is variably displayed (elapse of the second time). Therefore, the player's sense of tension can be increased within the second time shorter than the first time. From these things, the game interest by the above-mentioned game nature can be improved further.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by providing a new gameability based on the entry of a game ball into a predetermined entrance.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a start-port distribution device 60. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a sub-control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation mode setting process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation mode switching process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of switching of an operation mode. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 2nd special symbol. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern table setting process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table for 1st operation modes of a state without electrical support. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for 2nd operation modes of a state without electric support. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table of a state with electric support. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table of the 1st special symbol of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table of the 2nd special symbol of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. The upper receiving tray 14 and the lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and the launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

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

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

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

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

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operating gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and an effect arranged at the center of the game area 31. A display device 34, a first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed below the game area 31 and detects the entry of a game ball, and disposed on the right side of the first start port 36 And a second start port 38 having a second start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a start port distribution provided above the first start port 36 and the second start port 38. The device 60, a third start port 39 having a third start port switch 39a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed on the right side of the game area 31 and detects the entry of a game ball, and is disposed on the lower right side of the game area 31. The symbol display device 40 and the right side of the game area 31 A large winning opening 44 having a big winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) that is arranged to be openable and closable in the game unit and a general winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) arranged in the lower left part of the gaming area 31. And a general winning opening 45 having a reference) and an out opening 46 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. In addition to the above, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 below the normal symbol operation gate 32, and a number of unillustrated guides and plays the game balls around the entrances mentioned above. Nails are provided.

  The starting port sorting device 60 has a ball entrance 61 formed in the upper part, and selectively distributes the game balls that have entered the ball entrance 61 to either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38. It is configured as a device. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the start port allocating device 60. As shown in the figure, the starter distribution device 60 includes a entrance 61 through which a game ball can enter, an introduction passage 62a that communicates with the entrance 61, and a first guide passage 62b that communicates with the first start port 36. And a second guide passage 62c communicating with the second start port 38, and a game ball passage 62 in which the first guide passage 62b and the second guide passage 62c are branched in an inverted Y shape with respect to the introduction passage 62a. And a distribution member 64 that is provided at a branch point of the game ball passage 62 and distributes the game ball introduced into the introduction passage 62a to either the first guide passage 62b or the second guide passage 62c.

  The distribution member 64 includes a rotatable circular main body 64a, a protruding portion 64b protruding in the radial direction from the main body 64a, and a distribution solenoid 64c (see FIG. 3) for driving the main body 64a. In the sorting member 64, when the sorting solenoid 64c is in a non-driven state, the protruding portion 64b is tilted to the right, thereby closing the second guide passage 62c by the protruding portion 64b (see FIG. 4A). Thereby, the game ball introduced into the introduction passage 62a via the entrance 61 is guided to the first guide passage 62b and enters the first start port 36. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 64c is in a driving state, the first guide passage 62b is blocked by the protrusion 64b by the protrusion 64b being inclined to the left (see FIG. 4B). Thereby, the game ball introduced into the introduction passage 62a via the entrance 61 is guided to the second guide passage 62c and enters the second start opening 38. In this embodiment, the non-driving state and the driving state of the sorting solenoid 64c are switched based on the time when the measurement is started when the power is turned on. The distribution solenoid 64c is in a non-driven state, and the mode of the distribution member 64 (mode in which the protruding portion 64b is tilted to the right side) for guiding the game ball that has entered the ball entrance 61 to the first start port 36 is the first. A mode of the distribution member 64 that guides the game ball that has entered the ball entrance 61 to the second start port 38 (a mode in which the protruding portion 64b is tilted to the left side). Is referred to as a second embodiment.

  The third start port 39 is a variable entrance hole provided as a normal electric accessory, and includes a blade piece portion 39c and a third start port solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the blade piece portion 39c. Prepare. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the third starting port 39 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 39c is opened to the left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, in a normal state where the wing piece portion 39c is upright, it is not impossible to enter a game ball into the third starting port 39, but it is configured to be difficult.

  The special winning opening 44 is a variable ball receiving opening provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. The special winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. In the big hit game (specific game), the special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3), the open / close plate 44c is actuated and opened to the near side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. A large winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball and counting the number of the balls is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is taken until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44a counts nine game balls or nine. The big prize opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Further, in this embodiment, every time the big winning opening switch 44a detects one gaming ball, that is, every time one gaming ball enters the big winning opening 44, 14 winning balls are paid out. ing. Since the number (prescribed number) of game balls that can be entered in the big winning opening 44 during one round is nine, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 126.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. In the normal symbol display device 41, as shown in the figure, the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are both turned off (see the first row from the top), and the left normal symbol display unit 41a is lit. The display mode in which the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second step from the top) and the display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see the third step from the top) In addition, there are four display modes of the display mode (see the fourth row from the top) in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are lit. When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top), the wing piece portion 39c is held for a certain time (for example, 0.5). Second) and the third start port 39 is opened. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 has a first special symbol display unit 42a and a second special symbol display unit 42b when a ball entering the first starting port 36, the second starting port 38, or the third starting port 39 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the corresponding special symbol display section, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped in any of the display modes that can be expressed. Display. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first starting port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is the second special symbol display unit 42b. It is a display unit that variably displays a special symbol based on a game ball entering the start port 38 or the third start port 39. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is referred to as a second special symbol (special symbol). Also called FIG. In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the figure, the special symbol (first normal big hit symbol) that is the first normal big hit is a display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit ( As for the special symbol (second normal big hit symbol) that is the second normal big hit, the horizontal bar segment in the middle and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display portion 42b are lit. (See the second row from the top). In addition, the special symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the first probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. Yes (see the third row from the top), the special symbol (second probability variation big hit symbol) as the second probability variation big hit is the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display portion 42b. Are displayed (see the fourth row from the top), and the special symbol (third probability variation big hit symbol) that becomes the third probability variation big hit is the horizontal bar on the upper and lower rows in the second special symbol display portion 42b. This is a display mode in which the segment and the lower left vertical bar segment are lit (see the fifth row from the top). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to one type. It is good also as what prepares a kind. When a game ball enters the first start opening 36 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the game ball is held up to four times, and the game ball is held at the second start aperture 38 or 3 When the ball enters the starting port 39, the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding thereto is suspended up to four times. Then, when the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the normal big hit, a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, the result of the big hit determination (special symbol success / failure determination) is obtained. The probability of winning a big hit (probability of big hit) is set to a low probability (normal probability), and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the predetermined symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). At the same time, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, it is a big hit mode in which an electric support state is generated in which the opening time of the third start port 39 is extended. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game, the electric support state is ended and the electric support state is set to a low probability state. On the other hand, in the probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds is performed, and a special symbol of a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) is performed after the jackpot game ends. Until the fluctuation display is performed, the big hit probability is set to a high probability higher than the low probability, and the electric support state is generated. In this embodiment, as the predetermined number of rounds, a first number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds) is determined for the first normal bonus and the first probability variation big hit, and the second normal big hit and the second probability variation big hit are determined. And determining a second round number (for example, 4 rounds) smaller than the first round number and a third round number (for example, 16 rounds) larger than the first round number per third probability variation. Determine.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 36, the second start port 38, or the third start port 39. The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started. When the execution time of the variation display elapses, the production symbols 34L, right on the left The effect symbols 34R and the middle effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays the first reserved symbol 35a and the second reserved symbol 35b in the display screen. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first starting port 36 during the display of the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Every time the variable display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left each time a game ball enters the second starting port 38 or the third starting port 39 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Every time the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, it is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured, the start opening distributing device 60 provided above the first start opening 36 and the second start opening 38 is arranged below the effect display device 34, and the big hit game In a state where there is no electric support, the player performs a rotation operation of the launch handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so as to cause the game ball to flow down to the left side of the game area 31, so It is possible to enter the ball 60 and enter the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 through the sorting member 64. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 32 and the third start port 39 are arranged on the right side of the effect display device 34, and when the electric support is present, the player rotates the launch handle 18 to the right as much as possible to play the game ball. By making a so-called right-handed shot, the game ball can be passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32, and when the normal symbol hits and the third starting port 39 is opened, the player continues to make a right-handed strike. Thus, the game ball can enter the third start port 39. As described above, in the normal state where the wing piece portion 39c is upright, it is difficult for the third start port 39 to enter the game ball. When the member 64 distributes the game ball to the second starting port 38, it is easier for the player to hold the second special symbol if the player hits the left hand than the right hand. Further, when the wing piece 39c is opened to the left and right, the third start port 39 is in an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than the normal state, and the entrance port of the start port sorting device 60 Since it becomes easier for the game ball to enter than 61, in the state where there is an electric support, it is easier for the player to hold the second special symbol by making a right strike than by making a left strike. Furthermore, the big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player hits the right side of the game area 31 (effect display device 34) by making a right hit. To the right winning area 44 in the open state.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70a, ROM 70b, RAM 70c, and timer 70d of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the others are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. A ball entry signal and a ball entry signal from the third start opening switch 39a are directly input, and a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a ball entry signal from the big prize opening switch 44a, and a ball entry from the general prize opening switch 45a. A signal or the like is input via the relay terminal board 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the third start opening solenoid 39b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44b, and a distribution solenoid 64c. A driving signal is output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 is provided on the effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, the amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, the decoration drive board 93 that drives the various LEDs 93a, and the effect button 26. An effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 for detecting the operation 26 is connected.

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

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S10), a game start process (S20), an operation mode setting process (S30), and a normal symbol game process (S40). The normal symbol game process (S50), the special symbol game process (S60), and the big hit game process (S70) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S20 to S70 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at an interval of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, third start port switch 39a, big prize port switch 44a. , The general winning a prize opening switch 45a, etc.) are detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various determination information (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern described later) Update random numbers for determination, random numbers for normal symbol determination). Subsequently, the game ball is switched by a switch related to the entry of the game ball (the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the third start port switch 39a, the big prize port switch 44a, the general prize port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined whether or not it is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. A prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next operation mode setting process of S30.

[Operation mode setting process]
The operation mode setting process of S30 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the operation mode setting process is executed, first, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first and second modes of the distribution member 64 of the start port distribution device 60 (non-driven state and drive of the distribution solenoid 64c). It is determined whether or not an operation mode for switching between (state) is already set (S100). In the present embodiment, as the operation mode, the first operation mode in which the mode of the sorting member 64 is the first mode (the sorting solenoid 64c is in a non-driven state), and the mode of the sorting member 64 is the second mode (sorting). The operation mode is reset by the initialization process (power-on process) of S100 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. (It is assumed to be unset). Here, in the first operation mode, the mode of the sorting member 64 is set as the first mode, and the game balls that have entered the entrance 61 of the start port sorting device 60 are distributed to the first start port 36. A game ball is detected by the start port switch 36a and a game ball is not detected by the second start port switch 38a (referred to as a first detection state). In other words, since the game ball that has entered the entrance 61 of the starter sorting device 60 is guided to the first starter 36 and the first special symbol can be held, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This is a state (referred to as a first fluctuation state). Further, in the second operation mode, the mode of the distribution member 64 is set as the second mode, and the game balls that have entered the ball slot 61 of the start port sorting device 60 are distributed to the second start port 38. A game ball is detected by the mouth switch 38a and a game ball is not detected by the first start port switch 36a (referred to as a second detection state). In other words, since the game ball that has entered the entrance 61 of the starter distribution device 60 is guided to the second start 38 and the second special symbol can be held, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This is a state (referred to as a second fluctuation state).

  If it is determined in S100 that the operation mode has not been set, the elapsed time is started by starting the operation of the timer 70d (S102), and the first operation mode is set by turning on the first operation mode flag. Then, the operation mode setting process is terminated (S104). For this reason, the elapsed time is the time when measurement is started when the power is turned on. Here, since the plurality of pachinko machines 10 arranged on the same island are normally turned on at substantially the same timing, the operation of the timer 70d is started at approximately the same timing in each pachinko machine 10. . For this reason, the plurality of pachinko machines 10 arranged in the same island have substantially the same measurement time of the timer 70d. Further, since the first operation mode flag is set to ON and the first operation mode is set, immediately after the power is turned on, the mode of the distribution member 64 is set to the first mode (the distribution solenoid 64c is not driven), and the first start port is set. The game balls are distributed to 36. The first operation mode is not always set when the power is turned on, the second operation mode may be set, and whether the first operation mode or the second operation mode is set. May be determined by lottery or the like. On the other hand, if it is determined in S100 that the operation mode has been set, the operation mode switching process shown in FIG. 12 is executed (S106), and the operation mode setting process is terminated. When the operation mode setting process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S40.

  In the operation mode switching process of FIG. 12, first, the measurement time of the timer 70d is acquired (S120), and it is determined whether or not the acquired measurement time is within the time of the first operation mode (S122). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the measurement time of the timer 70d is within a period predetermined as the time of the first operation mode. Here, FIG. 13 shows an example of how the operation mode is switched. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, 60 minutes (first time) is determined as the set time for the first operation mode, and 10 minutes (second time) is set as the set time for the second operation mode. The operation mode and the second operation mode were switched alternately. Therefore, if the measurement time (elapsed time) of the timer 70d is 0 to 60 minutes, 70 to 130 minutes, 140 to 200 minutes,... If it is 70 minutes, 130 minutes-140 minutes, 200 minutes-210 minutes, it will be in the time of the 2nd operation mode (outside the time of the 1st operation mode). Thus, in this embodiment, when the mode of the distribution member 64 is the first mode and the game balls are distributed to the first start port 36, the first operation mode (the first detection state, the first fluctuation state) is entered. Until the timer 70d measures 60 minutes (first time), the first operation mode is maintained. The timer 70d measures 60 minutes (first time) and the first operation mode to the second operation mode (second operation). (2 detection state, second variation state), the second operation mode is maintained until the timer 70d measures 10 minutes (second time), and thereafter, the mode of the distribution member 64 is the first mode. The first operation mode and the second operation mode in which the mode of the sorting member 64 is the second mode are alternately repeated. In addition, 60 minutes of the first time and 10 minutes of the second time are examples, and the operation mode is instantaneously (for example, in an extremely short time such as less than 1 second). What sets each time so that it may not switch is preferable. For example, a time of at least 1 minute or more may be set for each time, or a time during which at least a plurality of game balls can be fired may be set based on the game ball firing interval. Alternatively, an average time interval at which a game ball enters the entrance 61 from the launch interval of the game balls and the probability that the launched game balls enter the entrance 61 of the start-up distribution device 60 And a time during which at least one or a plurality of game balls can enter the entrance 61 may be set based on the time interval. Thus, when a game ball enters the entrance 61, at least one first special symbol is reserved when in the first operation mode, and at least one first symbol is retained during the second operation mode. 2 It is possible to generate a special symbol hold. In the present embodiment, the first time is set to be six times as long as the second time in order to give sharpness to the time of each operation mode, but the first time is set to be ten times as long as the second time in order to add more sharpness. Alternatively, the first time may be twice or three times as long as the second time.

  If it is determined in S122 that the measurement time of the timer 70d is within the time of the first operation mode, it is next determined whether or not the first operation mode flag is off (S124), and the first operation mode flag is on. If it is determined that the operation mode is switched, the operation mode switching process is terminated while the first operation mode is maintained. On the other hand, if it is determined in S124 that the first operation mode flag is OFF, the current operation is in the second operation mode, and the first operation mode flag is changed from OFF to ON in order to switch to the first operation mode (S126). The operation of the sorting member 64 of the mouth sorter 60 is stopped (S128), a first operation mode start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S130), and the operation mode switching process is terminated. As a result, the start-port distribution device 60 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 61 to the first start port 36. Also, the sub control board 90 that has received the first operation mode start command executes a second operation mode end effect indicating the end of the second operation mode, or a first operation mode start effect indicating the start of the first operation mode. Or execute.

  If it is determined in S122 that the measurement time of the timer 70d is not within the time of the first operation mode, it is determined whether or not the first operation mode flag is on (S132), and the first operation mode flag is off. If determined, the operation mode switching process is terminated while maintaining the second operation mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in S132 that the first operation mode flag is on, the first operation mode is currently set, and the first operation mode flag is changed from on to off in order to switch to the second operation mode (S134). The operation of the sorting member 64 of the mouth sorter 60 is started (S136), a second operation mode start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S138), and the operation mode switching process is terminated. As a result, the start-port distribution device 60 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance port 61 to the second start port 38. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the second operation mode start command executes a first operation mode end effect indicating the end of the first operation mode or a second operation mode start effect indicating the start of the second operation mode. Or execute. In addition, not only a start effect of each operation mode but also a notice effect for notifying the start of each operation mode may be performed. For example, when performing the notice effect of the second operation mode, if the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines that the first operation mode flag is on in S124, the first operation mode is set based on the measurement time of the timer 70d. It is determined whether or not the remaining time until the end is a predetermined time. If it is determined that the remaining time is the predetermined time, a second operation mode switching notice command may be transmitted to the sub-control board 90. Then, the sub control board 90 that has received the second operation mode switching notice command may execute a notice effect for notifying the start of the operation mode, for example, by counting down the remaining time from a predetermined time. The predetermined time is several seconds or tens of seconds before the end of the first operation mode (such as 5 seconds or 30 seconds), several minutes or tens of minutes (such as 5 minutes or 30 minutes before). Can be determined. In this embodiment, when the first operation mode flag is on, the first operation mode is set, and when the first operation mode flag is off, the second operation mode is set. However, the first operation mode flag is different from the first operation mode flag. 2 operation mode flags are provided, and when the first operation mode flag is on and the second operation mode flag is off, the first operation mode is set. When the first operation mode flag is off and the second operation mode flag is on, the first operation mode is set. Two operating modes may be used.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S40, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 6) is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by using a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%), and a high probability of hit with a high probability (for example, about 99.2%) when there is power support. A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is the winning symbol, the opening time of the third starting port 39 is set and the opening of the third starting port 39 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the third start port 39 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the third start port 39 is opened by driving and controlling the third start port solenoid 39b to open the blade piece 39c to the left and right. In the present embodiment, since the start opening distributing device 60 is provided, the start opening distributing device 60 distributes the game balls to the second start opening 38 even in the state without the electric support but not with the electric support. During the two operation modes, a game ball can enter the second start port 38 and the second special symbol can be put on hold. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S50. In this way, in the state where there is electric support, the normal time which improves the probability that the result of the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is successful (probability per normal symbol) is activated while the fluctuation time reduction function for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is activated. The probability variation function is activated, and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the third start port 39 is activated. For this reason, the state with the electric support of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state or a common figure change state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S50, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) from the start of the third starting port 39. It is determined whether or not a specified number (for example, eight) of game balls are in the third starting port 39. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the third start port 39, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the third start port 39 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the third start opening 39 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the third start port solenoid 39b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S60.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S60 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to the first start port 36 for variably displaying the first special symbol. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 36, or the result of the big hit determination is the big hit Game progress such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Information can be exemplified. Further, the first special symbol hold time command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a or a detection signal from the third start port switch 39a is input to the second start port 38 or the third start port 39 for variably displaying the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38 or the third start port 39, whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment). Is determined (S212). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38 or the third start port 39, A jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol Information regarding the progress of a game such as can be exemplified. The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. In S210, it is determined that no game ball is in any of the second start port 38 and the third start port 39, or it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit. Then, the process of S214 to S218 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. It is determined whether the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved special second symbols are 0 (S226). If it is determined that both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that either the number of reserved first symbols or the number of reserved second symbols is not 0, the determination information of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) and The oldest determination information (big hit determination random number) is read out from the determination information of the second special symbol (S228), the variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. In the present embodiment, when both the number of the first special symbol and the number of the second special symbol are not 0, the first special symbol determination information and the second special symbol stored in the determination information storage area are stored. In order from the oldest information for symbol determination, that is, the first starting port 36, the second starting port 38, and the third starting port 39 are digested in the order in which the game balls entered (so-called variation in the order of entering balls). ). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 17).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the jackpot determination random number read in S228 and the low probability jackpot determination table (S302), and the probability change flag is turned on. When the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304) to determine whether or not the determination result is a big hit. (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 18A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 18B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). In the high probability jackpot determination table, the hit determination random number is The value 0 to 796 was assumed to be a big hit when the value was 60 to 79 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big win in S306, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number is read. Select and decide (S310). Here, the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 19 is used to determine the first special symbol jackpot symbol, and the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table is illustrated in FIG. The big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 19, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 97 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol in the first stage of FIG. When the jackpot game is executed, it becomes the “first normal jackpot” (appearance probability of about 38%), and when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value of 98 to 255, the third symbol of FIG. It becomes the “first probability variation jackpot” in which the game is executed (appearance probability of about 62%). In the big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 20, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 97 among the values 0 to 255, the second symbol of FIG. 7 is selected. When the 4R jackpot game is executed, it becomes the “second normal jackpot” (appearance probability of about 38%), and when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value of 98 to 127, the symbol in the fourth row in FIG. 7 is selected. When the 4R jackpot game is executed, it becomes the “second probability variation jackpot” (appearance probability of about 12%), and when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value of 128 to 255, the symbol in the fifth row in FIG. It becomes the “third probability variation big hit” in which the big hit game is executed (appearance probability of about 50%). Here, as described above, since the maximum number of winning balls that can be paid out in one round is 126, the maximum number of winning balls that a player can acquire is “first normal big hit” and “first winning ball”. Is 1260 (126 × 10 rounds), and “second normal big hit” and “second probability big hit” are 504 (126 × 4 rounds). The “big hit” is 2016 (126 × 16 rounds). For this reason, the average number of winning balls (expected value of winning balls that can be acquired) in consideration of the appearance probability of each jackpot symbol is 1260 in the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol In the decision table, there are 1260, which is the same number. That is, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained is the same for the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol.

  Further, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table is set (S314). Here, the setting of the variation pattern table is performed by executing the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. In the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. 21, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the variation shortening flag is off (S330), and if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is off, It is determined whether or not the subject of the variable display related process is the first special symbol (S332). If the target of the current variation display related process is the first special symbol, the variation pattern table for the first operation mode (for special diagram 1) in the state without electric support shown in FIG. 22 is set (S334). On the other hand, if the subject of the current variation display related process is not the first special symbol but the second special symbol, the variation pattern table for the second operation mode (for special diagram 2) in the state without electric support shown in FIG. Setting is made (S336). If it is determined in S330 that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON, the fluctuation pattern table in the electric support state (common figures 1 and 2) shown in FIG. 24 is set (S338). As shown in FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, each variation pattern table defines various variation patterns (variation times) in association with the determination result (big hit or miss) and the variation pattern determination random number, When the special symbol is variably displayed, one variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables.

  Here, in the variation pattern table for the second operation mode, the variation pattern P01 for performing the normal variation A and the variation pattern P02 for performing the normal variation B, which have a relatively short variation time, are selected both in the case of big hit and out. (The ratio associated with more random numbers for determining variation patterns) is higher than the variation pattern table for the first operation mode. In addition, the average fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) considering the appearance ratio of each fluctuation pattern is about 88 seconds at the time of big hit and about 26 seconds at the time of deviation in the fluctuation pattern table for the first operation mode. In the fluctuation pattern table for the second operation mode, it is about 22 seconds at the time of big hit and about 16 seconds at the time of deviation. For this reason, it can be seen that the expected value of the variation time is shorter in the variation pattern table for the second operation mode than in the variation pattern table for the first operation mode. In this way, in the state without electricity support, the expected value of the variation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the expected value of the variation time of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol hold is more than the first special symbol hold Also digestion will be promoted. Therefore, when a game is played mainly with the second special symbol in the absence of the electric support, the number of special symbol jackpot determinations per unit time is increased, and the game progresses speedily. For this reason, as described above, even if the expected value of the winning ball is the same for the first special symbol jackpot and the second special symbol jackpot, in the absence of the electric support, the game is played mainly with the second special symbol. It can be said that the game interest is enhanced rather than playing the game mainly with the first special symbol. As described above, the set time for the first operation mode is 60 minutes and the set time for the second operation mode is 10 minutes. For example, the super reach B with the longest variation time (120 seconds) is performed. Even if the variation pattern P06 continues to be selected, the variation display of the first special symbol can be performed a plurality of times during the first operation mode, and the variation display of the second special symbol can be performed a plurality of times during the second operation mode. Can do. On the other hand, the variation pattern table in the state with the electric support is different from the variation pattern table in the state without the electric support (for the first operation mode or the second operation mode), and the variation pattern P07 for performing the normal variation C of 1 second or 2 seconds. A fluctuation pattern P08 for performing the normal fluctuation D is provided. Further, in the fluctuation pattern table with the electric support, the average fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) is about 19 seconds at the time of big hit and about 12 seconds at the time of deviation. From these facts, the average fluctuation time is, in order from the shortest, the fluctuation pattern table in the state with electric support, the fluctuation pattern table for the second operation mode, and the fluctuation pattern table for the first operation mode. Note that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern table for the second operation mode in the state without the electric support may be further shortened. For example, only normal fluctuations (fluctuation patterns P01 and P02) may be selected, or fluctuation patterns P07 and P08 that are the same as the fluctuation pattern table in the electric support state may be provided as normal fluctuations.

  When the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is set using the variation pattern determination random number thus read and the set variation pattern table (S318). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S320), the number of special symbols held is decremented by 1 (S322), a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S324), and the variation display is performed. The related process is terminated. In the process of S320 to S324, when the target of the current variation display-related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of holds of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. It becomes processing. On the other hand, when the target of the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the number of holdings of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a deviation stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34. When the special symbol variable display is started, the determination information (holding information) related to the variable display is cleared from the determination information storage area.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S232). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S234), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S236). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S238), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S240). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S242).

  If it is determined in S242 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S244) and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S246). The sub-control board 90 that has received the jackpot game start designation command executes a jackpot game start effect or the like. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S248, S250), and the variation is shortened when the variation shortening flag is on. The flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S252 to S256), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S70.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S242 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S258). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, the processing proceeds to the next step S268. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S260), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S262). Here, the probability variation counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the high probability state, and the value is set at the end of the jackpot game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S268 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S264) and the game state designation is performed. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S266), and the process proceeds to the next S268. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the gaming state to the effect display control board 91 to change the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the high probability state to the low probability state. For example, change the process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S268). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the variation shortening flag is on, the variation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S270), and it is determined whether or not the variation shortening counter is 0 (S272). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). The corresponding value is set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S274), the release extension flag is turned off (S276), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S278), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support to the electric support. Perform processing such as changing to the state of none. Note that the determination in S262 is executed regardless of whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, and the determination in S272 is executed regardless of whether there is a power support state or a power support state. In the probability variation big hit and the third probability variation big hit, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter and the fluctuation shortening counter after the big hit is completed. It is usually not possible, and the high probability state and the power support state will not end until the next big hit.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S70 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 25 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is on, that is, whether or not the big hit game is in progress (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 44 is open (S402), and if it is determined that the big winning opening 44 is closed (not open), It is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening 44 (S404). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (S406), and the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S404 that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game processing is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S402 that the special winning opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 44 (S408). This determination is made either when the specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed or the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 44 has reached the specified number (9 in this embodiment). This is done by determining whether or not it is established. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S410), and it is judged whether or not the big winning game end condition is satisfied. (S412). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the special winning opening 44 is opened according to the specified number of rounds. The specified number of rounds is 10 rounds for the first normal jackpot and the first probability variation jackpot, 4 rounds for the second normal jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot, and 16 rounds for the third probability jackpot. If it is determined in S412 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the big hit game end process illustrated in FIG. 26 is executed (S414), and the big hit game process is ended.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 26, first, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 turns off the big hit game flag from on to off (S450), and the current big hit is a probability variable big hit (first probability variable big hit or second probability variable big hit). Whether or not the third probability variation big hit) is determined (S452). If it is determined that the current big hit is not a probable big hit but a normal big hit (first normal big hit or second normal big hit), the probability variation flag is kept off and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times ( If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit, the probability variation counter is set to 10,000 times to turn on the probability variation flag (S456, S458), and the variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S460). As described above, when the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter are set to 10,000 times, the high probability state and the electric support state are substantially continued until the next big hit. When the fluctuation shortening counter is set in this way, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned on (S462, S464), the big hit game end designation command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S466), and the big hit game End processing is terminated. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and displays the background screen of the effect display device 34 according to the game state at that time. The process etc. which are set to are performed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the start-port distribution device 60 that selectively distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 61 to either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38. The first operation mode (the first detection state, the first detection state, in which the elapsed time since the power is turned on is measured by the timer 70d and the distribution member 64 is in the first mode and distributes the game balls to the first start port 36. When the first fluctuation state is set, the first operation mode is maintained until the timer 70d measures 60 minutes (first time), and the timer 70d measures 60 minutes (first time). When the distribution member 64 is in the second mode and is switched to the second operation mode (second detection state, second fluctuation state) in which the game balls are distributed to the second start port 38, and the second operation mode is switched, the timer 70d is set to 10 Until the minute (second time) is measured, Maintaining the second operating mode. For this reason, compared with the thing which switches a 1st operation mode and a 2nd operation mode alternately for every ball | bowl, etc., a game can be advanced as each operation mode is settled to some extent. Thereby, based on the elapsed time in the state without the electric support, the period in which the game is progressed mainly by the first special symbol and the period in which the game is progressed mainly by the second special symbol are switched (the game progress mode is changed). It is possible to improve the gaming interests by providing new gaming characteristics. Here, it is possible to change the game progression mode by changing the presence / absence of the electric support state or the level of the probability state, and the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is also possible. However, since the electric support state and the probability state are changed based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished, there is a possibility that the game progress mode does not change and the game becomes monotonous when the big hit does not occur. In particular, in this embodiment, in the low probability state, since the big hit probability is as low as 1 / 398.5, there may be a case where the big hit does not occur for a long time. In such a case, the game tends to be monotonous. is there. Therefore, by changing the game progress mode based on the measurement time of the timer 70d, the game performance is periodically changed to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  In addition, since the first time and the second time are set to different lengths, the game can be advanced with each operation mode being sharpened. Furthermore, since the symbol variation game of the second special symbol proceeds more rapidly than the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the second time is shorter than the first time, so that the second operation mode is changed. This can increase the player's willingness to play.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained is the same in the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol of FIG. 19 and the jackpot symbol determination table of the second special symbol of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expected value of winning balls that can be acquired may be different. FIG. 27 shows a jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol of the modified example in this case, and FIG. 28 shows a jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol of the modified example. In the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table of the modified example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, it becomes “third normal jackpot” (50 % Appearance probability), when the jackpot symbol determination random number is between 128 and 255, it becomes “third probability variation jackpot” (appearance probability of 50%). In addition, in the big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol of the modified example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 127 out of a value 0 to 255, it becomes “fourth normal big hit”. (Appearance probability of 50%), when the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value of 128 to 255, it becomes “third probability variation jackpot” (appearance probability of 50%). Here, in the “third normal big hit”, the big prize opening 44 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) from the first to the fourth round, but from the fifth to the 16th round, the big prize opening is made. 44 is opened for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second). In this way, the 12th round of the 5th to 16th rounds will be open for a short time, and even if one ball is entered in each round, only 12 balls will be entered at the maximum, so the maximum number of winning balls can be obtained 168 pieces (12 balls x 14 prize balls). For this reason, the number of prize balls for the “third normal big hit” is 672 together with the number of prize balls (504) in four rounds from the first to the fourth round. As described above, the number of prize balls for the “third probability variation big hit” is 2016. In addition, the number of winning balls for the “fourth normal jackpot” is 2016, which is the same as that for the “third probability variation jackpot”. Therefore, the expected value of the winning ball considering the appearance probability of each jackpot symbol is 1344 in the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table of the modified example, and in the jackpot symbol determining table of the second special symbol of the modified example , 2016. In this way, in the modified example, the winning value of the winning ball for the second special symbol is made larger than the expected value of the winning ball than the big special symbol of the first special symbol. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to play a game mainly using the second special symbol than to play a game mainly using the first special symbol. For this reason, when the end of the first operation mode approaches, the player's expectation for the start of the second operation mode can be enhanced. Further, during the second operation mode, not only the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit game is increased, but also the player's sense of tension regarding whether or not the big hit will occur before the end of the second operation mode is increased. be able to. In particular, since the set time of the second operation mode is shorter than the set time of the first operation mode, such a feeling of tension is further increased. From these things, game entertainment can be further improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the set time of the first operation mode is set to be longer than the set time of the second operation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set time of the first operation mode is the second operation mode. The time may be shorter than the set time, or the set time in the first operation mode and the set time in the second operation mode may be the same time.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the so-called change in the order of entry in which the game balls enter in the order of entry of the game balls among the first start port 36, the second start port 38, and the third start port 39 is limited to this. Instead, it may be a so-called special figure 2 priority change that preferentially digests the game ball that has entered the second start port 38 or the third start port 39 over the game ball that has entered the first start port 36. Although the flowchart of the special symbol game process in this case is omitted, in the special symbol game process of FIG. 15 of the present embodiment, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time in S224. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is 0, and if the second special symbol hold number is not 0, it is stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c). The oldest determination information is read out from the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number), the second special symbol variable display related processing is executed, and the second special symbol hold number is determined to be 0. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the first special symbol is 0, and if it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area Information for judging ) Reads the oldest determination information of, it may be executed variable display-related processing of the first special symbol. In the case of such special figure 2 priority fluctuation, even if the hold of the first special symbol is stored when the second operation mode is switched, the second special symbol generated after switching to the second operation mode is stored. Priority can be given to pending digestion.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the mode of the sorting member 64 (sorting operation mode), in the first mode, the game ball that has entered the entrance 61 is fixed in a state in which it is guided to the first start port 36. In the second mode, the game ball that has entered the entrance 61 is fixed to the second start port 38, but the mode of the distribution member 64 is not limited to these. For example, during the operation mode, by switching the sorting solenoid 64c between a driving state and a non-driving state at predetermined time intervals, the gaming ball is guided to the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 is caused to It is good also as a mode (henceforth a 3rd mode) which changes distribution member 64 to the state to guide. In this case, the sorting member 64 may be in the first mode during the first operation mode, and the sorting member may be in the third mode during the second operation mode. In the third mode, specifically, out of 10 minutes that is the set time of the second operation mode, the sorting solenoid 64c is driven for the first minute, and the sorting solenoid 64c is not driven for the next minute. The distribution solenoid 64c is in the drive state for the next one minute, and the state of the distribution member 64 is changed by alternately switching between the drive state and the non-drive state every minute as shown in FIG. Just do it. In that case, in the operation mode switching process of FIG. 12, when the measurement time is determined to be within the time of the second operation mode in S122, and the first operation mode flag is determined to be OFF in S132, the sorting member The process of stopping the operation of the distribution member 64 when a predetermined time (1 minute) has elapsed from the start of the operation of 64, and the distribution member when the predetermined time (1 minute) has elapsed since the operation stop of the distribution member 64 A process for starting 64 operations may be added. Thus, in this modified example, during the second operation mode, the sorting solenoid 64c is alternately switched between the drive state and the non-drive state every predetermined time shorter than the second time that is the set time of the second operation mode. It switches to. As a result, during the first operation mode, the first special symbol can be displayed in the same manner as in the present embodiment, and during the second operation mode, the first special symbol can be displayed every predetermined time unlike the present embodiment. Variation display of the second special symbol can be made possible. Even in this way, during the second operation mode, since the variable display of the second special symbol which is not performed during the first operation mode will be performed, the game progress mode is changed to improve the game entertainment Can be made.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the two operation modes of the first operation mode and the second operation mode are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more operation modes may be provided. For example, in addition to the first operation mode and the second operation mode, the third operation mode having a set time of the third time may be provided. The third time can be a time shorter than the first time and longer than the second time (for example, 20 minutes). In this case, the first operation mode is set until the timer 70d measures the first time (60 minutes), and the second operation mode is set until the timer 70d measures the first time and measures the second time (10 minutes). Then, until the timer 70d measures the second time and measures the third time (20 minutes), the third operation mode is set, and thereafter, each operation mode is repeated similarly. At this time, in the first operation mode, the distribution member 64 is in the first mode, in the second operation mode, the distribution member 64 is in the second mode, and in the third operation mode, the distribution member 64 is the third mode of the above-described modification. What is necessary is just to set it as an aspect. In the third mode of the sorting member 64, the sorting solenoid 64c is alternately switched between the driving state and the non-driving state every predetermined time shorter than the third time that is the set time of the third operation mode. However, the switching time is not limited to every predetermined time. For example, the allocation time for the distribution member 64 to guide the game ball to the second start port 38 is longer than the time for the distribution member 64 to distribute the game ball to the first start port 36. The minute solenoid 64c may be switched between a driving state and a non-driving state. Specifically, of the third time period of 20 minutes, the distribution member 64 distributes the game ball to the second start port 38 for 3 minutes, and the distribution member 64 transfers the game ball to the first start port 36. For example, the distribution solenoid 64c may be switched between the driving state and the non-driving state by setting the time for distribution to be guided to 2 minutes.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the starter sorting device 60 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 61 to either of the two starters (the first starter 36 and the second starter 38). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are retained on the basis of the timing of entering the game ball into one starting port. It is good also as what generate | occur | produces the holding | holding of 2 special symbols. In this case, instead of the first start port 36, the second start port 38, and the start port sorting device 60, one start port into which a game ball can enter and that the game ball has entered the start port Until the timer 70d measures the first time, when the entrance of the game ball to the entrance is detected by the entrance switch, the first special symbol is displayed. Until the timer 70d measures the first time and measures the second time until the timer 70d measures the second time, the second special symbol is held when the entrance of the game ball to the entrance is detected by the entrance switch. May be generated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the operation mode is switched based on the measurement time of the timer 70d of the main control board 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the date and time is measured even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. A real time clock (RTC) is provided in the main control board 70, and based on the time of the real time clock, the set time (first time) of the first operation mode and the set time (second time) of the second operation mode are set. The operation mode may be switched every time it arrives. The pachinko hall where the pachinko machine 10 is arranged may be set to the first operation mode until a predetermined time until the pachinko hall is opened, and the second operation mode may be set after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the timing of the timer 70d of the main control board 70 is started when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. However, the timing is not limited to this, and the timing is triggered by timing other than the power-on. May start. For example, it may be the timing when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number, the timing when the predetermined number of big hit games starts or ends, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub control board 90 is based on the first operation mode start command and the second operation mode start command transmitted from the main control board 70 to start the first operation mode and the second operation mode. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the time may be measured with a timer provided in the sub-control board 90, and the start of the first operation mode or the second operation mode may be determined based on the measurement time.

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

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, the first start port 36 corresponds to a “first start unit”, the second start port 38 corresponds to a “second start unit”, and the start port The distribution member 64 of the distribution device 60 corresponds to “distribution means”, the timer 70d of the main control board 70 corresponds to “time measurement means”, and the operation mode setting process of FIG. 11 and the operation mode switching process of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the steps corresponds to “mode control means”. Further, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the special symbol game process of FIG. 15 and the processes of S314 to S320 of the variable display related process of FIG. 17 based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 36 and the pattern. The display board 40a corresponds to the “first identification information display means”, and the special symbol game process of FIG. 15 and the variation display related process of FIG. The CPU 70a and the symbol display board 40a of the main control board 70 for executing the process of S320 correspond to “second identification information display means”, and the processes of S242 and S244 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 17 (or FIG. 27, FIG. 28) based on the jackpot symbol determination table (corresponding to a predetermined determination condition), the processing of S306 to S310 of the variable display related processing of FIG. 17 and the jackpot game processing of FIG. That CPU70a of the main control board 70 corresponds to the "specific game execution unit". The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

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

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31 game area, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect Display device, 34L, 34M, 34R Production symbol, 35a First holding symbol, 35b Second holding symbol, 36 First starting port, 36a First starting port switch, 38 Second starting port, 38a Second starting port switch, 39 Third start port, 39a Third start port switch, 39b Third start port Noid, 39c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display board, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41a Left ordinary symbol display portion, 41b Right ordinary symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display portion 42b 2nd special symbol display section, 43 round display section, 44 grand prize opening, 44a large prize opening switch, 44b large prize opening solenoid, 44c opening and closing plate, 45 general prize opening, 45a general prize opening switch, 46 out opening, 48 windmills, 60 start-port distribution device, 61 entrance, 62 game ball passage, 62a introduction passage, 62b first guide passage, 62c second guide passage, 64 distribution member, 64a body, 64b protrusion, 64c vibration Minute solenoid, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 70d Timer, 72 Relay terminal board , 80 Dispensing control board, 81 Frame opening switch, 82 Ball rental display board, 83 Relay terminal board, 84 Pre-dispensing switch, 85 Post-dispensing switch, 86 Dispensing motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 Sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 stage display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 94 stage button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch.

Claims (5)

Distributing means for distributing game balls that have entered a predetermined entrance to a first starter that triggers a change display of the first identification information or a second starter that triggers a change display of the second identification information A gaming machine with which
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Aspect control means capable of controlling the mode of the allocating means to a first mode for guiding a game ball to the first starter and a second mode for guiding a game ball to the second starter;
With
The aspect control means maintains the first aspect until the time measuring means measures the first time, and after the time measuring means measures the first time, until the second time is measured, A gaming machine characterized by maintaining the second aspect. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the first time and the second time are different times. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
The execution mode determined based on a predetermined determination condition when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result and when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the specific result And a specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit,
With
The determination condition differs between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the specific result, and the A gaming machine characterized by the same expected value of gaming profit. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information;
Second identification information display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
The execution mode determined based on a predetermined determination condition when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result and when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the specific result And a specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit,
With
The determination condition differs between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is the specific result, and the A gaming machine characterized by different expectations for gaming profit. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The second time is shorter than the first time;
The expected value of the gaming profit is greater when the variation display result of the second identification information is the specific result than when the variation display result of the first identification information is the specific result. A gaming machine that is large.

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