JP2016083285A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A normal electric winning device comprises a distribution shutter operated so as to take a first position where a game ball entering from a normal winning port cannot pass through a second operation trigger area and a second position where the game ball can pass through the second operation trigger area. When a predetermined normal winning display result is displayed in a normal symbol variation game, the distribution shutter is controlled to the second position. After a predetermined specified time has passed from the control of the distribution shutter to the second position, an opening/closing piece can be controlled to an open state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it was displayed as a jackpot display result In this case, a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  Such a gaming machine is generally provided with a variable start winning device (variable pitching means) for operating an opening / closing means so that the start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined condition such as a case where a game ball is hit with a game gate passing through an operating gate is satisfied, the opening / closing means is opened. Yes. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, even when the opening / closing means of the variable pitching means is in an open state, the tendency to pay attention to whether or not a gaming ball enters the variable pitching means in the same way before then. There is a risk that the game will become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a big hit, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a game machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated, a game entrance where a game ball that can be a starting condition of a predetermined symbol variation game by entering the game ball can enter, And a variable starting means having an opening / closing means that operates so that the entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and a normal symbol variation game in which a normal symbol is changed and displayed when the normal starting condition is satisfied. A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not to become, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and when the normal hit display result predetermined in the normal symbol variation game is displayed, the normal entrance is Open state Normal opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a closed state, an operation opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance port can pass, and a game ball entered from the ordinary entrance port A normal ball entry means having a distribution means that operates so as to be able to take a specific state that can pass through and a non-specific state that cannot pass through the operation trigger region, and control of the normal opening and closing means and the distribution means Control means for performing, and the opening and closing means can take a mechanically open state in response to the passing of the game ball, provided that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger region in the normal ball entry means The control means controls the distribution means to the specific state and displays the specific state of the distribution means when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. Control from After specified time defined has elapsed, and summarized in that the common switching means is controllable in the open state.

  In addition, the gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a jackpot, and a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game is obtained. When displayed, in a gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated, the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol as the symbol variation game, and the first symbol variation A game that is more advantageous to the player than the game, can be executed with the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol, and can be a starting condition for the first symbol variation game by entering the game ball A first variable opening means having a first entrance for allowing a ball to enter, a first opening / closing means operating so that the first entrance can be in an open state and a closed state; By doing the second design variation The second variable starting means having a second entrance for allowing a game ball that can serve as a starting condition for the game, and a second opening / closing means that operates so that the second entrance can be opened and closed. And a normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal symbol is established by the establishment of the normal start condition, and a normal entrance that allows a game ball to enter, Normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, and entered from the normal entrance A first operation opportunity region through which a game ball can pass, a second operation opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, and a game ball entered from the ordinary entrance can be the first operation opportunity. Can pass through the area but cannot pass through the second triggering area A normal ball entry means having a distribution means that operates so as to be able to take a first state and a second state that can pass through the second operation trigger region but cannot pass through the first operation trigger region; Control means for controlling the normal opening / closing means and the allocating means, and the first opening / closing means is provided on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area of the normal ball entering means. And the second opening / closing means operates on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area of the normal ball entry means. The control means operates so that it can be opened mechanically according to the passing of the game ball, and the control means displays the distribution when the predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. When the means is controlled to the second state Both may be configured such that the normal entrance can be controlled to the open state after a predetermined time has elapsed from the control of the distribution means to the second state.

  The gaming machine comprises storage means for preliminarily storing time information about a control time when the normal opening / closing means is controlled and a control time when the distribution means is controlled, and the control means includes the normal time When a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the distribution unit and the normal opening / closing unit may be controlled based on the timing information stored in the storage unit.

The gaming machine may be configured such that the specified time is specified as a time based on at least one of a control time of the distribution means and a control time of the normal opening / closing means.
The gaming machine may be configured such that the specified time is specified as a time that does not exceed a control time of the allocating means.

  In the gaming machine, the specified time may be defined as a time based on a time required for a game ball entering the normal entrance to reach the distribution unit from the normal opening / closing unit.

  The gaming machine may include a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the prescribed time may be defined as a different time depending on the gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The rear view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing which shows transition of a game state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed by the end of the variable game. A fixed stop is displayed individually. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a jackpot and an outlier symbol (a loss display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  Further, when the off symbol (result of loss display) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the off symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the first start winning device 14 or the first non-electric start winning device 21 arranged on the game board 10, while the first variable game "1" is subtracted at the start of. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning device 14 or the first non-electric start winning device 21 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number, In this embodiment, "4") is accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins the second non-electric start prize device 22 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the second variable game. Is done. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the second non-electric start winning device 22 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). ).

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (normal lottery) for whether or not the normal hit, and is displayed as a predetermined normal hit display result in the case of normal hit. Hereinafter, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to memorize the number of stored general maps on a start-up holding ball for a general map in a general game. In the following, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the general map in the normal game is referred to as the “general map reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the usual-game is started. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the normal game, the general figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit of the normal figure, “4” in the present embodiment). The

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning device 14 having a first winning port 14a into which a game ball can enter is disposed. In the first starting winning device 14, a first starting switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball won in the first winning port 14a is disposed in the back of the first winning port 14a. . The first start winning device 14 detects the game ball that has won the first winning port 14a by the first start switch SW1, thereby detecting the start condition of the first variable game and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls. A payout condition may be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstacles or the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win the device 14. That is, the first start winning device 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, an operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close piece 16 (normal open / close means) of the normal electric prize winning device 15 as the normal electric prize is opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easier for the ordinary electric winning device 15 to win a game ball by opening the opening / closing piece 16.

  A variable prize unit KU is disposed below the operation gate 19. In this variable winning unit KU, an ordinary electric winning device 15 (ordinary winning means), a first non-electric start winning device 21 (first variable starting means), and a second non-electric start winning device 22 (variable starting means, And a second variable starting means).

  The ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 has a game ball normal prize opening 15a (ordinary ball entrance) through which game balls can enter. The ordinary electric winning device 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing piece 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 7). The ordinary electric winning device 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the ordinary winning opening 15a by opening the opening / closing piece 16 that is displaceable in a predetermined direction (the front-rear direction in the present embodiment). In other words, when the normal electric prize-winning device 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing piece 16, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal prize opening 15a than when it is closed. In the ordinary electric winning device 15, an ordinary electric winning switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball won in the ordinary winning port 15a is disposed behind the ordinary winning port 15a. The ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls with the ordinary electric prize-winning switch SW6. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol Y, the ordinary electric prize-winning device is greater than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol X. Obstacles such as nails are arranged so that it is easy to win 15. That is, the ordinary electric prize winning device 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  The first non-electric start winning device 21 has a first non-electric prize-winning port 21a (first ball-opening port) through which a game ball can enter. The first non-electric start prize-winning device 21 is a non-electric accessory, and the first non-electric start opening / closing blade that operates in an open state by the operation of the first operating mechanism 21c (shown in FIG. 4) in the first non-electric start prize-winning device 21. 21b (first opening / closing means). In the present embodiment, as the non-electrical accessory, an accessory other than the electric accessory that operates by electric power is shown. The first non-electric start winning device 21 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the first non-electric winning opening 21a by opening the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. That is, when the first non-electric start prize-winning device 21 is opened by the opening operation of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, the game ball wins the first non-electric prize-winning port 21a more than when it is closed. (Entrance) becomes easy. In the first non-electric start winning device 21, the first non-electric start switch SW2 for detecting a game ball won in the first non-electric winning port 21a is located behind the first non-electric winning port 21a (FIG. 7). The first non-electric start starting and winning device 21 detects the winning game ball by the first non-electric start switch SW2, and thereby the start condition of the first variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of award balls. Can be granted.

  In addition, a second non-electric start prize-winning device 22 having a second non-electric prize-winning port 22a (ball-entry port, second ball-entry port) through which a game ball can enter is located above the first non-electric start prize-winning device 21. (Variable starting means, second variable starting means) are provided. The second non-electric start prize-winning device 22 is a non-electric accessory, and the second non-electric start / open vane that operates in the open state by the operation of the second operating mechanism 22c (shown in FIG. 4) in the second non-electric start prize-winning device 22. 22b (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means). The second non-electric start winning device 22 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b to open the second non-electric winning opening 22a. That is, when the second non-electric start winning device 22 is opened by the opening operation of the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b, the game ball wins the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a more than when it is closed. It becomes easy to do. In the second non-electric start winning device 22, a second non-electric start switch SW3 for detecting a game ball won in the second non-electric winning port 22a is located behind the second non-electric winning port 22a. 7). The second non-electric start start winning device 22 detects the winning game ball with the second non-electric start switch SW3, thereby starting the second variable game and paying out the game ball as a predetermined number of award balls. Can be granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y, each non-electric start is performed more than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X. Obstacle nails and the like are arranged so that the winning devices 21 and 22 can be easily won. That is, each non-electric start winning device 21, 22 is also provided in the second flow path Y mainly having the right side of the game board 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15, the first passage 15 d and the second passage 15 e are formed as two branch passages at the back (downstream side) of the ordinary electric winning switch SW <b> 6. They are formed in parallel. Further, in the ordinary electric winning device 15, the first passage switch SW7 is disposed in the first passage 15d, and it can be detected that the game ball that has won the ordinary electric winning device 15 has passed through the first passage 15d. . On the other hand, the second passage switch SW8 is disposed in the second passage 15e, and it is possible to detect that the game ball won in the ordinary electric winning device 15 has passed through the second passage 15e.

  Further, in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15, between the ordinary electric prize winning switch SW6 and the first passage 15d and the second passage 15e, the game balls won in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15 are the first passage 15d and the second passage 15e. A sorting shutter 41 is provided as a sorting means for sorting to any of the above. The distribution shutter 41 is operated by an operation of the distribution solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 7). The first position blocks the second path 15e but does not block the first path 15d, and blocks the first path 15d but blocks the second path 15e. It is arranged to be displaceable between the second position where it is not blocked. When the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, the distribution shutter 41 regulates the passage of the game ball to the second passage 15e and allows the game ball to pass to the first passage 15d. It guides to the 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b. On the other hand, when the sorting shutter 41 is arranged at the second position, it restricts the passage of the game ball to the first passage 15d and allows the game ball to pass to the second passage 15e. The game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity area 15c (operation opportunity area). In other words, the distribution shutter 41 determines whether the game ball won in the ordinary electric winning device 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c (whether it passes through the second operation trigger area 15c). Or not). In the present embodiment, the state where the sorting shutter 41 is disposed at the first position corresponds to the first state and the non-specific state, and the state where the sorting shutter 41 is disposed at the second position is the second state and Corresponds to a specific state.

  Further, in the first passage 15d, a first operation trigger region 15b is formed in the back (downstream side) of the first passage switch SW7. A first non-electric start prize-winning device 21 is disposed on the front side of the first operation opportunity area 15b, and is operated in an open state as the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Specifically, a first operating mechanism 21 c is provided on the back side of the first non-electric start winning device 21. The first operating mechanism 21c opens the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b by contacting with a game ball passing through the first operation trigger area 15b, and the first non-electric winning port 21a is opened. Is allowed to win game balls. That is, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area 15b in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15. To work.

  In addition, the first operating mechanism 21c comes into contact with the upper limit number (first upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls won in the first non-electric starter winning device 21, and thereby the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. Is closed, and the first non-electrical winning opening 21a is closed, so that winning of the game ball is prohibited. That is, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b receives a game ball in the first non-electric start winning device 21 with the predetermined first upper limit number as an upper limit after the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. Operates mechanically closed.

  In the second passage 15e, a second operation trigger region 15c is formed between the sorting shutter 41 and the second passage switch SW8. A second non-electric starter winning device 22 is disposed on the front side of the second operation opportunity area 15c, and is operated in an open state as the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  Specifically, a second operating mechanism 22 c is provided on the back side of the second non-electric start winning device 22. The second operating mechanism 22c opens the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b by contacting the game ball passing through the second operation trigger area 15c, and the second non-electric winning award port 22a is opened. Is allowed to win game balls. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b can take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation trigger area 15c in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15. To work.

  In addition, the second operating mechanism 22c comes into contact with the upper limit number (second upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls won in the second non-electric start winning device 22, and thereby the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b. Is closed, and the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is closed, so that winning of the game ball is prohibited. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b receives a game ball in the second non-electric start winning device 22 with the predetermined second upper limit number as an upper limit after the game ball passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. Operates mechanically closed.

  As described above, the first passage 15d, the first operation trigger area 15b, the first non-electric start winning device 21, the first non-electric start switch SW2, and the first passage switch SW7 correspond to the mechanisms related to the first variation game, respectively. It is provided to do. Further, the second passage 15e, the second operation opportunity region 15c, the second non-electric start winning device 22, the second non-electric start switch SW3, and the second passage switch SW8 correspond to the mechanisms related to the second variation game, respectively. Is provided. And the passage of the game ball to each passage 15d, 15e (each operation opportunity field 15b, 15c) becomes independent detection by the mechanism of a plurality of systems, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the first start winning device 14, there is provided a big prize opening door 17 that opens and closes the big prize opening 18 a by the operation of the big prize solenoid SOL 3 (shown in FIG. 7). A big winning device 18 is arranged. In the big winning device 18, a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 18a is disposed behind the big winning port 18a. The special winning device 18 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning device 18 is allowed to win a game ball by being opened by opening the big winning door 17 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game in the variable game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize device 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the winning device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the specified number (the upper limit number of winnings) is given to the winning device 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probable change state is given (shown as “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player plays the game while expecting to enter the probability variation state. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a fluctuation shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-variable state where the variable state is not given. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the result is shortened as compared with the non-variable state. In the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close piece 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, the variation time of the variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close piece 16 is opened in a short open mode, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / closed piece 16 is opened / closed. The piece 16 opens in a long open manner. In other words, the open / close piece 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close piece 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variable game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long release mode includes a plurality of types of release modes, and the first long release mode in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and the game ball is the second. A second long open mode that easily passes through the activation opportunity region 15c is included.

  In addition, the variable state may be given as an upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game until the next time or until a predetermined number of variable games end depending on the type of the big hit after the big hit game ends. The opening / closing piece 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing piece 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. In addition, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. In addition, the number of prize balls for the game balls is three for the first prize-winning device 14, the first non-electric start prize-winning device 21, and the second non-electric start prize-winning device 22. Fifteen are specified. Further, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, the first long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is defined as a mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 2000 ms elapses after opening. Further, as the second long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is mainly defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening / closing piece 16 is opened. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings which is a closing condition of the opening / closing piece 16. Further, in each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. Further, the predetermined number of times that the variable state is given corresponds to 100 times. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 101 types of special illustrations, which are classified into 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among the five types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each type of big hit. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has 10 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 70 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 20 types of jackpot symbols. Each symbol is assigned. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, 80 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za, and 20 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zc. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “10”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA and ZB is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a has a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted. On the other hand, the jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is confirmed and stopped, after the jackpot game ends, Is given, but the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. is there. In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is given a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It has become so. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol Zc is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped. Is given, but the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the variation state are determined regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbols ZA to ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop, it is defined as a round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened in the big hit game. On the other hand, when a big hit symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, a round game that opens the big winning device 18 in the big hit game is defined.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, “1” as the number of times the big winning device 18 is opened in each round game, “8 balls” as the maximum number of winnings for one round game "Is set for each. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are different in the bonus amount for the player regarding the control related to the specified number of rounds and the gaming state in the big hit game, and the second variation game is more than the first variation game. Floating games are more advantageous.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal hit is won after the big hit game is over, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 may be different depending on the type of the big hit. In other words, a plurality of types of opening mode determination tables for determining the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 are defined, and the opening mode determination table to be referred to differs depending on the type of winning jackpot.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za and Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, the release mode determination table TA is referred to after the end of the big hit game. Further, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZB and ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the release mode determination table TB is referred to after the big hit game ends. In the non-variable state, the release mode determination table TC is referred to after the jackpot game is over.

  The opening mode determination table TA is a table in which the second long opening mode (opening pattern P3 shown in FIG. 8) is determined as the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16, and the game won in the normal electric winning device 15 in the variable state. The opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened / closed in the second long open mode so that the ball easily passes through the second operation trigger region 15c. The opening mode determination table TB is a table in which the first long opening mode (opening pattern P2 shown in FIG. 8) is determined as the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16, and the game won in the ordinary electric winning device 15 in the variable state. The opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first long opening mode so that the ball easily passes through the first operation trigger region 15b. The opening mode determination table TC is a table in which a short opening mode (opening pattern P1 shown in FIG. 8) is determined as the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16, and a game ball wins the normal electric winning device 15 in the non-variable short state. The opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in a short opening mode (opening pattern P1) so that it is difficult to do so.

  As described above, even in the same gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given, since the release mode determination table to be referred to is different, the first variation game is easily executed or the second variation game is performed. It is easy or different and can provide a novel gameplay. In the present embodiment, the release state determination table TB is referred to, and the release state determination table TA is referred to as the first change state (first entry rate improvement state), which is the short change state in which the first variation game is easily executed. There is a case where a variable speed state that is referred to and in which the second variable game is likely to be executed is indicated as a second variable speed condition (second entry rate improvement state).

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described below with reference to FIG. The gaming state can be roughly classified into a non-variable state, a first variable state, and a second variable state. In the non-changeable state, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning device 15 than in the changed state. For this reason, a game is performed in which the first start winning device 14 wins a game ball and so-called left-handed so as to win a big win in the first variation game. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and even if it becomes a big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is “10”. Further, the non-probable change state is fixed in the non-change state.

  Further, in the first variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operation gate 19, the open / close piece 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is awarded to the ordinary electric winning device 15. Then, the first non-electric starter winning device 21 is operated in an open state by passing the game ball through the first operation opportunity region 15b, and the first non-electric starter winning device 21 is awarded a game ball, thereby causing the first variation. In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and even if it becomes a big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is “10”. In the first variable state, there is a possibility that a certain variable state is given.

  Further, in the second variable speed state, it is easier for a game ball to win the normal electric prize-winning device 15 than in the non-changeable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operation gate 19, the open / close piece 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is awarded to the ordinary electric winning device 15. Then, the second non-electric starter winning device 22 is operated in an open state by passing the game ball through the second operation opportunity region 15c, and the second non-electric starter winning device 22 is made to win the game ball, thereby causing a second variation. In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the second variable game is easy to be executed, and if the game is a big hit game, the specified number of rounds is “15”. Further, there is a possibility that a certain variation state is given in the second variation state.

  In this way, even when the variable state is in the variable state and the non-variable state, and even when the variable state is given in the same manner, the game ball won in the normal electric prize-winning device 15 is the first operation opportunity. Different games can be provided depending on whether the first variable state is easy to pass through the region 15b or the second variable state is easy to pass through the second operation trigger region 15c.

  In the non-variable state or the first variable state, the first variable game is mainly executed. Therefore, when winning a big hit, the 10% probability is the second variable state and the 90% probability is the first. Transition to variable state. Further, out of 90% of the transition to the first variable state, the variable state and the probability variable state are given to the next time with a probability of 70%, and the predetermined number of variable states are given with a probability of 20%, Probability state is not given. On the other hand, in the second variable state, since the second variable game is mainly executed, if the big hit is won, the second variable state is maintained with a probability of 100%. Further, when the second variable state is maintained, the variable state and the probable state are given with the probability of 80% until the next time, and the predetermined number of variable states are given with the probability of 20%, and the probable state is provided. Is not granted.

  Thus, the non-variable state and the first variable state are defined to shift to the first variable state with a high probability while the second variable state is shifted to the second variable state with a high probability. ing. That is, in the second variable state, it becomes easier to maintain the second variable state (so-called “renja”) than to shift from the non-variable state and the first variable state to the second variable state. There is a high possibility that it will be obtained continuously. Also, in the first variable state and the second variable state, when the predetermined number of variable games are completed and then the non-variable state is entered, the probability variable state is not given and the game state Is maintained, it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, after winning the jackpot in the non-changed state and shifting to the first changed state and suppressing the decrease in the game ball, the winner is won while the first changed state is being granted. Shifting to the second variable state becomes a realistic game flow in which a large number of balls can be obtained. Of course, while there may be a direct transition from the non-variable state to the second variable state, in the first variable state or the second variable state, a predetermined number of changes are made without winning a big hit. The short state may end and shift to the non-variable short state.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a main control board 30 that performs control related to games in the pachinko gaming machine is disposed. The main control board 30 as the main control means executes various processes for controlling the game in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected such that various switches SW1 to SW8 can detect and output detection signals of the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The electric accessory solenoid SOL1, the sorting solenoid SOL2, and the big prize solenoid SOL3 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the basis of the production from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and is a pattern that can specify the variation content type (classification) and variation time of the variation game. is there. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a jackpot variation variation pattern, a deviation reach variation variation pattern, and a variation variation variation pattern. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a jackpot determining means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning device 14 or the first non-electric start winning device is based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start switch SW1 or the first non-electric start switch SW2. It is determined whether or not the game ball is won in 21. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a receives a game ball in the second non-electric start winning device 22 based on whether a detection signal is input from the second non-electric start switch SW3. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number value associated with the first reserved memory number with the jackpot determination value based on the probability variation flag, and determines whether or not both values match. do. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made. This probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes the first variable game for executing the big game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether the state is the first variable state, the second variable state, or the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach time variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviated symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the variation pattern for deviating reach variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Select one of the items and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes a second game for executing the variable game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag, as in the first big hit fluctuation process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number, and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag, the variation pattern for deviating reach variation. Select one of the items and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. Note that, when the big win is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the big winning device 18 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the big winning device 18 is closed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state related to the probability variation state, the variation state (the non-variation state, the first variation state, and the second variation state) by controlling the probability variation flag, the operation flag, or the number of operations. Control will be performed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a gaming state control means.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. The number of times of operation is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable game is given the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game ends, and clears the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  Whether the main control CPU 30a gives the first variable state, the second variable state, or does not give the variable state based on the type of the winning jackpot after the big hit game ends. To decide. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the first variable state is applied to the operation flag when the first variable state is applied, and when the second variable state is applied. Then, a value indicating that the second variable state is given is set in the operation flag. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag when not giving the variable state after the end of the big hit game. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a switches between controlling in the first variable state, controlling in the second variable state, and controlling in the non-variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The variable designation command is a command indicating whether the first variable state is assigned, the second variable state is assigned, or the variable state is not assigned.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game). To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop manner.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the production control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state, the first variation state, and the second variation state are given based on the type of jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the effect control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes processing described below functions as a normal hit determination unit and a control unit.

  First, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the general-purpose reserved memory number when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the normal chart is not in a variable display or normal hit game. Then, the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved general-purpose memories is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in the low probability state in the non-variable state and the normal probability in the high probability state in the variable state based on the operation flag. Judgment will be made. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. In the normal hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting solenoid SOL2 to operate the sorting shutter 41 in the same operation mode regardless of the game state when the ordinary game is started. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on the gaming state when the usual game is started. In this manner, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal electric prize-winning device 15 (opening / closing piece 16) corresponds to the gaming state (first variable state, second variable state) when the normal game that is a normal hit starts. And the sorting shutter 41) are controlled to be switchable between a state in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a state in which a game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not a variable state is given when the usual game is started. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the normal game is shortened in the variable state in the variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the opening aspect of the opening-and-closing piece 16 and the distribution shutter 41 in the normal electric prize-winning device 15 will be described in detail.
When the normal game is in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close piece 16 according to the open pattern P1 based on the open state determination table TC for the non-variable state. The solenoid SOL1 is controlled. When the first game is in the first variable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing piece 16 in accordance with the opening pattern P2 based on the opening mode determination table TB. . When the normal game is started, when the second variable state is entered, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P3 based on the opening mode determination table TA. To do.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a is an operation mode that can take the first position and the second position in one type of operation mode (operation pattern) in the same manner regardless of the gaming state and the open mode determination table to be referred to. The distribution shutter 41 is controlled. That is, in the normal hit game, the sorting shutter 41 operates according to one type of operation pattern (sorting pattern) regardless of the gaming state at that time. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the plurality of types of opening / closing pieces 16 and the operation mode of one type of sorting shutter are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls wins the ordinary electric winning device 15, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 30b stores the opening patterns P1 to P3 of the opening and closing pieces 16 and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 41, and can be read out by the main control CPU 30a. For this reason, information about the control timing (control timing) when the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state or the closed state and the control timing (control timing) when the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the first position or the second position. It can be said that (time information) is stored in advance. In this embodiment, the main control ROM 30b in which the opening patterns P1 to P3 are stored functions as a storage unit, and the opening patterns P1 to P3 of the opening / closing pieces 16 and the operation patterns of the sorting shutter 41 correspond to time information. To do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, regardless of the gaming state and the open mode determination table to be referred to, the sorting shutter 41 starts from the first position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game starts. Operates in 2 positions. Then, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the symbol T2 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and changes to the symbol T4 after the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T2. It moves from the first position to the second position at the timing shown. Subsequently, the distribution shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 when the time Tc has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, and the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference numeral T10. The first position is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T11.

  On the other hand, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 in the short opening mode. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T2 when the time Te has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 at which the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference numeral T2. The closed state is maintained until.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in a short opening manner as described above, a game ball can be won in the normal electric prize-winning device 15 from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2. The game ball does not win the device 15. In the present embodiment, the time Ta is defined as 60 ms, the time Td is defined as 20 ms, and the time Te is defined as 40 ms. There is a high possibility that the game ball will not pass through any of 15c.

  In the first variable state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P2 in the first long opening mode. In this case, the open / close piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and operates from the timing closed state indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the open state. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T3 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and the closed state is maintained from the timing indicated by the symbol T3 to the timing indicated by the symbol T11. The

  Thus, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first long open mode, the game ball can be won in the normal electric prize-winning device 15 from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3. A game ball does not win the normal electric winning device 15. In addition, since 2000 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tf in this embodiment, a game ball can be awarded to the normal electric prize-winning device 15. In most of the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T3 when the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the sorting shutter 41 is disposed at the first position. There is a high possibility that a game ball won in the electric winning device 15 will pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Further, 1000 ms is defined as a time Tg from when the opening / closing piece 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T3 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T4. As described above, the opening / closing piece 16 of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 is in the closed state for a predetermined time Tg before the timing indicated by the symbol T4 at which the switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the ordinary electric winning device 15 immediately before the timing indicated by the symbol T3, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the ordinary electric winning device 15 is prevented from passing through the second operation opportunity region 15c. Similarly, in the other opening patterns P1 and P3, the opening / closing piece 16 is in a closed state from the timing indicated by the symbol T3 to the timing indicated by the symbol T4 so that the game ball does not win the normal electric winning device 15. Yes.

  In addition, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 of the second long opening mode in the second variable state. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T2 when the time Te has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T1. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at a timing indicated by a symbol T4 when the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T2, and a timing indicated by a symbol T5 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T4. It operates from the open state to the closed state. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6 when the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T5, and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T6. Operates from an open state to a closed state. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at a timing indicated by reference numeral T8 when the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, and a timing indicated by reference numeral T9 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T8. Then, the closed state is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T11.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second long open mode in this way, the game ball can be won in the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 mainly at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T4 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T9. The game ball hardly wins the ordinary electric winning device 15. In addition, since 1800 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Th in this embodiment, a game ball can be awarded to the normal electric prize-winning device 15. In addition, during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T9 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be in the open state, the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  In this way, when the normal winning is won and the normal winning game is started, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state in the first period in the first variable state, so that the game ball is in the first operation opportunity. Guided to the area 15b, the game ball can be won in the first non-electric starter winning device 21, and in this case, the first variation game is executed. On the other hand, in the second variable speed state, the open / close piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state in the second period, so that the game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity region 15c and to the second non-electric start prize-winning device 22. The game ball can be won, and in this case, the second variation game is executed.

  Further, 1500 ms is defined as a time Tj from when the opening / closing piece 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T9 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. As described above, the opening / closing piece 16 of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 is closed for a predetermined time Tj before the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 in which the distribution is switched by the distribution shutter 41. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 immediately before the timing indicated by the symbol T9, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the ordinary electric winning device 15 is prevented from passing through the first operation trigger area 15b.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game is started, but the normal hit game is started at the opening / closing piece 16. Is controlled to the open state at a timing indicated by a symbol T1 when a predetermined time Td (specified time) has elapsed. In this way, by providing a time difference between the timing at which the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position and the timing at which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state, the game balls to the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c are set. The degree of passage can be adjusted. In particular, since the cumulative number of prize balls thereafter varies greatly depending on whether the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity area 15b or the second operation opportunity area 15c, such a configuration By adopting, adjustment with higher accuracy becomes possible.

  As a specific example, the shortest time for the main control CPU to control the solenoids SOL1 and SOL2 is 4 ms, and the shortest time (control time) for opening and closing the opening / closing piece 16 in the ordinary electric utility solenoid SOL1 is 40 ms. The shortest time (control time) for opening and closing the sorting shutter 41 in the minute solenoid SOL2 is 60 ms. Further, it is assumed that the rolling time for the game ball to roll from the opening / closing piece 16 to the sorting shutter 41 is 20 ms.

  In this case, even if the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 when the normal winning game is started, the open / close piece 16 is controlled to be closed, so that the game is placed in the normal winning opening 15a. The game ball does not pass through each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c without entering the ball.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1 when a specified time (20 ms) has elapsed since the start of the normal hit game, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a. In this case, in the opening pattern P1, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T2 when a predetermined time (40 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position. To be controlled. In consideration of the rolling time (20 ms) during which the game ball rolls from the opening / closing piece 16 to the sorting shutter 41, in the open pattern P1, the game ball is placed in the normal prize opening before the rolling time from the timing indicated by the symbol T2. If the ball does not enter 15a, the game ball will not pass through the second activation opportunity region 15c. That is, if a game ball does not enter the normal winning opening 15a before 20 ms elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T1, the game ball will not pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  On the other hand, it is compared with the case where the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position and the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game is started. In this case, since the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, in the opening pattern P1, a game ball is placed in the normal winning opening 15a before 40 ms elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. If the ball does not enter, the game ball will not pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  Thus, by providing a time difference between the timing at which the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position and the timing at which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball passes through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. Although it is possible, it becomes possible to adjust one of each operation opportunity area | region 15b, 15c to the condition where most game balls do not communicate. In particular, such adjustment can correspond to the specifications of the ordinary electric prize winning device 15 such as the control time of the solenoids SOL1 and SOL2 and the time for the game ball to reach from the opening / closing piece 16 to the sorting shutter 41.

  Further, for example, assuming that the shortest time for opening and closing the opening / closing piece 16 in the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is 4 ms, the specified time from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 can be set in increments of 4 ms. However, it is possible to more precisely control the time for the game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a in order to pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  In this way, by referring to the operation pattern and the release pattern, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting shutter 41 to the second position when the normal hit game is started and the normal hit game is started. After a predetermined time Td has elapsed from the control of the sorting shutter 41 to the second position, the open / close piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state. As such time Td, the control time of the sorting shutter 41, the control time of the opening / closing piece 16, and the time until the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a reaches the sorting shutter 41 from the opening / closing piece 16 And is defined as a time that does not exceed the control time of the sorting shutter 41.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A variable game using special drawings and a general game using ordinary drawings can be executed. When the normal game is won in the normal game, the open / close piece 16 in the normal electric prize-winning device 15 is opened. The second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened when the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. Subsequently, when a game ball enters the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, the start condition for the second variable game can be satisfied. As described above, when a winning is made per normal figure, the game ball is entered into the ordinary electric winning device 15 and the game ball is passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c, which can be a starting condition for the second variable game. The second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened. Therefore, new game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) Further, the ordinary electric winning device 15 is configured such that the game ball entered from the ordinary winning opening 15a can pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c and the second position where the game ball can pass through the second action opportunity area 15c. It has a sorting shutter 41 that operates so as to be able to take a position. In this case, for example, if the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 are controlled at the same timing, the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 are physically separated from each other. It was difficult to control the degree of passage to 15c as intended by the designer. In view of the above, when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the usual game in order to realize a new game, the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position, and the swing After a predetermined time Td has elapsed from the control of the minute shutter 41 to the second position, the opening / closing piece 16 can be controlled to be in the open state. As a result, even if the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 are physically separated from each other, the degree of passage to the operation trigger region can be easily controlled by predetermining an appropriate prescribed time.

  (3) Furthermore, in the normal electric winning device 15, even if a game ball enters the same normal winning port 15a, the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity area 15b or the second operation opportunity area. Whether the start condition for the first variation game is satisfied or the start condition for the second variation game is satisfied differs depending on whether the vehicle passes 15c. For this reason, diversity can be given to the variable game to be executed, new game play can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) The ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 is controlled to be switchable between a first position where the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a second position where the game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. . For this reason, it is possible to control the type of the variable game to be executed by switching the state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15, and to provide a new gameability that advances the game according to the state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (5) The time Td is defined as a time based on at least one of the control time of the sorting shutter 41 and the control time of the opening / closing piece 16. For this reason, it is possible to easily control the degree of passage to the operation trigger region by predetermining an appropriate specified time in consideration of the control time of the sorting shutter 41 and the control time of the opening / closing piece 16.

  (6) The time Td is defined as a time that does not exceed the control time of the sorting shutter. For this reason, it is possible to easily control the degree of passage to the operation trigger area by predefining an appropriate prescribed time that does not exceed the control time of the sorting shutter.

  (7) The time Td is defined as a time based on the time until the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a reaches the sorting shutter from the opening / closing piece 16. For this reason, it is possible to easily control the degree of passage to the operation trigger area by predetermining an appropriate prescribed time in consideration of the time until the game ball reaches the sorting shutter 41 from the opening / closing piece 16. it can.

  (8) The first variable game using the special figure 1, the second variable game using the special figure 2, and the universal game using the common figure can be executed. When the normal game is won in the normal game, the open / close piece 16 of the normal electric prize-winning device 15 is opened. Then, when the game ball won in the normal winning opening 15a in the normal electric winning device 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b of the first non-electric start winning device 21 is in the open state. Become. On the other hand, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b of the second non-electric start prize-winning device 22 is opened by the game ball that has won the normal winning opening 15a in the normal electric winning device 15 passing through the second operation opportunity region 15c. It becomes a state. Subsequently, when the game ball wins the first non-electrical winning opening 21a, the starting condition of the first variable game can be established, while the game ball wins the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, The starting condition of the two-variable game can be satisfied. As described above, when winning a normal game, each game is started by allowing a game ball to be awarded to the normal prize opening 15a of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 and passing through each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. Each non-electrical opening / closing blade 21b, 22b that can be a condition is opened. For this reason, the number of matters that the player should pay attention to more than before is increased without greatly changing the conventional game playability. Therefore, new game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (9) In the normal electric winning device 15, even when a game ball wins the same normal winning port 15a, the game ball passes the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c. Depending on whether the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied or the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied. For this reason, diversity can be given to the variable game to be executed, new game play can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) Also, the privilege amount for the player differs between the first variation game and the second variation game, such as the prescribed number of rounds and the possibility of continuing the second variable state. For this reason, whether or not it is advantageous to the player can be made different depending on the variable game to be executed, and even if the game ball wins the same ordinary electric winning device 15, the type of the variable game to be executed Interest can be given, new game play can be provided, and interest in games can be improved.

  (11) Further, even in a similar short state in which a game ball is likely to win a normal electric winning device 15 than in a non-variable short state, the game ball is likely to pass through the first operation opportunity region 15b, and the first Control is performed so as to be switchable between a first variable state in which a variable game is likely to be executed and a second variable state in which a game ball is likely to pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c and where a second variable game is likely to be executed. For this reason, it is possible to control the type of the variable game to be executed by switching the game state for the variable state, and to provide new game characteristics that advance the game according to the type of the variable state. Can be improved.

  (12) It is determined whether to control the normal electric winning device 15 in the first variable state or the second variable state depending on the type of jackpot won in the variable game. For this reason, depending on the type of jackpot in the variable game, whether the first variable game is easy to execute or the second variable game is easy to execute can provide new gameplay and improve the interest in the game. be able to.

  (13) In the first variable state, in the first period during which the game ball can pass through the first operation trigger area 15b, and in the second variable state, in the second period in which the game ball can pass through the second operation trigger area 15c. The ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 is controlled to be in an open state. Thus, even if there is only one type of operation pattern of the distribution shutter 41, depending on the opening pattern (opening mode) of the opening / closing piece 16 of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15, the first variable state and the second variable state may be used. The normal electric winning device 15 can be switched. In addition, by using the sorting shutter 41, it is possible to improve the certainty of the game ball sorting with respect to the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c.

  (14) Before switching the distribution by the distribution shutter 41, the open / close piece 16 of the ordinary electric winning device 15 is controlled to be closed for a predetermined time (for example, time Tg). For this reason, the game ball is not won in the ordinary electric prize-winning device 15 before switching the distribution by the distribution shutter 41. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the game balls from passing through the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c due to the remaining game balls remaining in the ordinary electric winning device 15 and to the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. The possibility that the control relating to the passing degree of the game ball is accurately performed can be increased.

  (15) Further, since many ordinary electric accessories such as the ordinary electric prize winning device 15 are arranged, there is a concern that the consumption current and heat generation of the pachinko gaming machine may increase. Also, it is not easy to specify the open / closed state of each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b due to individual differences or the like. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the non-electrical opening / closing blades 21b and 22b operate so that they can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c. For this reason, even if it is a case where each non-electric opening-and-closing opening-and-closing blade 21b and 22b can be operated to an open state, without performing electrical control, and the means which can take an open state and a closed state is increased. In addition to being able to suppress current consumption and heat generation of the gaming machine, it is possible to provide new gaming characteristics and to improve the interest in gaming.

  (16) Each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b operates so that it can be mechanically closed in response to the upper limit number of game balls winning in each non-electric prize winning opening 21a, 22a. For this reason, even if it is a case where each non-electrical opening-and-closing blade 21b and 22b can be operated in a closed state, without performing electrical control, and the means which can take an open state and a closed state is increased. In addition to being able to suppress current consumption and heat generation of the gaming machine, it is possible to provide new gaming characteristics and to improve the interest in gaming.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the number of normal hits is one. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, there are a plurality of types of normal hits, and the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled in an opening manner that differs depending on the types of normal hits. In particular, the time from when the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position to when the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state is defined to be different depending on the type of normal hit.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a determines that when the number of reserved drawings stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. Then, the common map distribution random number value is read together with the normal hit determination random number value, and stored in association with the general figure hold storage number. Then, when it is determined that the normal game is a normal hit, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal symbol display device 20 as a general map to make a fixed stop display on the basis of the acquired value of the normal map distribution random number. The winning symbol (ordinary hit display result) is determined, and the type per hit corresponding to the symbol per hit is determined. Subsequently, when a game per game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing piece 16 in an open manner corresponding to the determined symbol per game (type per game). In the present embodiment, when the gaming state when hitting the normal figure is an unchangeable state, for example, four types of normal hits A to D are defined as the types of normal hits. .

  As shown in FIG. 9, regardless of the gaming state when the winning game is started, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the first position to the second position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21 at which the normal winning game starts. . Then, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 when the time Tv has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T21.

  On the other hand, when A is won per common figure, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P4. In this case, like the sorting shutter 41, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 when the time Tv has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T21.

  In addition, when B is won per usual figure, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P5. In this case, the open / close piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21, and operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T22 when the time Td1 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21. Then, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 when the time Tx has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T22.

  In addition, when C is won per common figure, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P6. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21, and operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T23 when the time Td2 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21. Then, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T25 when the time Ty has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T23.

  Further, when D is won per common figure, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P7. In this case, the open / close piece 16 is maintained in the closed state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21, and operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T24 when the time Td3 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T21. Then, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T25 when the time Tz has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T24.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of normal hit (normal hit display result) from the control of the sorting shutter 41 to the second position when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal game. After the times Td1 to Td3 corresponding to the elapse of time, the open / close piece 16 can be controlled to the open state.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (16) in the first embodiment.
(17) When a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal game, after the time Td corresponding to the type of the normal hit display result has elapsed from the control of the sorting shutter 41 to the second position, the opening / closing operation is performed. The piece 16 can be controlled to be open. For this reason, the opening / closing piece 16 can be controlled to the open state at a time corresponding to the type of the normal hit display result. Therefore, new game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved. Even if the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 are physically separated, it is possible to easily control the degree of passage to the operation trigger area by prescribing an appropriate prescribed time.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, the time from when the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position to when the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state is defined to be different depending on the type of normal hit. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the time from when the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position to when the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state is defined to be different depending on the gaming state. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the opening / closing piece 16 is in the first variable state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the same prescribed time as the open pattern P5 in the second embodiment, and the second variable length When it is in the state, it operates in the specified time similar to the open pattern P6, and in the non-variable state, it operates in the specified time similar to the open pattern P7.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a displays the time Td1 to Td3 corresponding to the gaming state from the control of the distribution shutter 41 to the second position when the predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal game. After the elapse, the opening / closing piece 16 can be controlled to be in an open state.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (16) in the first embodiment and the effect (17) in the second embodiment.
(18) When a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal game, the opening / closing piece 16 is opened after the time Td corresponding to the gaming state has elapsed from the control of the sorting shutter 41 to the second position. It can be controlled to the state. For this reason, the opening / closing piece 16 can be controlled to the open state at a time corresponding to the gaming state. Therefore, new game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved. Even if the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 are physically separated, it is possible to easily control the degree of passage to the operation trigger area by prescribing an appropriate prescribed time.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, for example, when the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the closed state after the second time in a game per game as in the opening pattern P3, the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position. Although it is the same as the timing, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be before or after the timing when the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position.

  In the second embodiment, for example, when the types of normal hit display results are different regardless of whether the types per common map are the same, in an open mode corresponding to the types of normal hit display results The opening / closing piece 16 may be controlled.

  In the third embodiment, for example, the prescribed time may be the same depending on the gaming state. As a specific example, the same specified time is specified in the non-variable state and the first variable state, and the specified time is different in the non-variable state, the first variable state, and the second variable state. May be defined.

  As in the first and third embodiments, the timing at which the sorting shutter 41 is controlled to the second position and the timing at which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state are not the same. It may be the same as in the second embodiment. That is, it is only necessary that the opening / closing piece 16 can be controlled to the open state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the distribution shutter 41 was controlled to the second position.

  In the above embodiment, as the times Td and Td1 to Td3, the control time of the distribution shutter 41, the control time of the opening / closing piece 16, and the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a are distributed from the opening / closing piece 16 to the distribution shutter. It is preferable that it is defined as a time based on at least one of the times until reaching 41, and may be defined as a time not based on either. In particular, in the opening pattern P1, the control time of the sorting shutter 41, the control time of the opening / closing piece 16, and the time until the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a reaches the sorting shutter 41 from the opening / closing piece 16; Therefore, although the possibility that the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c remains, it is preferably extremely low. Further, for example, the times Td and Td1 to Td3 are not limited to the above numerical values and may be a time exceeding the control time of the sorting shutter 41, but not exceeding the control time of the sorting shutter 41. Time is preferred.

  In the above embodiment, as the time information, the opening pattern of the opening / closing piece 16 is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least the times Td and Td1 to Td3 may be stored.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation trigger area 15b is formed downstream of the first path switch SW7 in the first path 15d. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first path downstream of the first operation trigger area 15b. A switch SW7 may be provided, and the positional relationship may be the same. Further, the second passage switch SW8 is disposed downstream of the second operation trigger region 15c in the second passage 15e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second operation trigger region 15c is disposed downstream of the second passage switch SW8. It may be formed and may have the same positional relationship. That is, it is only necessary that the passage switches SW7 and SW8 are provided so as to correspond to the respective passages 15d and 15e (operation trigger regions 15b and 15c).

  In the above embodiment, for example, when various opening / closing means are in a closed state, the game ball is difficult to win or cannot be won, and the game ball can be won, and the game ball is more than the closed state. You may make it the open state which is easy to win. In addition, the open state and the closed state are not limited to those in which the open and closed states are configured. For example, by placing an operating body through which the game ball can pass at the first position, You may control so that it can pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration of a vibration unit, movable It may be a body displacement, air blown from a blower, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b is operated so as to be able to take an open state and a closed state by interlocking each opening mechanism and each operating mechanism 21c, 22c as each closing mechanism. However, it is not limited to this. For example, sprockets that are displaced each time a game ball passes are used as the operating mechanisms 21c and 22c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an upper limit number of game balls are held and an upper limit number of game balls are held, In addition, each of the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b may be configured to operate from an open state to a closed state. Further, for example, these configurations may be configured to be included in the ordinary electric winning device 15 and the non-electric starter winning devices 21 and 22, or may be configured separately from these. In other words, the normal electric winning device 15 and the non-electric starter winning devices 21, 22 may be configured to include or not include each opening mechanism and each closing mechanism.

  In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number for operating the first non-electric start winning device 21 in the closed state and the second upper limit number for operating the second non-electric start winning device 22 in the closed state are defined as the same number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined as a different number. Further, for example, it may be one or three or more instead of two.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of bonus for the player, such as the number of specified rounds in the big hit game and the fact that the variable state and the probable state are given until the next time, are different between the first and second variable games. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the specified number of rounds and the number of prize balls may be changed. Further, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same, the bonus amount for the player may be varied by varying the total opening time during which the big winning device 18 is released in the big hit game. In addition, for example, a privilege amount that is not directly related to the appearance of the ball, such as execution of a probability variation effect that makes it easy to specify whether or not it is in a probability variation state, for example, a terminal device owned by a player It may be a privilege amount that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image. Moreover, although it was prescribed | regulated that the amount of privilege would be larger in the 2nd variation game than the 1st variation game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the amount of privilege is larger in the 1st variation game than the 2nd variation game. Or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TA is referred to, and the first variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TB is referenced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the open mode determination table TA is referred to, the second variable state is set with a higher probability than the first variable state, and when the open mode determination table TB is referenced, the probability is higher than that of the second variable state. Thus, control may be performed so that the first variable state may be obtained. That is, it is only necessary to determine whether to change to the first variable state or the second variable state in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot. Further, it may be determined whether the first variable state or the second variable state is set in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sorting shutter 41 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sorting shutter 41 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. In addition, the opening / closing piece 16 is opened in different opening patterns in the first variable state and the second variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the same opening in the first variable state and the second variable state. The opening / closing piece 16 may be opened in a pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close piece 16 and the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b are closed in the ordinary electric winning device 15 and the non-electric starter winning devices 21 and 22, the game ball cannot be won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if it is harder to win than in an open state, a game ball may be winable.

  In the embodiment described above, the opening / closing piece 16 is closed for the predetermined times Tg and Tj before switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The distribution time may be switched by the distribution shutter 41 immediately after the open / close piece 16 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, when the distribution shutter 41 is in the first position, the game ball is always guided to the first operation trigger area 15b, and when the distribution shutter 41 is in the second position, the game operation ball is always in the second operation trigger area 15c. Although a game ball was guided, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position, the possibility is lower than in the first operation trigger area 15b, but the game ball may be guided to the second operation trigger area 15c. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position, the possibility is lower than that in the second operation trigger area 15c, but the game ball may be guided to the first operation trigger area 15b.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the normal electric winning device 15, the operation gate 19, and the non-electric start winning devices 21, 22 may be disposed in the first flow path X, respectively. Further, for example, the first start winning device 14 may be disposed in each of the second flow paths Y. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the normal electric prize-winning device 15, the 2nd non-electric start prize-winning device 22, and the 1st non-electric start prize-winning device 21 were arrange | positioned in order from the top, it is not restricted to this. For example, there is no problem even if the operating gate 19 is disposed below.

In the above embodiment, the big prize device 18 may be configured as a separate body.
In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed according to the winning order. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when winning a big hit, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be determined in advance, and further, the probability variation state may be given without fail. . In addition, for example, a falling lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the provision of the probability variation state ends. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that it might determine whether a reach effect was performed based on the value of the random number for reach determination, it is not restricted to this, For example, is an effect other than a reach effect performed? You may decide whether or not.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of non-electric start prize-winning devices 21 and 22 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one or three or more non-electric start prize-winning devices may be provided. Even if the plurality of non-electric start prize-winning devices 21 and 22 do not operate independently, the plurality of non-electric start prize-winning devices 21 and 22 are opened when the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. You may operate in a state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation trigger region 15b that operates so that the first non-electric start winning device 21 is in the open state, and the second that operates so that the second non-electric start winning device 22 is in the open state. Although the operation opportunity area | region 15c was comprised as the several passage area | region in the normal electric prize-winning apparatus 15, it does not restrict to this. For example, the first non-electric start start winning device 21 and the second non-non-start start winning device 21 and the second non-electric start start winning device 21 may be branched separately from the first non-electric start start winning device 21 and the second non-electric start winning device 22. A non-operation opportunity region in which the electric start winning device 22 cannot be opened may be formed in the ordinary electric winning device 15. Further, for example, at least one operation opportunity region may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15. Further, the respective operation trigger areas 15b and 15c may not be formed in the ordinary electric winning device 15, but may be formed on a connecting rod or the like communicated with the ordinary electric winning device 15. That is, each operation opportunity area | region 15b, 15c is an area | region where the game ball won from each winning opening other than the normal electric prize-winning device 15 cannot pass, and the game ball won from the normal electric prize-winning device 15 can pass. I just need it.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is adopted as the predetermined symbol variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game may be employed as the predetermined symbol variation game. Further, for example, if a non-operation trigger area is formed in the ordinary electric prize winning device 15, both the first variation game and the second variation game may be adopted as the predetermined symbol variation game. Further, for example, either the first variation game or the second variation game may be controlled to be executable.

  In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state has been granted, the variable state is given up to the next time or up to a predetermined number of times, but not limited to this, for example, There may be times when the variable state is not given. Moreover, you may control so that a probability variation | change_state is provided by making predetermined number of times into an upper limit. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the variable state was mainly classified into the non-variable state, the 1st variable state, and the 2nd variable state, it is not restricted to this, For example, there is no game state May be. Also, for example, based on the type of jackpot, the upper limit number of times that the variable state can be given may be defined as a plurality of types such as 20, 40, and 60 times, and 0 times when no short state is given. It may be included.

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability (10%) to the second variable state is the same in the non-variable state and the first variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may prescribe | regulate so that the transition probability to a 2nd variable state may differ in a variable state and a 1st variable state. In particular, when it is defined that transition from the first variable state to the second variable state can be performed with a higher probability from the non-variable state to the second variable state, the first variable state is changed from the non-variable state. The amount of privilege for the shift to is increased, which is preferable.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as the shortage state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per universal figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening and closing pieces 16 is increased, and the variable game with special symbols It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the variation time.

  In the above embodiment, the non-electric starter winning devices 21 and 22 are opened due to the weight of the non-electric open / close blades 21b and 22b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The non-electric start winning devices 21 and 22 may be in a closed state.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each non-electric start prize-winning device 21 and 22 was adopted as a non-electric combination, for example, it may be adopted as an electric combination. Further, for example, in each of the non-electric start prize-winning devices 21 and 22, one of the closed state to the open state, the open state to the closed state may be electrically operated, and the other may be operated non-electrically. That is, in each non-electric start prize-winning device 21, 22, at least one of a closed state to an open state and an open state to a closed state may be electrically operated. In addition, for example, even when it is electrically operated, it may be controlled via the main control CPU 30a or may be controlled without going through the main control CPU 30a.

  In the above embodiment, “winning” in which a winning ball is obtained by entering a game ball, “passing” in which a gaming ball does not enter, or a winning ball cannot be obtained by entering a gaming ball Although described using “entrance ball”, all of these are concepts included in “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims. Further, “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims may be synonymous.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, the control means corresponds to the type of the normal hit display result from the control of the sorting means to the specific state. The normal opening / closing means can be controlled to the open state after the specified time has elapsed.

  SW1 ... first start switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... ordinary electric prize switch, SW7 ... first passage switch, SW8 ... 2nd passage switch, 11 ... Production display device, 14 ... First start winning device, 14a ... First winning port, 15 ... Ordinary electric winning device (ordinary winning means), 15a ... Normal winning port (ordinary winning port) ), 15b... 1st operation opportunity area, 15c... 2nd operation opportunity area (operation opportunity area), 16 .. Opening / closing piece (normal opening and closing means), 18. 1 variable starting means), 21a... First non-electric prize winning opening (first ball opening), 21b... First non electric opening and closing blade (first opening and closing means), 22. Second variable start Stage), 22a ... second non-electrical winning opening (entrance entrance, second entrance), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main Control CPU (big hit determination means, normal hit determination means, control means), 31... Production control board, 31a... Production control CPU, 41.

Claims (7)

A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a jackpot, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous for the player. In a gaming machine where a big hit game is created,
A game entrance capable of entering a game ball that can serve as a starting condition for a predetermined symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and an opening / closing means that operates so that the game entrance can take an open state and a closed state Having variable starting means;
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal start condition is determined as normal hit;
A normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal operation that operates so that the normal entrance can be open and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. Opening and closing means, an operation opportunity region through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance port can pass, and a specific state in which the game ball entered from the normal entrance port can pass through the operation opportunity region and the operation opportunity region A normal ball entry means having a distribution means that operates so as to be able to take a non-specific state that cannot pass through,
Control means for controlling the normal opening and closing means and the distribution means,
The opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger area in the normal ball entry means,
The control means controls the allocating means to the specific state when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, and from the control of the allocating means to the specific state in advance. A gaming machine capable of controlling the normal opening / closing means to the open state after a predetermined time has elapsed. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol is a jackpot, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, it is advantageous for the player. In a gaming machine where a big hit game is created,
As the symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol, and the second symbol variation advantageous to the player than the first symbol variation game, and performed by varying the second special symbol The game is executable and
A first entrance port into which a game ball that can be a starting condition of the first symbol variation game by entering a game ball can enter, and an operation so that the first entrance port can be in an open state and a closed state First variable starting means having first opening and closing means for performing;
A second entrance where a game ball can enter as a starting condition for the second symbol variation game by entering the game ball, and an operation so that the second entrance can be in an open state and a closed state Second variable starting means having second opening and closing means for performing;
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal start condition is determined as normal hit;
A normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal operation that operates so that the normal entrance can be open and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. Opening / closing means, a first operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, a second operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, the normal entrance A game ball that has entered from the first operation opportunity area can pass through the first operation opportunity area but cannot pass through the second operation opportunity area, and can pass through the second operation opportunity area. A normal ball entry means having a distribution means that operates so as to be able to take a second state incapable of passing through the operation trigger area;
Control means for controlling the normal opening and closing means and the distribution means,
The first opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take an open state mechanically in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area in the normal ball entry means. ,
The second opening / closing means operates so as to be able to take an open state mechanically in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area in the normal ball entry means. ,
The control means controls the sorting means to the second state and controls the sorting means to the second state when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. A gaming machine capable of controlling the normal entrance to the open state after a predetermined time has elapsed. Comprising storage means for preliminarily storing time information about a control time when the normal opening / closing means is controlled and a control time when the distribution means is controlled;
The control means controls the sorting means and the normal opening / closing means based on the timing information stored in the storage means when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specified time is specified as a time based on at least one of a control time of the distribution means and a control time of the normal opening / closing means. Machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specified time is specified as a time that does not exceed a control time of the distribution means.   6. The predetermined time is defined as a time based on a time required for a game ball entering the normal entrance to reach the distribution unit from the normal opening / closing unit. A gaming machine according to claim 1. Provided with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the prescribed time is prescribed as a different time depending on the gaming state.