JP2016022149A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of favorably inhibiting monotonization of a game.SOLUTION: A game area PE of a game board 80a includes a right operation-start hole 83b with an electric generator 91 attached thereto. The electric generator 91 is connected to a main control device, and the main control device executes changeover control of changing it over between an open state and a closed state. A game ball flowing in the right operation-start hole 83b is distributed to a first ball entry part 83d or a second ball entry part 83e by a ball passage unit 600. A first type special distribution mode and a second type special distribution mode are set as game ball distribution modes by the ball passage unit 600. In a case of turning out a support winning result D by a support lottery based on winning to a through-gate 84, the game is possibly set to the second type special distribution mode as the distribution mode, however, when an operation button 35 provided on a front door frame 14 is depressingly operated across a prescribed number of times, the distribution mode by the ball passage unit 600 is changed from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, and a game ball launching means for launching a game ball into the game area based on a launch operation by the player. When the game ball launched from the game ball launching unit enters the entrance part provided in the game area, a privilege such as paying out a predetermined number of game balls is given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2002-78904 A

  In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the configuration in order to suppress the monotonization of the game and suppress the decrease in the player's willingness to play.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably suppress monotonization of games.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
A game board in which a game area is formed;
A launch operation means in which a launch operation is performed by a player;
Game ball launching means for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means;
An allocating means provided in the game area, for distributing the game ball to the first flow path and the second flow path;
Special operation means provided separately from the launch operation means and special operations performed by the player,
And a variable unit that changes a distribution mode by the distribution unit based on an operation of the special operation unit.

  The monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame. (A) It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board unit, (b) It is the schematic which shows the internal structure of an operation | movement entrance unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board unit from the back side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a back pack unit. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the main structures of a distribution mechanism. (A) The cross-sectional view of a distribution mechanism, (b) The longitudinal cross-sectional view of a distribution mechanism. It is a front view which shows a channel | path formation body. It is the schematic which shows the flow-down aspect of a game ball. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol displayed on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for low probability modes, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for high probability modes. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for 1st entrance parts, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for 2nd entrance parts. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for low frequency support modes, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for high frequency support modes. It is the schematic for demonstrating the operation | movement aspect etc. of the electric accessory etc. in support mode. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation | variation display time. (A) It is the schematic which shows the average value of fluctuation display time, (b) It is the schematic which shows fixed display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening / closing process of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flowchart which shows a power combination opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows distribution device drive state switching processing. It is a flowchart which shows distribution device special drive control treatment. (A) Timing chart showing the operation mode of the electric accessory and the passage forming body when the support winning result C or the support winning result D (operation condition is established), (b) the support winning result D (operation condition is not established) and It is a timing chart which shows the operation | movement aspect of the electrically-driven accessory and channel | path formation body at the time of becoming. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for surs performed with MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process for pending | holding notice. It is a flowchart which shows the drive condition change process performed in MPU of a distribution control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation teaching effects performed by MPU of a alerting | reporting / production control apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the outline | summary of the operation teaching effect. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the game until the support based on the support winning result D is started. It is the schematic which shows the operation means in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for game ball | bowl launch control performed with MPU of a main controller.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area in the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a long frame material to four sides, and is formed so as to form a rectangular frame shape as a whole. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in an island facility or the like of the game hall.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 is disposed at the inner frame 13 as a base body, the front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and the rear of the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is provided. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view of the gaming machine. Yes.

(Front door frame 14)
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, in view of safety and security improvement, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  Around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21), light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp portion 27 is provided at the center of the annular illumination portion 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10 to light up when a failure such as an error occurs. A prize ball lamp unit 28 that is lit is provided. In addition, a speaker 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamps 28 for outputting sound effects, BGM, and the like corresponding to the gaming state (see FIG. 3).

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32 (see FIG. 2). The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to a game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper tray 33 and games that have not reached the game area PE (see FIG. 3) among the game balls launched by the game ball launching mechanism. When the ball is returned to the player, it has a function as a tray for storing the discharged game ball.

  An operation button 35 (corresponding to “special operation means”) operated by the player is disposed in a portion of the upper bulging portion 31 that is on the near side of the upper plate 33. The operation button 35 is connected to a distribution control device to be described later, and the operation information (operation signal) is input to the distribution control device when the operation button 35 is operated. The operation mode of a ball passage unit (sorting device), which will be described later, also changes based on the operation information input to the distribution control device. Details of the configuration relating to this ball passage unit will be described later.

  A game ball launching handle 41 (corresponding to “launching operation means”) is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude to the near side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later. The game ball firing speed increases as the operation amount (rotation amount) of the game ball launch handle 41 increases, and the game ball is played when the operation amount is adjusted to a predetermined amount by the player. The region PE is reached. Further, by adjusting the amount of operation by the player, it becomes possible to strike the game balls into the right route and the left route formed in the game area PE.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a front door side upper tray passage that leads to the upper tray 33 and a front door side lower tray passage that leads to the lower tray 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45, and the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage is formed by dividing the receiving port portion into left and right by a partition wall. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The upstream side of the front door side upper dish path and the front door side lower dish path are connected to a game ball distributing section described later, and the game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish path are guided to the upper plate 33 and are moved to the lower side of the front door. The game ball that has entered the dish passage is guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13.

  Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the inner frame 13. In FIG. 5, as in FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

(Inner frame 13)
The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by an inner frame base body 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the inner frame base body 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The inner frame base body 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame base body 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame base body 50 is placed on the curtain plate. It will be listed. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the inner frame base body 50 for the purpose of preventing mutual interference.

  Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the inner frame base body 50. Although illustration is omitted, the support fittings 71 and 72 have shaft portions, and a bearing portion provided on the front door frame 14 is inserted into these shaft portions, so that the front door frame with respect to the inner frame 13 is inserted. 14 is rotatably supported.

  A locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed on the rotating front end side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame base body 50. The locking device 75 extends vertically along the right end portion (vertical frame member to be described later) of the inner frame base body 50, and the front door collar member 76 is disposed in a scattered manner in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction). have. In the inner frame base body 50, a slit for projecting to the front side of the inner frame 13 corresponding to each of the front door flange members 76 corresponds to the flange receiving member 49 (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14. It is formed in this way. The front door eaves member 76 protruding through the slits is engaged with the eaves receiving member 49 provided on the front door frame 14 in a one-to-one correspondence with the front door eaves member 76, whereby the front door The frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 75 has an inner frame collar member 77 extending to the rear side of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 fixed to the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  The inner frame base body 50 (locking device 75) is provided with a cylinder lock 78 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 75. The cylinder lock 78 is provided separately from the locking units (each of the hook members 76 and 77, the interlocking hooks and the like) constituting the main part of the locking device 75, and is disposed adjacent to the locking unit. When the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right (clockwise), the lock of the front door frame 14 on the inner frame 13 is released, and the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the left (counterclockwise). The inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A housing recess 51 for housing the game board unit 80 is formed in the central portion of the inner frame base body 50. The housing recess is recessed to the rear of the gaming machine according to the outer shape of the game board unit 80, and the game board unit 80 is fixed to the housing recess 51 by a manual lock mechanism in a state of being fitted from the front of the gaming machine. A substantially rectangular window hole 52 is formed at the bottom of the housing recess 51, and the rear configuration of the game board unit 80 (a rear block 80 b described later) protrudes behind the inner frame 13 through the window hole 52. . The window hole 52 is almost entirely covered from the front of the gaming machine by the game board unit 80 mounted on the inner frame base body 50.

(Game board unit 80)
Hereinafter, the game board unit 80 (particularly, various configurations arranged in the game area PE of the game board 80a) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A is a front view of the game board unit 80, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board unit 80 as viewed from the rear. In FIG. 6A, a left route, which will be described later, is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and a right route is illustrated by a one-dot chain line.

  The game board unit 80 is provided on the back side of the game board 80a mainly composed of a plate made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and various game parts (variable display device, control device, movable type) described later. And a rear block 80b in which a decorative member capable of emitting light, etc.) is mounted on the base body 251 (see FIG. 7), and the front portion of the rear block 80b is visible through the game board 80a. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the above-described game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 80a. As already described, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the rear glass panel 23 and the front surface of the game board 80a is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game balls flowing down the game area PE are the same in the game area PE. It is arranged so that it is not lined up back and forth at a point. Thereby, the ball blockage in the game area PE is suppressed. Note that the game board 80a (specifically, a plate) is not limited to being made of synthetic resin, and may be made of wood.

  The game board 80a is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction). Each opening is provided with a general winning port 81, a variable winning device 82, an operating ball entering unit 83 (operating ports 83a and 83b), a through gate 84, and the like. When game balls enter the general winning opening 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ball entry unit 83, the game balls are detected by detection sensors (not shown) provided corresponding to the respective ball entry portions, and the detection results thereof. Based on the above, a predetermined number of award balls (payout of game balls) and the like are given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 80a, and game balls that have not entered various ball entering parts and the like are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 89, the game ball entering the general game port 81, the variable game device 82, and the operating ball unit 83 is also referred to as "winning". Express.

  The game board 80a is provided with a large number of game nails 93 in order to disperse and adjust the flow path of the game balls as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill 94 are provided. Yes. The flow path of the game ball is differentiated by various configurations such as the game nail 93 and the windmill 94, and is adjusted so that a winning to the above-described general winning opening 81 or the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  A central opening 85 is formed at the center of the game board 80a. The variable display unit 252 and the like belonging to the back block 80b is located behind the central opening 85, and the variable display unit 252 and the like can be visually recognized through the central opening 85 from the front of the gaming machine.

  Around the central opening 85, various entrance parts such as an operation entrance unit 83 and a through gate 84 are arranged. The operation entry unit 83 includes a lower operation entry unit 83L (lower operation opening 83a) disposed below the variable display unit 252, and a right operation entry unit disposed to the right of the variable display unit 252. 83R (right operation opening 83b), and in particular, the right operation entry unit 83R has an open / close-type entry assist device (entrance assistance means) related to the right operation opening (lottery opportunity entry portion) 83b or An electric accessory 91 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) is provided. The electric accessory 91 includes a movable piece and a solenoid-type drive unit that drives the movable piece, and the drive unit is connected to a main control device described later. When the drive unit operates based on a drive signal from the main control device, an open state (auxiliary state) in which the right operation port 83b is allowed to enter and a closed state (non-assistant) in which the entry is impossible. To the state).

  Note that it is sufficient for the electric accessory 91 to be switchable between the first state and the second state in which a winning is more likely to occur than the first state, and it is not always necessary to be able to switch between the open state and the closed state. .

  The through gate 84 is disposed on the side of the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the right route). The through gate 84 is located immediately above the right operating port 83b, and the game ball that has passed through the through gate 84 falls toward the right operating port 83b. When the winning is a support lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 84, the electric accessory 91 is switched from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time. When the electric accessory 91 is in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the through gate 84 flows into the right operation port 83b, and passes through the through gate 84 when the electric accessory 91 is in the closed state. The played game ball is repelled by the electric accessory 91 and passes through the right operation port 83b.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes having different modes of support by the electric accessory 91 are set. Specifically, in the support mode, there is a frequency at which the electric accessory 91 is released per unit time when compared with a situation in which the game ball is continuously fired in the same manner with respect to the game area PE. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set so as to be relatively high and low.

  In the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a winning to the operating ball entering unit 83 (specifically, the right operating port 83b) occurs than in the low frequency support mode. Then, when a winning in the operating port occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Thereby, in the high frequency support mode, the player can play the game while suppressing the consumption (investment) of the ball, and more specifically, increasing the ball.

  In the game area PE, a ball path unit 600 that functions as a communication path connecting the right operation ball entry unit 83R located to the right of the variable display unit 252 and the lower operation ball entry unit 83L located below the variable display unit 252. Is arranged. The ball passage unit 600 is disposed in an inclined state so as to be inclined obliquely downward to the left, and a first ball passage 601 extending obliquely and a second sphere arranged in parallel below the first ball passage 601. And a passage 602. The exit portions of the first ball passage 601 and the second ball passage 602 are connected to the lower operation entrance unit 83L, and the game balls that have flowed into the right operation port 83b under the situation where the electric accessory 91 is opened are It will be guided to the lower operation entrance unit 83L through either the first ball passage 601 or the second ball passage 602.

  Here, with reference to FIG.6 (b), it demonstrates supplementarily about the lower action | operation ball | bowl entrance unit 83L. FIG. 4B is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the lower operation entrance unit 83L.

  The lower operation ball entry unit 83L is formed with a guide passage 83c for guiding the game ball flowing into the lower operation port 83a to a collection passage provided on the back side of the game board 80a. The guide passage 83c branches into a first branch passage 83d and a second branch passage 83e at a midway position. The guide passage 83c can be seen through from the front of the gaming machine, and the branching point of the game ball passing through the guide passage 83c can be visually confirmed.

  The branching position in the guide passage 83c is provided with a distribution means 83g that distributes the game balls that have reached the branching position to the first branch passage 83d and the second branch passage 83e. The distribution means 83g can be switched between a first guidance state for guiding the game ball that has reached the branch position to the first branch passage 83d and a second guide state for guiding the game ball to the second branch passage 83e. The distribution means 83g is configured to switch from one guidance state to the other guidance state based on guiding the game ball. Therefore, the game balls that have flowed into the lower operation port 83a are sequentially (alternately) distributed to the first branch passage 83d / second branch passage 83e.

  The first ball passage 601 described above is connected to the second branch passage 83e via a communication passage 83n provided in the lower operation entry unit 83L, and flows into the lower operation entry unit 83L through the first ball passage 601. The game ball flows directly into the second branch passage 83e. Further, the second ball path 602 described above is connected to the first branch path 83d via a communication path 83m provided in the lower operation ball entering unit 83L, and is connected to the lower operation ball entering unit 83L through the second ball path 602. The game ball that has flowed directly flows into the first branch passage 83d. In other words, the game ball that has flowed into the lower operation port 83a can flow into both branch passages 83d and 83e via the branch position (distribution means 83g), while the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b The inflow destination is uniquely determined according to which one of the first ball passage 601 and the second ball passage 602 is passed through.

  A detection sensor 391c for detecting a game ball is disposed at a position downstream of the communication portion of the communication passage 83m in the first branch passage 83d (hereinafter also referred to as the first ball entry portion 83d), and the second branch passage A detection sensor 391d for detecting a game ball is disposed at a position downstream of the communicating portion of the communication passage 83n in 83e (hereinafter also referred to as the second ball entry portion 83e). These detection sensors 391c and 391d are connected to the main control device, and the main control device grasps whether or not there is a ball entering the ball entering portions 83d and 83e based on detection information (detection signal) from the detection sensors 391c and 391d. To do. When a ball enters the first ball entering portion 83d, three game balls (prize balls) are paid out. When a ball enters the second ball entering portion 83e, six balls are awarded. A game ball (prize ball) is paid out.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the second incoming ball portion 83e with respect to the first incoming ball portion 83d, the payout number relating to the second incoming ball portion 83e is set to be larger than the payout amount relating to the first incoming ball portion 83d. Is preferred.

  A variable winning device (special winning device or special winning means) 82 is formed with a large winning opening through which a game ball can pass and is opened and closed as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening and closing the special winning opening. The body is provided. The openable / closable body can be switched between an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (blocked state) in which the entrance ball is impossible or difficult. In addition, the opening / closing body is connected to a variable prize driving unit (specifically, a solenoid or the like) provided on the back side of the game board 80a, and the opening / closing door is normally kept closed in an internal lottery. When winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) (big hit: when winning the transition to the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state), it will be switched to the open state ing.

  The opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is defined as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 2 rounds or 3 rounds) are performed. It is set so that opening of the opening / closing door as the upper limit is repeated.

  The variable winning device 82 indicates that the game balls can reach when the game balls are fired toward the right route, and that the game balls cannot reach when the game balls are fired toward the left route. (Specifically, above the variable display unit 252).

  Next, the variable display unit 252 will be supplementarily described. The variable display unit 252 includes a symbol display device 253 that variably displays symbols (variable display) using a winning in the activated ball entering unit 83 (the ball entering portions 83d and 83e) as a trigger. The symbol display device 253 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a big win is won, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (special game state or big win). Note that the symbol display device 253 is not necessarily a liquid crystal display device, and may be a dot matrix or 7-segment display device.

  A center frame 95 is provided on the game board 80 a so as to surround the central opening 85. The center frame 95 is fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, a plate body) from the front side thereof, and in such a fixed state, the center frame 95 is erected from the front surface of the game board 80a. The clearance dimension between 95 and the glass unit 22 is configured to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball. This prevents the game ball flowing down the game area PE from colliding with the symbol display device 253, and the flow path of the game ball flowing down the game area PE moves the variable display unit 252 (specifically, the center frame 95) to the right. The route is roughly divided into the right route detouring from the left and the left route detouring from the left.

  The variable winning device 82 and the through gate 84 described above are arranged on the right route, and the game balls flowing down the left route are prevented from winning the variable winning device 82 and the through gate 84. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right route is prevented from winning the lower operation port 83a. For this reason, when the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 83b is in the high frequency support mode or in the opening / closing execution mode, the game is advantageously advanced by firing the game ball to the right route. When the low-frequency support mode is enabled, the game can be advantageously advanced by firing a game ball to the left route. That is, the player can advantageously advance the game by selecting the flow path of the game ball from the right route / left route according to the game situation.

  On the upper surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95, a stage portion is formed on which the game ball can roll left and right. The game balls that have flowed in from the inflow ports formed in the left and right frame portions of the center frame 95 are discharged onto the stage portion through a warp passage formed in the center frame 95. The stage portion is configured such that the game ball that has reached the stage portion is relatively easy to flow into the lower operation port 83a, and the player's attention to the movement of the game ball on the stage portion is improved. Contributing to

  Further, a first reserved lamp portion 98a and a second reserved lamp portion 98b are provided on the front surface of the frame portion constituting the lower portion of the center frame 95. The first hold lamp portion 98a on the left side corresponds to the first incoming ball portion 83d, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the first incoming ball portion 83d is held up to four times, and the first hold lamp portion 98a is turned on. The number of holds is displayed. The second hold lamp portion 98b on the right side corresponds to the second incoming ball portion 83e, and the number of times that the game ball has passed through the second incoming ball portion 83e is held up to four times, and the second hold lamp portion 98b is turned on. The number of holds is displayed.

  A game area partition member 99 that partitions the game area PE together with the guide rail 100 described later is disposed at the right end of the game board 80a (the rotation tip of the game board unit 80 described later). The game area partition member 99 is provided not only with the main display unit 87 but also with a function of forming a ball path for a game ball that flows down the right route together with the center frame 95.

  A stopper member 86 on which a game ball that flies along the guide rail 100 collides is disposed at a portion (upstream portion of the right route) positioned on the upstream side of the ball passage in the right route. The stopper member 86 is a buffer member, and the game ball colliding with the stopper member 86 is weakened and then flows into the right route through the inlet portion. In other words, the stopper member 86 is provided with a depressing function that weakens the momentum of the game ball that has collided, and the stopper member 86 falls toward the variable winning device 82 in a state where the momentum is weakened. The variable winning device 82 shown in the present embodiment is provided with a shutter member as an opening / closing body. The shutter member is in a closed state to form a horizontally long communication passage (specifically, a passage bottom surface) that guides the game ball that has reached the variable winning device 82 to the right operation port 83b. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the right route wins the variable winning device 82 when the shutter member is open, and crosses the variable winning device 82 toward the right operation port 83b when the shutter member is closed. It will flow down.

  Next, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described. The main display unit 87 is embedded in the game area partition member 99, and a part of the main display unit 87 is arranged to face the glass unit 22. A main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided in the facing portion. The main display unit 87 is electrically connected to a main controller described later, and the display content of the main display unit is controlled by the main controller.

  The main display part D includes a first entry part display part (hereinafter also referred to as a first action entry part display part) for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the first entry part 83d, a second entry part A display unit for a second entry part (hereinafter also referred to as a display part for a second operation entry part) that displays a lottery result based on winning in the entry part 83e. In the display unit for the first pitching part, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning to the first pitching part 83d as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, based on the winning to the first pitching part 83d. The result of the internal lottery performed will be specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on winning in the first pitching part 83d is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the first pitching part display unit, After a predetermined pattern is displayed (determined display) as a stop result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  The display unit for the second pitching part displays the variation of the picture triggered by the winning of the second pitching part 83e, and based on the winning of the second pitching part 83e as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of the internal lottery performed will be specified. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the second pitching part 83e is a winning result corresponding to the jackpot, the variable display is stopped on the second pitching part display part, After the pattern is displayed (determined display), the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning in any of the pitching parts 83d and 83e, the variable display is started on the corresponding display part for the actuated pitching part, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variable display is stopped → Until the result of the stop display is continued for a predetermined fixed time (the fixed display is completed), it corresponds to one game time. That is, the execution time of one game time in the present embodiment is set to be the sum of the pattern change display time and the fixed display time on the main display portion D.

  However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned content. For example, a single display area is provided, and any single winning area 83d, 83e may be won. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the game display is performed once until the fixed display is completed in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible.

  There are a variety of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the display section for the working ball in the present embodiment, and by visually confirming the patterns, it is determined which type of jackpot, which will be described later, has been won. It has become difficult. However, such a device is not an indispensable configuration, and it is also possible to reduce the types of pictures that are stopped and displayed so that the type of jackpot can be easily determined.

  Further, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through-gate display unit for displaying a lottery result based on winning through the through-gate 84 in addition to the two display units. In the through gate display unit, the display of variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 84 as a trigger, and the internal lottery (support lottery) performed based on the winning of the through gate 84 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 84 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit, and the change display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 91 provided in the right operation port 83b is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 84 is retained up to 4 times, but the number of suspension is displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 87. A display unit for the number of hold to be provided is provided.

  About the main display part D explained in full detail above, while being visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, it is avoided that a game ball moves in front of these various display parts. Therefore, the visibility is guaranteed.

  Referring to FIG. 5 again, the configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described. Below the game board unit 80 in the inner frame base body 50, a game ball is launched into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided.

(Game Ball Launching Mechanism 110)
A game ball launching mechanism 110 as “game ball launching means” includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, and a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111. And a ball feeding device 113 for supplying a game ball to the launch standby position, and a base plate 114 to which these various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted as main components, and the base plate 114 is the inner frame base body 50. Is fixed to the inner frame base body 50.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80a. The firing rail 112 is formed with a groove portion having a substantially V-shaped cross section, and the front and rear positions of the game ball are defined by fitting the game ball into the groove portion.

  A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 80a side, more specifically, the game. It is driven toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80a.

  The guide rail 100 partitions the game area PE together with the game area partition member 99 fixed to the game board 80a (specifically, the front surface of the plate) so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 that are arranged so as to face each other with a gap larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is formed by both the rails 101 and 102. Has been. The guide passage 103 includes an inlet portion 104 that is opened to the tip side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112, and an outlet portion 105 that is located above the gaming area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the guide rail 100 (the entrance portion 104 → the exit portion 105). In the game board 80a, on the front side of the exit portion 105, specifically, in the vicinity of the front end of the inner rail 101, a reversal prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball reaching the game area PE into the guide passage 103 is attached. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered at a substantially central portion of the game area PE. For this reason, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102 due to the centrifugal force generated by itself. That is, when a game ball is launched so as to be delivered to the game area PE, the area along the outer rail 102 in the guide passage 103 substantially constitutes a pass area (passage path) through which the game ball passes. However, the area along the inner rail 101 is an area through which the game ball does not pass.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 face each other diagonally across the lower edge of the game board 80a. Has been. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 80a. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 80a.

  A foul ball passage is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball path is formed integrally with the path forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball path leads to the front door side lower dish path, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball path are discharged to the lower dish 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A rail cover 107 is provided at the left end of the game board 80a so as to cover the outer rail 102 from the side. The game board unit 80 is often handled as a single unit during manufacturing or maintenance work, and at this time, the outer rail 102 may collide with a game table or the like. The rail cover 107 is a member mounted in view of such circumstances, and is provided with a protective function for preventing the outer rail 102 from being deformed due to the above factors or the like.

  A through-hole penetrating the inner frame base body 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the inner frame base body 50 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14). A passage forming member 121 is disposed on the side. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the inner frame base body 50 and has a main body side upper dish path 122 and a main body side lower dish path 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123 communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, a receiving portion of a passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and a front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage 122, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage 123.

  An opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper dish path 122 and the main body side lower dish path 123 is attached below the passage forming member 121 in the inner frame base body 50. The opening / closing member 124 is urged to a front position that closes the main body side upper dish passage 122 and the main body side lower dish passage 123. When the front door frame 14 is opened, each opening / closing member 124 is urged by this urging force. By being in the closed state, falling off of the game balls from the passages 122 and 123 is avoided. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path 122 and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path 123 and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the inner frame base body 50 and the game board unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing bracket 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions 133. A plurality of fixing levers 134 are provided on the back surface of the inner frame base body 50 for fixing the back pack unit 15 to the inner frame base body 50 in a closed state.

  As already described, the bottom portion of the housing recess (game board housing portion) 51 in the inner frame base body 50 penetrates in the thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50 and is opened to the back side of the inner frame base body 50. A window hole 52 is formed, and the window hole 52 is covered from the front side of the inner frame 13 by the game board unit 80 housed in the housing recess 51. Various components such as a control device are mounted on the back of the game board unit 80 (rear block 80 b), and these various components are exposed to the back side of the inner frame 13 through the window holes 52. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board unit 80 will be described.

  As described above, the back block 80b is attached to the back of the game board 80a. As shown in FIG. 7, the back block 80b has a substantially box-shaped base body 251 that is opened on the game board 80a side, and the base body 251 is fixed to the back of the game board 80a. The game board 80a and the back block 80b are integrated.

  The front side of the base body 251 is an arrangement area for a movable production mechanism, a decorative member capable of emitting light, and the like, and the back side thereof is a control device for controlling these various components and the variable display unit 252 (design display device). 253).

  More specifically, a part of the base body 251 protrudes toward the back side of the inner frame base body 50, and the symbol display device 253 (see FIG. 6) described above with respect to the protruding portion, and the symbol display device. A display control device for driving 253 is attached. The symbol display device 253 and the display control device are arranged so that the symbol display device is on the front side and the display control device is on the rear side in the front-rear direction (thickness direction of the inner frame base body 50). Further, a notification / production control device 143 is mounted on the back surface of the base body 251 so as to be positioned behind the display control device.

  The notification / production control device 143 includes a notification / production control board that controls sound output, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from the main control apparatus described later. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 141 made of a resin material or the like.

  A main controller unit 160 is provided below the notification / production control device 143 so as to cover the base body 96 from behind. The main controller unit 160 includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 fixed to the back of the game board unit 80 (specifically, the back block 80b), a main control unit 162 mounted on the mounting base 161, and a distribution to be described later. The distribution control device is arranged in the front-rear direction so that the distribution control device is on the front side and the main control device 162 is on the rear side. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a box sealing portion 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of box sealing portions 164 are provided on the short side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. However, by inserting a locking pin into the locking hole that forms the box sealing portion 164, the box sealing portion 164 can be applied. The base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened. The sealing process by the box sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, the sealing process can be performed again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking pin into at least one locking hole portion among the plurality of box sealing portions 164. When the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, a connecting portion between the box sealing portion into which the locking pin is inserted and the substrate box 163 main body. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, a locking pin is inserted into another locking hole. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  The board box 163 and the mounting base 161 are connected by a base seal part 165 so that they cannot be opened. Specifically, the pedestal sealing portion 165 has a locking hole portion and a locking pin similarly to the box sealing portion 164, and the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole portion so that the board box 163 and The mounting base 161 is coupled so as not to be separable. This makes it easier to grasp the fact that the substrate box 163 has been illegally removed.

  A portion of the front surface of the base body 251 facing the lower back of the game board 80a corresponds to the game board openings of the general winning port 81, the variable winning device 82, and the operating ports 83a and 83b and on the downstream side. A collection passage (not shown) that collects in one place is formed. Thereby, all the game balls won in the general winning opening 81 etc. are gathered below the game board unit 80 through the collection passage. That is, the base body 251 is provided with a function of collecting game balls won in various winning ports.

  A discharge passage, which will be described later, is arranged below the game board unit 80, and the game balls gathered below the game board unit 80 by the collection passage are led out into the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 89 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any winning port is led out into the discharge passage through the out port 89.

  In addition, the base body 251 constituting the back block 80b includes a general winning opening detection sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning opening 81 as a detection sensor for each of the above-described winning portions, and an operational ball. An operating port detection sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the unit 83 is mounted, and a winning detection mechanism is configured by these various detection sensors. These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main controller 162, and detection information (detection signals) is output from the respective detection sensors to the main controller 162.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201 as a main body of the back pack unit 15, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. .

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 10, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. 212. The protective cover part 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 252 (see FIG. 9).

  The base part 211 is provided with an external output terminal plate 213. The external output terminal plate 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device (hall computer) on the game hall through these output terminals. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearings provided on the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted through the portion 133. The base portion 211 is formed with a plurality of insertion portions through which the fixing levers 134 provided on the inner frame 13 are inserted, and the base portion 211 is contacted from the rear in a state where the fixing levers 134 are inserted through the insertion portions. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13 by contact.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the side of the tank 221, and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. It is formed so that it communicates with the upper plate 33 through the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening communicates with the lower plate 34 through the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been.

  At the lower end portion of the base portion 211, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and a payout control device 242 and a power supply / launch control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is accommodated in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power / fire control device 243 has a power / fire control board accommodated in a board box 246. A predetermined power source required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power source / launch control board, and further, control of launching of the game ball accompanying the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 by the player is performed. Specifically, drive control of the solenoid 111 constituting the game ball launching mechanism 110 and drive control of the ball feeding device 113 are executed.

  Further, the power source / launch control device 243 is provided with a power switch 247. By operating the power switch 247, the power of the pachinko machine 10 can be switched to the on state (on state) or the shut off state (off state).

  Here, this pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It can be done. For example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure as in the case of a game hall being closed, the state before the shutdown is stored and held. On the other hand, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 166 provided in the main controller 162, the RAM data is initialized.

  These various switches can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by opening the gaming machine main part 12 (inner frame 13) and exposing the back side of the inner frame 13. On the other hand, when the opening of the gaming machine main part 12 is restricted by the locking device 75, these various switches cannot be operated from the front side of the gaming machine. In other words, the various switches are difficult to operate when the gaming machine main part 12 is closed, and are operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a person who does not own the key for the locking device 75 (for example, a fraudster). Making it difficult.

  In the present embodiment described in detail above, the configuration relating to the ball passage unit 600 provided alongside the operation entrance unit 83 provided in the game board unit 80 is characteristic. Therefore, the ball path unit 600 and the related configuration will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the ball passage unit 600 in an exploded manner.

(Ball passage unit 600)
As shown in FIG. 6, the ball passage unit 600 includes a first passage formation body 610 that forms the first ball passage 601 and a distribution mechanism that has a holder 620 (see FIG. 11) that holds the first passage formation body 610. The game board 80a and the distribution mechanism 605 are integrated by fixing the holder 620 to the game board 80a. A second passage forming body 650 that forms a second spherical passage 602 is provided below the distribution mechanism 605. The second passage forming body 650 has a bowl-like shape, and is fixed to the game board 80a so that the opened portion faces the upper side (the distribution mechanism side). Although the details will be described later, the distribution mechanism 605 is configured such that a game ball can flow out of the first ball passage 601 at a position midway along the first ball passage 601, and a game that has flowed out of the first ball passage 601. The sphere will flow into the second passage forming body 650.

  The 1st channel | path formation body 610 has comprised the substantially cylindrical shape (refer FIG. 11), and is arrange | positioned in the state inclined diagonally so that it might become the lower left. The first spherical passage 601 is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the first passage forming body 610. Thus, by making the first passage forming body 610 cylindrical, the game ball is allowed to move back and forth (oscillate) in the passage.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the upper end portion of the first passage forming body 610 is an inlet portion of the first spherical passage 601 defined by the first passage forming body 610, and the inlet portion is on the right side. It communicates with the operating ball entry unit 83R (right operation port 83b). The lower end of the first passage forming body 610 serves as an outlet portion of the first ball passage 601. This outlet portion passes through the inflow passage (communication passage 83n) formed in the lower working ball entering unit 83L. It communicates with the two branch passages 83e.

  Here, the distribution mechanism 605 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. 12A is a cross-sectional view of the distribution mechanism 605, and FIG. 12B is a vertical cross-sectional view of the distribution mechanism 605.

(Distribution mechanism 605)
As shown in FIG. 11, a first opening portion 615 and a second opening portion 616 are formed in the middle of the first passage forming body 610 so as to face each other with the first ball passage 601 interposed therebetween. . Specifically, the first passage forming body 610 has an upstream annular portion 613 in which an inlet portion 611 is formed and a downstream annular portion 614 in which an outlet portion 612 is formed. The opening portions 615 and 616 are formed in an intermediate portion excluding the portion where the 614 is formed. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the first passage forming body 610 is arranged so that the first opening portion 615 faces the upper side and the second opening portion 616 faces the lower side.

  The holder 620 includes an upstream ring portion 621 that engages with the upstream annular portion 613, a downstream ring portion 622 that engages with the downstream annular portion 614, and a pair of front and rear connecting portions that connect the ring portions 621 and 622. 623. The connecting portion 623 has a long shape extending in the same direction as the passage direction of the spherical passage (the central axis CL3 of the first passage forming body 610). By opening the holder 620 up and down without forming a case that covers the first passage forming body 610, an intermediate portion of the first passage forming body 610 can be exposed up and down. The opening portions 615 and 616 are sized to allow the passing of game balls, and an outflow path for the game balls through the opening portion of the holder 620 → the opening portions 615 and 616 of the first passage forming body 610 is secured.

  In the present embodiment, the game nail 93 is disposed above the ball passage unit 600, and it is restricted that the game ball flows into the ball passage unit 600 without passing through the right operation port 83b. It is also possible to provide the holder 620 with this function as a barrier. For example, the cover part which covers the 1st channel | path formation body 610 from the upper side may be provided in the holder 620. FIG.

  By holding the first passage forming body 610 so as to surround it from the outside, the first passage forming body 610 is allowed to rotate around its central axis CL3. The spherical passage unit 600 includes a drive unit 630 that rotates the first passage forming body 610 in a predetermined direction (a clockwise direction when viewed from the right side (upstream side)) around the central axis CL3. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 12, the structure which concerns on attachment and operation | movement of the 1st channel | path formation body 610 is demonstrated.

  The game board 80a has a recess 264 that is recessed backward. The depth of the recess 264 is formed so as to be approximately the same as the thickness of the holder 620, and suppresses an increase in the offset amount of the first passage forming body 610 from the front surface of the game board 80a. . This is a contrivance for suppressing a catch when a game ball flowing down (moving) along the front surface of the game board 80a flows into the first passage forming body 610.

  An insertion portion 265 into which a flange portion 624 formed in the rear connection portion 623 is inserted and an accommodating portion 266 that accommodates the drive unit 630 are juxtaposed at the bottom of the concave portion 264. The distribution mechanism 605 is positioned by the engagement of the flange portion 624 and the insertion portion 265.

  A slit 625 is formed in a portion of the upstream ring portion 621 of the holder 620 facing the housing portion 266. A part of the upstream annular portion 613 is exposed through the slit 625 to the accommodating portion 266 (rear). The drive unit 630 includes a motor 631 and a gear 632 that is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 631 and engages with teeth (gears) arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the upstream annular portion 613.

  The motor 631 is connected to the main controller 162 and operates based on a drive signal from the main controller 162. Under a situation where the power supply of the gaming machine is ON, the first passage forming body 610 is configured to rotate at a predetermined speed (steady rotation, constant speed rotation).

  Next, with reference to FIG.11 and FIG.13, it demonstrates supplementarily about the opening parts 615 and 616 of the 1st channel | path formation body 610. FIG. FIG. 13 is a front view showing a state where the first passage forming body 610 is rotated.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the second opening portion 616 has a round hole shape, and is formed so that the diameter dimension thereof is slightly larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball. Meat portions are secured on both sides of the second opening portion 616 in the rotation direction, and these meat portions form a bypass path that bypasses the second opening portion 616.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in a state where the second opening portion 616 is directed downward, the discharge of the game ball flowing down the first ball passage 601 through the second opening portion 616 is promoted. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the state where the second opening portion 616 faces upward, the discharge of the game ball through the second opening portion 616 is suppressed. As already described, since the first passage forming body 610 has a cylindrical shape and allows the game ball to move back and forth inside, the second opening portion 616 faces directly downward depending on the behavior of the game ball. Even in the state, the discharge of the game ball from the second opening portion 616 may be avoided.

  Here, the first opening portion 615 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. The first opening 615 includes an upstream slit 617 that extends upstream from the second opening 616, a downstream slit 618 that extends downstream from the second opening 616, and a central opening that connects these slits 617 and 618. 619.

  In the state where the first opening portion 615 faces upward, the outflow of game balls from the first ball passage 601 through the first opening portion 615 is avoided, and in the state where the first opening portion 615 faces downward. The outflow of game balls from the first ball passage 601 through the first opening portion 615 is allowed. That is, the first opening portion 615 is also provided with a function as an inlet to the second sphere passage 602 and an outlet from the first sphere passage 601, similarly to the second opening portion 616. According to the rotational position of the body 610, these functions are switched between valid / invalid.

  Here, the upstream slit 617 and the downstream slit 618 have different extending directions with the central opening 619 as the base end, thereby causing a phase difference in the predetermined rotational direction in the direction of the open portion. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the downstream slit 618 faces the front side of the gaming machine, the upstream slit 617 faces diagonally backward, in other words, as shown in FIG. 13B. In the state where the upstream slit 617 faces the front side of the gaming machine, the downstream slit 618 is configured to face obliquely rearward.

  Thus, by providing a phase difference between the upstream slit 617 and the downstream slit 618, the timing at which the outflow of game balls from the first ball passage 601 to the second ball passage 602 through the first opening 615 is allowed. And the timing at which outflow is avoided can be made different according to the arrival position of the game ball in the first ball passage 601, thereby realizing diversification of the flow-down mode of the game ball.

  Next, the relationship between the operation of the sorting mechanism 605 and the flow-down mode of the game ball will be illustrated with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a) → FIG. 14 (b), when a game ball flows in from the entrance portion 611 in a state where the second opening 616 is located rearward (facing the rear), the first opening Since the upstream side slit 617 of 615 faces obliquely upward, the game ball flows down along the first ball passage 601 without being discharged from the first ball passage 601. If the game ball reaches the slit 617 with the upstream slit 617 facing downward, the game ball is discharged from the first ball path 601 to the second ball path 602 through the slit 617. Will be.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the second opening 616 is directed downward as the first passage forming body 610 rotates, the game ball reaches the second opening 616. In such a case, whether the game ball crosses the second opening portion 616 and continues to flow, or is it discharged from the first ball passage 601 to the second ball passage 602 through the second opening portion 616? Sorting is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b) → FIG. 14 (c), the rotational position of the first passage forming body 610 changes until the game ball reaches the intermediate position of the first passage forming body 610, and the second opening 616. Is a region in which the game ball is located downstream of the second opening portion 616 through the meat portion secured on both sides of the second opening portion 616 when the ball is facing the front side or the back side. Move to. Thereby, the discharge in the upstream region and the midstream region is avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c) → FIG. 14 (d), when the game ball reaches the downstream area before the downstream slit 618 faces directly below, the ball enters the lower working port 83a through the communication passage 83m as it is. To do. On the other hand, when the game ball reaches the downstream region with the downstream slit 618 facing directly below, the game ball bypasses the downstream slit 618 from the front side or the rear side and opens the downstream slit 618. By avoiding, the flow is continued as it is, or whether the discharge from the first spherical passage 601 is performed through the downstream slit 618 is performed.

  Here, the inner peripheral surface of the first passage forming body 610 is formed such that a cross section perpendicular to the rotation center axis CL3 forms an arc shape. Since the diameter dimension of the inner peripheral surface is set larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, the game ball is allowed to swing in the front-rear direction when passing through the first ball passage 601. In particular, the inlet portion 611 of the first ball passage 601 has a configuration in which the position in the front-rear direction is not defined. That is, the variation of the inflow position and the inflow angle of the game ball when flowing into the inlet portion 611 is permitted.

  With such a configuration, when the game ball flows down along the first ball passage 601, a position change in the front-rear direction occurs, and the movement of the game ball is diversified. By making such a movement, for example, the bypass of the downstream slit 618 described above is allowed.

  The ball passage unit 600 (first passage formation body 610) shown in the present embodiment has a configuration in which its operation mode changes according to the gaming state. Specifically, when the support mode is the low frequency support mode, or when the support mode is the high frequency support mode and the low probability mode, the rotation continues at a predetermined speed. Such steady rotation is referred to as normal operation. On the other hand, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode and the lottery mode is the high probability game state, the operation mode of the first passage forming body 610 is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. Will be. About the operation | movement by a special aspect, the 1st channel | path formation body 610 will repeat rotation-stop.

  When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and when it is determined that the gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state, the motor 631 of the ball path unit 600 is determined. Output of the drive signal to is started. Thereby, the 1st channel | path formation body 610 will rotate normally at a predetermined speed.

  When the gaming state shifts to the highly probable gaming state, the operation mode of the ball passage unit 600 is changed to a special mode as described above until the high probability gaming state ends. Details of the configuration related to the operation in the special mode will be described later.

(Electric configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block of FIG.

  An MPU 402 is mounted on a main control board 401 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 402 is a ROM 403 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 402 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 403. The RAM 404 is an element incorporating an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 402, for example, the function of the ROM 403 and the function of the RAM 404 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 402 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 402 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 405 provided in the main controller 162, a payout controller 242 and various detection sensors. The power failure monitoring board 405 is connected to a power source / launch control device 243, and power is supplied to the MPU 402 via the power failure monitoring board 405.

  As a part of the various detection sensors, a detection sensor 391a for detecting a winning at the general winning opening 81, a detection sensor 391b for detecting a winning at the variable winning device 82, and a detection sensor for detecting a winning at the first winning portion 83d. 391c, a detection sensor 391d for detecting a winning at the second pitching portion 83e, and a detection sensor 391f for detecting a pitch at the through gate 84 are connected, and the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 connects to each pitching portion. Winning determination (ball entering determination) is performed. In addition, the MPU 402 executes a lottery generation lottery based on winnings to the first and second pitching parts 83d and 83e, and performs a support lottery (support generation lottery) based on winnings to the through gate 84. To do.

  On the output side of the MPU 402, a power failure monitoring board 405, a payout control device 242, a notification / effect control device 143, and a distribution control device 700 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 242 based on a winning determination result to a winning-corresponding winning portion such as the aforementioned winning portions 83d and 83e. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out 10 gaming balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 82 is specified, 15 gaming balls are output. A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output when the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output. When the winning is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of six game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output from the main control device 162 to the notification / production control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 425 of the ROM 403 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  An MPU 702 is mounted on a distribution control board 701 provided in the distribution control device 700. The MPU 702 is a ROM 703 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 702 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 703. The RAM 704 is an element incorporating an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like.

  On the input side of the MPU 702 in the distribution control device 700, the operation button 35 described above and the rotational position detection sensor 640 provided in the distribution device 600 are connected. The MPU 702 grasps the presence / absence of an operation of the operation button 35 based on operation information (operation signal) from the operation button 35, and based on detection information (detection signal) from the rotational position detection sensor 640. Know the rotational position of the.

  A drive unit 630 (motor 631) for the ball path unit 600 is connected to the output side of the MPU 702 in the distribution control device 700. By outputting a drive signal to this motor 631, the 1st channel | path formation body 610 will rotate and the attitude | position will change.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 402 in the main controller 162, the variable winning drive unit 82b for opening and closing the opening / closing body (for example, the shutter member 82a) of the variable winning device 82, and the electric accessory 91 (for example, the movable piece) of the right operation port 83b are provided. An electric accessory driving unit 91b for opening and closing 91a) and a main display unit 87 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 401, and the MPU 402 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  In other words, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 402 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 82b so that the variable winning device 82 is opened and closed. The MPU 402 performs drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 91b so that the MPU 402 is opened and closed, and the MPU 402 performs display control of the main display unit D of the main display unit 87.

  Furthermore, an external output terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 402, and through this external output terminal board 213, information on the entrance to various entrances to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information on the lottery results such as the jackpot and the jackpot is output. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the state and the like of the pachinko machine 10 by the hall computer HC.

  The power failure monitoring board 405 relays the main control board 401 and the power / fire control device 243. The power failure monitoring board 405 has a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 243. The function to monitor is given. The payout control device 242 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power / launch control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 401, the payout controller 242 and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 243 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The notification / production control device 143 drives and controls the display lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162, and controls the display control device 410. It is something to control.

  The display control device 410 performs display control of the symbol display device 253 based on the command input from the notification / production control device 143. In this case, in the notification / production control device 143, on the basis of various commands input from the main control device 162, the symbol variable display mode (for example, presence / absence of reach generation, contents of reach production, etc.) and the symbol on the symbol display device 253. Stop display mode (the type of combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display) is determined.

  Here, the display content of the symbol display device 253 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining symbols displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253.

  The character ROM of the display control device 410 has nine types of main symbol data (see FIGS. 16A to 16I) with numbers “1” to “9” and no numbers. Sub-symbol data (see FIG. 16J) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. On the display screen 253a, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity.

  In the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, the display screen 253a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be. The display screen 253a has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols with the same numerals) is formed on any effective line. If the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the state of being played, the big hit video is displayed as the occurrence of the big hit result.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). 2 symbol rows) and middle symbol row Z2 can also be referred to as third symbol rows (or third symbol rows).

  Incidentally, the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 253 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of variation display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

(About various counters)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 402 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, setting the display of the main display unit 87 (main display unit D), setting the symbol display of the symbol display device 253, and more specifically, As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 18, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, and the symbol display Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the device 253 fluctuates and fluctuates, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a picture in the display unit for the entrance portion of the main display unit 87 Variation display counter CS for determining the variation display time of the symbol and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 253 And an open random number counter C4 used for a support lottery for determining whether or not the electric utility item 91 in the right working port 83b is in an electric utility open state, and an open type used when determining the type of release mode of the electric accessory 91 The type counter C5 and the change type counter CS2 that determines the change display time in the through gate display section of the main display unit 87 are used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C5, CINI, CS1, and CS2 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 431 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 404.

  The RAM 404 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 432 including a first incoming ball holding area Ra, a second incoming ball holding area Rb, an execution area AE1, and a total reserved number storage area. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 432, each of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 according to the winning history of the game balls to the first incoming ball portion 83d or the second incoming ball portion 83e. Values are stored in chronological order.

  In addition, the RAM 404 is provided with an electrical role reservation area 433 including an electrical role reservation area Rc and an execution area AE2. Then, the values of the release random number counter C4 and the release type counter C5 are stored in time series in this electric role reservation area 433 (electrical use reservation area Rc) according to the winning history of the game balls to the through gate 84. It has come to be.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d or the second ball entering portion 83e. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first ball holding section holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d, and the game 404 of the RAM 404 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second ball entering portion 83e. 2 is stored in the reserved area Rb for the two entering parts.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 421 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 19, as the success / failure table, the success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) for FIG. 19 (a) and the success / failure for high probability mode of FIG. 19 (b) are shown. A table (high probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the random number value (that is, the winning information) for winning the jackpot is “7”. “307” and “507”. That is, “7”, “307”, and “507” among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599” correspond to the jackpot result. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 19B, the random number value (that is, the winning information) for winning the jackpot is “7”. ”,“ 67 ”...“ 572 ”,“ 598 ”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7”, “36”... “572”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result. Note that, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a result other than the random number value that is a big win. Incidentally, if the winning probability is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 29) and then returns to 0. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are obtained by providing a difference in two conditions: (1) the opening / closing control mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, and (2) the lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Multiple jackpot results are set.

  Here, as a support mode in the electric workings 91 of the right working port 83b, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the gaming area PE, the electric mode of the right working port 83b is The low frequency support mode (the low frequency support state or the low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (the high frequency support state or the high frequency) are set so that the frequency at which the accessory 91 is opened per unit time is relatively high. Frequency guide state) is set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the power combination open state winning in the electric component open lottery using the open random number counter C4 is higher in the latter than in the former. . In addition, the high frequency support mode is set longer than the low frequency support mode for one open time when the electric utility item 91 is in the open state when the electric role open state is won, When the electrified open state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 91 occurs multiple times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is in the high frequency support mode. Is set shorter than the low frequency support mode. In addition, the high-frequency support mode is set shorter than the low-frequency support mode even during the minimum period of time after the next electric-power-item opening lottery is performed. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that a winning to the right operation port 83b occurs is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower operating port 83a is higher than that of the right operating port 83b, but in the high frequency support mode, a prize is generated to the right operating port 83b rather than the lower operating port 83a. Probability increases. When a winning is made to the operation ports 83a and 83b, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. In the high-frequency support mode, the player does not reduce the number of possessed balls so much. Specifically, as will be described later, it is possible to play a game while increasing the number of balls.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a common probability that it becomes the electrification open state winning in. In this case, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by changing any one condition or any combination of the number of times, the opening time, and the required time.

  The big hit type counter C2 is regularly updated, and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d or the second ball entering portion 83e. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first ball holding section holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d, and the game 404 of the RAM 404 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second ball entering portion 83e. 2 is stored in the reserved area Rb for the two entering parts.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 422 as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 20, as the success / failure table, a distribution table for the first incoming ball part (first incoming ball part distribution information group) in FIG. 20A and FIG. And a distribution table for the second incoming ball part (second incoming ball parting information group).

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the gaming state in which the distribution table for the first entry part is referred to based on the entry to the first entry part 83d at the time of the assignment, as shown in FIG. The 2R normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), the 2R probability variable jackpot result (high probability corresponding special game result), and the 3R probability variable jackpot result (high probability corresponding special game result) are set.

  The 2R normal jackpot result is high after the open / close execution mode ends, and the lottery mode becomes the low probability mode, and after the support mode shifts, until the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times). It is a jackpot result that becomes support mode. After the end reference count has elapsed, the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  The 2R probability variation jackpot result and the 3R probability variation jackpot result are jackpot results in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state winning and the operation shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  When the first incoming allocation table is referred to, “0” to “2” of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29” correspond to the 2R normal jackpot result, and “3 ”To“ 22 ”correspond to the 2R probability variation jackpot result, and“ 23 ”to“ 29 ”correspond to the 3R probability variation jackpot result, but the distribution of these numerical values is arbitrary.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, in the gaming state in which the second pitching part sorting table is referred to based on the pitching into the second pitching part 83e during the lottery lottery, as shown in FIG. As the minutes, the 2R normal jackpot result (low probability special game result) and the 3R probability variable jackpot result (high probability special game result) are set.

  In the second incoming allocation table, “0” to “2” of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29” correspond to the 2R normal jackpot result, and “3” to “29”. Corresponds to the 3R probability variation jackpot result, but the distribution of this numerical value is arbitrary.

  Referring to FIG. 18 again, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 238 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 432 of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d or the second ball entering portion 83e. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first ball holding section holding area Ra of the RAM 404 at the timing when the game ball wins the first ball entering portion 83d, and the game 404 of the RAM 404 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second ball entering portion 83e. 2 is stored in the reserved area Rb for the two entering parts. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 403, it is determined whether to generate a reach.

  However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 402 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Further, the reach occurrence probability may be varied depending on the destination. For example, it is possible to set the probability that the reach display will occur based on the entrance to the first entrance portion 83d higher than the probability that the reach display will occur based on the entrance to the second entrance portion 83e. is there.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 253 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the open / close execution mode. In gaming machines, the stop display result after the variable display can be a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 253 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to be obtained in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a symbol combination corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display content on the display screen 253a will be described in more detail. First, when the symbol variation display is finished in the upper symbol row and the symbol variation display is finished in the lower symbol row, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and reach is achieved by displaying the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. Display. When a big hit occurs, the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination of winning symbols together with the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. Is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS <b> 1 is a variation display time of the symbols on the first entrance portion display portion and the second entrance portion display portion of the main display unit 87 (main display portion D), and the symbol variation on the symbol display device 253. This is used for determining the display time in the MPU 402. The variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS1 is determined when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the first entrance portion display portion and the second entrance portion display portion (at the beginning of symbol variation by the symbol display device 253). To be acquired.

  For example, the open random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 249, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 249). The open random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric role holding area 433 of the RAM 404 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 84. At a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 83b to the open state based on the stored value of the open random number counter C4.

  The value of the random number for winning the support is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 421 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low-frequency support mode (a low-frequency support mode success / failure information group) and a success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode (high-probability success / failure information group) are set.

  In the gaming state in which the support table for the low-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, if the open random number counter C4 = “0” to “24”, the support winning result is obtained, and the open random number counter C4 = “25”. "-" 249 "is a support non-winning result. In other words, in the situation where the low-frequency support mode is set, the probability of being a support winning result is 10/100.

  On the other hand, if the open random number counter C4 = “0” to “224” in the gaming state in which the low-frequency support mode success / failure table is referred to in the lottery, the support winning result is obtained, and the open random counter C4 = “ If “225” to “249”, the support non-winning result is obtained. That is, in the situation where the high frequency support mode is set, the probability of being a support winning result is 90/100.

  For example, the opening type counter C5 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches 0 to the maximum value (that is, 29). The release type counter C5 is periodically updated and stored in the electric role reservation area 433 of the RAM 404 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 84. The allocation destination of the support winning result by the open type counter C5 is stored as an allocation table (allocation information group) in the allocation table storage area 422 as the allocation information group storage means in the ROM 403. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 21, the success / failure table includes a low frequency support mode distribution table (low frequency support mode distribution information group) in FIG. 21 (a) and a high frequency table in FIG. 21 (b). A distribution table for frequency support mode (high frequency support mode distribution information group) is set.

  In the situation of the low frequency support mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, as a distribution destination, support winning result A (low frequency support result A) and support win result B (low frequency support) Result B) is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the situation where the high-frequency support mode is set, as a distribution destination, a support win result C (high-frequency support result C) and a support win result D (high-frequency Corresponding support result D) is set.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 22, a supplementary explanation will be given on the operation mode of the electric accessory 91 in each of the support winning results AD.

  In the case of the low-frequency support mode, when the support winning result A is obtained, the electric accessory 91 is opened three times, and when the support winning result B is obtained, the electric accessory 91 is obtained. Will be open twice. When the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed in this way, the time for opening the state (opening time) is set to 0.6 sec, and the interval time between the open states (closing time) is set to 2.0 sec. ing.

  When the support winning result C is in the high frequency support mode and the low probability mode, the electric accessory 91 is opened twice and the support winning result D is reached. The electric accessory 91 is opened three times. When the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed in this way, the time for opening (open time) is set to 1.2 sec, and the interval time (open time) between open states is set to 0.6 sec. ing.

  When the support winning result C or the support winning result D is obtained in the high probability support mode and the high probability game state corresponding to the high probability mode, the electric accessory 91 is in an open state twice. Become. When the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed in this way, the time for opening (open time) is set to 1.2 sec, and the interval time between the open states (closing time) is set to 1.2 sec. ing.

  In addition, when support is elected in the situation of low frequency support mode or high frequency support mode and low probability mode, and support win in the situation of high frequency support mode and high probability mode. When compared with the case, the distribution mode of the game balls by the ball passage unit 600 changes. Details of these distribution modes will be described later.

  Referring to FIG. 18 again, the variation type counter CS2 is incremented by 1 in order, for example, within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS2 is used when the MPU 402 determines the variation display time in the through-gate display unit of the main display unit 87 (main display unit D). The variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS2 is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation display in the through gate display unit.

  Here, when the low frequency support mode is compared with the high frequency support mode, the latter is configured such that the variable display time is shorter than the former. Specifically, when the low frequency support mode is selected, 30 to 60 seconds is selected as the variable display time. When the high frequency support mode is selected, the variable display time is set to 0. 6 sec to 1.2 sec is selected (see FIG. 22).

  As described above, in the MPU 402, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS2 is used to determine the variation display time of the picture in the through gate display unit. In this determination, the variation display time table storage area of the ROM 403 is determined. The variable display time table relating to the through gate display unit stored in 423 is used. The MPU 402 uses the value of the open random number counter C4 and the value of the open type counter C5 stored in the execution area AE2 to determine the stop result in the through-gate display unit. The stop result determination table related to the through gate display unit stored in the stop result table storage area 424 is referred to.

(About various processes executed by the main controller 162)
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 402 in the main controller 162 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 402 executes a main process activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 402 of the main controller 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches and the various detection sensors 391a to 391f is executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 162 and various detection sensors 391a to 391f and the like are read, and the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S103, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the open random number counter C4, and the open type counter C5 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the open random number counter C4, and the open type counter C5 are each incremented by 1, and each of them reaches 0 when reaching the maximum value. clear. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404. Thereafter, in step S104, a winning winning process for winning through the through gate 84 is executed, and in step S105, a winning process for operating opening accompanying winning in the operating ball entering unit 83 (operating opening 83a, 83b) is executed. After executing, this timer interrupt processing ends.

(Through winning process)
In the through winning process, first, whether or not the game ball has won (passed) the through gate 84 is determined based on the detection state of the through gate detection sensor 391f. When it is determined that the game ball has not won the through gate 84, the winning process for this through is ended as it is. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 84, it is determined whether or not there is a vacancy in the first area to the fourth area of the reserved role area Rc for electric roles. If it is determined that there is a vacancy, the values of the open random number counter C4 and the open type counter C5 stored in the lottery counter buffer are read, and each counter C4 is set in a predetermined area among the first area to the fourth area. Stores the value of C5.

  Along with this, the display mode of the holding number display section for the through gate 84 in the main display section D is changed. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the holding number display unit, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current number of winnings is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED is lit in addition to the two already lit LEDs.

(Prize processing for working port)
Next, the winning process of the operating ball entering unit 83 (for the operating ports 83a and 83b) will be described. In the winning process for the operation opening, first, it is determined from the detection state of the detection sensor 391c for the first winning portion 83d whether or not the game ball has won the first winning portion 83d (start winning prize). If it is determined that the game ball has won the first ball entering portion 83d, the payout control device 242 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first action entry portion 83d, it is determined whether or not there is a vacancy in the first to fourth areas of the first entry portion reservation area Ra. When it is determined that there is a vacancy, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer 431 are read out, and predetermined values of the first to fourth areas are read out. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in this area. In connection with this, the display mode of the display part for the number of reservations for the first entrance part 83d in the main display part D is changed.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the first ball entry portion 83d, and the number of holds in the first ball entry portion reservation area Ra is stored. The value stored in the area is read out, and the starting reserved memory number stored in the first incoming ball holding area Ra is set (hereinafter also referred to as the first incoming ball reserved memory number).

  The lighting process of the first hold lamp unit 98a is executed in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the first holding lamp unit 98a, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current winning number is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ball entry portion 83d, whether or not the game ball has won the second ball entry portion 83e (start winning) is determined for the second ball entry portion 83e. This is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor 391d. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second ball entering portion 83e, the payout control device 242 sets a prize ball command for paying out six game balls. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second operation ball entering portion 83e, it is determined whether or not there is a vacancy in the first area to the fourth area of the second ball holding portion holding area Rb. When it is determined that there is a vacancy, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer 431 are read out, and predetermined values of the first to fourth areas are read out. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in this area. Along with this, the display mode of the holding number display section for the second incoming ball section 83e in the main display section D is changed.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the second ball entering portion 83e, and the number of holds in the second ball holding portion holding area Rb is stored. The value stored in the area is read out, and the start reserved memory number stored in the second incoming ball holding area Rb is set (hereinafter also referred to as the second incoming ball reserved memory number).

  The lighting process of the second hold lamp unit 98b is executed in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the second holding lamp unit 98b, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current winning number is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the lower side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, the same process as the information acquisition process described above is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won in either of the winning ball portions 83d and 83e, the main winning process is finished as it is. Note that the winning ball command set in the winning process for the working port is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in the external output process S201 of the normal process described later.

(Normal processing)
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. In addition, if a command for an effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game times such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for an opening / closing execution mode is set, it is notified. Transmit to the production control device 143. Further, the output setting for the external output terminal board 213 is performed according to the information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 404.

  In the subsequent step S202, the fluctuation type counter CS (the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type counter CS2) is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type counter CS2 are incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type counter CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 404 (lottery counter buffer 431).

  In subsequent step S203, a game number control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In the game times control process, determination of success / failure of jackpot etc. and distribution determination are performed, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 253, display control of the display unit for the entrance portion in the main display unit 87, and the like are performed. . Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S204, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S205, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 91 provided in the right operation port 83b is executed. In this electric role support process, in this electric role support process, whether the electric utility item 91 is opened using the numerical information acquired from the open random number counter C4 stored in the electric role holding area 433 of the RAM 404. In addition to performing the electrification opening lottery, the opening mode is determined using the numerical information acquired from the opening type counter C5 when the support winning result (the electrifying opening state winning) is obtained. And the opening / closing process of the electrically-driven accessory 91 is performed according to the determined opening | release aspect. In addition, display control of the through-gate display unit in the main display unit 87 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 91, and a transition to one of the support modes is performed in the gaming state transition process. Is called. In this case, the high frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 404, and the low frequency support mode is set when the flag is not set.

  In a succeeding step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined operation is performed on the condition that a launch permission signal output from the power source / fire control device 243 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the game ball launch handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is excited once in a firing period (for example, 0.6 sec). Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S207, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set in the RAM 404. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed in the power failure monitoring board 405 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 405 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 402, and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached in step S208, that is, the previous normal process It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. The random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS (the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type counter CS2) are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing. That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S210, the variation type counter CS (the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type counter CS2) is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The fluctuation type counter CS (the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type counter CS2) can be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag has been set, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S211 is executed. That is, in step S211, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S212. After the access to the RAM 404 is prohibited in step S213, the power supply is completely shut down and the process is performed. Continue infinite loop until it can no longer be executed.

(Game control process)
Next, the game times control process of step S203 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the game times control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. To do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S302, that is, the game turn starting process in steps S303 to S305 and the game turn progress process in steps S306 to S309. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the activated ball entering unit 83 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S302 whether the game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether one of the first entrance part display part and the second entrance part display part of the main display unit 87 is changing display to final display, that is, for one game. It is determined whether or not the game is being executed. This determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. This is done by judging. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for one of the first entrance part display unit and the second entrance part display unit, and the design is stopped and the confirmation display ends. If erased.

  If the game is not being played, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S303 to S305. In the game round start process, first, in step S303, the total number-of-holds storage area of the ball-holding ball storage area 432 is referred to, and the common number-of-holds storage number CRN, which is the number of pieces of hold information stored on hold, is “0”. Determine whether. The case where the common reserved memory number CRN is “0” means that the start reserved memory number is “0” for both the first incoming ball portion 83d and the second incoming ball portion 83e. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, if the common reservation number CRN is not “0”, the variable display is based on the data stored in the first entrance area reservation area Ra or the second entrance area reservation area Rb in step S304. Data setting processing for setting to is executed.

  In the data setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of second stored storage for reserved balls stored in the second reserved area for reserved balls Rb is “0”. When the number of reserved memories for the second pitching portion is “0”, the data setting process for the first pitching portion is executed, and when the number of reserved memories for the second pitching portion is not “0” The data setting process for the two entrance parts is executed.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second stored number of reserved balls is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the second displayed ball display unit is for variable display. The stored information in the second incoming ball holding area Rb varies regardless of whether the first incoming ball holding memory number is 1 or more. It is configured to be set for display. As a result, when the holding information is stored in both the first ball holding part holding area Ra and the second ball holding part holding area Rb, the second ball entering part corresponding to the second ball entering part 83e. The hold information stored in the hold area for use Rb is prioritized.

  In the data setting process of the first incoming ball portion 83d, first, the first incoming ball portion reserved storage number in the first incoming ball portion holding area Ra is decremented by 1, and then the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Thereafter, a process of moving the data stored in the first area of the first ball holding section holding area Ra to the execution area AE1 and shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first ball holding section holding area Ra. Run.

  This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, one LED of the first holding lamp unit 98a that is lit is extinguished. In this turn-off process, contrary to the turn-on process, the LEDs of the first holding lamp unit 98a are turned off sequentially from the right side.

  When the second result display portion flag (second result display portion information) is stored in the second result display portion flag storage area (second result display portion information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If it is not stored, it is erased. The second result display portion flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first entrance portion display portion or the second entrance portion display portion. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  In the data setting process for the second result display section, first, the second stored ball section reserved memory number in the second received ball section reserved area Rb is decremented by 1, and the common reserved number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, the data stored in the first area of the second pitching section reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE1.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the storage area of 2nd entrance area reservation area Rb is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, one LED of the second holding lamp unit 98b that is lit is extinguished. In this turn-off process, contrary to the turn-on process, the LEDs of the second holding lamp unit 98b are turned off sequentially from the right side.

  After the turn-off process is performed, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit) is stored in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage unit) provided in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If the (information) is not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if stored, the state is maintained.

  After performing the data setting process detailed above, in step S305, the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display of the pattern on the main display unit 87 (main display section D) and the fluctuation display of the pattern on the symbol display device 253. After executing this game process, the game times control process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, the fluctuation start process of step S305 will be described.

(Variation start processing)
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421, the information for the success / failure determination among the information stored in the execution area AE1, that is, It is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical information for high probability. In the case of the low probability mode, the numerical value relating to the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE1 with reference to the low probability mode success / failure table among the tables stored in the success / failure table storage area 421. It is determined whether or not the information matches the low probability jackpot information.

  In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S401 is a jackpot winning result. If it is a big win result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S403.

  In the allocation determination process, information for allocation determination among the information stored in the execution area AE1, that is, numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 422, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the grasped jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, it specifies which jackpot result corresponds to the 2R normal jackpot result, the 2R probability variable jackpot result, or the 3R probability variable jackpot result.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, in the game round related to the start of the current change, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 (specifically, the first entrance part display part and the second entrance part display part) is finally stopped and displayed. The information on the pattern mode to be performed is specified from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the ROM 403, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display portion D are set differently for each type of the jackpot result. In step S404, the pattern is specified in step S403. Information on the pattern mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result is stored in the RAM 404.

  The information on the type of the picture to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, as described above, the pattern modes may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each game result, and a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each game result.

  Incidentally, in the process of step S404, a process of setting a flag according to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S403 in the RAM 404 is executed. Specifically, when the 2R normal jackpot result is specified, the 2R normal jackpot result corresponding flag (2R normal flag) is set, and when the 2R probability variable jackpot result is specified, the 2R probability variable jackpot result is set. When a response flag (2R probability variation flag) is set and it is specified that the result is a 3R probability variation jackpot result, a 3R probability variation jackpot result correspondence flag (3R probability variation flag) is set. In the following description, whether or not the various jackpot results are determined is determined by determining whether or not a flag corresponding to the RAM 404 is set.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the result is not a jackpot winning result, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, a stop result setting process for a detachment result is executed. Specifically, in the game round related to the start of the current change, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 (specifically, the first entrance part display part and the second entrance part display part) is finally stopped and displayed. The information on the pattern mode to be performed is specified from the stop result table for the detachment result stored in advance in the ROM 403, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 404. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the jackpot result.

  After executing any one of steps S404 and S405, a variable display time (display duration) setting process is executed in step S406. Here, the variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the variation display time setting process is performed, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 431 of the RAM 404 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 402.

(Variable display time setting process)
In the variable display time setting process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 253. Specifically, if the current game result is a jackpot result, an affirmative determination is made in step S501 as the occurrence of reach display. Even if the result is not a jackpot result, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE1 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach display, the result of a reach display is affirmed in step S501. Make a decision. Note that the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 403 is referred to when the presence / absence of reach occurrence is determined using the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the jackpot is supported. If an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503. In step S503, referring to the first reach occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS1 is acquired. To do. In step S504, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502, that is, if the game time is not a big hit result (if it is a missed reach result), the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, referring to the second reach occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS1 is acquired. To do. In step S506, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if a negative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S507. In step S507, it is determined whether or not the low frequency support mode is in effect. If a positive determination is made in step S507, the process proceeds to step S508. In step S508, the reach type non-occurrence type 1 variation display time table corresponding to the low frequency support mode stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 is referred to, and the value of the current variation type counter CS1 is supported. Get variable display time information. In step S509, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S507, that is, if it is determined that the high-frequency support mode is in progress, the process proceeds to step S510. In step S510, it is determined whether or not it is based on entering the first entering part 83d. If a positive determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511. In step S511, the second type variation display time table for non-reach occurrence corresponding to the high frequency support mode stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 is referenced to correspond to the value of the current variation type counter CS1. The obtained variable display time information is acquired. In step S512, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S510, that is, if it is determined that it is based on entering the second entering portion 83e, the process proceeds to step S513. In step S513, the third type variation display time table for non-reach generation corresponding to the high frequency support mode stored in the variation display time table storage area 423 of the ROM 403 is referenced to correspond to the value of the current variation type counter CS1. The obtained variable display time information is acquired. In step S512, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process in FIG. 26 again, after the variation display time setting process in step S406 is executed, a fixed display time setting process is performed in step S407. In the present embodiment, the fixed display time is changed according to the game situation (for example, whether or not in the high frequency support mode) and the starting point of the game turn. In addition, regarding the above-described variable display time, when a game time related to non-reach is executed during the high-frequency support mode, the game time is determined as one of the first ball entering portion 83d and the second ball entering portion 83e. One of the features is that the variable display time is set with reference to whether or not it is compatible, and the set variable display time changes according to the destination. ing. Details of the configuration related to these features will be described later.

  After the fixed display time setting process is executed in step S407, the process proceeds to step S408, and the change start command and the type command are set. The change start command includes information on the change display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the non-reach occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the reach occurrence fluctuation display time table. Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / production control device 143, which is the control device on the sub-side, can identify the presence or absence of reach from the information on the variable display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change start command may include information directly indicating whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes any of 2R normal jackpot result information, 2R probability variable jackpot result information, 3R probability variable jackpot result information, and outlier information as game result information.

  The variation start command and type command set in step S408 are transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 24). Based on the received change start command and type command, the notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production in the game time and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include a symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 253, and the determined symbol variation display mode is displayed as a display content command from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410. Is output. Based on the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display control device 410 controls the display of the symbol display device 253 so as to perform a variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time.

  After executing the process of step S408, the process proceeds to step S409, where one of the display parts for the first entrance part and the second entrance part of the main display part D that corresponds to the current game round is displayed. Start the variable display. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game time control process (FIG. 25), during the game time (one of the first ball portion display portion and the second ball portion display portion on the main display portion D is being displayed in a variable display or in a definite display state) ), The game turn progression process in steps S306 to S309 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variable display time information) provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 23) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S307. In the process for variable display, the display mode in the display unit for the first entrance portion or the display portion for the second entrance portion of the main display portion D is changed. Specifically, in the variable display process, the LED included in the display unit for the ball part related to the current game round is turned on and off at a predetermined cycle, and the light emission color is changed. Display control (light emission control of each display LED) is performed on the sphere display unit. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the display continuation time has elapsed, a change end process is executed in step S308. In the change end process, the process is stored in the RAM 404 in any one of steps S504, S506, S509, S512, and S514 in the change display time setting process (FIG. 26) executed when starting the currently executed game times. The main display unit 87 is displayed and controlled so that the pattern mode corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit for the ball-entry unit of the main display unit D.

  After setting the change end command in the subsequent step S309, the game times control process is ended. The variation end command set in step S309 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 24). The notification / production control device 143 executes a process for ending the production in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 410 via the notification / production control device 143, and the display control device 410 receives the change end command to thereby combine the final stop symbols in the game times. Is finally displayed (final stop display) on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game rotations independently by the alerting / production control device 143 or the display control device 410 without transmitting the change end command.

  As already described, during the high frequency support mode in the present embodiment, the prize ball is more than the investment (the number of game balls launched to the game area PE) by firing the game ball toward the right route. It is set so that (the number of game balls to be paid out based on winning a prize) is increased, and it is possible to play a game while increasing the number of balls in the high frequency support mode.

  The high frequency support mode is the same as the open / close execution mode in that it can be expected to increase the number of holding balls, but the difference in the increase speed (increase rate) is set, and the progress of the game times is further increased. It differs depending on whether it accompanies. However, the main factor that the number of game balls increases during the high frequency support mode is payout of game balls (prize balls) based on the entrance to the operation entry unit 83, while the entry to the operation entry unit 83 is about Can also trigger the downgrade from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode. In view of such circumstances, it can be said that entering the working entry unit 83 has both the advantage of increasing the number of balls and the disadvantage of being demoted to the low frequency support mode.

  One feature of the present embodiment is that the monotonous progress of the game during the high-frequency support mode is suppressed by causing a bias in the above-described merits and demerits. Hereinafter, the configuration according to the device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 (a) is a schematic diagram showing an average value of the game time variation display time under various situations, and FIG. 28 (b) is a schematic diagram showing a game time fixed display time under various situations. As already described, since a certain range is given to the variable display time, an average value is illustrated in FIG. About the magnitude relationship of the said fluctuation | variation display time on various conditions, even if it is a case where it compares with the median instead of an average value, it becomes the same relationship.

  As explained in the setting process of the variable display time, when determining the variable display time, refer to the variable display time table provided separately according to the results such as jackpot result, miss reach result, complete miss result, etc. The variable display time that is set differs depending on each result. Here, in the case of the jackpot result and the case of the missed reach result, a common table is referred to regardless of the gaming state. Even if the result is a complete miss, the same variable display time table (for non-reach occurrence) is used during the low-frequency support mode regardless of the destination (the first entrance portion 83d and the second entrance portion 83e). The variation display time is determined with reference to the first type variation display time table (first type variation display time table), and there is no difference in the variation display time according to the destination. On the other hand, during the high-frequency support mode, the variable display that is referred to when the destination is the first entrance part 83d and when the destination is the second entrance part 83e. The time tables are different, and the variable display time set is also different. Specifically, in the case of a ball entry related to the first ball entry part 83d, the fluctuation display time is determined by referring to the second type fluctuation display time table (second type fluctuation display time table) for non-reach occurrence. In the case of the entry relating to the second entry part 83e, the change display time is determined by referring to the third type change display time table (type 3 change display time table) for when no reach occurs.

  In any of the first type variation display time table to the third type variation display time table, the variable display time is set to be shorter as the number of the common holding number CRN is larger (a so-called time reduction function is provided). Is common). However, the first type variation display time table corresponding to the low frequency support mode has a variable display time compared to the second type / third type variation display time table corresponding to the high frequency support mode. It is set to be long for any number of holdings, and is configured such that the degree of shortening accompanying a change in the number of holdings is reduced.

  Here, the second type variation display time table and the third type variation display time table are compared. When these variable display time tables are compared with the same number of holdings, the variable display time based on the incoming ball relating to the second incoming ball 83e is more than the variable display time based on the incoming ball relating to the first incoming ball 83d. Is set to be longer. Further, the difference in the variable display time when compared with the same number of holds is configured to become smaller as the number of holds increases. For example, when a comparison is made in a situation where there is no hold (the number of holds = “0”), a difference of about 2 sec occurs, whereas a situation where the number of holds reaches the upper limit (the number of holds on one side = “4” ", The total number of holdings =" 8 "), a difference of about 1 sec occurs. That is, if the number of holdings increases, the difference in the variable display time corresponding to the destination is reduced.

  As described above, during the high-frequency support mode, when the support lottery is won, the support lottery result C and the support winner result D are allotted. This distribution is set so that the support winning result C is larger than the support winning result D. When the support winning result C or the support winning result D is reached, the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b by the ball passage unit 600 as the “distributing means” is the first on condition that the high probability mode is being performed. It is easier to be guided to the second entrance portion 83e than the entrance portion 83d. In particular, when the support winning result C is reached, the possibility that the allocation destination is the second pitching portion 83e is higher than when the support winning result D is reached.

  That is, when support related to the support winning result C occurs, a relatively long variable display time is easily set based on the incoming ball during support. In this way, while having a configuration in which the destinations are sorted, the rate of change until the transition from the high-frequency support mode to the opening / closing execution mode is made by changing the display time of the fluctuation according to the destination. It is possible to make a change.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the fixed display time is also configured to change according to the ball destination during the high frequency support mode. Specifically, the first confirmed display time (0.6 sec) is set for game times related to entering the first ball entering portion 83d, and the first time is set for game times relating to entering the second ball entering portion 83e. The second fixed display time (0.3 sec) that is shorter than the fixed display time is set.

  In general, during the high-frequency support mode, the game time execution time (variable display time + determined display time) based on the entry to the first entry part 83d is relatively short, and the second entry part 83e The execution time of the game times based on the entry becomes relatively long.

  By entering the ball entering portions 83d and 83e, benefits such as payout of game balls and lottery for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode can be enjoyed, but there is a risk of demotion from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. In consideration of such circumstances, it is preferable to avoid high-risk risks while enjoying only the privilege of paying out game balls if the game is to be advantageously advanced as much as possible. Here, in the present embodiment, an upper limit is set for the number of hold information that can be stored (hold number), and even if a further entry occurs under the situation where the hold number has reached the upper limit, it is more than that. Acquisition of the hold information is avoided. In other words, the game as described above can be advantageously advanced by intentionally generating a ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds.

  When playing such a game, it is important to earn as many game balls as possible while earning as much as possible the execution period of the game times. In the present embodiment, when the support lottery is won during the high-frequency support mode, the game ball allocation destination changes according to the support winning result. A difference is set in the variable display time set according to the distribution destination. By adopting such a configuration, monotonization of the game in the high frequency support mode is suppressed.

  Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S204 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

(Game state transition process)
In the game state transition process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S602, and the game times (the display change of the pattern on the display unit for the first entry part or the display part for the second entry part of one game time (detailed display)). It is determined whether or not the timing is completed. If it is not the timing at which the game round has ended, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If the game times have ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (determined display period) has elapsed since the end of the variable display, the process proceeds to step S603, and the current game It is determined whether or not the game result (the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination) corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 2R normal jackpot result corresponding flag, the 2R probability variable jackpot result corresponding flag, and the 3R probability variable jackpot result corresponding flag is stored in the RAM 404. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, an opening / closing execution mode start process is executed in step S604. In the start process, first, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) for causing the variable winning device 82 to wait without opening the large winning opening 82c of the variable winning device 82 for the opening in the opening / closing execution mode is started. Set. Specifically, opening waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  In a succeeding step S605, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the 3R probability variation jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S605, “3” is set in the number-of-opens counter OC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 in step S606. If a negative determination is made in step S605, that is, if the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the 2R probability variation jackpot result or the 2R normal jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S607, and “2” is set to the opening number counter OC. To do. The open number counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 82c) is opened.

  After executing the process of step S606 or step S607, the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, it is determined whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If an affirmative determination is made in step S608, the high-frequency support mode flag is deleted in step S609. As a result, the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode based on the end of the corresponding game times triggered by the opening / closing execution mode.

  After executing the process of step S609, or when a negative determination is made in step S608, an opening command setting process is performed in step S610. The set opening command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 and the display control device 410 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 24). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 253, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 410 as a display content command. In the display control device 410, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot The display control of the symbol display device 253 is executed so that the moving image display of the character, etc., the background image, etc. are switched.

  After executing the opening command setting process in step S610, the external signal setting process is executed in step S611, and the gaming state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process of step S611, it is determined whether or not any of the various jackpot correspondence flags is stored in the RAM 404. If any of the flags is stored, management control on the game hall side is performed. A signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the device (hall computer HC), and it is possible to grasp that the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the management control device.

  Returning to the description of step S601, if it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S601 and the process proceeds to step S612. In step S612, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. If the opening standby time has elapsed, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S613. Here, the special winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Big prize opening / closing process)
In the big winning opening / closing process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the variable winning device 82 (big winning opening 82c) is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable pitching device drive unit 82b of the variable winning device 82. If the special winning opening 82c is not open, it is determined in step S702 whether the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S702, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S702, the process proceeds to step S703. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. The open timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the open period or interval period of the special winning opening 82c, and the value is decremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 23) is executed. Is done. If a negative determination is made in step S703, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0” and the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S704, and the opening process of the variable winning device 82 (big winning port 82c) is executed. . Specifically, the variable pitching device drive unit 82b is set in a driving state so as to open the special winning opening 82c.

  Thereafter, the processing of step S705 and step S706 is executed as a closing condition setting process (opening setting process) corresponding to the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 82c). Specifically, “15000” (corresponding to 30 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC in step S705, and “10” is set in the winning counter PC in the subsequent step S706.

  After the processing of step S706 is executed, an opening command indicating that the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 82c) is opened is set in step S707, and the large winning opening / closing process is ended. The set release command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (see FIG. 24). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the release based on the received release command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S701, if it is determined in step S701 that the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 82c) is open, the process proceeds to step S708, and whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. Determine whether. If the value of the release timer counter TC is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S709, and whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning opening 82c is determined based on a detection signal from a detection sensor provided in the variable winning device 82. Judgment.

  If a winning has occurred, a winning command output process is executed in step S710. The winning command is output to the notification / effect control device 143, and the effect in the opening / closing execution mode executed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, for example, is changed by the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S710, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and in the succeeding step S712, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0”. finish.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S712, that is, if the value of the winning counter PC is “0”, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S708 (that is, it is determined that the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”). ) Means that the special winning opening closing condition has been established. In this case, in step S713, in order to close the variable winning device 82 (large winning opening 82c), the variable pitching device driving portion 82b is set in a non-driven state.

  In a succeeding step S714, an update process of the release number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented. The value of “0” is maintained as “0”.

  Thereafter, in step S715, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated release number counter OC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S715, the process proceeds to step S716, and “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC.

  After executing the process of step S716, a close command is set in step S717, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 24). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the closure command based on the received closure command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S715, when it is determined in step S715 that the value of the release number counter OC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S718. In step S718, an ending start process is executed. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 403 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404.

  Then, after setting an ending command in step S719, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 24).

  Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 29), after executing the special winning opening / closing process in step S613, it is determined in step S614 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, and step S815. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has passed. If the value of the release number counter OC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S616, after executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, End the state transition process.

(Transition processing at the end of opening / closing execution mode)
In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, first, it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation big hit result correspondence flag or the 3R probability variation big hit result correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. If any flag is stored, a flag erasing process for erasing information for specifying the gaming state is executed. Specifically, when the opening / closing execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and when they are not already stored, the states are maintained. Thereafter, the high probability mode flag is stored and the high frequency support flag is stored, and the transition process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

  If it is determined that neither the 2R probability variable jackpot result correspondence flag or the 3R probability variation jackpot result correspondence flag is stored, that is, if the 2R normal jackpot result correspondence flag is stored, flag erasure processing is executed. Specifically, when the opening / closing execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and when they are not already stored, the states are maintained. Thereafter, the high-frequency support mode flag is stored, and after “100” is set in the game number counter GC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, the transition process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. The game number counter GC is decremented by 1 each time the game number is played, and the high frequency support mode is ended when the game number counter GC becomes “0”.

(Telephone support processing)
Next, the power support process in step S205 in the normal process (FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the electric power support process, it is first determined in step S801 whether or not support is being performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 91 of the right working port 83b is opened, and is erased when the state is returned to the closed state.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S802 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404. The support winning flag is stored when the electrified object 91 is in an open state (support lottery) to be in an open state winning (support winning), and is erased when a supporting flag is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, it is determined in step S804 whether or not it is the end timing of the pattern change display on the through gate display unit. When it is the end timing of the variable display, after setting the out-of-display in step S805, the main role support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the display of the variation of the picture on the through-gate display unit is finished in a state where the out-of-display is stopped and displayed.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S806 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is larger than “0”, it is determined in step S807 whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect.

  If it is in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S808. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic role holding area 433 (specifically, the holding time area Rc for electric role) is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the open random number counter C4 shifted to the execution area AE2. Do. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the high frequency support mode stored in the acceptance table storage area 421 of the ROM 403. Also, a variable display time setting process is performed in conjunction with the open lottery. Specifically, referring to the value of the variation type counter CS2 and the variation display time table corresponding to the high frequency support mode, the variation display time of the picture in the through gate display unit is determined, and the determined variation display time Is set in the accessory timer counter YT. The accessory timer counter YT is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  After executing the process of step S808, the process proceeds to step S809. In step S809, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S808 is a support win. If it is not a support win, the process proceeds to step S811 without executing the process of step S810. If it is a support win, a support win flag is stored in step S810. Then, with reference to the open type counter C5 and the distribution table corresponding to the high frequency support mode, the distribution of the support winning result C / support winning result D is performed. After a value (“2” or “3”) corresponding to the type of the support winning result is set in the round counter RC2 provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, the process proceeds to step S811.

  In step S811, it is determined whether or not the gaming state corresponds to the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 435 of the RAM 404.

  If a negative determination is made in step S811, the present support process is terminated. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S811, the process proceeds to step S812. In step S812, it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter GC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S812, the present support process is terminated. When an affirmative determination is made in step S812, that is, in the situation where the low probability mode is set (ie, the situation where the fall from the high probability mode has already occurred), the value of the game number counter GC becomes “0”. If YES in step S813, the flow advances to step S813 to execute the frequent support mode flag erasing process, and then the support process ends. As a result, the high frequency support mode is switched to the low frequency support mode.

  Returning to the description of step S807, if a negative determination is made in step S807, that is, if the gaming state is compatible with the low-frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S814, and an open lottery (support lottery) is performed. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic role holding area 433 is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the open random number counter C4 shifted to the execution area AE2. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the low frequency support mode stored in the acceptance table storage area 421 of the ROM 403. Also, a variable display time setting process is performed in conjunction with the open lottery. Specifically, referring to the value of the variation type counter CS2 and the variation display time table corresponding to the low frequency support mode, the variation display time of the picture in the through gate display unit is determined, and the determined variation display time Is set in the accessory timer counter YT. The accessory timer counter YT is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  After executing the process of step S814, the process proceeds to step S815. In step S815, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S814 is a support win. If the support is not won, the support process is terminated. On the other hand, if the result of the open lottery in step S814 is support winning, a support winning flag is stored in step S816. Then, with reference to the open type counter C5 and the allocation table corresponding to the low frequency support mode, the allocation of the support winning result A / support winning result B is performed. After the value (“2” or “3”) corresponding to the type of the support winning result is set in the round counter RC2 provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404, this support processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S802, if the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 435 of the RAM 404, an affirmative determination is made in step S802, and the process proceeds to step S817. In step S817, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the through gate display unit is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, a win display is set in step S818. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern on the through gate display unit is terminated in a state where the pattern corresponding to the winning is stopped. In the subsequent step S819, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is erased, the main role supporting process is terminated.

  If the supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S820. In step S820, the electric combination opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric combination 91 is executed, and the electric combination support process ends. Hereinafter, the electric utility opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Electronic switch control processing)
In the electric combination opening / closing control process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 91 is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 91 is being opened is determined based on whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 91b is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 91 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S902. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

  If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, the process proceeds to step S903. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the low frequency support mode is in effect. If an affirmative determination is made in step S903, a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to a closed state is performed in step S904, and "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT. If a negative determination is made in step S903, a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to a closed state is performed in step S905, and the accessory timer counter YT is set to “300” (corresponding to 0.6 sec) or “600. "(Corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set. Specifically, “300” is set to the accessory timer counter YT in the low probability mode, and “600” is set to the accessory timer counter YT in the high probability mode.

  Thereafter, after updating (subtracting 1) the value of the round counter RC2 in step S906, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC2 is “0” in step S907. If the value of the round counter RC2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated, and if the value of the round counter RC2 is “0”, the supporting flag is deleted in step S908. Then, the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S901, when the electric accessory 91 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S909. In step S909, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the open state is executed in step S910.

  Thereafter, in step S911, it is determined whether or not the low frequency support mode is set. In the case of the low frequency support mode, “300” (corresponding to 0.6 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S912, and then the main function opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the high frequency support mode, “600” (corresponding to 1.2 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S913, and then the main function opening / closing process is terminated.

  As described above, with regard to the distribution mode of the game balls by the ball passage unit 600 shown in the present embodiment, when the support winning result is obtained during the high-probability game state corresponding to the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode, It may change according to the type of support winning result (support winning result C or support winning result D). In the following description, the ball passage unit 600 is also referred to as a “sorting device 600” by paying attention to its main function (game ball sorting function).

  In the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 according to the present embodiment, processing (switching device drive state switching processing) for switching the drive state of the distribution device 600 based on information (command) from the main control device 162 is executed. Is done. Hereinafter, the distribution device drive state switching process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Distributor drive state switching process)
In the sorter drive state switching process, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not it is time to shift to a high-probability gaming state compatible with the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode. Specifically, when shifting to the highly probable gaming state, a command (high probability gaming state transition command) indicating that is transmitted from the main control device 162 to the distribution control device 700. The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 determines whether or not this highly probable gaming state transition command has been received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1002 to perform special distribution mode setting processing. Specifically, the special distribution flag is stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 704. Under the situation where the special distribution flag is stored, the distribution mode by the distribution device 600 is changed from the normal distribution mode to the special distribution mode.

  In the present embodiment, the first passage forming body 610 continues to rotate in a predetermined direction at a constant speed (steady rotation) in a situation that is not in a highly probable gaming state (that is, in a situation that is in a normal distribution mode). It is configured. On the other hand, when the special distribution mode is set, the passage forming body 610 repeats a series of movements of stop → forward rotation → reverse rotation → stop.

  After performing the process of step S1002, after performing the transition process to a standby state in step S1003, this distribution apparatus drive state switching process is complete | finished. In the transition process to the standby state, a predetermined drive signal is output to the motor 631 of the drive unit 630 to move the first passage forming body 610 to the standby position.

  Returning to the description of step S1001, if a negative determination is made in step S1001, that is, if it is determined that it is not the timing to shift to the highly probable gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1004, it is determined whether or not it is a transition timing to the highly probable gaming state. Specifically, when shifting to the low probability mode or the low frequency support mode, a high-probability gaming state end command indicating that fact is transmitted from the main control device 162 to the distribution control device 700. The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 determines whether or not this highly probable gaming state end command has been received.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1004, the present switching process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1005, the normal distribution mode setting process is executed in step S1005, and then the switching process is terminated. In the normal distribution mode setting process, the special distribution flag stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 704 is deleted. Thereby, the distribution mode of the game balls by the distribution device 600 returns from the special distribution mode to the normal distribution mode, and the first passage forming body 610 resumes the above-described steady rotation.

  In the normal distribution mode, only the output of the prescribed drive signal to the motor 631 is continued, and the output mode of the drive signal does not change. On the other hand, in the special distribution mode, the drive signal output to the motor 631 is changed according to the situation every time. Here, the processing for special device control of the sorting device executed by the MPU 702 of the sorting control device 700 to realize the special sorting mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Distributor special drive control process)
In the sorting device special drive control process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is a timing at which the support of the electric accessory 91 related to the support winning result C is started. Specifically, when the support related to the support winning result C is started in the electric accessory 91, a command indicating that to the distribution control device 700 from the main control device 162 (first type support start command) Is sent. The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 determines whether or not the first type support start command has been received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1102, the first type drive signal output process is executed, and then the drive control process ends. In the first type drive signal output processing, first type drive signal output flags are stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 704, and predetermined values are set in the drive signal output counters similarly provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 704. . The value of the drive signal output counter is updated (subtracted by “1”) every time the periodic process is executed, and the value of the drive signal output counter becomes “0”, so that the first type drive signal output flag Is erased.

  The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 outputs a drive signal in a manner stored in the ROM 703 based on the fact that the first type drive signal output flag is stored. Specifically, the first type drive signal is output over a preset period (3.8 sec), and the first passage forming body 610 is rotated in the predetermined direction at the first rotation speed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1103. In step S1103, it is determined whether or not it is time to start support of the electric accessory 91 according to the support winning result D. Specifically, when the support related to the support winning result D is started by the electric accessory 91, a command indicating that to the distribution control device 700 from the main control device 162 (second type support start command) Is sent. The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 determines whether or not the second type support start command has been received.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1104. In step S1104, it is determined whether a drive condition change flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 704. Although details will be described later, when the support winning result D is reached, a predetermined operation is urged at a timing before the support related to the support winning result D is started. It becomes the composition which changes. The drive condition change flag is a flag stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 704 when the operation condition is satisfied.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1104, the second-type drive signal output process is executed in step S1105, and then the drive control process ends. In the second type drive signal output process, a second type drive signal output flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 704, and predetermined values are set in the drive signal output counters similarly provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 704. . The value of the drive signal output counter is updated (subtracted by “1”) every time the periodic process is executed, and the value of the drive signal output counter becomes “0”, so that the first type drive signal output flag Is erased.

  The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 outputs a drive signal in a manner stored in the ROM 703 based on the fact that the second type drive signal output flag is stored. Specifically, the second type drive signal is output over a preset period (3.8 sec), and the first passage formation body 610 is different from the first rotation speed in the predetermined direction (specifically, the first rotation speed). Rotate at a second rotation speed (faster than one rotation speed).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1104, the first drive signal output process described above is executed in step S1102, and then the drive control process ends. That is, when the support winning result D is reached, the first type drive signal is output based on the fact that the operation condition is satisfied, and the second type drive signal is output based on the fact that the operation condition is not satisfied. It has a configuration. Although the rotation operation based on the first type drive signal and the rotation operation based on the second type drive signal are common in the start timing and the operation period, the final rotation angle differs as a result due to the difference in the rotation speed. It is configured as follows.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1106, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the support of the electric accessory 91 related to the support winning result C or the support winning result D. Specifically, referring to the value of the drive signal output counter, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the support, that is, the timing for returning the first passage forming body 610 moved from the standby position to the standby position. judge.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the third-type drive signal output process described above is executed in step S1107, and then the drive control process ends. In the third type drive signal output processing, a third type drive signal output flag is stored in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 704, and predetermined values are set in the drive signal output counters similarly provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 704. . The value of the drive signal output counter is updated (subtracted by “1”) every time the periodic process is executed, and the value of the drive signal output counter becomes “0”, so that the third type drive signal output flag Is erased.

  The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 outputs drive signals in a manner stored in the ROM 703 based on the fact that the third type drive signal output flag is stored. Specifically, a drive signal is output over a preset period (0.6 sec), and the first passage forming body 610 is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction at the third rotation speed. Thereby, the 1st channel | path formation body 610 will return to a standby position.

  In the present embodiment, the first type special distribution related to the support winning result C and the support winning result D (operation condition satisfied) as compared to the second type special distribution mode related to the support winning result D (operation condition not satisfied). The aspect is set such that the probability of entering the second incoming portion 83e (distribution probability) is higher. Here, with reference to FIG. 35, the state of the game ball distribution in the first type special distribution mode (first type rotation mode) and the second type special distribution mode (second type rotation mode) will be described. FIG. 35 (a) is a timing chart showing the operation mode of the electric charge component 91 and the first passage forming body 610 in the first type special distribution mode, and FIG. 35 (b) is the electric charge type in the second type special distribution mode. 91 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of 91 and the first passage forming body 610.

(Type 1 special distribution mode)
When the support winning result C or the support winning result D (operation condition is established), as shown in FIG. 35A, the passage is formed at the timing when the electric accessory 91 is first switched from the closed state to the open state. The body 610 starts rotating in a predetermined direction. And it stops at the predetermined timing after the electric accessory 91 is finally switched to the closed state, rotates in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction, and returns to the initial state.

  Regarding the rotational speed (first rotational speed) when rotating in a predetermined direction, the passage forming body 610 is configured to rotate 35 degrees during the support execution period.

  In the range where the rotation angle is 0 degree to 5 degrees with reference to the standby state (standby position), for the game ball in which the first opening portion 615 is located at the bottom and reaches the intermediate position of the first ball passage 601, Most of them are discharged from the first ball passage 601 through the first opening 615. That is, in the range of 0 degrees to 5 degrees, the game ball is allocated to the first ball entering portion 83d mainly.

  In the range where the rotation angle is 5 degrees to 15 degrees with reference to the standby state (standby position), the meat part provided between the first opening part 615 and the second opening part 616 is located at the lowermost part, The game ball that has reached the intermediate position of the one-ball passage 601 will flow down the first ball passage 601 through the meat part. That is, in the range of 5 degrees to 15 degrees, the game ball is allocated mainly to the second incoming portion 83e.

  In the range where the rotation angle is 15 degrees to 25 degrees with reference to the standby state (standby position), the second opening 616 is located at the lowermost part, and the game ball that has reached the intermediate position of the first ball passage 601 It will be discharged | emitted from the 1st bulb | ball path 601 through the said 2nd open part 616. FIG. That is, in the range of 15 degrees to 25 degrees, the game balls are allocated to the first ball entering portion 83d mainly.

  In the range in which the rotation angle is 25 degrees to 35 degrees with reference to the standby state (standby position), the meat part provided between the first opening part 615 and the second opening part 616 is located at the lowermost part, The game ball that has reached the intermediate position of the one-ball passage 601 will flow down the first ball passage 601 through the meat part. That is, in the range of 25 degrees to 35 degrees, it is configured such that the game ball is allocated mainly to the second incoming portion 83e.

  In the case of rotating at the first rotation speed described above, the support by the electric accessory 91 (support according to the current support winning result D) ends when the rotation angle of the first passage forming body 610 reaches 35 degrees. To do. Thereafter, the first passage forming body 610 rotates in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction (rotates in the reverse direction) and returns to the standby state (standby position) until the next support winning result is obtained.

  Here, it takes about 0.6 seconds for the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b to reach the intermediate position, and a time lag occurs when the game ball reaches the intermediate position from the inflow. The rotation angle from the standby state is 0.6 seconds later for the first passage forming body 610 that has been turned into the support winning result C or the support winning result D (operation condition is established) and has started rotating from the standby state when the electric accessory 91 is released. The first rotation speed is defined so as to reach 5 degrees. For this reason, the first passage formation body 610 passes through the first ball passage 601 of the game ball at the timing when the game ball that has flowed into the right working port 83b immediately after the electric accessory 91 is opened reaches the intermediate position. The game ball enters the second ball entry portion 83e through the first ball passage 601.

  At the timing when 1.2 sec elapses after the electric accessory 91 is in the open state, the electric accessory 91 is switched to the closed state. The rotation angle of the passage forming body 610 becomes 35 degrees at a timing delayed by 0.6 sec (a timing at which 1.8 sec has elapsed from the start). For this reason, at the timing when the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b just before the electric accessory 91 is closed reaches the intermediate position, the first passage formation body 610 passes the first ball passage 601 of the game ball. The game ball is allowed to enter the second ball entry portion 83e through the first ball passage 601.

  After the electric accessory 91 is in the closed state, the closed state is maintained for 1.2 seconds, and then the second opened state. As described above, there is a time lag of 0.6 sec for the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b to reach the intermediate position when it is in the open state. The first passage forming body 610 continues to rotate during the period including this time lag, and the rotation angle is changed from 25 degrees to 35 degrees.

  At the timing when the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b when reaching the open position reaches the intermediate position, the first passage forming body 610 is allowed to pass through the first ball passage 601 of the game ball. The game ball enters the second ball entering portion 83e through the first ball passage 601.

  When the electric accessory 91 is closed again, the rotation angle of the first passage forming body 610 reaches 35 degrees with a delay of 0.6 sec. For this reason, at the timing when the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b just before the electric accessory 91 is closed reaches the intermediate position, the first passage formation body 610 passes the first ball passage 601 of the game ball. The game ball is allowed to enter the second ball entry portion 83e through the first ball passage 601.

  As described above, when the support winning result C or the support winning result D (operation condition is established), a phase difference of a period necessary for the game ball to move from the right operation port 83b to the intermediate position is generated, and electric The opening / closing cycle of the accessory 91 and the switching cycle of the distribution destination of the first passage forming body 610 are matched (synchronized).

  However, the back and forth movement of the game ball in the first ball passage 601 is allowed. For this reason, all of the game balls that have flowed into the right working port 83b while the electric accessory 91 is in the open state pass through the inlet portion 611 to the outlet portion 612 of the first ball passage 601 and the second incoming ball portion 83e. However, most of them reach the second entrance 83e through the above-mentioned route.

  The supplementary explanation of the first rotation speed will be described below. The total rotation of the electric accessory 91 is as follows: opening time (1.2 sec) + closing time (1.2 sec) + opening time (1.2 sec) + time lag (0.6 sec). It is defined that the rotation angle from the standby state (standby position) is 35 degrees in the allowable time.

(Type 2 special distribution mode)
When the support winning result D (operation condition is not satisfied), as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the passage forming body 610 is in a predetermined direction at the timing when the electric accessory 91 is first switched from the closed state to the open state. Start rotating to. Then, the electric accessory 91 stops at a predetermined timing after the last switching to the closed state, rotates in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction, and returns to the standby state (standby position).

  Regarding the rotation speed (second rotation speed) when rotating in a predetermined direction, the passage forming body 610 is 45 during the support execution period (opening time 1.2 sec + closing time 1.2 sec + opening time 1.2 sec + time lag 0.6 sec). It is configured to rotate degrees. That is, the rotational speed is higher than the first rotational speed related to the support winning result C. As described above, the period during which the passage of the first spherical passage 601 is substantially permitted (rotation angle = 5 degrees to 15 degrees, 25 degrees to 35 degrees) is compressed by increasing the rotation speed. As a result, synchronization between the operation of the electric accessory 91 and the operation of the passage forming body 610 is avoided (asynchronous).

  As a result, when the game ball that has flowed in when the electric accessory 91 is in the open state reaches the intermediate position of the first ball passage 601, it is caught by the opening portions 615 and 616 of the first passage formation body 610. The possibility of being discharged into the second ball passage 602 is high.

  In addition, in the first type special distribution mode according to the support winning result C or the support winning result D (operation condition is established), about 80% of the game balls that have flowed into the right operation port 83b are the second entrance part. On the other hand, in the type 2 special distribution mode according to the support winning result D (operation condition not established), about 40% of the game balls that have flowed into the right operation port 83b are second entered. It is configured to reach the ball portion 83e.

  As described above in detail, when the support winning result D is reached, the game progress is advantageous depending on whether or not the operation condition is satisfied. The reception of this operation is performed before the support related to the corresponding electronic role holding is started. A configuration for realizing the preceding operation will be described.

  First, a through winning process (step S104) performed as part of the timer interrupt process in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 will be supplementarily described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Through winning process)
In the through winning process, it is first determined in step S1201 whether or not a winning to the through gate 84 has occurred. If a negative determination is made in step S1201, the through-winning process is terminated.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1202. In step S1202, external signal setting processing is performed. As a result, a signal indicating that a winning to the through gate 84 has occurred in the hall computer HC is output in the external output process of the normal process executed later.

  After executing the process of step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved electric characters RcN stored in the reserved electric character reservation area 433 (the reserved combination area Rc) reaches the upper limit (“4” in the present embodiment). If it is determined in step S1203 that the upper limit has been reached, the through-winning process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1203 that the upper limit has not been reached, a process of adding “1” to the number of reserved roles RcN is performed in step S1204. The value of the electric role holding number RcN is subtracted by “1” by executing a lottery process for electric role support.

  In the subsequent step S1205, the value of the open random number counter C4 and the value of the open type counter C5 stored in the lottery counter buffer 431 are stored in the corresponding storage area in the reserved role area Rc. Then, after executing the reserve preliminary process in step S1206, the through process winning process is terminated.

  Here, the reservation notice process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the pending notice process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the high-probability gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode is set. If a negative determination is made in step S1301, the reservation notice process is terminated as it is. That is, when the high-probability gaming state is not established, the various processes (the process for specifying the destination) in steps S1302 to S1305 in the reservation on-holding process are not executed.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1301, the process proceeds to step S1302. In step S1302, a destination determination process is executed. In the first determination process, the support lottery is won by referring to the value of the open random number counter C4 and the value of the open type counter C5 stored in the RAM 404 in step S1205 and the lottery table and distribution table stored in the ROM 403. If it is won and the support lottery is won, the type is specified first. After performing the destination determination process in step S1302, the process proceeds to step S1303, and it is determined whether or not the corresponding role holding is corresponding to the support winning result D based on the result of the destination determination process.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1303, that is, if the corresponding electrification hold is not won in the support lottery or corresponds to the support win result C, the hold notice processing is ended as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, that is, if the corresponding electronic role hold corresponds to the support winning result D, the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, the number of electronic roles held is determined. Thus, the minimum required time required to reach the corresponding hold is calculated. For example, when the number of the electronic role holds stored before the applicable electronic role hold is two, at least the minimum value of the variable display time 0.6 sec × 2 = 1.2 sec is the minimum required time. .

  After executing the process in step S1304, a support notice command is set in step S1305, and the on-hold notice process ends. The support notice command is transmitted to the distribution control device 700 in the external output processing of the normal processing (S201), and is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 via the distribution control device 700. This support advance notice command includes information indicating that the corresponding electric role hold related to the support winning result D is reserved, and information related to the minimum required time secured until the corresponding electric role hold.

  The MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 executes a drive condition change process (drive condition change process) related to the distribution apparatus 600 based on the support notice command. Here, the drive condition changing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Driving condition change process)
In the drive condition changing process, it is first determined in step S1401 whether or not the high-probability gaming state corresponding to the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode is set. If a negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if the highly probable gaming state has not been reached, this change processing is terminated as it is.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1402. In step S1402, it is determined whether a support advance notice command has been received from main controller 162 or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1403. In step S1403, a drive condition change mode setting process is performed. Thereby, in the distribution control device 700, the distribution mode according to the support winning result D can be changed from the initially set second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode. At the same time, reception of operation information (operation signal) from the operation button 35 is validated.

  In subsequent step S1404, a condition setting process for changing driving conditions is executed. The support advance notice command includes information related to the minimum required time described above, and a condition for changing the driving condition is set based on this information. In the present embodiment, the change condition is satisfied when the number of operations of the operation button 35 during the effective period reaches a predetermined number. Here, the predetermined number of times and the valid period are set based on information on the minimum required time given to the support advance notice command. In addition, there exists a thing which can be materialized substantially about the said condition, and a thing which cannot be materialized substantially. Also, details regarding these conditions are not clearly indicated to the player.

  Returning to the description of step S1402, if a negative determination is made in step S1402, that is, if it is determined that a support notice command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the drive condition change mode is set. If a negative determination is made in step S1405, the change processing is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S1406, it is determined whether it is time to end the drive condition change mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the valid period set in step S1404 ends. If a negative determination is made in step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been operated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1407, this change processing is terminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, the process advances to step S1408 to update the value of the operation number counter provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 704. Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the operation number counter. The operation number counter is a counter that stores the number of operations of the operation button 35, and is configured to be cleared to “0” when the valid period ends or a change condition described later is satisfied.

  After executing the update process in step S1408, the process proceeds to step S1409, and it is determined whether or not the change condition is satisfied. Specifically, the condition (predetermined number) relating to the number of operations set in step S1404 is compared with the value of the operation number counter to determine whether or not the number of operations of the operation button 35 has reached the predetermined number. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S1409, the change processing is terminated.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1409, the process proceeds to step S1410. In step S1410, drive condition establishment flags are stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 704. As a result, the support related to the corresponding electronic role holding is changed from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode. The drive condition satisfaction flag is deleted when the support mode related to the corresponding role holding is determined in the distribution device special drive control process.

  After the process of step S1410 is executed or when a negative determination is made in step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1411 to execute a release process of the drive condition change mode, and this change process ends.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, for example, a plurality of electronic role reservations related to the support winning result D may be stored. Even in such a case, the processes related to the change described above are executed in order. In other words, when a support notice command based on a later power role hold is received in a situation where the drive condition change mode based on the previous corresponding power role hold is being executed, the drive based on the subsequent power role hold is performed. The transition to the condition change mode is delayed until at least the drive condition change mode based on the previous corresponding electric role reservation is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the mode has changed to the drive condition change mode is clearly indicated by the speaker 29 or the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a), and the operation button 35 should be operated for the player. Is taught. Hereinafter, a configuration related to operation teaching will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the operation teaching effect process executed by the MPU of the notification / effect control device 143, and FIG. 40 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the teaching effect in the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a). .

(Operation teaching effect processing)
In the operation teaching effect process, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high probability gaming state compatible with the high frequency support mode and the high probability mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1501, the present teaching effect process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1502. In step S1502, it is determined whether an operation teaching effect (hereinafter also referred to as a support notice effect) is being executed. If a negative determination is made in step S1502, the process advances to step S1503 to determine whether a support advance notice command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S1503, the present teaching effect process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1503, an operation teaching effect setting process is performed in step S1504. Thereby, the display of the operation teaching image is started on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253, and the output of the teaching effect BGM from the speaker 29 is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the display screen 253a displays a message for prompting the operation of the operation button 35, “Let the operation button repeatedly and collect the gauge!”.

  Returning to the description of step S1502, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, that is, if it is determined that the operation teaching effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1505, it is determined whether an operation acceptance command is received from the distribution control device 700. The operation acceptance command is a command that is output from the distribution control device 700 to the notification / production control device 143 when the operation button 35 is operated during the effective period.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1505, the process proceeds to step S1506. In step S1506, an operation corresponding effect setting process is performed. Specifically, a sound effect indicating that the operation has been received is output from the speaker 29, and the display of the image indicating the number of operations displayed on the display screen 253a is updated. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (b) → FIG. 40 (c1) or FIG. 40 (c2), the unlit cell constituting the gauge is turned on.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1505, the process proceeds to step S1507. In step S1507, it is determined whether a condition satisfaction command is received from the distribution control device 700. The condition satisfaction command is a command that is output to the notification / production control device 143 when it is determined in step S1409 that the change condition is satisfied.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1507, the process advances to step S1508 to execute the condition satisfaction corresponding effect setting process, and then the present teaching effect process is terminated. By setting the condition satisfaction corresponding effect, a sound effect corresponding to the condition satisfaction is output from the speaker 29, and an image corresponding to the condition satisfaction is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c1) → FIG. 40 (d1), after all the cells constituting the gauge are turned on, the entire gauge is not displayed, and the condition is satisfied instead of the gauge. A message (for details, “Promotion!”) Is displayed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1507, the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1509, it is determined whether a condition failure command is received from the distribution control device 700. The condition unsatisfied command is a command that is output to the notification / production control device 143 when it is determined in step S1406 that the effective period has expired before the change condition is established. If a negative determination is made in step S1509, the present teaching effect process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1509, the process proceeds to step S1510, and after executing the condition failure corresponding effect setting process, the present teaching effect process is terminated. By setting the condition failure response effect, a sound effect corresponding to the failure of the condition is output from the speaker 29, and an image corresponding to the failure of the condition is displayed on the display screen 253a of the symbol display device 253. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c2) → FIG. 40 (d2), the entire gauge is not displayed while some cells constituting the gauge are turned off, and the condition is not satisfied instead of the gauge. Message (for details, “Please do your best” next).

  Hereinafter, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 41, the flow of the game in the highly probable gaming state based on the change in the distribution mode based on the operation described in detail above will be described.

(Game flow in the high probability gaming state)
When the electric role reservation stored in the electric role reservation area Rc moves to the execution area AE2 at the timing of ta1, a lottery based on the electric role reservation is performed and the main display portion D (specifically, a display for through gates) The display mode of the pattern in (Part) shifts from stop display to variable display. At the same time, the number of pending electronic roles decreases from “2” to “1”. Since the lottery result related to the current electronic role holding is the support winning result C, the pattern corresponding to the support winning result C is stopped and displayed at the timing ta3 at the timing ta3 when the final display time of the pattern has elapsed. Support by the electric accessory 91 based on the support winning result C is started.

  After that, when a winning to the through gate 84 occurs at the timing of ta4, the number of reserved electric roles increases from “1” to “2”. Here, regarding the suspension of the electronic role related to the winning, the mode shifts to the driving condition change mode on condition that the support winning result D is supported. Thereby, the operation reception of the operation button 35 is permitted, and a message prompting the operation of the operation button 35 is displayed on the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a).

  When a winning to the through gate 84 occurs at the timing of ta5, the number of reserved electric roles increases from “2” to “3”. Here, although the electronic character hold related to the winning is corresponding to the support winning result D, since it has already shifted to the drive condition change mode at the present time, the shift to the drive condition change mode based on the electric charge hold Is postponed (delayed) at least until the driving condition change mode being executed is completed.

  When the support by the electric utility item 91 based on the support winning result C is completed at the timing ta6, the electric role reservation stored in the electric role reservation area Rc moves to the execution area AE2. As a result, the lottery based on the electronic role holding is performed, and the display mode of the pattern on the main display portion D (specifically, the through gate display portion) shifts from the stop display to the variable display. At the same time, the number of pending electronic roles decreases from “3” to “2”. Since the lottery result related to the current electronic role holding is the support winning result C, the pattern corresponding to the support winning result C is stopped and displayed at the timing ta7, and the final display time of the pattern has elapsed at ta8. Support by the electric accessory 91 based on the support winning result C is started.

  In the example of FIG. 41, “10 times” is set as the number of operations (predetermined number of times) of the operation button 35 and “6 sec” is set as the valid period when shifting to the drive condition change mode. In other words, the operation of “10 times” within “6 sec” is a change condition for changing the distribution mode related to the support winning result D from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode ( Operation condition or promotion condition). When the number of operations of the operation button 35 reaches “10 times” at the timing of ta9 before “6 sec” elapses from the timing of ta4 at which the operation of the operation button 35 is validated by shifting to the drive condition change mode. The change condition is met. The fact that the change condition is satisfied is notified to the player by a sound effect output from the speaker 29, a message displayed on the symbol display device 253 (display screen 253a), or the like.

  When the support by the electric utility item 91 based on the support winning result C ends at the timing of ta10, the electric role reservation stored in the electric role reservation area Rc moves to the execution area AE2. As a result, the lottery based on the electronic role holding is performed, and the display mode of the pattern on the main display portion D (specifically, the through gate display portion) shifts from the stop display to the variable display. At the same time, the number of pending electronic roles decreases from “2” to “1”. As already explained, since the lottery result related to the current electric power holding suspension is the support winning result D, the pattern corresponding to the support winning result D is stopped and displayed at the timing of ta11, and the fixed display time of the pattern has passed. At the timing ta12, support by the electric accessory 91 based on the support winning result D is started.

  Since the change condition is satisfied at the timing ta9 before the support is started, the support is implemented in the first type special distribution mode. Incidentally, if the change condition is not satisfied during the above-described effective period, the support started at ta12 is performed in the second type special distribution mode.

  After that, the drive condition change mode is entered again, triggered by the suspension of the electric role related to the next support winning result D.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  The game ball that has flowed into the right working port 83b as the “variable pitching portion” in a situation where the high-frequency support mode has a relatively high pitching rate is the first after the flow into the right working port 83b. The balls are distributed to the incoming ball portion 83d and the second incoming ball portion 83e. Here, when a ball enters the first ball entering portion 83d, a relatively short required time is set as the required time for the game times (execution time: for example, variable display time + confirmed display time). When a ball enters the ball entering portion 83e, a relatively long required time is set as the required time for game play. Thus, by changing the required time according to the destination (distribution destination) of the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b, it is possible to change the rhythm of the game progress.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the high-frequency support mode has a configuration in which the variable display time is shortened compared to the low-frequency support mode (so-called time reduction function), and the game progress speed ( Digestion rate) will increase. If an attempt is made to speed up the progress of the game, the difference in required time between game times will inevitably be reduced. Therefore, while it is possible to suppress the progress of the extended game, it is assumed that the adverse effect that the game becomes monotonous is likely to occur. In particular, game times that are completely out of play are digested mechanically, and the game tends to be monotonous.

  Therefore, if the rhythm change is generated during the high-frequency support mode in which multiple balls can be entered as described above, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous progress of the game. In other words, it is possible to suitably suppress the fact that the time-shortening function is exerted with the increase in the probability of entering the ball, causing the game to become monotonous.

  During the high-frequency support mode, the number of game balls that are paid out by the pay-out means based on the ball entering the right operation port 83b rather than the number of game balls that have been fired by firing the game ball toward the right route Is set to be more. For this reason, the longer the high frequency support mode continues, the greater the number of game balls (held balls) that can be acquired. For this reason, it is assumed that the player plays the game with the expectation that the game is played in the high-frequency support mode for as long as possible before the jackpot result. Here, the progress speed of the game depends on the execution time for each game. In the present embodiment, the execution time described above changes in accordance with the distribution destination of the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b (first ball entry portion 83d / second ball entry portion 83e). Specifically, when a ball enters the second ball entering part 83e, the execution time based on the ball is set longer than the execution time based on the ball entering the first ball entering part 83d. As described above, if the execution time is changed according to the distribution destination of the game balls, the rhythm of the game progress can be changed according to the distribution destination of the game balls flowing into the right operation port 83b. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game and contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game.

  Based on the entrance (acquired holding information) to the first entrance part 83d and the second entrance part 83e, the winning / failing lottery, the downgrade lottery to the low frequency support mode, and the payout of the game ball are performed. Is called. If you try to get benefits such as jackpots or paying out game balls, you will inevitably take the risk of being demoted to the low frequency support mode. For this reason, it is important to generate as many balls as possible before the determination of one grant is made in order to advance the game advantageously. Providing the above-described difference in execution time in such a game mode has the technical significance of suitably improving the degree of attention to the game by suppressing monotonization of the game.

  A predetermined upper limit is set for the storage number of the hold information acquired based on the entrance to the first entrance portion 83d, and is acquired based on the entrance to the second entrance portion 83e. There is also a predetermined upper limit for the number of stored hold information. When a plurality of hold information is stored, a lottery such as a big hit is sequentially performed on the hold information. Here, when a new entry occurs in a situation where the number of stored hold information has reached the upper limit, acquisition of the hold information based on the entry is restricted, while The game ball is paid out based on the ball. That is, when an upper limit is set for the number of hold information that can be stored, acquisition of the hold information based on the occurrence of a ball exceeding the upper limit is avoided. Therefore, in the case of entering in a situation where the upper limit is exceeded, you can enjoy the benefits of paying out game balls, but there is no demerit of taking the risk of being demoted to the low frequency support mode (the end of the high frequency support mode) To avoid triggering).

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, if it is directly linked to the advantageous advancement of the game as long as possible, a delayed action is performed that suppresses the launch of the game balls and generates one ball at a time. The possibility cannot be denied. If such a delayed action is performed, there may be inconveniences such as not being able to perform the above-described monotonization suppression function well, and reducing the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, the original function of the high-frequency support mode of accelerating game progress can be wasted.

  In this regard, according to the embodiment, it is possible to urge the player to play a game with a goal exceeding the upper limit, and the operation of launching the game ball is likely to be continued (so-called irregular hits are less likely to be performed). Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said various inconvenience can be suppressed suitably.

  In particular, when the storage number of the hold information related to the first incoming ball portion 83d reaches the upper limit, only the above benefits can be enjoyed by entering the first incoming ball portion 83d, and the second incoming ball portion 83e When the stored number of the hold information reaches the upper limit, only the above-mentioned benefits can be enjoyed by entering the second entering portion 83e. That is, a preferable distribution destination changes depending on the situation. Thereby, monotonization of a game can be suppressed more suitably.

  Depending on the number of stored hold information, the difference between the variable display time for the first incoming ball portion 83d and the variable display time for the second incoming ball portion 83e changes. In the configuration in which the hold information is acquired based on the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b, the number of stored hold information increases or decreases as the game progresses. It is possible to contribute to further diversification of the game by changing the difference in the variable display time set by using such irregularities.

  In particular, the difference between the variable display time related to the first incoming ball portion 83d and the variable display time related to the second incoming ball portion 83e is configured to become smaller as the number of stored hold information approaches the upper limit. Has been. As described above, with a configuration that can avoid the disadvantages for a ball that exceeds the upper limit, it is assumed that a game is performed aiming for a ball that exceeds the upper limit. Here, if it becomes a state in which allocation to the first ball entering part 83d that is disadvantageously presumed (the required period is short) is performed, the state is overtaken without intentionally firing the game ball. The option of waiting for a switch to an advantageous state can occur. If an act of aiming at such an advantageous state is performed, the operation rate in the high-frequency support mode is lowered. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, some execution is performed by reducing the difference between the variable display time related to the first incoming ball portion 83d and the variable display time related to the second incoming ball portion 83e near the upper limit of storage. Even if time reduction occurs, there will be a merit by aiming for a ball exceeding the upper limit by knowing that, and it is possible to promote the continuation of the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the difference in execution time from hindering the function of diversifying the game.

  If a function that shortens the execution time by increasing the number of stored hold information (so-called time-saving function) is installed, the stored hold is dared when trying to earn as much time as possible. After reducing the number of information, there is a possibility that a game ball may be launched aiming at exceeding the upper limit at once. In this case, it is assumed that the operation rate in the high frequency support mode is lowered. In consideration of such circumstances, by reducing the degree of shortening by approaching the upper limit of the number of stored hold information, suppressing the merit by playing a game by the above-described method, and speeding up the game Can be urged.

  Also, in the high-frequency support mode, if an increase in the number of balls can be expected, the increase rate is the same as when the open / close execution mode is set. The difference between and the game progress (out) can become monotonous. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, by making the rate of increase of game balls in the high frequency support mode lower than the rate of increase of game balls in the open / close execution mode, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of such inconveniences. it can.

  The first passage forming body 610 of the ball passage unit 600 constituting the “sorting means” distributes the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b to the first ball entry portion 83d and the game that has flowed into the right operation port 83b. It is possible to switch to a state in which the sphere is distributed to the second entrance portion 83e. In this way, by making it possible to switch the state of the first passage forming body 610, the bias of the distribution destination can be changed. For example, the game progress is accelerated by frequently causing the first entrance part 83d to enter the game, or the game progress is decelerated (delayed) by frequently making the entry to the second entrance part 83e. Can do. Thereby, a big flow can be generated in the rhythm of game progress, and it can contribute to suppression of monotonization of a game.

  With the configuration in which the game ball distribution mode by the ball path unit 600 is switched when the electric role 91 is switched to the open state, the movement of the electric role 91 and the movement (distribution mode) of the ball path unit 600 are switched. ) And a relationship can be given. In the first place, if the game ball does not flow into the right operation port 83b, the game ball will not enter the first ball entry portion 83d / second ball entry portion 83e, but the distribution destination after the flow into the ball passage unit 600 Because it depends, the number of points that the player should pay attention to increases. While this is preferable for exhibiting the various effects described above, it increases the burden on the player's eyes and the like. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the state of the ball passage unit 600 is changed in accordance with the movement of the electric accessory 91 that is easy for the player to focus attention, the timing at which the player should pay attention to the ball passage unit 600 becomes clear. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of the above inconvenience.

  When the high-frequency support mode is set, the state of the ball passage unit 600 is such that the game balls that have flowed into the right operation port 83b are continuously distributed to one of the first and second balls 83d and 83e. It was set as the structure which controls switching. As described above, by changing the distribution mode of the game balls according to the support mode, it is possible to realize further differentiation between the game in the low frequency support mode and the game in the high frequency support mode. In particular, by causing a bias in the destination during the high-frequency support mode in which the frequency of entry (entry probability) is higher than that in the low-frequency support mode, the rhythm change of the game progression based on the difference in the execution time described above can be achieved. It can be suitably realized.

  The electric accessory 91 is configured to switch to the open state based on the passing of the game ball through the through gate 84 provided in the game area PE, and the right operation port 83b and the through gate 84 are arranged on the right route. Yes. The game balls launched to the left route are difficult or impossible to win the right operation port 83b and the through gate 84, and the game balls launched to the right route are directed to the right operation port 83b and the through gate 84. Winning is allowed. Here, if the intervention of a technique that can advance the game advantageously by contriving with the operation of launching the game ball is allowed, the profit that can be acquired by the player's technique etc. changes, and the fairness is likely to be impaired. Become. Therefore, if the game ball is fired aiming at the through gate 84 to switch the electric accessory 91 to the open state, the game ball inevitably reaches the right operation port 83b. It is difficult to switch the electric accessory 91 to the open state while avoiding the ball. As a result, it is difficult to generate a ball entering the second ball entering portion 83e while suppressing the ball entering the first ball entering portion 83d, and the variable display times related to the both ball entering portions 83d and 83e are made different. The technical significance of having been able to be secured can be suitably secured.

  The execution time of the game times includes a change display time of the pattern on the display unit for the entrance part of the main display part D and a fixed display time for clearly indicating the game result, and enters the first entrance part 83d. When the variable display time set based on the ball and the variable display time set based on the ball entering the second ball entering portion 83e are compared, the latter is configured to be longer than the former. ing. As described above, in the configuration including the variable display time for performing the variable display of the pattern, the monotonous game is suppressed by changing the variable display time according to the game situation. A practically preferable configuration can be realized by using such a configuration to differentiate the variable display time associated with each of the ball entering portions 83d and 83e.

  Further, in recent years, a gaming machine equipped with a so-called time reduction function for shortening the symbol display time has been proposed by increasing the number of stored hold information as described above. In this type of gaming machine, the high-speed support mode is set and the probability of entering the ball is increased, so that the above-mentioned time-saving function is easily exhibited. That is, when the above-mentioned time shortening function is exerted strongly, the proportion of the fixed display time in the execution time increases. Then, if it is set as the structure which produces a difference in execution time by the difference of this fixed display time, the various effects mentioned above can be ensured, ensuring the time-shortening function and the alerting | reporting function of a game result. And it can suppress suitably that existence of such a difference is buried and it becomes difficult to understand the difference in execution time.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b enters either the first ball entry portion 83d or the second ball entry portion 83e. Here, when the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, it becomes difficult to flow into the right operation port 83b, so that the game ball mainly flows into the lower operation port 83a. Therefore, the distribution ratio of the game balls is the same in the first ball entering portion 83d / the second ball entering portion 83e. On the other hand, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the flow into the right operation port 83b is facilitated, so that the game ball mainly flows into the right operation port 83b. Here, the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b is then distributed to either the first entrance portion 83d or the second entrance portion 83e, and the second entrance ball compared to the low frequency support mode. The possibility of entering the part 83e increases. Here, the privilege based on the entrance to the first entrance part 83d is different from the privilege based on the entrance to the second entrance part 83e. Specifically, since the privilege related to the second entering part 83e is preferentially given, it is assumed that the player plays a game in expectation of entering the second entering part 83e. In other words, in the high frequency support mode, whether or not the game can be advantageously advanced changes depending on the distribution destination of the game ball after entering the ball. Thereby, the monotonization of the game in the high frequency support mode can be suitably suppressed.

  When the game ball that has flowed into the right operation port 83b flows into the first ball entry portion 83d or the second ball entry portion 83e, the ball passage unit 600 (specifically, the distribution mechanism 605) is used as a means for distributing the game balls. By providing this, the ball passage unit 600 becomes the focus of the player. Thereby, the attention degree to the behavior of the game ball can be preferably improved. Further, in the configuration having the ball path unit 600, for example, the distribution mode can be changed by changing the posture of the first path forming body 610, and the monotonization of the behavior of the game ball can be suitably suppressed. By switching to the high probability game state, the distribution mode of the game balls by the ball passage unit 600 is switched from the normal mode to the special mode by the drive signal from the distribution control device 700, and the distribution destination of the game balls is biased. Can do.

  Even under the low frequency support mode, the inflow probability is lower than in the high frequency support mode, but the inflow to the right working port 83b is not denied. According to the present embodiment, the distribution mode by the ball passage unit 600 is changed according to the low frequency support mode / high frequency support mode. That is, in the high-frequency support mode (specifically, the high-probability gaming state), not only the possibility of entering the right operation port 83b increases, but also the distribution mode itself is changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to give relevance to a support mode and a distribution mode, and can contribute to suppression of monotonization of a game suitably.

  As already described, in the highly probable gaming state, the probability of the inflow of the gaming ball to the right operation port 83b is increased, thereby speeding up the game progress. By increasing the speed like this, the possibility of the game progress becoming monotonous increases. Therefore, during the high-frequency support mode, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suitably suppressed by specifying the game ball allocation destination according to various conditions and generating the above-described bias.

  Even when the support winning result D / support winning result C is obtained in a situation where the game is in a highly probable gaming state, the game balls are not necessarily allocated to the first and second balls 83d and 83e. However, it is not limited to one of the above, and there is a possibility of entering into each of the entrance parts 83d and 83e. In this way, by leaving the room for entry into each of the entry parts 83d and 83e regardless of the support winning result, reducing the willingness of the game to result in a disadvantaged support winning result for the player It is restrained to become a factor to make it.

  Particularly in the present embodiment, the first passage forming body 610 is a cylindrical rotating body, and the first spherical passage 601 is formed therein. That is, the game balls can be swung back and forth when passing through the first ball passage 601, thereby realizing diversification of the game ball distribution mode.

  Moreover, about the operation mode of the 1st channel | path formation body 610 when it becomes a 1st type special distribution mode, and the operation mode of the 1st channel | path formation body 610 when it becomes a 2nd type special distribution mode, the said 1st By making the one passage forming body 610 pivotable along the front surface of the game board 80a, the difference in appearance is less noticeable. For this reason, it is determined whether or not to fire the game ball after grasping the operation mode of the first passage forming body 610 and determining whether it is the first type special distribution mode or the second type special distribution mode. It is difficult to judge (so-called irregular hitting).

  In particular, in the second type special distribution mode, when the support by the electric accessory 91 is performed, the first half of the support enters the second entrance 83e through the first ball passage 601 than the latter half of the support. Is preferential. For this reason, when the launch of a game ball is started by looking at the movement (mode) of the first passage formation body 610, the above benefits are enjoyed from the presence of a time lag until the game ball reaches the first passage formation body 610. It becomes difficult to do. As a result, it is possible to urge the continuous launch of game balls.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with various operation means operated by a player. In recent years, for example, operating means are provided on the front part of a gaming machine, and in order to make the player expect a big hit that is advantageous to the player, a special effect is performed on the screen display or the like according to the player's operation. A configured gaming machine has been proposed. In a gaming machine that employs operation means as described above, how to increase the player's attention to the game using the operation means is an important issue.

  Here, there is a concern that simply performing a special effect according to the operation of the operation means will make the operation monotonous and the freshness will fade, and the interest in the operation itself will be likely to decrease. In other words, even if the player is urged to operate in a situation where the result has been decided, only a difference in production will occur, so that the operation is made halfway, and the function of increasing attention to the game by the operating means is provided. It is assumed that it will be difficult to perform well. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in using the operation means to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In the first place, in a type of gaming machine in which a game ball flows down the game area PE, it is one of the pleasures to follow the movement (behavior) of the game ball. Therefore, in the configuration in which the flow path of the game ball can be changed by the ball passage unit 600 constituting the “sorting means” provided in the game area PE, the operation button 35 as the “special operation means” can be operated. Based on the configuration of changing the distribution mode of the game balls by the ball path unit 600 (specifically, the first path formation body 610), the movement of the game balls can be changed according to the player's intention. In this way, by adopting a configuration that can be involved in the behavior of the game ball after being launched into the game area, it is possible to encourage active participation in the game using the operation buttons 35. Therefore, it can suppress that the operation button 35 remove | deviates from the operation object of a player (the existence significance of the operation button 35 falls), and can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree to the game by the operation button 35.

  In a gaming machine of the type in which the operation port 83b as an “inlet” is provided in the game area PE, the player's attention is easily directed to whether or not a ball enters the operation port 83b. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the game balls after inflow are distributed to the first ball entering portion 83d / second ball entering portion 83e, attention to the behavior of the game balls after inflow can be urged. In particular, in the configuration in which the ball passage unit 600 is involved in the distribution of game balls, the above-described effect of improving attention can be further increased by adopting a configuration in which the distribution mode by the ball passage unit 600 changes based on the player's operation. It can be suitably exhibited.

  In this embodiment, in particular, the period during which the change of the distribution mode based on the operation of the operation button 35 is allowed ends before the support related to the corresponding role holding is started. It is avoided that the distribution mode is changed during the distribution. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the control load related to the switching of the distribution mode or the like due to the application of the technical idea. Further, in order to avoid midway change of the distribution mode, the behavior of the game ball is made unstable due to the interference between the game ball and the movable object (first path formation body 610), or the operation of the first path formation body 610 is performed. There is a technical significance that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects.

  In the first place, the operation button 35 is not always an operation target, unlike the game ball launch handle 41 to which a main function related to game progress is given. In view of such circumstances, for example, even if the player is prompted to operate the operation button 35, the operation is not always performed immediately. In this regard, in the present embodiment, before setting the distribution mode, the specification of the original setting contents (distribution mode) → validation of the special operation is executed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to secure time for operating the operation button 35 while suppressing the setting of the distribution mode from being unnecessarily delayed. Thus, it is possible to suppress the operation itself of the operation button 35 from being difficult, and the difficulty in smoothing the game progress due to the operation.

  More specifically, the distribution mode of the game balls by the ball passage unit 600 is set based on the stored electric role reservation, and the distribution mode of the game balls changes at any time. Here, in order to perform the operation by permitting the operation of the operation button 35 related to the stored power combination hold under the situation where the distribution based on the stored power combination information is performed This time can be suitably secured.

  As the distribution mode by the ball passage unit 600, the first type special distribution mode and the second type special distribution mode which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first type special distribution mode are provided. When the operation button 35 is operated in D (under a situation that can be the second type special distribution mode), the distribution mode is changed from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution based on the operation. It was set as the structure changed into a division aspect. By performing the operation of the operation button 35 under a situation that can be the second distribution mode, according to the configuration in which the distribution mode becomes the first distribution mode advantageous to the player, by performing a special operation, It is possible to give an impression that the player has been promoted from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode by himself / herself.

  Here, if it is just going to generate self-promotion, you may provide a third special distribution mode different from the first type special distribution mode and the second type special distribution mode as the promotion destination. The configuration for encouraging active participation in the game using the operation buttons 35 becomes excessively diverse, which can be a factor that makes it difficult to understand game play and increases the control load. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, by operating the operation button 35, the second type special distribution mode is promoted to the first type special distribution mode corresponding to the support winning result C, thereby causing the various disadvantages described above. Can be suitably suppressed.

  The operation of the operation button 35 can be monotonous if the change condition from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode becomes the same every time. Although it is possible to promote active participation in the game, it is difficult to improve the degree of attention to the game. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, if the change condition is determined on the basis of the number of the reserved role stored in the reserved role area Rc, the influence of the change in the number of reserved roles is affected. It will extend to the change conditions and can contribute to diversification of the change conditions. In particular, since a certain relationship can be given to the number of pending electronic roles and the change condition, a strategy of adding or subtracting the number of special information to be advantageous to itself is given. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game.

  Even when the operation button 35 is operated, when the change condition (operation condition) is not satisfied, the promotion from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode is avoided. Further, in order to realize the promotion from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode, if the operation is not performed even though the operation of the operation button 35 is enabled, the allocation is not performed. By adopting a configuration in which the distribution mode is left as it is in the second type special distribution mode, attention to special operation prompting or the like can be urged.

  For example, if the operation button 35 is not operated while the operation is enabled, it is determined whether or not the promotion from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode is performed. It is good also as a structure which has a means to determine by lottery. However, in order to encourage the player to participate actively, it is preferable that the promotion to the first distribution mode be favored when the special operation is actually performed than when the lottery is performed.

  If the change condition is substantially unreachable, clearly indicating this can be a factor that reduces the willingness to operate. Therefore, in the above embodiment, when the support winning result D is obtained, the change condition from the second type special distribution mode to the first type special distribution mode is not explicitly specified. Thereby, the occurrence of the inconvenience is suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, an effect that prompts the operation of the operation button 35 is executed only in the case of the support winning result D. However, in the case of the support winning result C, an effect similar to the effect is executed as a fake effect. It is good also as a structure. In accordance with this, the following effects can be expected by adopting a configuration in which the clarification of the operation result is refrained. As described above, the distribution start timing of the game balls by the distribution means is configured to be common to the first type special distribution mode and the second type special distribution mode. Thus, by arranging the distribution start timings, it is difficult to identify which distribution mode is seen by looking at the distribution start timing, and attention to subsequent behavior can be urged. In other words, it is possible to understand the distribution mode until the ball path unit 600 actually operates by hiding whether the first type special distribution mode / the second type special distribution mode or the possibility of promotion is generated. This makes it possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the movement of the ball passage unit 600.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the operation button 35 is arranged as a “special operation means” at a position where the player can operate by hand. However, in the present embodiment, the operation button 35 is replaced with a foot. The configuration is different from that of the first embodiment in that the operation pedal 35X is disposed at a position where it can be operated.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 42, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in an island facility (specifically, an installation table HT) of the game hall. In the game hall, a chair RC is arranged in front of the pachinko machine 10, and consideration is given to the convenience of the player so that a game can be performed while sitting on the chair RC. Here, the operation pedal 35X is arranged below the game ball launch handle 41 (specifically, the lower bulging portion 32). The operation pedal 35X includes a rotatable operation unit 37X and a holder 36X that holds the operation unit 37X.

  When the operation unit 37X is stepped on with the foot placed on the operation unit 37X, the operation unit 37X rotates from the standby position to the pressing position (operation position). The operation pedal 35X is provided with a biasing means for biasing the operation unit 37X toward the standby position. When the foot is released from the operation unit 37X or the pedaling force is loosened, the biasing force of the biasing unit is provided. Thus, the operation unit 37X is configured to return from the pressed position to the standby position.

  The operation pedal 35X is connected to the distribution control device 700, and predetermined operation information (detection signal) is input to the distribution control device 700 when the operation unit 37X moves to the pressed position. . As shown in the first embodiment, when the drive condition change mode is entered under the high-probability gaming state, the change condition is established based on the operation of the operation pedal 35X. It is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the operation pedal 35X functions as “special operation means”. By providing this type of operation means, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to suppress the monotony of the game by encouraging active participation in the game, and thus to increase the degree of attention to the game. .

  Considering that the right hand is attached to the game ball launch handle 41 when playing a game, it is assumed that the operation in the drive condition change mode is performed exclusively with the left hand. Here, in the game in the highly probable gaming state, there is an increase in the number of game balls. Therefore, an operation for discharging the game balls accumulated on the lower plate 34 or the like (so-called ball removal operation) may be necessary. That is, in the highly probable gaming state, not only does the burden on the left hand increase, but the number of operations and opportunities to be performed with the left hand increases, which can easily cause confusion for the player. As described above, the operation of the “special operation means” being limited to the left hand may cause various inconveniences such as an increase in fatigue associated with the operation.

  In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, if the operation corresponding to the driving condition change mode in the highly probable gaming state is performed with the foot, the burden on the left hand can only be reduced. Instead, it is possible to perform a ball removal operation with the left hand while performing a game ball launch operation with the right hand, and an operation corresponding to the drive condition change mode with the foot. In other words, it is possible to suppress restrictions related to the timing of performing various operations while the game progresses. Therefore, it is not necessary to take into consideration avoidance of duplication with other operations, and active participation in the game in the drive condition change mode can be promoted.

<Third Embodiment>
As a trigger for operating the ball passage unit 600 (sorting device 600) as the “movable body” or “sorting means” provided in the game area PE using the operation pedal 35X shown in the second embodiment. Although used, in the present embodiment, one of the features is that the operation pedal 35X is used as an auxiliary means for game ball launching operation. In addition, description is used about the structure which is common in the said 2nd Embodiment, and it demonstrates centering on difference with the said 2nd Embodiment.

  First, an electrical configuration for launching a game ball in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  To the input port and the output port of the main control board 401 (MPU 402) of the main control device 162, the launch control unit 502 provided on the power / fire control board 501 of the power / fire control device 243 is connected. The launch control unit 502 includes a handle touch sensor 171 built in the game ball launch handle 41, a push sensor 172 for launch stop switch, and a variable whose resistance value changes according to the operation amount of the rotation operation member 44. A resistor 173 is connected.

  The handle touch sensor 171 is electrically connected to the electrode of the rotation operation member 44 provided on the game ball launch handle 41 through a signal line. The handle touch sensor 171 has a built-in capacitor. When the player's hand comes into contact with the outer surface of the rotation operation member 44 and the capacitance of the capacitor changes, a predetermined electric power corresponding to the handle operation detection is obtained. The signal is output to the firing control unit 502. The launch control unit 502 recognizes that the player's hand is in contact with the outer surface of the rotation operation member 44 (game ball launch handle 41) by receiving the predetermined electrical signal.

  The firing control unit 502 corresponds to the electrical signal from the push sensor 172 corresponding to the non-operation of the firing stop switch, and the electrical signal from the handle touch sensor 171 is sent to the turning operation member 44 (game ball launching handle) by the player. 41) corresponds to being touched, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 through the signal line WH1. The MPU 402 executes a predetermined process according to the signal, and transmits a launch permission command to the launch control unit 502 through the signal line WH2 if the game ball can be permitted to be launched.

  The launch control unit 502 is electrically connected to the solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and outputs a drive signal corresponding to a predetermined launch intensity to the solenoid 111 when receiving a launch permission command from the MPU 402. . Specifically, the firing control unit 502 is provided with a corresponding strength setting unit 503, and the firing strength according to the electrical signal from the variable resistor 173 is set by the corresponding strength setting unit 503. As a result, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74. When the electrical signal from the push sensor 172 corresponds to the operation of the firing stop switch, and the electrical signal from the handle touch sensor 171 is touched by the player with the game ball launch handle 41. The game ball is not fired if any of the conditions for the electrical signal corresponding to not being satisfied is satisfied.

  Here, an adjustment switch 174X built in the operation pedal 35X is connected to the firing control unit 502. When the electrical signal from the adjustment switch 174X corresponds to the operation of the operation pedal 35X, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 through the signal line WH1. The MPU 402 executes a predetermined process according to the signal, and transmits a launch permission command to the launch control unit 502 through the signal line WH2 if the game ball can be permitted to be launched. The firing control unit 502 is provided with a maximum strength setting unit 504. When the firing permission command is received, the game ball is launched at the maximum firing strength regardless of the operation amount of the rotation operation member 44. It becomes.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 44, the game ball launch control process executed as part of the normal process (FIG. 24) in the MPU 402 of the main controller 162 will be described.

(Game ball launch control process)
In the game ball launch control process, first, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the launch counter HC provided in the various counter areas 434 of the RAM 404 is “300” or more. The firing counter HC is updated ("1" is added) every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 23) is started. As already described, since the timer interrupt process is started at a cycle of 2 msec, a time of 0.6 sec is required while the firing counter HC reaches “300” from “0”.

  If the value of the launch counter HC is less than “300”, the present game ball launch control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the firing counter HC is “300” or more, the firing counter HC is cleared to 0 in step S1602, and the process proceeds to step S1603.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether the high-frequency support mode or the open / close execution mode is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S1603, it is determined in step S1604 whether or not the handle touch sensor 171 is ON according to the signal received from the firing control unit 502. In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the ball stop switch (push sensor 172) is ON in accordance with the signal received from the firing control unit 502.

  If the handle touch sensor 171 is ON and the ball stop switch is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1606, and after setting the first launch permission command in step S1606, the present game ball launch control process is terminated. The first launch permission command set in step S1606 is transmitted to the launch control unit 502 in the external output process (step S201 in FIG. 24) of the normal process.

  The firing control unit 502 receives the first firing permission command from the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 and outputs a drive signal corresponding to the operation amount of the rotation operation member 44 to the solenoid 111. Thereby, one game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 toward the game area PE with a momentum corresponding to the operation amount of the rotation operation member 44.

  Returning to the description of step S1603, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1603, the process proceeds to step S1607. In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the adjustment switch 174X of the operation pedal 35X is ON. If a negative determination is made in step S1607, the process of step S1604 to step S1606 is executed, and then the present game ball launch control process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1607, after setting the second launch permission command in step S1608, the present game ball launch control process is terminated. The second launch permission command set in step S1608 is transmitted to the launch control unit 502 in the external output process (step S201 in FIG. 24) of the normal process.

  The firing control unit 502 receives the second firing permission command from the MPU 402 of the main control device 162, and outputs a drive signal corresponding to the maximum intensity to the solenoid 111 regardless of the operation amount of the rotation operation member 44. Thereby, one game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 toward the game area PE at the fastest speed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the player does not operate the firing stop switch and the game ball launch handle 41 is operated, or when the operation pedal 35X is operated, the reference launch cycle is set. One game ball is fired every 0.6 sec.

  According to the third embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are produced.

  During the low frequency support mode (except during the open / close execution mode), even if the game ball firing operation is stopped, no particular disadvantage is caused. For this reason, the player can use both hands freely. On the other hand, in the situation where the high-frequency support mode is set, the game can be advantageously advanced by launching the game ball aiming at the right route. Specifically, during the high-frequency support mode, as described above, over winning is the key to increasing the number of balls. For this reason, it is not preferable to stop the game ball launching operation.

  In a situation where it is preferable to continue the game ball launching operation to advance the game advantageously, it is necessary to attach at least one hand to the game ball launching handle 41. Such a state where one hand is closed reduces the convenience of the player under the high-frequency support mode, and hinders eating and drinking, smoking, use of a mobile phone, and the like. In particular, as shown in the present embodiment, in a type of gaming machine in which the number of possessed balls is increased by launching game balls in the high frequency support mode, the game period in the high frequency support mode tends to be long due to its characteristics. In consideration of such circumstances, the fact that one hand of the player remains closed for a long period of time can be a factor that reduces the willingness to play. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in the present embodiment, the game ball can be launched toward the right route by operating the operation pedal 35X with the foot, so that the game ball launch handle 41 during the high frequency support mode. There is no need to operate. In other words, it is possible to improve the player's convenience by making it possible to use both hands during the high-frequency support mode, and even if the game (launching of the game ball) should continue, eating, drinking and smoking It becomes easy to use a mobile phone.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effects to be exerted) of the components to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration that is a combination of the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) In the first and second embodiments, the first passage forming body 610 (“vibration”) that constitutes the ball passage unit 600 based on the operation of the operation button 35 or the operation pedal 35X as “special operation means”. The “measuring means” or “movable body”) is operated. If the configuration is such that the flow-down mode of the game ball can be changed based on the operation of the operation button 35 or the like, the operation target is the game ball that has entered the right operation port 83b like the first passage forming body 610. It is not limited to the 1st channel | path formation body 610 which distributes to the 1 entrance ball part 83d and the 2nd entrance ball part 83e. For example, a movable piece for changing the flow path of the game ball may be provided in the game area PE, and the posture of the movable piece may be changed based on the operation of the operation button 35 or the like. A configuration may be adopted in which the attitude of the assigned distribution unit 83g is changed.

  Instead of the configuration in which the first passage forming body 610 is operated by outputting a drive signal to an actuator such as a motor based on the operation of the operation button 35 or the like, the operation force when the operation button 35 or the like is operated is displayed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first passage forming body 610 is driven by directly transmitting to the first passage forming body 610 via a link mechanism or the like.

  (2) In the first and second embodiments, the operation mode of the ball passage unit 600 (first passage formation body 610) is changed by setting the number of operations of the operation buttons 35 and the like to a preset number. Although configured, the present invention is not limited to this. If the operation of the operation button 35 or the like is an opportunity to change the operation mode of the first passage formation body 610, the relationship between the operation of the operation button 35 and the operation mode of the first passage formation body 610 may be arbitrarily changed. May be. For example, the posture (orientation) of the first passage forming body 610 may be changed every time the operation button 35 is operated. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which changes the operation | movement aspect of the ball path unit 600 (1st channel | path formation body 610), when the state by which the operation button 35 was pressed is continued over the preset period.

  Incidentally, although the above-described operation conditions (change conditions) are configured such that conditions that can be substantially reached and conditions that are not substantially reachable are mixed, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it is possible to set a condition in which a condition that can always be reached is set.

  (3) In the first and second embodiments described above, the operation mode of the operation button 35 or the operation pedal 35X as the “special operation unit” is a pressing type, but the operation mode of the “operation unit” is arbitrary. It may be changed. For example, when a contact type operation means is adopted, the rotation operation or the pulling operation may be performed as a “special operation”, and when a non-contact type operation means is adopted, a “special operation” predetermined position may be used. It is good also as a structure which holds a hand over or performs a predetermined gesture.

  (4) In the first and second embodiments described above, the operation mode of the first passage forming body 610 by the operation button 35 is changed when the high-frequency support mode and the high probability game state corresponding to the high probability mode are set. However, the situation in which the operation button 35 can be operated is not limited to this. For example, the function of changing the operation mode may be validated even in a gaming state other than the highly probable gaming state (for example, a gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode or a special gaming state corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode).

  For example, the first and second entrances are provided inside the variable prize-winning device 82, a difference is set in the number of prize balls for each entrance, and the distribution is arranged upstream of both entrances. In the configuration in which the game balls are distributed by the means, the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution means can be changed according to the operation of the operation button 35.

  (5) In the first and second embodiments, the operation control unit 35 and the ball passage unit 600 (specifically, the motor 631 and the rotation position detection sensor 640) are connected to the distribution control device 700, so that the distribution control device. The driving control of the ball path unit 600 based on the operation of the operation button 35 is performed by 700, but is not limited thereto. A function as “variable means” or “switching means” given to the distribution control device 700 is given to the main control device 162, and drive control of the ball passage unit 600 is performed by the main control device 162. Is also possible. In this case, the connection mode of the operation button 35 and the ball passage unit 600 (specifically, the motor 631 and the rotational position detection sensor 640) may be changed to the main controller 162.

  (6) In the first and second embodiments, the operation by the operation button 35 is received before the support based on the support winning result D is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the change condition is established based on the operation of the operation button 35 while the support winning result D is being supported, the operation mode of the first passage forming body 610 is changed to the second special distribution mode during the support. It can also be set as the structure changed to a 1st type special distribution aspect from.

  (7) In the first and second embodiments described above, the change condition (operation button 35) is selected by lottery according to the number of the reserved role stored in the reserved role area Rc before the corresponding reserved role. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not depend on the number of pending electric roles for the change condition.

  (8) In the first and second embodiments, all the game balls that have passed through the first ball passage 601 provided in the ball passage unit 600 enter the second ball entering portion 83e, and the second ball passage All the game balls that have passed 602 enter the first ball entry portion 83d. However, it is only necessary that the game balls can be differentiated according to the state of the ball passage unit 600. The configuration is not limited to the above.

  For example, a game ball that has passed through the first ball passage 601 may be configured to have a higher probability of entering the second ball entry portion 83e than a game ball that has passed through the second ball passage 602. A game ball that has passed through the ball passage 601 has a higher probability of entering the second ball entry portion 83e than the first ball entry portion 83d, and a game ball that has passed through the second ball passage portion 602 is greater than the second ball entry portion 83e. You may comprise so that the entrance probability to the 1st entrance part 83d may become high.

  (10) In the first and second embodiments described above, in a situation where a plurality of electronic role holds related to the support winning result D are stored, the driving condition change mode is individually set based on each electric role hold. Although it is configured to shift, it is also possible to have a configuration in which a driving condition change mode related to a plurality of corresponding electric power reservations can be connected. For example, even if the first change condition related to the previous support winning result D is satisfied, the drive condition changing mode is continued as it is (prompt to continue the operation of the operation button 35), and the subsequent support winning result D is related. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the drive condition change mode is terminated when the second change condition is satisfied.

  (11) In the first and second embodiments described above, the variable display time set based on the entrance to the first entrance portion 83d with relatively few award balls has a relatively large number of award balls. Although the display time is shorter than the variation display time set based on the entry to the second entry portion 83e, the change display is set based on the entry to the first entry portion 83d with relatively few prize balls. The time may be set longer than the variable display time set based on the entrance to the second entrance part 83e with relatively many award balls.

  In the above embodiment, the rate at which the variable display time set based on the entry to the first entry part 83d is shortened in accordance with the increase in the number of holds is set to the entry to the second entry part 83e. Although the variable display time set based on the sphere is larger than the rate shortened in accordance with the increase in the number of holds, the variable display time set based on the ball entering the first ball entering part 83d It is also possible to make the ratio shortened according to the increase of the time smaller than the ratio shortened according to the increase in the number of holdings the variable display time set based on the entrance to the second entrance part 83e. is there.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the number of prize balls when the entrance to the second entrance 83e that is relatively difficult to enter is the same as the first entrance that is relatively easy to enter. Although it has a configuration in which superiority is given to the second pitching portion 83e by increasing the number of prize balls when the ball enters 83d, the difference is provided in the variable display time set as described above. Therefore, the superiority of the second entrance part 83e is secured. In view of such circumstances, it is not necessary to provide a difference in the number of winning balls between the two entering parts 83d and 83e, and it is possible to share the same number of winning balls.

  (12) In the first and second embodiments described above, the time is set based on the variable display time set based on the entry to the first entry part 83d and the entry to the second entry part 83e. Although the difference from the variable display time becomes smaller as the number of holds increases, the difference from the change display time becomes larger as the number of holds increases.

  In addition, the variable display time that is set based on the entrance to the first entrance part 83d and the change display time that is set based on the entrance to the second entrance part 83e are not necessarily used for all the holding numbers. There is no need to set a difference. It is sufficient that a difference is set in at least a part (preferably, a variable display time in a situation where the number of holds reaches the upper limit), and it is also possible to eliminate the setting difference of other variable display times.

  (13) In the first and second embodiments described above, when the change condition is satisfied by the operation of the operation button 35, the result is immediately notified. However, the timing of this notification is delayed (for example, corresponding It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a delay is made until the start of the support related to the electronic role holding.

  Moreover, although it was set as the structure which announces an operation result on the display screen 253a etc. of the symbol display apparatus 253, it dares to avoid such notification and operates by the movement of the 1st channel | path formation body 610 which comprises a "sorting means". It is also possible to adopt a configuration for notifying the result.

  (14) In the first and second embodiments, the support start / end timing and support period according to the first type special distribution mode and the support start / end timing according to the second type special distribution mode and Although it is configured to align the support period, it is not always necessary to align both. Various elements such as timing and period related to support may be individually set.

  In addition, support start / end timing and support period related to the first type special distribution mode triggered by the support winning result C, and start of support related to the first type special distribution mode triggered by the support winning result D / When comparing the end timing and the support period, it is not always necessary to align both. The first type special distribution mode triggered by the support winning result C and the first type special triggered by the support winning result D It is also possible to set a difference in the degree of advantage so that one of the distribution modes is more advantageous to the player than the other.

  (15) In the first and second embodiments described above, the number of suspensions increases in the situation where the high-frequency support mode is set, so that the number is set based on the entrance to each entrance 83d, 83e. However, it is not necessary to make the relationship of increasing the number of holdings → shortening the variable display time essential. For example, it is possible to configure so that the variable display time becomes longer as the number of holds increases.

  (16) In the first and second embodiments described above, both the variable display time and the fixed display time of the pattern in the display unit for the ball entrance part of the main display part D (corresponding to “picture display means”) By setting a corresponding difference, the game execution time is made different. If it is possible to provide a difference in the game execution time set based on the entrance to each entrance, there is no need to provide a difference in both the variable display time and the final display time, and a difference is provided in at least one of them. It is sufficient if the configuration is provided.

  (17) In the first and second embodiments, the reservation information based on the entry into the second entry portion 83e is prioritized and digested over the hold information based on the entry into the first entry portion 83d. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as a structure which preferentially digests the reservation information based on the entrance to the first entrance portion 83d over the suspension information based on the entrance to the second entrance portion 83e, or in time series order (stored). It is good also as a structure digested in order.

  (18) In the first and second embodiments, the game ball distribution mode is changed according to the type of support winning result (support winning result A to support winning result D). If it is possible to change the distribution mode to a plurality of pitching parts provided with a difference in fluctuation display time, it is not always necessary to depend on the determination of the type of the support winning result. For example, a lottery means for determining the distribution mode may be provided separately, or the distribution mode is determined with reference to the values of existing counters such as the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, etc. It is good also as a structure.

  (19) In the first and second embodiments described above, a horizontally elongated ball passage unit 600 (corresponding to “sorting means”) is interposed between the right working port 83b and the ball entering portions 83d and 83e. Accordingly, the attention is paid to the behavior of the game ball. However, with such a configuration, a time lag occurs between the game ball flowing into the right operation port 83b and the payout of the prize ball. Therefore, for example, a right detection opening 83b is provided with a ball detection sensor, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out based on the detection of the ball input by the ball detection sensor. The detection means and the means (detection sensors 391c, 391d) for acquiring the hold information as “special information” may be provided individually.

  (20) In the first and second embodiments, the operation cycle of the first passage forming body 610 constituting the “distribution means” and the operation cycle of the electric accessory 91 are aligned. It is not limited. It is sufficient if it is possible to change the distribution probability of the game balls to the first ball entering part 83d and the second ball entering part 83e while operating at least the first passage forming body 610, and it is not necessary to make the operation cycle uniform. For example, it is not necessary to keep the speed of the allocating means constant during rotation, and the operation speed of the allocating means can be changed.

  (21) The configuration may be such that it does not depend on the number of common hold counts CRN, and may be set such that the smaller the number of common hold counts CRN, the shorter the variable display time. When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variation display time may be set to be shorter as the number of the second start pending storage numbers RbN is larger. When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variable display time may be longer as the number of the second start reserved memory number RbN is larger, or may be set to be constant without depending on each of the reserved memory numbers RaN and RbN.

  (22) When the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode are set as modes for changing the probability of entering the operation port 83b as the “variable entrance portion”, the entrance is made in each of these support modes. If the probability is changed, the specific configuration may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in either the high frequency support mode or the low frequency support mode, the probability that the support winning result is the same will be the same, and the variable display time under the high frequency support mode will be greater than the variable display time under the low frequency support mode. Can be shortened. As a result, the number of times support is substantially changed changes, and the superiority of the high frequency support mode can be secured.

  (23) In the second embodiment, the operation pedal 35X is adopted in place of the operation button 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to employ a configuration having a plurality of “operation means” operated by the player. In this case, it is preferable that the operation of the other operation means (for example, acceptance of the operation) is allowed when one operation means is operated and the operation condition is satisfied.

  For example, when the electronic character hold corresponding to the support winning result D is acquired, it is necessary for the display and support of the change of the pattern executed based on the electronic character hold stored before the electronic charge hold. It is good also as a structure which performs the following effects etc. on the condition that the period is specified beforehand and the predetermined period is ensured. Specifically, first, an image that prompts the operation of the operation button 35 is displayed on the display screen 253a. When the operation condition relating to the operation button 35 (corresponding to “first operation means”) is established within a preset period (specifically, before the support related to the corresponding power holding is started), the operation pedal 35X ( It shifts to a state in which operation of the sorting apparatus 600 by “corresponding to“ second operation means ”is permitted. After this state is reached, when the operation pedal 35X is depressed, the rotation angle of the first passage forming body 610 is changed according to the depression amount. That is, the rotation angle of the first passage forming body 610 can be adjusted based on the operation of the operation pedal 35X. Thus, by setting the operation of the operation button 35 as an execution condition for operating the operation pedal 35X, it is possible to promote the operation of the operation button 35 → the operation pedal 35X and to promote active participation in the game.

  (24) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Furthermore, a pachinko machine and a slot machine that have a take-in device and start rotation of the reel by operating a start lever after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device The present invention can also be applied to game machines in which and are fused.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

  The following feature group includes: “A game machine such as a pachinko machine includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball into the game area based on a launch operation by a player. When a game ball fired from the game ball launching means enters a ball entry section provided in the game area, a privilege such as payout of a predetermined number of game balls is given to the player. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1) "With regard to the gaming machine of the type described above, the configuration is still improved in order to suppress the monotony of the game and suppress the decline in the player's gaming motivation. The invention that “there is room” is made with a problem to be solved.

Features 1. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
A launch operation means (game ball launch handle 41) in which a launch operation is performed by a player;
Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means;
A movable body (first passage formation body 610) that is capable of operating in the gaming area and changes the flow-down mode of the gaming ball;
A special operation means (operation button 35) provided separately from the firing operation means and specially operated by the player;
A gaming machine comprising variable means (MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) that causes the change of the flow-down mode by the movable body based on the operation of the special operation means.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with various operation means operated by a player. In recent years, for example, operating means are provided on the front part of a gaming machine, and in order to make the player expect a special gaming state (for example, opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player, a special effect is given according to the player's operation. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured to be displayed on a screen or the like. In a gaming machine that employs operation means as described above, how to increase the player's attention to the game using the operation means is an important issue.

  Here, there is a concern that simply performing a special effect according to the operation of the operation means will make the operation monotonous and the freshness will fade, and the interest in the operation itself will be likely to decrease. In other words, even if the player is urged to operate in a situation where the result has been decided, only a difference in production will occur, so that the operation is made halfway, and the function of increasing attention to the game by the operating means is provided. It is assumed that it will be difficult to perform well. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in using the operation means to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In the first place, in a type of gaming machine in which a game ball flows down in the game area, it is one of the pleasures to follow the movement (behavior) of the game ball. Therefore, in the configuration in which the flow mode of the game ball can be changed by the movable body provided in the game area, the flow mode can be changed based on the operation of the special operation means (for example, by changing the posture of the movable body). If the configuration is changed, the movement of the game ball can be changed according to the player's intention. Thus, by adopting a configuration that can be involved in the behavior of the game ball after being launched into the game area, it is possible to change the behavior of the game ball in accordance with the game situation, the specifications of the gaming machine, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to promote active participation in the game using the special operation means, and it is possible to contribute to improvement in the degree of attention to the game.

  A part of the technical idea shown in this feature is extracted, and “the game board (game board 80a) in which the game area (game area PE) is formed” and the flow mode of the game ball provided in the game area are described. A movable body (first passage forming body 610) to be changed, an operation means (operation button 35) operated by a player, and a variable means (distribution) for changing the posture of the movable body based on the operation of the operation means It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized by comprising an MPU 702) of the control device 700.

  Further, the configuration shown in this feature is “a game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed”, a launch operation means (game ball launch handle 41) in which a launch operation is performed by a player, Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means, and a movable body (first one) provided in the game area and changing the flow-down mode of the game ball A passage forming body 610) and a special operation means (operation button 35) which is provided separately from the firing operation means and is specially operated by a player; and the attitude of the movable body based on the operation of the special operation means. It is also possible to use a gaming machine characterized by comprising variable means for changing (the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700). "

Feature 2. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
A launch operation means (game ball launch handle 41) in which a launch operation is performed by a player;
Game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means;
Distributing means (first passage forming body 610) provided in the gaming area and for distributing game balls to a first flow path (first ball path 601) and a second flow path (second ball path 602);
A special operation means (operation button 35) provided separately from the firing operation means and specially operated by the player;
A gaming machine comprising variable means (MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for changing a distribution mode by the distribution means based on an operation of the special operation means.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with various operation means operated by a player. In recent years, for example, operating means are provided on the front part of a gaming machine, and in order to make the player expect a special gaming state or the like advantageous to the player, a special effect is performed on the screen display or the like in accordance with the player's operation. A gaming machine configured as described above has been proposed. In a gaming machine that employs operation means as described above, how to increase the player's attention to the game using the operation means is an important issue.

  Here, there is a concern that simply performing a special effect according to the operation of the operation means will make the operation monotonous and the freshness will fade, and the interest in the operation itself will be likely to decrease. In other words, even if the player is urged to operate in a situation where the result has been decided, only a difference in production will occur, so that the operation is made halfway, and the function of increasing attention to the game by the operating means is provided. It is assumed that it will be difficult to perform well. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in using the operation means to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In the first place, in a type of gaming machine in which a game ball flows down in the game area, it is one of the pleasures to follow the movement (behavior) of the game ball. Therefore, in a configuration in which the flow path of the game ball can be changed by the distribution means provided in the game area, the distribution mode of the game ball by the distribution means is changed based on the operation of the special operation means; Then, the movement of the game ball can be changed according to the player's intention. In this way, by adopting a configuration that can be involved in the behavior of the game ball after being launched into the game area, it is possible to encourage active participation in the game using the special operation means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special operation means from being removed from the player's operation target, thereby contributing to an increase in the degree of attention to the game by the special operation means.

  A part of the technical idea shown in this feature is extracted, and a “game board (game board 80a) on which a game area (game area PE) is formed” and a game ball are passed through a first flow path (first ball path 601). ) And a distribution means (first passage formation body 610) that can be switched to a first state that is distributed to the second flow path (second ball passage 602) and an operation means that is operated by the player (operation Button 35) and switching means (MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for switching the distribution means to the first state or the second state based on the operation of the operation means. It is also possible to use “a gaming machine as a feature”.

Feature 3. A game board (game board 80a) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
An inflow port (right operation port 83b) provided in the game area and into which a game ball flows;
A first incoming ball portion (first incoming ball portion 83d) and a second incoming ball portion (second incoming ball portion 83e) into which a game ball that has flowed into the inflow port enters;
A distribution means (first passage forming body 610) for distributing the game balls flowing into the inflow port to the first entrance portion or the second entrance portion;
Special operation means (operation button 35) for special operation by the player;
A gaming machine comprising variable means (MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for changing a distribution mode of game balls by the distribution means based on an operation of the operation means.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with various operation means operated by a player. In recent years, for example, operating means are provided on the front part of a gaming machine, and in order to make the player expect a special gaming state or the like advantageous to the player, a special effect is performed on the screen display or the like in accordance with the player's operation. A gaming machine configured as described above has been proposed. In a gaming machine that employs operation means as described above, how to increase the player's attention to the game using the operation means is an important issue.

  Here, there is a concern that simply performing a special effect according to the operation of the operation means will make the operation monotonous and the freshness will fade, and the interest in the operation itself will be likely to decrease. In other words, even if the player is urged to operate in a situation where the result has been decided, only a difference in production will occur, so that the operation is made halfway, and the function of increasing attention to the game by the operating means is provided. It is assumed that it will be difficult to perform well. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in using the operation means to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In the first place, in a type of gaming machine in which a game ball flows down in the game area, it is one of the pleasures to follow the movement (behavior) of the game ball. Therefore, in a configuration in which the flow path of the game ball can be changed by the distribution means provided in the game area, the distribution mode of the game ball by the distribution means is changed based on the operation of the special operation means; Then, the movement of the game ball can be changed according to the player's intention. In this way, by adopting a configuration that can be involved in the behavior of the game ball after being launched into the game area, it is possible to encourage active participation in the game using the special operation means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special operation means from being removed from the player's operation target, thereby contributing to an increase in the degree of attention to the game by the special operation means.

  Further, in a type of gaming machine in which an inflow port is provided in the game area, the player's attention is likely to be focused on whether or not there is a ball entering the inflow port. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the game balls after inflow are distributed to the first entrance part / second entrance part, attention can be paid to the behavior of the game balls after inflow. In particular, in the configuration in which the sorting means is involved in the distribution of the game balls, the above-described attention improvement effect can be further improved by adopting a configuration in which the sorting mode by the sorting means is changed based on the player's operation. It can be demonstrated.

  In addition, a part of the technical idea shown in this feature is extracted, and “the game board (game board 80a) in which the game area (game area PE) is formed, and the game area is provided and a game ball flows in. An inflow port (right operation port 83b), and a first entrance portion (first entrance portion 83d) and a second entrance portion (second entrance portion 83e) into which game balls that have flowed into the inflow port enter. A distribution means (first passage formation body 610) that can be switched between a first state in which the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port are distributed to the first ball entry part and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second ball entry part; , An operation means (operation button 35) operated by a player, and a switching means (distribution control device) for switching the distribution means to either the first state or the second state based on the operation of the operation means 700 MPU 702). ” It is also possible.

Feature 4. Setting means (the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 and the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for setting the distribution mode by the distribution means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
In the distribution mode set by the setting unit, when the game balls are distributed by the distribution unit, the control unit (the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700 controls the change of the distribution mode). Function to avoid midway change of separation mode), and
Operation information acquisition means (for example, a function of grasping the number of operations in the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for acquiring operation information related to the special operation based on the special operation of the special operation means;
The variable means includes means for changing the setting content by the setting means in accordance with the operation information related to the special operation performed before the restriction by the restriction means. 3. The gaming machine according to 3.

  According to the feature 4, the distribution mode is changed (set) in accordance with the operation information related to the special operation performed before the regulation by the regulating means, and the game balls are being sorted by the sorting means. It is avoided that the distribution mode is changed. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the control load related to the switching of the distribution mode or the like by applying the technical idea shown in the feature 1 or the like. In order to avoid a change in the distribution mode, the behavior of the game ball may become unstable due to interference between the game ball and the movable object (distribution unit), or the distribution unit may malfunction. There is a technical significance that can be suppressed.

  Note that “the variable means includes means for changing the setting content by the setting means in accordance with the operation information related to the special operation performed before the restriction by the restriction state is performed. The configuration may be a configuration in which “the setting unit includes a unit that performs the setting in accordance with the operation information related to a special operation performed before the restriction according to the restriction state is performed”. It is.

Feature 5. Setting means (the MPU 402 of the main control device 162 and the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for setting the distribution mode by the distribution means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
A destination specifying means (a function for executing the hold notice process in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162) for specifying the distribution mode set by the setting means before the setting is performed;
Special operation enabling means (in the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) that enables the special operation by the special operation means until the setting of the distribution mode is performed by the setting means after being specified by the destination specifying means. Function to set the drive condition change mode),
Operation information acquisition means (for example, a function of grasping the number of operations in the MPU 702 of the distribution control device 700) for acquiring operation information related to the special operation based on the special operation of the special operation means;
The variable means is set by the setting means according to the operation information related to the special operation when the special operation is performed in a situation where the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means. 4. The gaming machine according to Feature 2 or 3, wherein means for changing contents is provided.

  In the first place, the special operation means is not always an object of operation, unlike the launch operation means provided with the main functions related to the game progress. In view of such circumstances, for example, even if the player is prompted to perform a special operation of the special operation means, the special operation is not always performed immediately. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the specification of the original setting content (distribution mode) → validation of the special operation is executed before the setting of the distribution mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to secure time for performing the special operation while suppressing the setting of the distribution mode from being unnecessarily delayed. Thereby, it can be suppressed that it is difficult to perform the special operation itself, or that it is difficult to smooth the game progress due to the special operation.

  It should be noted that “the variable means is included in the operation information related to the special operation when the special operation is performed in a situation where the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means. In response, the configuration means has a means for changing the setting contents by the setting means. "The setting means can perform the special operation in a situation where the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means. It is also possible to have a configuration that includes means for performing the setting according to the operation information related to the special operation when it is performed. "

Feature 6 Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a through winning process in the MPU 402 of the main control device 162);
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means as an upper limit with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers (electrical power holding area 433 provided in the RAM 404 of the main control device 162). ,
Based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, is configured to set the distribution mode by the distribution means,
The special operation enabling means enables the special operation related to the special information stored after the special information in a situation where the game balls are allocated based on the special information stored in advance. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising means for converting into a game machine.

  According to the feature 6, the distribution mode of the game balls by the distribution means is set based on each stored special information, and the distribution mode of the game balls changes at any time. Here, the time for performing the special operation is preferably obtained by allowing the special operation related to the special information stored later under the situation where the distribution based on the special information stored previously is performed. Can be secured. Therefore, it can be suppressed that it is difficult to perform a special operation itself due to lack of time or the like, or that it is difficult to smooth the progress of the game due to securing time for the special operation.

  Feature 7. When the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means, the variable means sets a change condition for changing the setting content by the setting means according to the operation information related to the special operation. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising means for determining based on the number of special information stored in the game machine.

  Special operations can be monotonous if the change conditions are the same each time. Although it is possible to promote active participation in the game, it is difficult to improve the degree of attention to the game. In this regard, if the configuration is such that the change condition is determined based on the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage unit as shown in this feature, the change condition affects the change condition. Contributes to diversification of change conditions. In particular, since a certain relationship can be given between the number of special information and the change condition, a strategy of adding or subtracting the number of special information so as to be advantageous to itself is given. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of attention to the game.

  The “determining means” shown in this feature is configured to “determine based on special information (for example, the number of special information) stored before the relevant special information that triggered the activation”. Is also possible.

Feature 8 As a distribution mode by the distribution means, a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first distribution mode are provided,
When the special operation is performed under a situation that can be the second distribution mode, the variable means changes the distribution mode to the first distribution mode based on the operation information related to the special operation. The gaming machine according to any one of features 4 to 7, further comprising means for:

  According to the feature 8, by performing a special operation in a situation that can be the second distribution mode, the distribution mode becomes the first distribution mode advantageous to the player. By performing the special operation, it is possible to give the player an impression that the player has been promoted by himself / herself from the second distribution mode to the first distribution mode. Here, if it is just going to generate self-promotion, you may provide the 3rd distribution mode different from the 1st distribution mode and the 2nd distribution mode as a promotion place, but this uses special operation means. Thus, the configuration for encouraging active participation in the game becomes excessively diverse, which can be a factor that makes it difficult to understand game play and increases the control load. In this regard, as shown in this feature, the occurrence of the various problems described above can be suitably suppressed by promoting the second distribution mode to the first distribution mode by a special operation.

  Feature 9 When the special operation is performed under a situation that can be the second distribution mode, the variable means changes the distribution mode to the second distribution mode based on the operation information related to the special operation. The gaming machine according to claim 8, further comprising means for performing

  According to the feature 9, for example, even when a special operation is performed, promotion from the second distribution mode to the first distribution mode can be avoided due to reasons such as failure of the condition. Thereby, the monotonization of a game can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature 10 And a means for setting a second distribution mode as the distribution mode when the special operation is not performed in a situation where the second distribution mode can be achieved. Or the gaming machine according to Feature 9.

  In realizing the technical idea (elevation from the second distribution mode to the first distribution mode) shown in feature 8 etc., when the special operation is not performed despite the special operation being effective. By setting the distribution mode to be the same as the second distribution mode, attention to special operation prompts and the like can be urged.

  In addition, when special operation is not performed, it is good also as a structure which has a means to determine by lottery whether the promotion from a 2nd distribution aspect to a 1st distribution aspect is performed. However, in order to encourage the player to participate actively, it is preferable that the promotion to the first distribution mode be favored when the special operation is actually performed than when the lottery is performed.

  Feature 11. Any one of the characteristics 8 to 10, wherein the distribution start timing of the game balls by the distribution means is configured to be common to the first distribution mode and the second distribution mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature 11, the distribution start timing of the game balls by the distribution unit is common to the first distribution mode and the second distribution mode. That is, by aligning the distribution start timing, it is difficult to identify which distribution mode is seen by looking at the distribution start timing, and attention to subsequent behavior can be urged.

Feature 12. An operation condition setting means for setting an operation condition for setting a distribution mode according to a special operation before the distribution by the distribution means is performed;
The variable means is configured to change the distribution mode by the distribution means according to the establishment of the operation condition when the operation condition is satisfied before the distribution by the distribution means. The gaming machine according to any one of features 2 to 11, characterized by:

  The special operation means is not always an object of operation, unlike the launch operation means provided with the main functions related to the game progress. In view of such circumstances, for example, even if the player is prompted to perform a special operation of the special operation means, the special operation is not always performed immediately. In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, the specification of the original setting content (distribution mode) → validation of the special operation is executed before the setting of the distribution mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to secure time for performing the special operation while suppressing the setting of the distribution mode from being unnecessarily delayed. Thereby, it can be suppressed that it is difficult to perform the special operation itself, or that it is difficult to smooth the game progress due to the special operation.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launch handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launch means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the game that has been launched A ball path (guide path 103 of the guide rail 100, etc.) for guiding the ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area, Among these, a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion (general winning port 81 or the like).

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 35 ... Operation button as special operation means, 41 ... Game ball launch handle as launch operation means, 80 ... Game board unit, 80a ... Game board, 83L ... Lower action entry unit, 83R ... Right operation entrance unit, 83a ... Lower operation port, 83b ... Right operation port, 83c ... Guide passage, 83d ... First entry portion, 83e ... Second entry portion, 83n ... First communication passage, 83m ... Second communication passage, 84 ... through gate, 87 ... main display unit constituting pattern display means, 91 ... electrically acting object, 100 ... guide rail, 110 ... game ball launching mechanism as game ball launching means, 111 ... solenoid, 140 ... notification / production control device, 162 ... main control device, 253 ... design display device constituting picture display means, 253a ... display screen constituting display unit, 402 ... MPU, 403 ... OM, 404 ... RAM, 600 ... Sphere passage unit, 601 ... First sphere passage, 602 ... Second sphere passage, 605 ... Distribution mechanism constituting distribution means, 610 ... First passage formation body as a movable body, 630 ... Drive unit, 631 ... Motor, 640 ... Rotation position detection sensor, 700 ... Distribution control device, 702 ... MPU, 703 ... ROM, 704 ... RAM, D ... Main display, PE ... Game area.

Claims (6)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A launch operation means in which a launch operation is performed by a player;
Game ball launching means for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means;
An allocating means provided in the game area, for distributing the game ball to the first flow path and the second flow path;
Special operation means provided separately from the launch operation means and special operations performed by the player,
A gaming machine comprising: variable means for changing a distribution mode by the distribution means based on an operation of the special operation means. A game board in which a game area is formed;
An inflow port provided in the game area and into which a game ball flows;
A first and second incoming ball portion into which a game ball that has flowed into the inflow port enters,
A distribution unit that distributes the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port to the first ball entry unit or the second ball entry unit;
Special operation means for special operations performed by the player;
A gaming machine comprising: variable means for changing a distribution mode of game balls by the distribution means based on an operation of the operation means. Setting means for setting a distribution mode by the distribution means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Restriction means for restricting a change in the distribution mode set by the setting means;
Operation information acquisition means for acquiring operation information related to the special operation based on the special operation of the special operation means,
The variable means includes means for changing a setting content by the setting means in accordance with the operation information relating to a special operation performed before the restriction by the restriction means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. Setting means for setting a distribution mode by the distribution means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A destination specifying means for specifying the distribution mode set by the setting means before the setting is performed;
Special operation enabling means for enabling special operation by the special operation means until the setting of the distribution mode is performed by the setting means after being specified by the destination specifying means;
Operation information acquisition means for acquiring operation information related to the special operation based on the special operation of the special operation means,
The variable means is set by the setting means according to the operation information related to the special operation when the special operation is performed in a situation where the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for changing contents. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and an acquisition information storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers,
Based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, is configured to set the distribution mode by the distribution means,
The special operation enabling means enables the special operation related to the special information stored after the special information in a situation where the game balls are allocated based on the special information stored in advance. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising means for converting to a game machine.   When the special operation is enabled by the special operation enabling means, the variable means sets a change condition for changing the setting content by the setting means according to the operation information related to the special operation. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising means for determining based on special information stored in the game.

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