JP2015211704A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily ensure an opportunity for playing a game using a non-electric accessory.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a non-electric accessory that executes a first special pattern game with entry of game balls into a start pocket 33 for a special pattern 1 as an opportunity, is set to be in an open state when the game balls enter an opening/closing accessory start pocket 41, and is set to be in a closed state when a predetermined number of game balls enters itself. The Pachinko game machine includes a distribution device 20 that includes a ball entry port 21 that the game balls can enter, and distributes game balls entering the ball entry port 21 to the start pocket 33 for a special pattern 1 or the opening/closing accessory start pocket 41.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, various types of pachinko gaming machines are known. For example, a type of model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type) is known. In this digipachi machine, a special symbol game jackpot determination is performed based on the winning of a game ball at the starting port, and the variation of the special symbol is started. Then, when the determination result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big bonus, the big bonus game is started after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. When the big hit game is started, the player can play a game in an advantageous game state over the normal game state.

In such a digital cracker, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a technique in which a non-electrically acting object and a means for moving the non-electrically acting object are mounted.
The means for moving the non-electrical accessory is provided with a winning opening different from the starting winning opening and the grand winning opening, and the game ball enters the winning opening and passes through a specific area formed inside the winning opening. A non-electric movable mover is activated.

JP 2009-225980 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the game nail is adjusted so that almost no game ball enters the winning opening, there is a risk that the opportunity to play a game using a non-electrically-powered object may be lost. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it easy to secure an opportunity to play a game using a non-electrically-powered object.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  The invention according to claim 1 is advantageous to the player when a predetermined special condition is established by the first starting port into which a game ball can enter and the game ball entering the first starting port. A special game means for executing special games, a second starting port into which a game ball can enter, and when a game ball enters the second start port, it enters an open state, and a predetermined number A pachinko gaming machine equipped with a non-electrically-operated accessory that is in a closed state that makes it difficult to enter when a game ball enters, and has a entrance where a game ball can enter, and enters the entrance There is provided a ball distribution means for distributing the game balls to the first start port and the second start port.

  According to the first aspect, an opportunity to play a game using the non-electrically-powered object can be secured.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st embodiment. The perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. The front view which showed the structure of the game board. The block diagram which showed the structure of the main control circuit and the sub control circuit. The figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of the main control circuit. The figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. The figure which showed the control data of the special figure 1 big hit judgment table. The figure which showed the control data of the time special figure 2 big hit judgment table. The figure which showed the control data of the special figure 2 small hit judgment table. The figure which showed the control data of the normal time special figure 1 time-short state transition determination table. The figure which showed the control data of the special time figure 2 time short state transition determination table and the time short time special figure 2 time short state transition determination table. The flowchart shown about the flow of the game. The flowchart which showed the game based on the winning at a start opening. The flowchart which showed the game based on the prize to an opening-and-closing combination. The flowchart which showed the winning game to a start opening. The flowchart which showed the winning game to an opening-and-closing combination. The schematic diagram which showed the winning game to an opening-and-closing character. The flowchart which showed the process of the special symbol game of the main control circuit. The flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the processing in FIGS. 18 and 19. The flowchart which showed the process of the small hit game of the main control circuit. The flowchart which showed the process of the 1st big hit game of the main control circuit. The flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. The flowchart which showed the process of the 2nd big hit game of the main control circuit. The flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. The front view which showed the structure of the game board of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd embodiment.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, and the back side is defined as the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine. When the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the pachinko gaming machine and the right hand side as the right side of the pachinko gaming machine.

  A pachinko gaming machine is a type of pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type / two-mixing machine. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine is mainly formed by attaching various game parts to a frame constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame body that forms the outline of a pachinko gaming machine and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which a game ball rolls is formed.

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially frame shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4 and is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A window frame opening 8 that is opened in a substantially circular shape is disposed substantially at the center of the window frame 5. A transparent plate 13 is laid over the window frame opening 8. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 10 and 10 are respectively disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached to the lower part of the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to rotate, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 9 is launched toward the game area 7 by the rotation.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

The game area 7 is an area where the game ball rolls on the game board 4. The game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the front side surface of the game board 4 by a guide rail 30 that is a belt-like member. An opening 14 for installing the decorative symbol display device 40 is formed in the approximate center of the game area 7. A plurality of game nails are planted in the game area 7. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 7 falls while colliding with a plurality of game nails, and rolls within the game area 7.
The game nails can be adjusted by hall employees.

  In the game area 7, the first start gate 31, the second start gate 32, the sorting device 20, the variable winning device 35 (starting port 34 for special figure 2), the first opening / closing accessory 42, A second opening / closing accessory 43, a first big prize device 36, a second big prize device 37, a normal symbol display device 38, a special symbol display device 39, and a decorative symbol display device 40 are provided.

The first start gate 31 is disposed on the left side of the game area 7. The first start gate 31 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. A first start gate sensor 50 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the first start gate 31. The first start gate sensor 50 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first start gate 31 when the game ball wins the first start gate 31.
A game ball is won at the first start gate 31 by so-called left-handed hitting.

The second start gate 32 is disposed on the right side of the game area 7. The second start gate 32 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. Inside the second start gate 32, a second start gate sensor 51 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the second start gate 32, the second start gate sensor 51 is configured to detect the win and output a win signal of the second start gate 32.
A game ball is won at the second start gate 32 by so-called right hit.

The distribution device 20 is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the decorative symbol display device 40. The sorting apparatus 20 includes a entrance 21, a entrance passage 22, a sorting portion 25, a first passage 23, a second passage 24, a special figure 1 start opening 33, and an opening / closing accessory start opening. 41 and is configured as one unit.
The sorting device 20 corresponds to “sorting means” according to the present invention.

The entrance 21 is formed in a mouth shape in which the upper surface of the sorting device 20 is opened, and is configured so that a game ball rolling in the game area 7 can enter.
The entrance passage 22 is a cylindrical passage, and is configured to guide the game ball to the distribution unit 25 when a game ball rolling in the game area 7 enters from the entrance 21.

  The distribution unit 25 is provided with a plate-shaped distribution member 26 that can be operated in a predetermined pattern electrically determined via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The allocating unit 25 is configured to be able to distribute the game ball guided by the ball entering passage 22 into the first passage 23 and the second passage 24 by the allocating member 26 by the operation of the allocating member 26.

The first passage 23 is a cylindrical passage through which the game ball passes when the game ball is distributed to one side by the distribution unit 25, and guides the game ball to the start port 33 for special figure 1. Thus, the game ball that has passed through the first passage 23 wins the special figure 1 starting port 33.
The first passage 23 is formed of a synthetic resin and is configured so that the rolling of the game ball passing through the first passage 23 cannot be adjusted by the hall employee.

The second passage 24 is a cylindrical passage through which the game ball passes when the game ball is distributed to the other side by the distribution unit 25, so that the game ball is guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41. The game ball that has passed through the second passage 24 wins the opening / closing accessory starting port 41.
The second passage 24 is formed of a synthetic resin, and is configured so that the rolling of the game ball passing through the second passage 24 cannot be adjusted by hall employees.

  In addition to the first passage 23 and the second passage 24, the hall device is configured so that the sorting device 20 cannot adjust the rolling of the game ball that has entered the entrance 21.

The special opening 1 33 has an opening on the rear wall of the first passage 23 and the lower wall of the first passage 23 is closed. The ball is guided by the lower wall of the first passage 23 to the start port 33 for special figure 1 that is opened in the rear wall of the first passage 23, so that the game ball can enter (win) the game ball inside. The A special FIG. 1 start port sensor 52 comprising a proximity switch is disposed inside the special view 1 start port 33. When the game ball wins the special figure 1 start opening 33, the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 1 start opening 33.
The special figure 1 start port 33 corresponds to a "first start port" according to the present invention.

The opening / closing accessory starting port 41 has an opening in the rear wall of the second passage 24, and the lower wall of the second passage 24 is closed, so that the game ball guided by the second passage 24 is closed. Is guided by the lower wall of the second passage 24 to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 opened in the rear wall of the second passage 24, so that a game ball can enter (win) a game. Inside the opening / closing combination starting port 41, an opening / closing combination starting port sensor 46 including a proximity switch is disposed. The opening / closing accessory starting port sensor 46 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 when a game ball wins the opening / closing accessory starting port 41. When the winning signal is output, a winning ball is paid out.
The opening / closing accessory starting port 41 corresponds to a “second starting port” according to the present invention.

  The variable winning device 35 (ordinary electric accessory) is disposed on the right side of the game area 7 and immediately below the second start gate 32. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a special figure 2 starting port 34 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The special figure 2 starting port 34 is configured so that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside thereof. Inside the special figure 2 start port 34, a special figure 2 start port sensor 53 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 34, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 53 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 2 start opening 34. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a special-design 2 start door 54 that can be electrically opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The variable winning device 35 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the special figure 2 start opening 34 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by opening and closing the special figure 2 start opening door 54.

  The first opening / closing accessory 42 is disposed in the lower left part of the game area 7. The first opening / closing member 42 includes a first opening / closing member 44, and the first opening / closing member 44 is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win a prize) therein. A first opening / closing combination sensor 47 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the first opening / closing combination 42. The first opening / closing combination sensor 47 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first opening / closing combination 42 when the game ball wins the first opening / closing combination 42. When the winning signal is output, a winning ball is paid out.

  The first opening / closing member 44 is a pair of blade-like members arranged to face each other. The first opening / closing member 44 is configured to be openable / closable, and can switch whether or not a game ball can be awarded to the first opening / closing accessory 42. More specifically, when the first opening / closing member 44 is opened, a game ball can be awarded to the first opening / closing accessory 42. In addition, when the first opening / closing member 44 is closed, the game ball cannot enter the first opening / closing accessory 42.

  The opening operation of the first opening / closing member 44 is mechanically performed in conjunction with the winning of a game ball to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41. More specifically, when one game ball wins in the opening / closing accessory starting port 41, an opening mechanism (not shown) provided in the flow path of the game ball is actuated (for example, the hook is released) and the first opening / closing is performed. Member 44 is opened.

  Further, the closing operation of the first opening / closing member 44 is mechanically performed in conjunction with the winning of a game ball to the first opening / closing accessory 42. More specifically, when a game ball wins the first opening / closing combination 42, a closing mechanism (not shown) provided inside the first opening / closing combination 42 operates (for example, a gear rotates). The first opening / closing member 44 is closed by the operation of the closing mechanism.

  As described above, the first opening / closing member 42 is one in which the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing member 44 is mechanically performed, and is configured as a so-called non-electrically acting member.

  The second opening / closing accessory 43 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7 and immediately below the first opening / closing accessory 42. The second opening / closing member 43 has a second opening / closing member 45, and the second opening / closing member 45 is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win) a game ball therein. Inside the second opening / closing accessory 43, a second opening / closing accessory sensor 48 including a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the second opening / closing accessory 43, the second opening / closing accessory sensor 48 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the second opening / closing accessory 43.

  The second opening / closing member 45 is a pair of blade-like members arranged to face each other. The second opening / closing member 45 is configured to be openable / closable, and can switch whether or not a game ball can be awarded to the second opening / closing accessory 43. More specifically, when the second opening / closing member 45 is opened, a game ball can be awarded to the second opening / closing accessory 43. In addition, when the second opening / closing member 45 is closed, the game ball cannot enter the second opening / closing accessory 43.

  The opening operation of the second opening / closing member 45 is mechanically performed in conjunction with the winning of the game ball to the first opening / closing member 42. More specifically, when one game ball wins the first opening / closing accessory 42, an opening mechanism (not shown) provided in the flow path of the game ball is activated (for example, the hook is released) and the second opening / closing is performed. The member 45 is opened.

  Further, the closing operation of the second opening / closing member 45 is mechanically performed in conjunction with the winning of the game ball to the second opening / closing accessory 43. More specifically, when a game ball wins the second opening / closing combination 43, a closing mechanism (not shown) provided inside the second opening / closing combination 43 operates (for example, a gear rotates). Then, the second opening / closing member 45 is closed by the operation of the closing mechanism.

  In this manner, the second opening / closing member 43 is one in which the opening / closing operation of the second opening / closing member 45 is performed mechanically, and is configured as a so-called non-electrically-powered member.

  Note that the opening / closing accessory starting port 41, the first opening / closing accessory 42, and the second opening / closing accessory 43 are illuminated with LEDs and the like, and emit light according to the stage of the game, thereby enhancing the interest of the player. ing.

  The first grand prize winning device 36 (first special electric accessory) is disposed in the lower right portion of the game area 7. The first big prize winning device 36 is provided with a first big prize winning port 55 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The first grand prize winning port 55 is configured so that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside. Inside the first big prize opening 55, a first big prize opening sensor 56 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. The first grand prize opening sensor 56 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first big prize opening 55 when the game ball wins the first big prize opening 55. The first grand prize winning device 36 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 57 that can be electrically opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The first grand prize winning device 36 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the first grand prize winning port 55 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by opening and closing the first grand prize winning door 57.

The first big winning device 36 has a jackpot game (first bonus game) when a jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game, which will be described later, is a jackpot and when a jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. As a big hit game), it is configured to be switched between a closed state and an open state.
Note that a game ball is won in the first grand prize-winning device 36 by so-called right hit.

  The second big winning device 37 (second special electric accessory) is arranged at the lower right of the game area 7 and immediately below the first big winning device 36. The second large winning device 37 is a box shape in which a game ball can move inside, and is formed in a substantially L shape in a front view. The second big prize winning device 37 is provided with a second big prize winning port 58, a second big prize winning port door 60, a specific area 61, a normal area 63, and a sorting piece 65.

  The second grand prize winning port 58 is an opening in which the upper surface of the second big prize winning device 37 is elongated in the left-right direction. The second grand prize winning port 58 is configured so that a game ball can be entered (winning) inside (inside the second big prize winning device 37). Below the second big prize opening 58, a second big prize opening sensor 59 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The second grand prize opening sensor 59 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the second big prize opening 58 when the game ball wins the second big prize opening 58.

  The second big prize opening door 60 is a substantially flat member that covers the second big prize opening 58. The second grand prize opening door 60 is configured to be electrically opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The second grand prize opening door 60 is configured to be able to switch the second big prize winning device 37 between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the second major prize winning opening 58 and a closed state in which no prize can be won by the opening / closing operation. .

  The specific area 61 is arranged at the lower right portion of the second large winning device 37 and to the left of the normal area 63. The specific area 61 is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A specific area sensor 62 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the specific area 61. The specific area sensor 62 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the specific area 61 when the game ball wins the specific area 61.

  The normal area 63 is arranged at the lower right portion of the second large winning device 37 and to the right of the specific area 61. The normal area 63 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). Inside the normal area 63, a normal area sensor 64 including a proximity switch is disposed. The normal area sensor 64 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the normal area 63 when the game ball wins the normal area 63.

  The sorting piece 65 is a substantially flat member that covers the specific region 61. The sorting piece 65 is configured to be electrically opened and closed through a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The distribution piece 65 is configured to be able to switch the specific area 61 between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by the opening / closing operation.

  With the configuration of the second grand prize winning device 37 as described above, when a game ball wins the second grand prize winning opening 58 by the opening operation of the second grand prize winning opening door 60, the winning game ball is used to open and close the sorting piece 65. In response, one of the specific area 61 and the normal area 63 is won. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the sorting piece 65 is set so that a game ball won in the second major winning opening 58 wins the specific area 61 with a probability of 1/10.

The second big winning device 37 is configured to switch between a closed state and an open state as a small hit game when the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game described later is a win. Further, the second grand prize winning device 37 is configured to switch between a closed state and an open state as a big hit game (second big hit game) when a game ball won in the second big prize opening 58 wins the specific area 61. Configured.
A game ball is won in the second big winning device 37 by so-called right hit.

  The normal symbol display device 38 is a device that displays the result of the normal symbol game hit determination and notifies the player. The normal symbol display device 38 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 38 is provided with a general LED display unit 66 on which normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the following, a game in which the normal symbol is changed in order to win is referred to as a normal symbol game.

  The normal symbol game hit determination is performed based on a winning of a game ball to the first start gate 31 or the second start gate 32. When the normal symbol game hit determination is performed, the normal symbol variation display is started on the ordinary symbol LED display unit 66, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the normal symbols displayed in a stopped state.

  Then, when the player is informed that the result of the normal symbol game winning determination is winning, the special figure 2 starting door 54 of the variable winning device 35 is opened and closed, and the variable winning device 35 is opened. The closed state can be switched. When the variable winning device 35 is in an open state, a game ball can be won in the special figure 2 starting port 34. Note that the open state of the variable winning device 35 is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the special figure start opening 34 and switched to the closed state.

  The special symbol display device 39 is a device that displays the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game and notifies the player. The special symbol display device 39 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7 and at the upper left of the normal symbol display device 38. The special symbol display device 39 is provided with a special symbol LED display section 67 on which special symbols are variably displayed. In the following, a game in which a special symbol is changed aiming at a big hit is referred to as a special symbol game.

  Here, in this embodiment, two types of symbols, special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, are provided as the special symbols. In the present embodiment, the special symbol game is provided with two types of games: a first special symbol game that varies the special symbol 1 and a second special symbol game that varies the special symbol 2.

The big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of a game ball to the special figure 1 start port 33. Then, when the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed, the variation display of the special symbol 1 is started on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. And the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 1 displayed in the stop state.
Note that the jackpot determination corresponds to a “predetermined special condition” according to the present invention.

  The jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is based on the winning of two types of game balls, that is, a game ball winning in the special figure 2 starting port 34 and a game ball winning in the second opening / closing accessory 43. Done. When the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed, the variation display of the special symbol 2 is started on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the player is notified of the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 2 displayed in a stopped state.

  Note that the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game are sequentially performed according to the winning order of the game balls that are the triggers of the jackpot determination.

  And, if the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, or if the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, it will be described later after the suspension of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 The big hit game is started, and the open state and the closed state of the first big winning device 36 are continuously switched.

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a loss, the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed. As with the second special symbol game big hit determination, the second special symbol game small hit determination determines the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 start opening 34 and the second opening and closing accessory 43 of the game ball winning This is based on winning of two types of game balls.

  Then, if the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game is a win, the small bonus game described later is started after the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 is stopped, and the second big prize winning device 37 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Can be switched.

  The decorative symbol display device 40 is a device that displays the result of the decorative symbol game and notifies the player. The decorative symbol display device 40 is installed in the opening 14 that is opened substantially at the center of the game area 7. The decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 68 on which the decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  On the liquid crystal display unit 68, a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to circulate independently as a decorative symbol game. In the following, a game in which a plurality of decorative symbols are changed in order to win is referred to as a decorative symbol game.

  The variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player by a combination of the symbols of the plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Then, when the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, after the result is notified to the player, the big hit game is started.

  In addition, when a player is notified of the result of a decorative symbol game, a variety of effects (reach effect, background effect, pseudo-continuous display effect, time management effect, pre-reading notice, etc. are displayed together with a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols. Effect etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68. Thus, in the decorative symbol game, the player's interest is enhanced by displaying various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 68 together with the variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, numeral symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the decorative symbols. If the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the combinations of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 are “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”. ”,“ 555 ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 777 ”.

  In addition, the result of the decorative symbol game is that the game ball wins the special figure 1 start port 33, the game ball wins the special figure start port 34, and the game ball wins the second opening / closing accessory 43. The winning is determined based on the winning of three types of game balls. More specifically, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game performed based on the winning of the three types of game balls. That is, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game) is a big hit, the result of the decorative symbol game is a win. Moreover, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game) is a loss, the result of the decorative symbol game is a loss. As described above, the result of the decorative symbol game is set so as to be linked with the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a number-of-holds display unit 69 that notifies the player of the number of times that the special symbol game is suspended. The number-of-holds display unit 69 is disposed below the liquid crystal display unit 68. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 of the special symbol game displayed on the number-of-holds display unit 69 is displayed in accordance with the winning of the three types of game balls or the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 ( It is subtracted according to jackpot judgment. In addition, the upper limit of the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game and the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is set to a total of four times.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game will be described in detail.

  The small hit game is a game in a state where the internal game state has shifted to the small hit game state. In the small hit game, the game state is advantageous compared to the game state (the normal game state) before the transition to the small hit game state, and a game state having an advantage degree smaller than the big hit game state is a game. Granted to a person. Specifically, in the small hit game, the second big prize opening door 60 of the second big prize winning device 37 opens and closes, and the second big prize winning device 37 is switched between the open state and the closed state once. Is called. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (less than in the case of the big hit game).

  Note that the open state of the second big prize device 37 in the small hit game ends after a predetermined time has elapsed and is switched to the closed state.

  When a game ball wins the second big winning device 37 in the small hit game and the winning game ball wins the specific area 61, the internal gaming state changes from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state. And migrate. That is, the small hit game is ended and the big hit game is started. Note that, as described above, in the second grand prize winning device 37, the game ball that has won the second major prize winning port 58 is set to win the specific area 61 with a probability of 1/10. In other words, in the small hit game, when one game ball wins the second big prize opening 58, the big hit game is set to start with a probability of 1/10.

  Note that the big hit game that is started after the small hit game ends is a second big hit game described later in the big hit game. In the second big hit game (the big hit game started after the small hit game is finished), the second big winning device 37 is used as the big winning device.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot game will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is provided with two types of jackpot games: a first jackpot game using the first jackpot device 36 and a second jackpot game using the second jackpot device 37.

  The first jackpot game is a jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start opening 33 or a special figure 2 start opening 34. When the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game performed based on the winning of two types of game balls, that is, the winning of the game ball to the second and the winning of the game ball to the second opening / closing accessory 43 is a big hit This is a game in a state where the internal game state has shifted from the normal game state to the big hit game state. In the first big hit game, the first big winning device 36 is used.

  In the first big hit game, the first big prize opening door 57 of the first big prize winning device 36 is continuously opened and closed, and the first big prize winning device 36 is continuously switched between the open state and the closed state (continuous operation). ) Is performed. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  In the first big win game, the first open state of the first big prize winning device 36 is after a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of games. When the ball wins the first big prize opening 55 of the first big prize winning device 36, it is finished and switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the first grand prize winning device 36 is switched to the open state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  In addition, as described above, the second big win game is an internal game when a game ball wins the second big prize device 37 in the small hit game and the won game ball wins the specific area 61. This is a game in a state where the state has shifted from the small hit game state to the big hit game state. In the second big hit game, the second big winning device 37 is used.

  In the second big hit game, the second big prize winning door 37 of the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously opened and closed, and the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously switched between the open state and the closed state (continuous operation). ) Is performed. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  In the second big win game, the open state of the second big winning device 37 per game is a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of games. When the ball wins the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37, it is finished and switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the second grand prize winning device 37 is switched to the opened state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  In this way, in the first big win game and the second big win game, the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 is continuously operated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, a total of 16 times). Hereinafter, the continuous operation of the first big prize device 36 or the second big prize device 37 in the big hit game is referred to as “round game”. In addition, the operation per one time among the continuous operations of the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 in the big hit game is referred to as “round”. That is, a total of 16 rounds are played.

  The jackpot gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state by operating the condition device when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game or the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. The The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. In addition, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the big prize device (the first big prize device 36 or the second big prize device 37).

  In addition, in the pachinko machine, in addition to the aforementioned small hit game state and big hit game state as an internal game state related to the special symbol game (first special symbol game and second special symbol game), in the special symbol game A short-time gaming state is provided.

  The short time gaming state in the special symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated in the special symbol game and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted to. Thus, when the time-short gaming state is entered, the variation time of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the short-time gaming state is determined by determination described later.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, a short time gaming state in the normal symbol game is provided as an internal gaming state relating to the normal symbol game.

  The time-short gaming state in the normal symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted in the normal symbol game. In the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the transition to the short-time gaming state is determined depending on the transition to the short-time gaming state in the special symbol game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol probability fluctuation function in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game, and the fluctuation time in the special symbol game. The shortening function is set to operate simultaneously.

  When the normal symbol probability variation function is activated in a normal symbol game, the probability that the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a hit is the normal (the normal symbol probability variation function is not activated) gaming state. Probability higher than games.

  When the normal electric accessory release extension function is activated in the normal symbol game, the time per one time that the variable winning device 35 is in the open state is the normal game state (the normal electric accessory release extension function is not activated). The game will be extended.

  As described above, in the normal symbol game, when the time-short game state is set, a game state (so-called electric support game state) in which a game ball easily wins the special figure 2 start port 34 is set. In other words, in the normal symbol game, when the time-short game state is entered, the game state is advantageously given to the player.

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol probability fluctuation function in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game, and the fluctuation time reduction in the special symbol game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, various functions that operate at the same time that the variable time reduction function operates in a normal symbol game may be combined as appropriate.

  In the following, the time-short game state in the special symbol game and the time-short game state in the normal symbol game are referred to as “time-short state”, and the game in the time-short state is referred to as “time-short game”, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the main control circuit 100 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 100 mainly includes a main control CPU 101, a main control ROM 105, a main control RAM 104, and a main control input / output circuit 102.
The main control CPU 101, the main control ROM 105, the main control RAM 104, and the main control input / output circuit 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The main control RAM 104 temporarily stores processing items by the main control CPU 101. The main control CPU 101 uses the main control RAM 104 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 105, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 103 is connected to the main control CPU 101. The main control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 mS).

  The main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a receiving unit for various signals output from the outside, and includes a first start gate sensor 50, a second start gate sensor 51, a special opening sensor 52 for special figure 1, and a special start for special figure 2 The mouth sensor 53, the first big prize mouth sensor 56, the second big prize mouth sensor 59, the specific area sensor 62, the normal area sensor 64, the opening / closing accessory starting mouth sensor 46, the first opening / closing accessory sensor 47, and the second It is electrically connected to the opening / closing accessory sensor 48 and the like. The main control input / output circuit 102 is electrically connected to a general LED display unit 66, a special LED display unit 67 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 101. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101, the main control RAM 104 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239”. A counter 121 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A small hit counter 122 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A state transition determination counter 123 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A variation pattern selection counter 124 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 125 used for measuring the variable display time of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variation counter 126 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variable suspension counter 127 used for measuring the variable suspension number of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure variable suspension counter 127 stores a numerical value from “0” to “4”. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of times of special symbol game variable hold is 4, and the counter value of the special symbol variable hold number counter 127 is “4” at the maximum.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 55 of the first big prize winning device 36 and the second big prize winning port 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. A big prize opening number counter 128 used for measurement is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 has a large winning device continuous operation number counter 129 used for measuring the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first large winning device 36 and the second large winning device 37. Provided.
A numerical value from “1” to “16” is stored in the large winning device continuous operation number counter 129. The numerical value is incremented by one for each continuous operation (round) of the first grand prize device 36 or the second grand prize device 37. The upper limit of the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first grand prize winning device 36 and the second grand prize winning device 37 is 16, and the counter value of the grand prize winning device consecutive operation number counter 129 is “16” at the maximum.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is used for opening / closing a special prize opening used for measuring the time when the first big prize device 36 and the second big prize device 37 are in the open state or the time when the first big prize device 37 is closed. A timer counter 130 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a specific area timer counter 131 that is used to measure the time when the specific area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37 is opened or when the specific area 61 is closed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a plurality of main control counter value storage areas 132 in which the counter values of various counters are appropriately stored.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a sorting timer counter 133 that is used for measuring time to be distributed to one and the other of the sorting unit 25 provided in the sorting device 20.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the main control ROM 105 stores a special figure 1 short time state transition determination table 164. The special figure 1 short-time state transition determination table 164 is a game state after the end of the big hit game based on the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 123 when the gaming state of the first special symbol game is the short-time state or the normal state. Is used to determine whether or not to shift to the short-time state.

  The special figure 1 time-short state transition determination table 164 is composed of “counter value” indicating the counter value of the time-short state transition determination counter 123 and “determination result” (time-short state transition determination) corresponding to this “counter value”. Is done. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 123 is “0” to “95”, the determination result is successful, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. It is said. That is, when the game state of the first special symbol game is the short-time state or the normal state, the probability that the game state shifts to the short-time state after the big hit game is finished is set to 96/240 (1 / 2.5). ing. The time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 20.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 11A, the main control ROM 105 stores a normal time special figure 2 time short state transition determination table 165. The normal special figure 2 short-time state transition determination table 165 indicates that when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the end of the big hit game based on the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 123 This is used later for determining whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state.

  The normal time special figure 2 time-short state transition determination table 165 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the time-short state transition determination counter 123, a “determination result” (time-short state transition determination) corresponding to the “counter value”, and Consists of. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 123 is “0” to “29”, the determination result is determined to be successful, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. It is said. In other words, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the game state will shift to the short-time state after the big hit game is finished is set to 30/240 (1/8) Yes. The time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 50 times.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 11B, the main control ROM 105 stores a time reduction special time figure 2 time reduction state transition determination table 166. The time-short state special figure 2 time-short state transition determination table 166 indicates that when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the time-short state, the end of the big hit game based on the counter value of the time-short state transition determination counter 123 This is used later for determining whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state.

  The time-short state special figure 2 time-short state transition determination table 166 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the time-short state transition determination counter 123 and a “determination result” (time-short state transition determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. Consists of. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 123 is “0” to “239”, the determination result is determined. In other words, if the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short-time state, the probability that the game state will shift to the short-time state after the end of the big hit game is set to 240/240 (1/1) Yes. Moreover, the time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 100 times.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the main control ROM 105 stores a special figure 1 big hit determination table 161, a special figure 2 big hit determination table 162, and a special figure 2 small hit determination table 163.
A detailed description of these tables will be described later.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 200 that mainly controls the game performance operation will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 200 mainly includes a sub control CPU 201, a sub control ROM 205, a sub control RAM 204, and a sub control input / output circuit 202.
The sub control CPU 201, sub control ROM 205, sub control RAM 204, and sub control input / output circuit 202 are connected to each other by a bus. The sub-control ROM 205 stores a control program and control data used for various control processes in advance. The sub control RAM 204 temporarily stores processing items performed by the sub control CPU 201. The sub-control CPU 201 uses the sub-control RAM 204 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 205 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 203 is connected to the sub control CPU 201. The sub control clock circuit 203 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 201 every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 mS).

  The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100 and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to a display control circuit (not shown) or the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 201.

  Hereinafter, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S001, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 20 are sorted.
That is, a sorting game based on entering the sorting device 20 is performed.
A detailed description of the sorting game will be described later.

In step S002, a game based on winning a prize for the opening / closing combination is performed.
That is, a game based on winning of a game ball to the second opening / closing accessory 43 is performed.
A detailed description of the game based on winning in the opening / closing accessory will be described later.

In step S003, a game based on winning at the start opening is performed.
That is, a game based on the winning of a game ball to the special figure 1 start port 33 and the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 start port 34 is performed.
A detailed description of the game based on winning at the start opening will be given later.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machines are roughly divided into three types of games.

  Hereinafter, the “game ball sorting game” shown in step S001 will be described.

The distribution unit 25 provided in the distribution device 20 is controlled by the main control circuit 100, and the main control CPU 101 controls the distribution unit 25 so as to repeat a certain pattern from the time of power-on. The minute member 26 is actuated.
The main control CPU 101 updates the distribution timer counter 133 from when the power is turned on, and operates the distribution member 26 when it is determined that the time for which the counter value has a constant pattern has elapsed.

  More specifically, the initial position of the distribution member 26 is set to a position where game balls are distributed to the first passage 23, and for example 19 seconds after the power is turned on, the distribution member 26 is moved to the second passage 24. A certain pattern is repeated in which, for example, one second elapses after the distribution member 26 is moved to the position where the game balls are distributed to the second passage 24, and the distribution member 26 is operated to the initial position.

A game ball that rolls in the game area 7 when the sorting unit 25 provided in the sorting device 20 repeats a certain pattern enters the entrance 21 of the sorting device 20 so that the game ball can enter. The balls are distributed to the first passage 23 or the second passage 24 by the distribution member 26 of the distribution unit 25 according to the timing of the ball.
The first passage 23 is configured to be guided to the starting port 33 for the special figure 1, and the second passage 24 is configured to be guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41.

  Hereinafter, the “game based on winning at the start opening” shown in step S003 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, as shown in step S101, a winning game is performed at the start port.
A detailed description of the winning game at the starting port will be given later.

  Then, when the winning game at the start port is finished, as shown in step S102, the variable symbol special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is displayed. Then, when the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, as shown in steps S103, S104, and S105, the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is the big hit, Out of the three results that the result of the big hit judgment of the special symbol game is a small hit, or the result of the big hit judgment of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game and the result of the big special judgment of the second special symbol game is a loss Is determined.

  Then, as shown in step S106, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is a big hit, the first big hit game is started as a big hit game. Then, as shown in step S107, when the first big hit game is finished, the time-saving game is started and the game of the pachinko gaming machine is returned to the original state. Such a game flow is the same as that of a model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type).

  Further, as shown in step S108, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a small hit, the small hit game is started. Then, as shown in steps S109 and S111, when a game ball wins in the specific area 61 of the second big winning opening 58, the second big hit game is started as a big hit game. Then, as shown in step S107, when the second big hit game ends, the time-saving game is started and the game of the pachinko gaming machine is returned to the original state. On the other hand, as shown in step S110, when the game ball does not win in the specific area 61 of the second big prize opening 58, the big hit game is not started and the game of the pachinko machine is based on Returned. In addition, the flow of such a game is the same as that of a type of model called a feather (former second type).

  In addition, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game and the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game are lost, the big hit game or the small hit game is started. The game of the pachinko machine is restored.

  In the following, the “game based on winning a prize for an opening / closing accessory” shown in step S002 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, as shown in step S201, a winning game is performed on the opening / closing accessory.
A detailed description of the winning game for the opening / closing accessory will be described later.

  Then, when the winning game for the opening and closing accessory is completed, as shown in step S202, the variable symbol special symbol (special symbol 2) is displayed. When the variation of the special symbol 2 is started, as shown in steps S203, S204, and S205, the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, and the result of the big special decision of the second special symbol game is small. The result of the big hit determination of the winning or second special symbol game and the result of the small hit determining of the second special symbol game are determined as one of the three results of losing.

  Then, as shown in step S206, when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the first jackpot game is started as a jackpot game. Then, as shown in step S207, when the first big hit game is completed, the time-saving game is started and the game of the pachinko gaming machine is returned to the original state. Such a game flow is the same as that of a model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type).

  In addition, as shown in step S208, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a small hit, the small hit game is started. Then, as shown in steps S209 and S211, when the game ball wins in the specific area 61 of the second big winning opening 58, the second big hit game is started as the big hit game. Then, as shown in step S207, when the second big hit game ends, the time-saving game is started and the game of the pachinko gaming machine is returned to the original. On the other hand, as shown in step S210, when the game ball does not win the specific area 61 of the second big prize opening 58, the big hit game is not started and the game of the pachinko machine is based on Returned. In addition, the flow of such a game is the same as that of a type of model called a feather (former second type).

  In addition, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game and the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game are lost, the big hit game or the small hit game is not started, and the pachinko machine The game is restored.

  As described above, in the game based on the winning at the starting port shown in step S003, the game is advanced with the winning game at the starting port as an opportunity. Further, in the game based on winning at the start opening, two types of games, a first special symbol game and a second special symbol game, are performed as special symbol games. On the other hand, in the game based on the winning of the opening / closing combination shown in step S002, the game is advanced with the winning game of the opening / closing combination as an opportunity. In a game based on winning a prize for an opening / closing accessory, one type of game called a second special symbol game is performed as a special symbol game.

  Hereinafter, the “winning game at the start opening” shown in step S101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning game at the start opening, two types of games are performed. More specifically, a game that passes through steps S301, S302, and S303 described below (hereinafter, simply referred to as “first winning game to the start opening”) and a game that passes through step S304 (hereinafter, referred to as “first winning game to the start opening”). This is simply referred to as “second winning game to the starting port”).

  First, the first winning game at the starting port will be described.

  In step S301, a game ball is awarded to the first start gate 31 or the second start gate 32. In the short-time game, a so-called right-handed game is performed so that the second starting gate 32 wins a game ball. Further, in a normal game (not a short-time game), the first starting gate 31 is awarded a game ball by making a so-called left strike. When a game ball wins the first start gate 31 or the second start gate 32, a normal symbol game is performed based on the win.

  In step S302, when the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is win in step S301, the variable winning device 35 is switched to an open state in which a game ball can be won in the special figure 2 starting port 34.

  In step S303, a game ball is won in the special figure 2 starting port 34 of the variable winning device 35 switched to the open state in step S302. When a game ball wins the special figure 2 starting port 34, the second special symbol game is started based on the winning.

  Next, the second winning game at the starting port will be described.

  In step S304, the game ball is awarded to the special figure 1 starting port 33. The winning of the game ball to the start port 33 for the special figure 1 is that the game ball enters the ball entrance 21 of the sorting device 20 provided in the game area 7 and the game ball guided to the entrance passage 22 is shaken. The game balls distributed to the first passage 23 by the distribution member 26 of the distribution portion 25 and guided to the start port 33 for the special figure 1 by the first passage 23 win a prize. When a game ball wins the special figure 1 start port 33, the first special symbol game is started based on the winning.

  As described above, when the winning game at the starting port shown in step S101 is performed, the first starting gate 31, the second starting gate 32, the special figure 1 starting port 33, and the special figure 2 starting port 34 (variable winning device). 35) and the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is started.

  Hereinafter, the “winning game for the opening / closing item” shown in step S201 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 16 and FIG.

  In step S401, as shown in FIG. 17A, a game ball is won at the opening / closing accessory starting port 41. The winning of the game ball to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 is that the game ball enters the ball entrance 21 of the sorting device 20 provided in the game area 7 and the game ball guided to the entrance passage 22 is distributed. The game balls distributed to the second passage 24 by the distribution member 26 of the section 25 and guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 by the second passage 24 win a prize.

  In step S402, when a game ball wins at the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 at step S401, as shown in FIG. 17B, the first opening / closing of the first opening / closing accessory 42 is mechanically interlocked with the winning. The opening operation of the member 44 is performed. As a result, the first opening / closing accessory 42 is in a state where a game ball can be won.

In step S403, the first opening / closing combination 42 in which the game ball is ready to win in step S402 is awarded a game ball.
When a game ball wins the first opening / closing combination 42, the first opening / closing member 44 of the first opening / closing combination 42 is closed. As a result, the first opening / closing accessory 42 is in a state in which a game ball cannot be won.

  In step S404, when a game ball wins the first opening / closing combination 42 in step S403, the second opening / closing opening 43 of the second opening / closing combination 43 is mechanically interlocked with the winning as shown in FIG. The opening operation of the member 45 is performed. As a result, the second opening / closing accessory 43 is in a state in which a game ball can be won.

In step S405, the game ball is awarded to the second opening / closing accessory 43 in which the game ball can be won in step S404. When a game ball wins the second opening / closing accessory 43, the second special symbol game is started based on the winning.
When a game ball wins the second opening / closing accessory 43, the closing operation of the second opening / closing member 45 of the second opening / closing accessory 43 is performed. As a result, the second opening / closing accessory 43 is in a state in which a game ball cannot be won.

  In this way, when the winning game for the opening / closing combination shown in step S201 is performed, the opening / closing combination starting port 41, the first opening / closing combination 42, and the second opening / closing combination 43 are used, and the second special symbol game. Is started.

Hereinafter, the processing of the special symbol game (first special symbol game and second special symbol game) of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
Unless otherwise specified, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game are simply “special symbol game”, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are simply “special symbol”, and the first big hit game and The second jackpot game is simply referred to as “jackpot game”.

In step S501, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special figure 1 start port 33 or the special figure 2 start port 34.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has won the special figure 1 start port 33 or the special figure 2 start port 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 receives the winning signal or special signal of the special figure 1 start port sensor 52. If the winning signal of the starter sensor 53 for 2 is received, the process proceeds to step S502.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won the special figure 1 start opening 33 and the special figure 2 start opening 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 wins the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52. When the signal and the winning signal of the start port sensor 53 for special figure 2 are not received, the process proceeds to step S504.

In step S <b> 502, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol game special symbol variation holding count is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times of change hold of the special symbol of the special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure change hold number counter 127 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S504. To do.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol of the special symbol game is not 4 or more, that is, if the counter value of the special figure fluctuation hold number counter 127 is not “4”, the process proceeds to step S503. To do.

In step S503, the main control CPU 101 reads out the counter values of the current big hit counter 121, the small hit counter 122, the short time state transition determination counter 123, and the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124, and stores them in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132. Store.
After performing the process of step S503, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S504.

In step S504, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, that is, when the condition device operation flag is on, the main control CPU 101 returns the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 to the original state.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, that is, if the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S505.

In step S505, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing, that is, if the special symbol fluctuation display flag is in the ON state, step S523 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is not changing, that is, if the special symbol fluctuation display flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 The process proceeds to S506.

In step S506, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 is during the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 is described later. If it is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in S526, the process proceeds to step S527.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 will be described later. If it is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526, the process proceeds to step S507.

In step S <b> 507, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special symbol variation suspension number counter 127 is “0”, the main control CPU 101 The special symbol game processing of the circuit 100 is restored.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is on hold is not 0 (zero), that is, if the counter value of the special symbol variation on-hold counter 127 is not “0”, step S508 is performed. Migrate to

In step S508, the main control CPU 101 performs a big hit determination of special symbol games (first special symbol game and second special symbol game). If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a big hit, the main control CPU 101 sets the big hit flag from the off state to the on state.
A detailed description of the jackpot determination process of the special symbol game (first special symbol game and second special symbol game) of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S508, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S509.

In step S509, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination in step S508 is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game at step S508 is a big hit, that is, when the big hit flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S520.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S510 if it is determined that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game in step S508 is not a big hit (that is, it is a loss), that is, if the big hit flag is OFF. To do.

In step S510, the main control CPU 101 performs a small hit determination for a special symbol game (second special symbol game). When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination of the special symbol game (second special symbol game) is a small hit, the main control CPU 101 sets the small hit flag from the off state to the on state.
A detailed description of the small hit determination process of the special symbol game (second special symbol game) of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S510, main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S520.

In step S520, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol.
The main control CPU 101 uses the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S503 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the variation pattern selection table (not shown). Select a variation pattern for a special symbol.
After performing the process of step S520, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S521.

In step S521, the main control CPU 101 transmits a variation pattern related to the special symbol selected in step S520 to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S521, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S522.

In step S522, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure variation display flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S522, the main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S523, which is shifted from step S505, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (a variation pattern related to the special symbol).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (a variation pattern related to the special symbol), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 is determined in step S520. If the variation pattern related to the selected special symbol has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S524.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the predetermined symbol variation time has not passed a preset special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 However, if the variation pattern related to the special symbol selected in step S520 has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S524, the main control CPU 101 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S524, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S525.

In step S525, the main control CPU 101 stops the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol displayed on the special figure LED display section 67. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure variation display flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S525, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S526.

In step S526, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol whose fluctuation is stopped.
After performing the process of step S526, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S527.

In step S527, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S525 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526.
The main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S525 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125. When the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S528.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S525 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526, that is, the special symbol timer counter. If the counter value of 125 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S526, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S528, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination in step S509 is a jackpot.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game in step S509 is a big hit, that is, if the big hit flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S540.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S529 if it is determined that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game in step S509 is not a big hit (that is, it is lost), that is, if the big hit flag is in the off state. To do.

In step S529, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game small hit determination in step S518 is a win.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol game small hit determination in step S518 is a win, that is, if the small hit flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S530.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol game small hit determination in step S518 is not successful (that is, it is lost), that is, if the small hit flag is OFF, step S531. Migrate to

In step S530, the main control CPU 101 performs a small hit game process.
A detailed description of the small hit game processing of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S530, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S531.

In step S531, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S532.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 starts the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100. Return to.

In step S532, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for a preset number of times of variation of the special symbol.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the preset number of times of special symbol variation, the process proceeds to step S533. To do.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was not an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function operates for a preset number of times of special symbol variation, The special symbol game processing of the circuit 100 is restored.

In step S533, the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function operates for a preset number of times of variation of the special symbol. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol is measured using the special figure fluctuation number counter 126.
After performing the process of step S533, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S534.

In step S534, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol measured in step S533 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol measured in step S533 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the total of the counter values of the special figure fluctuation frequency counter 126 is set in advance. If the predetermined number of fluctuations has been reached, the process proceeds to step S535.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol measured in step S533 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 126 is If the total has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S535, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the off state.
After performing the process of step S535, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S536.

In step S536, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S536, the main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S540 transferred from step S528, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the first big hit game described later.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the first big hit game, the main control CPU 101 sets the time-saving state transition flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S540, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S541.

In step S541, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the conditional device operation flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S541, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S542.

In step S542, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the accessory continuous operation device operation flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S542, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S543.

In step S543, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time reduction function in the special symbol game is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time reduction function in the special symbol game is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S544.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time shortening function in the special symbol game is not operating, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag is not in the on state (that is, in the off state), the process proceeds to step S546. Transition.

In step S544, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S544, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S545.

In step S545, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S545, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S546.

In step S546, the main control CPU 101 performs a jackpot game (more specifically, a first jackpot game).
A detailed description of the first big hit game process of the main control CPU 101 will be given later.
The main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 after performing the process of step S546.

  When a variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, an effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern, and the decorative symbol game is based on the selected effect pattern. (Variation display of a plurality of decorative symbols) and the appearance of various effects are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40. Further, when a confirmation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, the decoration symbol game (variable display of a plurality of decoration symbols) and various effects are ended based on the confirmation signal. A state of performing is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 601, the main control CPU 101 opens the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 58.
After performing the process of step S601, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S602.

In step S602, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize winning port 58 that was opened in step S601 has passed a predetermined time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize opening 58 opened in step S601 has passed a predetermined time, that is, the big prize opening / closing timer counter. If the predetermined counter time of 130 has elapsed in advance, the process proceeds to step S603.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines in step S601 that the elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize opening 58 that has been opened in step S601 has not passed a predetermined time, that is, the big prize opening. If the counter value of the opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S602 again.

In step S603, the main control CPU 101 closes the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 58.
After performing the process of step S603, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S604.

In step S604, the main control CPU 101 opens the specific area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 is in a state where it can win in the specific area 61. In addition, by closing the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 and opening the specific area 61, the game ball won immediately before the second big prize opening 58 is closed is the specific area 61. It is set so that it becomes possible to win the game and the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 58 wins the specific area 61 with a probability of 1/10.
After performing the process of step S604, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S605.

In step S605, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the opening of the specific area 61 that has been opened in step S604 has passed a predetermined time.
If the main control CPU 101 determines in step S604 that the specific area 61 that has been opened in the open state has passed a predetermined time that has been set in advance, that is, the count value of the specific area timer counter 131 is set in advance. If the set predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S606.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines in step S604 that the specific area 61 that has been opened in the open state has not elapsed the predetermined time that has been set in advance, that is, the specific area timer counter 131 If the counter value has not passed the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S605 again.

In step S606, the main control CPU 101 closes the specific area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball is in a state where it cannot enter the specific area 61.
After performing the process of step S606, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S607.

In step S <b> 607, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won in the specific area 61 between the open state and the closed state.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has won in the specific area 61 between the open state and the closed state, that is, if the specific area winning flag is on, the process proceeds to step S608. .
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won in the specific area 61 during the period from the open state to the closed state, that is, when the specific area winning flag is off, The processing of the small hit game of the control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S608, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the big hit game is over.
And if it determines with a game state shifting to a time-short state after completion | finish of a 2nd big hit game, a time-short state transfer flag will be set from an OFF state to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S608, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S609.

In step S609, the main control CPU 101 performs a jackpot game (more specifically, a second jackpot game). That is, the gaming state shifts from the small hit gaming state to the second big hit gaming state.
A detailed description of the second big hit game process of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S609, the main control CPU 101 restores the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  In this way, in the small hit game, when a game ball wins the specific area 61 of the second big winning device 37, the gaming state shifts from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit game (more specifically, The second big hit game) is started.

  Below, the process of the 1st big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.22 and FIG.23.

In step S701, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first big prize opening 55 is open.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening 55 is being opened, that is, if the first big prize opening opening flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S702.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening 55 is not open, that is, if the first big prize opening release flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S705.

In step S <b> 702, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) has been won in the first big winning opening 55.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the first big winning opening 55, that is, when the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is “10”, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S704.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the first big winning opening 55, that is, if the counter value of the big winning prize winning number counter 128 is not "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S703. To do.

In step S703, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds).
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined time, that is, if the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed 30 seconds, step S704 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has not passed the predetermined time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed 30 seconds. In this case, the main jackpot game process of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S704, the main control CPU 101 switches the first big prize opening 55 from the open state to the closed state.
After performing the process of step S704, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S705 transferred from step S701, the main control CPU 101 sets a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first big prize winning device 36 (in this embodiment). 10 times) is determined.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first grand prize winning device 36 has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the big prize winning device continuous operation counter When the counter value of 129 reaches “10”, the process proceeds to step S709.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first big winning device 36 has not reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the big winning device. When the counter value of the continuous operation number counter 129 has not reached “10”, the process proceeds to step S706.

In step S706, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined interval time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed the predetermined interval time, that is, when the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time, The process proceeds to step S707.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has not passed the predetermined interval time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time. If not, the process of the first big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S707, the main control CPU 101 switches the first grand prize winning port 55 from the closed state to the open state.
After performing the process of step S707, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S709 transferred from step S705, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the condition device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S709, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S710.

In step S710, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the accessory continuous operation device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S710, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S711.

In step S711, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the condition device has shifted to the time-saving state after the end of the first big hit game.
The main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S712 when the operation of the condition device is such that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the first big hit game, that is, when the short-time game transition flag is on. To do.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 performs the main control when the operation of the condition device is not one in which the game state shifts to the time-short state after the end of the first big hit game, that is, when the time-short game transition flag is OFF. The processing of the first big hit game of the circuit 100 is restored.

In step S712, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S712, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S713.

In step S713, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S713, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  Hereinafter, the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S801, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second big prize winning opening 58 is being opened.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 58 is being opened, that is, if the second big prize opening opening flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S802.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 58 is not open, that is, if the second big prize opening opening flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S805.

In step S <b> 802, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) has been won in the second big winning opening 58.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the second big winning opening 58, that is, when the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is “10”, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S804.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the second big winning opening 58, that is, if the value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is not "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S803. To do.

In step S803, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds).
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined time, that is, if the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed 30 seconds, step S804 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has not passed the predetermined time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed 30 seconds. In this case, the processing of the second big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S804, the main control CPU 101 switches the second big prize opening 58 from the open state to the closed state.
After performing the process of step S804, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S805 transferred from step S801, the main control CPU 101 determines a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second big prize winning device 37 (in this embodiment). 10 times) is determined.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second large winning device 37 has reached a predetermined number set in advance, that is, the large winning device continuous operation number counter. When the counter value of 129 reaches “10”, the process proceeds to step S809.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second large winning device 37 has not reached the predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the large winning device. If the counter value of the continuous operation number counter 129 has not reached “10”, the process proceeds to step S806.

In step S806, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined interval time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed the predetermined interval time, that is, when the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time, The process proceeds to step S807.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has not passed the predetermined interval time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time. If not, the processing of the second big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S807, the main control CPU 101 switches the second big prize opening 58 from the closed state to the open state.
After performing the process of step S807, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S809 transferred from step S805, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the condition device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S809, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S810.

In step S810, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the accessory continuous operation device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S810, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S811.

In step S811, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the condition device is one in which the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the second big hit game ends.
The main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S812 when the operation of the condition device is such that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the second big hit game, that is, when the short-time game transition flag is on. To do.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 performs the main control when the operation of the condition device is not one in which the game state shifts to the time-short state after the end of the second big hit game, that is, when the time-short game transition flag is OFF. The processing of the second big hit game of the circuit 100 is restored.

In step S812, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S812, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S813.

In step S813, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S813, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine, the first big win game and the second big win game are performed as the big hit game using the first big winning device 36 and the second big winning device 37, respectively.

Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) shown in step S508 will be described in detail.
In the following, the special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 and the special figure 2 big hit determination table 162 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 will be described in detail.

  The main control CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball that triggers the jackpot determination of the special symbol game this time is the winning of the game ball to the start port 33 for the special symbol 1 (that is, the first special symbol of the special symbol game). If the current gaming state is a short-time state or a normal state, the special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is used to make a big hit determination of the first special symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to this “counter value”. Is done. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. As described above, when the first special symbol game jackpot determination is made and the current gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state, it is determined that the result of the first special symbol game jackpot determination is a jackpot. The probability is set to 1/240.

  In addition, the main control CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball that triggers the jackpot determination of the special symbol game this time is the winning of the game ball to the special symbol 2 starting port 34 (that is, the second of the special symbol games). If the current gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state, the special symbol 2 big hit determination table 162 is used to determine the big special jackpot of the second special symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special figure 2 big hit determination table 162 is composed of “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit counter 121 and “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to this “counter value”. Is done. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. As described above, when the second special symbol game jackpot determination is made and the current gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state, it is determined that the result of the second special symbol game jackpot determination is a jackpot. The probability is set to 1/240.

Hereinafter, the small symbol determination process of the special symbol game (second special symbol game) shown in step S510 will be described in detail.
In the following, the special figure 2 small hit determination table 163 shown in FIGS. 6 and 9 will be described in detail.

  When the current gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state, the main control CPU 101 uses the normal special figure 2 small hit determination table 165 to make a small hit determination of the second special symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure 2 small hit determination table 163 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the small hit counter 122 and a “determination result” (small hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. It is comprised by. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the small hit counter 122 is “0” to “239”, the determination result is a small hit. Thus, when the game state of the second special symbol game is the short-time state or the normal state, the probability that the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is the small hit is 240/240. Is set to

  As described above, in the second special symbol game, when the result of the big hit determination is lost, it is determined that the result of the small hit determination is a hit (small hit) with a probability of 100%.

  Below, the effect show | played from the structure of the above pachinko machines is demonstrated.

With such a configuration of the pachinko gaming machine, only the game balls that have entered the entrance 21 of the sorting apparatus 20 can win the opening / closing accessory starting port 41, for example, the opening / closing accessory starting port. When the hall employee wants to adjust so that the game ball does not easily enter 44, the nail at the entrance of the entrance 21 of the sorting apparatus 20 is adjusted.
However, the game ball that can win the special figure 1 starting port 33 is also a game ball that has entered the entrance port 21 of the sorting device 20, and a nail at the entrance of the entrance port 21 of the sorting device 20. If adjusted, the adjustment is reflected not only to the opening / closing accessory starting port 44 but also to the special figure 1 starting port 33.

  In addition, the path | route with which a game ball rolls inside the distribution apparatus 20 is formed with the synthetic resin, and it is comprised so that it cannot adjust on a path | route.

  Therefore, since the adjustment of the nail at the entrance of the entrance 21 of the sorting apparatus 20 affects both the special figure 1 start port 33 and the opening / closing tool start port 41, only the opening / closing tool start port 41 is extremely limited. You will not be able to make adjustments to make it difficult to win.

  In addition, with such a pachinko gaming machine configuration, a winning game for the opening / closing combination, that is, a game using the opening / closing combination starting port 41, the first opening / closing combination 42 and the second opening / closing combination 43 is performed. The player can obtain a chance to play the second special symbol game based on the winning of the game ball to the second opening / closing accessory 43.

  As described above, if the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a loss, it is determined that the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is a hit (small hit) with a probability of 100%. Is done. Then, if the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is a win (small hit), the small hit game is started, and the second big winning device 37 (second big winning port 58) is released from the closed state. Switch to state. Thus, when a game ball wins in the specific area 61 of the second big winning opening 58, the second big hit game is started as a big hit game, and after the second big hit game is finished, the short-time game is started with a predetermined probability. Is done.

  In this way, the player can obtain a chance to play the second big hit game and further the short-time game (hereinafter referred to as “challenge per V”) by the winning game for the opening / closing combination.

  In addition, the challenge per V is based on a game (game based on a prize for an opening / closing accessory) that is different from a game (game based on a prize at the start opening) of a pachinko game machine of a type called a so-called one-type two-mixer. It will be a big hit game. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, a big hit game can be aimed through two types of games (game based on winning at the start opening and game based on winning at the opening / closing role), and one type of game (starting) It is possible to increase the interest of the player as compared to the case of aiming for a big hit game only through a game based on winning in the mouth.

  In the winning game of the opening / closing accessory, the player first wins a game ball in the opening / closing accessory starting port 41, then wins a game ball in the first opening / closing accessory 42, and then wins the second opening / closing role. It is necessary to make the object 43 win the game ball and finally make the game ball win the second big prize opening 58. Further, the player can visually recognize that the game balls that have won the second grand prize opening 58 are distributed to the specific area 61 or the normal area 63. Thereby, the player is always interested in the movement of the game ball and follows the movement of the game ball. In this way, the gaming machine 1 has the gameability of an old-fashioned pachinko gaming machine that follows the movement of the game ball, and can enhance the interest of the player.

  As described above, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine of a type called a so-called one-type / two-mixing machine, and can have a novel gaming property that could not be realized in the past.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a different configuration from the gaming board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The main difference from the configuration of the game board 4 is that the second passage 24 is changed to the second passage 27 and an out port 29 is added.
Below, a different point from the structure of the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described, and the description of the same parts will be omitted.

The second passage 27 passes through when the game ball that has entered the entrance 21 of the sorting apparatus 20 is guided to the sorting unit 25 by the entrance passage 22 and is distributed to the other by the sorting unit 25. A synthetic resin projection 28 that changes the rolling direction of the game ball is provided on the passage of the second passage 27.
The protrusion 28 changes the rolling direction when a game ball passing through the second passage 27 collides. The protrusion 28 is made of synthetic resin and is provided so as to protrude from the rear wall of the second passage 27 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The downstream side of the second passage 27 is branched into two, and is configured such that one is guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 and the other is guided to the out port 29.

  The opening / closing accessory starting port 41 has an opening at the rear wall of the passage that branches into one side at the downstream branch of the second passage 27, and the lower wall of the passage is closed. The game ball guided to one side by the branch on the downstream side of the passage 27 is guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 opened to the rear wall by the lower wall, so that the game ball can enter (win) Configured. Inside the opening / closing combination starting port 41, an opening / closing combination starting port sensor 46 including a proximity switch is disposed. The opening / closing accessory starting port sensor 46 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 when a game ball wins the opening / closing accessory starting port 41. When the winning signal is output, a winning ball is paid out.

The out port 29 is an opening in the rear wall of the passage that branches to the other side at the downstream branch of the second passage 27, and since the lower wall of the passage is closed, The game ball guided to the other side by the downstream branch is guided to the out port 29 opened to the rear wall by the lower wall, so that the game ball can enter (win) the game. A proximity switch is arranged inside the out port 29, and when a game ball wins the out port 29, a prize ball is paid out.
Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball won in the out port 29 is discharged again to the game area 7.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the game ball that has entered the entrance 21 of the sorting apparatus 20 is guided to the sorting unit 25 by the entrance path 22 and distributed. When distributed to the other by the portion 25, the game ball rolls while colliding with the projection 28 provided in the second passage 27, and enters the opening / closing accessory starting port 41 or the out-port 29 provided in the second passage 27. Game balls will win. Thus, a part of the game balls distributed to the second passage 27 can be awarded to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41.

  In addition, since the protrusion 28 provided in the second passage 27 is made of synthetic resin and cannot be adjusted by the hall employee, only the opening / closing member starting opening 41 is extremely awarded. It becomes impossible to adjust so that it is difficult.

  The configuration of the “pachinko gaming machine” in the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment as described above or the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

For example, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which a non-electrically-powered object is mounted on a type of pachinko gaming machine called a type two-type mixing machine. For example, it is of course possible to adopt a configuration in which a non-electrically-powered object is mounted on one type of pachinko gaming machine or two types of pachinko gaming machines.
In addition, when it is set as the structure which mounts a non-electrically-powered accessory in two types of pachinko machines, two types of big hit games are equivalent to "special game" concerning the present invention, and a game ball wins at a starting opening. Thus, the “predetermined special condition” corresponds to the opening of the grand prize opening and the winning of a game ball in a specific area within the big prize opening.

  Moreover, it is not limited to the structure which determines the big hit determination of a 2nd special symbol game by winning a game ball to the 2nd opening / closing accessory 43 which is a non-electrical accessory. For example, the winning ball may be simply paid out when a game ball wins the second opening / closing accessory 43.

  In addition, the configuration of the distribution unit 25 is not limited to the configuration in which the distribution is performed by operating left and right with the lower end of the distribution member 26 as an axis. For example, when the entrance of the second passage 24 is covered with the sorting member 26, the game ball rolls on the sorting member 26, so that the game ball is distributed to the first passage 23, The game ball is moved to the second passage 24 by changing from the state in which the entrance of the second passage 24 is capped by the sliding movement of the minute member 26 to the state in which the lid is removed. Any configuration may be used as long as it can be distributed to the one passage 23 and the second passage 24.

  Further, in the configuration of the sorting device 20, the entrance 21, the entrance passage 22, the sorting section 25, the first passage 23, the second passage 24, the special figure 1 start opening 33, and the opening / closing accessory start opening 41 are provided. It is not limited to the configuration provided. For example, the sorting apparatus 20 includes a entrance 21, an entrance passage 22, and a sorting section 25, and includes a first passage 23, a second passage 24, a special figure 1 start opening 33, and an opening / closing accessory start opening 41. You may provide in the game area | region 7 separately from the distribution apparatus 20. FIG. In this case, it is desirable that the game balls to be won in the special figure 1 start port 33 and the opening / closing accessory start port 41 are configured such that only the game balls distributed by the distribution device 20 win.

  Further, in the configuration of the sorting apparatus 20, the first passage 23 may be provided with a discharge port for returning the game ball passing through the first passage 23 to the game area 7. By providing the discharge port, a part of the game ball passing through the first passage 23 can be guided to the start port 33 for FIG.

  Further, in the configuration of the sorting apparatus 20, the second passage 24 may be provided with a discharge port for returning the game balls passing through the second passage 24 to the game area 7. By providing the discharge port, a part of the game ball passing through the second passage 24 can be guided to the opening / closing accessory starting port 41.

  Further, in the configuration of the sorting apparatus 20, the second passage 24 constitutes a passage for guiding the game ball to the opening / closing tool starting port 41, but the second passage 24 guides the game ball to the opening / closing tool starting port 41. Not limited to things. For example, it may be guided to the first opening / closing member 42 or the second opening / closing member 43. In this case, if the game ball is guided by the second passage 24 when the first opening / closing accessory 42 or the second opening / closing accessory 43 is in the open state, the first opening / closing accessory 42 or the second opening / closing accessory 43 A game ball will enter.

  In addition, the probability that the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot, and the probability that the second special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot, Can be changed.

  20: Sorting device, 21: Entrance, 33: Starting port for special figure 1, 41: Opening / closing member starting port, 42: First opening / closing member, 43: Second opening / closing member

Claims (1)

A first start opening where game balls can enter,
Special game means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined special condition is established when a game ball enters the first starting port;
A second starting port where a game ball can enter,
A non-electrically-operated accessory that is in an open state that is easy to enter when a game ball enters the second start opening and that is in a closed state that is difficult to enter when a predetermined number of game balls enter A pachinko machine,
A pachinko having a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, and having a distribution means for distributing the game ball entering the entrance to the first start port and the second start port Gaming machine.

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