JP2016214561A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by providing novel amusement.SOLUTION: During a first ball entry rate improvement state, a first non-electric opening/closing blade is easily opened. During a second ball entry rate improvement state, a second non-electric opening/closing blade is easily opened. A main control CPU calculates the total number of game balls passing through a first operation opportunity area that becomes an operation opportunity of the first non-electric opening/closing blade and game balls passing through a second operation opportunity area that becomes an operation opportunity of the second non-electric opening/closing blade. The main control CPU determines occurrence of an error when the calculated total number is more than the number of balls entering a normal winning hole by a first prescribed value or more. The main control CPU determines occurrence of an error when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the operation opportunity area although a distribution shutter does not perform operation for distributing a game ball to the operation opportunity area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that a start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. And, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal starting condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operating gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied, As a result, it is disclosed that the opening / closing member is opened when a normal hit is achieved. 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 member of the start winning opening is in an open state, there is a tendency that attention is paid to whether or not a game ball wins in the starting winning opening in the same way. is there. For this reason, there exists a possibility that a game may become monotonous and aiming at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game by providing novel game property is desired.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to provide a novel game by adding a non-electrically-powered object, but there is a risk of fraudulent acts, and it is desired to improve security related to the non-electrically-charged object.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide novel gameplay and can improve the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first opening / closing member that operates so that a first entrance of a game ball is in an open state or a closed state, and a second entrance of a game ball is in an open state or a closed state. A second opening / closing member that operates so as to become, a first starting means that can give a start timing of the first symbol variation game when a game ball enters the first entrance, and the second When a game ball enters the entrance, the second starting means that can give the start of the second symbol variation game, and the normal symbol variation that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal starting condition. When a normal hit judging means for judging whether or not the game is a normal hit, a normal entrance where a game ball can enter, and a normal hit display result predetermined in the normal symbol variation game are displayed. The normal entrance that operates so that it can be opened and closed. Opening and closing means, a first operation opportunity region through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, a second operation opportunity region through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, and the normal A normal winning device having distribution means for distributing the game balls that have entered the entrance into the first operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area, and the entry of the game balls into the normal entrance A first counting means for counting the number, a second counting means for counting the total number of game balls that have passed the first operation opportunity area, and a number of game balls that have passed the second action opportunity area, and an error. Error determining means for determining, wherein the first opening and closing member operates so as to be able to assume an open state on the condition that a game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area, while the second opening and closing member On the condition that the game ball has passed through the second activation opportunity area, The error determination unit is configured to detect an error condition based on a comparison result between count information that is a result of counting by the first count unit and count information that is a result of count by the second count unit. If the condition is established, the gist is to determine an error.

  In the above gaming machine, the error determination means determines that an error occurs when the number of game balls counted by the second counting means is larger by a predetermined number than the number of game balls counted by the first counting means. May be determined.

  In the above gaming machine, when the error determination unit determines that an error has occurred, control is performed so that an error is notified to the display unit, and an error control signal for notifying the error is output from an external terminal to an external device. You may make it provide.

  In the above gaming machine, when the error determination means determines that an error has occurred, the first symbol change game and the second symbol are subsequently processed by the first starting means or the second starting means until the error is canceled. You may make it comprise so that the start opportunity of a variable game may not be provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, novel game property can be provided and the interest of a game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming 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. The figure which shows the specification of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a figure which shows the opening / closing aspect of an opening / closing piece, (b) is a figure which shows the opening / closing aspect of a sorting shutter. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize winning opening. The figure which shows the relationship between a game state and the opening / closing aspect of an opening / closing piece. The flowchart which shows the number-of-balls monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a passage error determination process.

Hereinafter, an 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 as a notification means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed on a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a decorative 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 special symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. 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 in the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b from when the special symbol variable display is started until it is stopped. 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, the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b select and select one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special figures. The special figure is stopped and displayed individually at the end of the variable game. 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. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays images imitating a plurality of types of numbers for each of a plurality of symbol rows as a decorative drawing. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special drawing. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the combination of big hit symbols (big hit) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. Result) is stopped. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative drawing is, for example, a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the off symbol (out of line display result) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the off symbol combination (out of band result) is also stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that is out of place by the decorative drawing is, for example, a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to a special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from the symbol combinations by a several decorative drawing with respect to one special drawing. Further, in the effect display device 11, the decorative display variation display stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side.

  On the right of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the number of special start pending storages (the number of first variable games whose execution is suspended) in the first variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of reserved start-up memories for special drawings in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is obtained when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 provided on the game board 10 and the execution of the first variable game is put on hold. While “1” is added, “1” is subtracted at the start of the first variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 during the first variation game, the first upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment) is increased. One reserved memory number is accumulated.

  A second special symbol hold display device 13b is disposed on the right of the first special symbol hold display device 13a. The second special symbol hold display device 13b informs the player of the number of special pending start holds stored in the second variable game stored in the machine (the number of second variable games whose execution is held). In the following description, the number of reserved start-up memories for special drawings 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 a second non-electric start start winning port 22 arranged on the game board 10 and execution of the second variable game is put on hold. “1” is subtracted at the start of the second variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment).

  Moreover, the normal symbol display apparatus 20 is arrange | positioned at the right of the 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance display apparatus 13b. 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 an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. In addition, the symbol variation display includes displaying a symbol display image (display pattern) for variation display.

  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 port 14 (first start winning device) having a first winning port 14a (third winning port) for game balls is arranged. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first winning port 14a. When the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first winning port 14a (that is, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14), the first variable game starts. A condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side (effect display of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X is shown. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is more difficult to enter the first winning opening 14a than when rolling from the left side of the apparatus 11. That is, the first winning opening 14a is provided in the first flow path mainly including the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has passed. When a game ball passing through the operation gate 19 is detected by the gate switch SW5, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close piece 16 of the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 as an ordinary electric accessory is opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the normal winning opening 15a of the normal electric winning opening 15 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, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, and the second non-electric starting winning opening 22 are integrally provided.

  The ordinary electric winning opening 15 has an ordinary winning opening 15a (ordinary winning opening) for game balls. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 (ordinary winning device) is an ordinary electric accessory, and an opening / closing piece 16 (normal opening / closing) that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT1 (shown in FIG. 2) for an ordinary electric accessory such as a solenoid or a motor. Means). The ordinary electric winning opening 15 is allowed to enter a game ball by opening the normal winning opening 15a by opening the opening / closing piece 16 which can be displaced in a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, the front-rear direction). That is, when the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing piece 16, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a than when the open position is closed. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a normal electric winning port switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning port 15a. A game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given by detecting a game ball that has entered the normal prize opening 15a by the ordinary electric prize opening switch SW6. 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 normal winning opening 15a is more than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged so that the ball can be easily entered. In other words, the normal winning opening 15 a is provided in the second flow path mainly on the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y.

  Moreover, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 has the 1st non-electrical winning opening 21a (entrance entrance, 1st entrance entrance). The first non-electric start winning opening 21 is a non-electric accessory, and a first non-electric opening / closing blade that operates in an open state by the operation of the first operating mechanism 21c (shown in FIG. 5) in the first non-electric start winning opening 21. 21b (opening / closing member, first opening / closing member). In the present embodiment, as the non-electrical accessory, an accessory other than the electric accessory that operates by electric power is shown. An accessory other than an electric accessory refers to an accessory provided with a mechanism (such as a link mechanism) that drives using the weight of a game ball, a collision force, a magnetic force, or the like. The first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is opened by the opening operation of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. That is, when the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is opened, the game ball is more likely to win (win) the first non-electric winning opening 21a than when the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is opened. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a first non-electric start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a. When the game ball is detected by the first non-electric start port switch SW2, the start condition of the first variable game and the game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given.

  Further, above the first non-electric start winning opening 21, a second non-electric start winning opening 22 (variable starting means) having a second non-electric winning opening 22a (a winning opening, a second entering opening) for a game ball. , Second variable starting means) is provided. The second non-electric start winning opening 22 is a non-electric accessory, and a second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b (opening / closing member, second opening / closing member) that operates in an open state by operation of a second operating mechanism 22c (shown in FIG. 5). ). The second non-electrical winning opening 22a is opened by the opening operation of the second non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. That is, when the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened, the game ball is easier to enter the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a than when the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a second non-electric starter switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a. When the second non-electric start port switch SW3 detects the game ball that has entered the second non-electric start port 22a, the start condition of the second variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls Can be granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (or the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the game board 10 (or the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol X. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged so that it is easier to enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a than when rolling from the left side. In other words, the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a are also provided in the second flow path mainly on the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the first passage 15 d and the second passage 15 e have two branch passages in the back (downstream side) of the ordinary electric winning opening switch SW 6 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Are formed in parallel. The first passage 15d is provided with a first passage switch SW7 as first operation trigger detection means, and it is possible to detect that a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a has passed through the first passage 15d. . On the other hand, the second passage 15e is provided with a second passage switch SW8 as second operation trigger detection means, and it is detected that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a has passed through the second passage 15e. Is possible.

  In addition, distribution as a distribution means for distributing the game balls won in the normal electric winning port 15 between the normal electric winning port switch SW6 and the first passage 15d and the second passage 15e (branch point). A shutter 41 is provided. The distribution shutter 41 has a first position that blocks the second passage 15e but does not block the first passage 15d by the operation of the actuator ACT2 (see FIG. 2) for a distribution shutter such as a solenoid or a motor, and the first passage 15d. Between the second position and the second position where the second passage 15e 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 (operation | movement opportunity area | region). 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). That is, the sorting shutter 41 determines whether the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c (whether it passes through the first operation trigger area 15b). Or not).

  Further, in the first passage 15d, a first operation trigger region 15b is formed in the back (downstream side) from the first passage switch SW7. A first non-electric start winning prize opening 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 opening 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. The game ball is allowed to enter. 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 normal electric winning opening 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 that have entered the first non-electrical winning opening 21a, whereby the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. Is closed, and the first non-electrical winning opening 21a is closed, so that the game ball is prohibited from entering. In other words, the first non-electrical opening / closing blade 21b receives a game ball entering the first non-electrical winning opening 21a 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. On the front side of the second operation opportunity area 15c, a second non-electric start prize opening 22a of the second non-electric start prize opening 22 is arranged, and the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. Actuated to open state.

  Specifically, a second operating mechanism 22 c is provided on the back side of the second non-electric start winning opening 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. The game ball is allowed to enter. 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 opportunity region 15c in the normal electric winning opening 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 that have entered the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a. Is closed, and the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is closed, so that the game ball is prohibited from entering. That is, when the game ball enters the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b has an upper limit of a predetermined second upper limit number 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 start winning opening 21, the first non-electric start start switch SW2, and the first passage switch SW7 are mechanisms related to the first variation game. It is provided to correspond. Further, the second passage 15e, the second operation opportunity region 15c, the second non-electric start start winning port 22, the second non-electric start port switch SW3, and the second passage switch SW8 respectively correspond as mechanisms related to the second variation game. It is provided as follows. Then, the passage of the game ball to the first passage 15d (first operation trigger region 15b) or the second passage 15e (second operation trigger region 15c) can be independently detected by a plurality of mechanisms.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a large winning device 18 is disposed under the first winning opening 14a. The grand prize winning device 18 opens and closes the grand prize winning opening 18a by operating a big prize winning opening 18a through which a game ball can enter and an actuator ACT3 (shown in FIG. 2) for a big winning prize such as a solenoid or a motor. A grand prize opening door 17 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18a as a special entrance. When a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18a is detected by the count switch SW4, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls can be established. During the big hit game, it is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 17 as a special opening / closing means, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 18a. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, it is easier to win the big prize device 18 (large prize opening 18a) than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. An obstacle nail or the like is disposed on the door.

  The jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed 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, and the game ends. Will be started later. 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 finished, a round game in which the big prize opening 18a of the big prize winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds (upper number of rounds). In addition, one round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). During one round game, the special prize opening 18a has a predetermined number (the number of balls entered). It is released until a maximum number of game balls enter 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 the jackpot symbol (special symbol) that is stopped and displayed 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 ends, a state of improving the entrance rate is given. In this increased entry rate state, the first variation game and the second variation game (and the associated variation game) are compared to the non-entry rate improvement state (non-special state) to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In particular, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open / close the opening / closing piece 16 is shortened compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. . In addition, in the increased entrance rate state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. Further, in the improved entrance rate, 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-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the entrance rate improvement state, the variation time of the first variation game and the second variation game (and the variation game associated therewith) in which the display error result is stopped and displayed may be shortened. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-entry rate improvement state, the open / close piece 16 is opened in a short opening / closing manner, while the normal winning lottery is won in the improved entrance rate state. The opening / closing piece 16 opens in a long opening / closing manner. In other words, the open / close piece 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the improved entrance rate in a state where the total open time corresponding to one ordinary hit is longer in the improved entrance rate state. ing. For this reason, the entrance rate improvement state is a state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is easy to operate in the open state, and the variable game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long open / close mode includes a plurality of types of open / close modes. For example, there is a long open / close mode in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation trigger region 15b and a long open / close mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation trigger region 15c.

  Also, in the improved entrance rate state, depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot game is over, after the jackpot game is over, the next time or a predetermined number of swing games (first and second swing games) are finished. Up to the maximum number of times. The opening / closing piece 16 is opened when the 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, as shown in FIG. 6, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. The winning probability for the jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state (non-probability variation state) and 1650/65536 in the high probability state (probability variation state). As the winning probability per normal, 16384/65536 is defined in the low probability state (non-entrance rate improvement state), and 65535/65536 is defined in the high probability state (entrance rate improvement state). Also, the number of game balls to be paid out based on the winning (winning) is 3 balls for the first starting winning port 14, the first non-electric starting winning port 21, and the second non-electric starting winning port 22. However, 15 balls are respectively defined for the special winning opening 18a. In each round game of the big hit game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18a, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winning balls. When only the entrance rate improvement state is given, 100 times is determined as the number of times the entrance rate improvement state is given. Further, there are 101 types of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, and are classified into 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols. Further, the normal symbol display device 20 is configured to be capable of stopping and displaying three types of normal hit symbols and one type of normal off-line symbols.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.7 (a), the opening / closing aspect (opening pattern) of the opening / closing piece 16 has multiple types. For example, the first opening / closing mode (opening pattern P1) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once, and is specified to be opened for 40 ms at the first opening. Further, the second opening / closing mode (opening pattern P2) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once, and it is defined that the opening / closing piece 16 is opened for 300 ms by the first opening. The third opening / closing mode (opening pattern P3) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened three times. After opening for the first time for 24 ms, it is closed for 660 ms. It is specified that after opening for 24 ms, it is closed for 1200 ms and then opened for 660 ms at the third opening. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of balls that is a closing condition of the opening / closing piece 16.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the opening / closing mode (distribution mode) of the sorting shutter 41 is one type and is predetermined. That is, the sorting shutter 41 is disposed at the second position for 40 ms from the start, and thereafter disposed at the first position for 700 ms. Subsequently, it is placed in the second position for 4224 ms, and then placed in the first position.

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. 8, 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 the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b are classified for each type of jackpot. In the figure, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2".

  Of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed 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. Are all assigned. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are stopped and 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. Then, the type of jackpot can be specified from the type of special figure that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “10”. In addition, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbols ZA and ZB is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate state are given until the next time after the big hit game ends. ing. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, until the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of times (100 times) of the variable game is executed. The improved entrance rate state is given, and the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za and Zc is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “15”. . Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Za is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate state are given until the next time after the big hit game is finished. . On the other hand, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zc is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, after the big hit game is finished, until a predetermined number of times (100 times) of the variable game is executed. The improved entrance rate state is given, and the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are determined regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, “1” as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18a in each round game, “8” as the upper limit number of balls for one round game "Sphere" 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.

  In this embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game differ in the amount of privilege for the player (the degree of advantage that the player is advantageous), and the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game. . The privilege amount in the present embodiment is, for example, the number of winning balls that can be acquired during a big hit game, the number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening 18a, the probability variation state that is given after the big hit game ends, or the improved winning rate Presence / absence, a period during which the probability variation state is provided, a period during which the entry rate improvement state is provided, and the like. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls (or the total opening time of the big winning opening 18a) that can be won when the big win is won in the second variable game is the prize that can be won when the big win is won in the first floating game. The possibility of becoming more than the number of balls is high.

  In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls that can be acquired is varied depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the number of winning balls that can be obtained is varied by changing the number of specified rounds in the big hit game and the opening time of the big winning opening 18a. As another example, the number of winning balls that can be obtained may be varied by changing the number of payout balls per ball or the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

  In the present embodiment, when the normal winning is won, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 differs depending on the gaming state. In other words, a plurality of types of opening / closing mode determination tables showing the correspondence of the opening / closing modes of the opening / closing pieces 16 are defined, and the gaming state (more specifically, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is present, the entrance rate improvement state to be given) The opening / closing mode determination table to be referred to differs depending on the type of

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZB is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to after the jackpot game is over. . Similarly, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the opening / closing mode is continued until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the jackpot game is over. The decision table TA is referred to. In the opening / closing mode determination table TA, there is a possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened / closed so that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a can easily pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b in the state where the entrance rate is improved. A table that rises. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is likely to be in an open state, and the first variation game is likely to be executed.

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, After the game is over, the open / close mode determination table TB is referred to. Similarly, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zc is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the big hit game is ended The decision table TB is referred to. In the opening / closing mode determination table TB, there is a possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened / closed so that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a can easily pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c in the state where the entrance rate is improved. A table that rises. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to, the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in an open state, and the second variation game is likely to be executed.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zc is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, after the big hit game is finished, after a predetermined number of times (100 times) of the symbol variation game is executed. The open / close mode determination table TC is referred to. In addition, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, after the big hit game is finished, after the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the symbol variation game is executed. The open / close mode determination table TC is referred to. That is, in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to open / close with reference to the opening / closing mode determination table TC. When opening / closing control is performed based on the opening / closing mode determination table TC, it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening 15a. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referred to, the first non-electric prize-winning port 21a and the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a are less likely to be in the open state, and as a result, the first non-electrical prize-winning port 21a and the second non-electrical prize-winning port 21a. Compared with the winning opening 22a, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the first start winning opening 14. Therefore, when the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referred to, the first variation game is more likely to be executed than the second variation game.

  In this way, even when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the variation game is easy to be executed, since the open / close mode determination table to be referred to is different, whether the first variation game is easy to be executed, Whether or not the two-variable game is easy to be executed is different, and novel gameplay can be provided. In the present embodiment, the open / close mode determination table TA is referred to, and the open / close mode determination table TB is referred to as a first enter rate improvement state (first special state) in which the first rate change game is likely to be executed. May be referred to as a second entrance rate improvement state (second special state) where the entrance rate improvement state in which the second variation game is likely to be executed may be indicated.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the control of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 will be described below.
The open / close piece 16 performs an operation capable of taking an open state and a closed state according to the open / close mode determination table referred to. The opening / closing mode determination table is changed according to the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state).

  Specifically, in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the open / close mode determination table TC for the non-entrance rate improvement state is referred to. When the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referred to, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 of the first opening / closing mode. In the first entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing mode determination table TA for the first entrance rate improvement state is referred to. When the open / close mode determination table TA is referred to, the open / close piece 16 operates in the open pattern P2 of the second open / close mode. In the second entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing mode determination table TB for the second entrance rate improvement state is referred to. When the open / close mode determination table TB is referred to, the open / close piece 16 operates in the open pattern P3 of the third open / close mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, the operation mode of the sorting shutter 41 includes a gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state) Regardless of the open / close mode determination table to be referred to, the same operation mode (operation pattern) is used so that the first position and the second position can be taken. In other words, in the normal hit game, one type of operation pattern (distribution pattern) is used regardless of the game state at that time (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state). ), The sorting shutter 41 operates. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the plurality of types of opening / closing pieces 16 and the operation mode of the one type of sorting shutter 41 are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. That is, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls enter the normal electric winning award port 15, the opening / closing control ends even during the opening / closing control of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, regardless of the gaming state and the open / close mode determination table referred to, the sorting shutter 41 is moved from the first position to 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 reference symbol T1 when the time Ta (40 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T0, and the time Tb (700 ms) from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. At the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2, the first position is moved to the second position. Subsequently, the distribution shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference T3 when the time Tc (4224 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference T2, and the normal hit game starts from the timing indicated by the reference T3. The first position is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 when the process ends. When the normal hit game ends, the sorting shutter 41 operates to the first position regardless of the position, and the first position is maintained thereafter.

  On the other hand, when the normal hit is achieved in the non-entrance rate improving state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 in the first opening / closing mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Ta (40 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and the closed state is maintained thereafter.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode as described above, a game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1, but otherwise, the normal winning award. A game ball does not enter the mouth 15a. In this embodiment, since 40 ms is defined as the time Ta, a game ball does not enter the normal electric winning opening 15, and both the first operation opportunity region 15b and the second operation opportunity region 15c are used. There is a high possibility that game balls will not pass. This is because the game ball is fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and at least one second is required until it reaches the normal winning opening 15a after being launched. It is extremely short and difficult. Therefore, in the non-entry rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode, so that it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening 15a, and the first non-electric winning opening 21a or the second non-electric winning opening 22a There is a high possibility that it will not be opened. For this reason, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a or the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a and the first variation game or the second variation game will be executed.

  Further, in the first entrance rate improvement state, when the normal hit is achieved, the opening pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode is determined. When operating in the opening / closing pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode, as shown in FIG. 9, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 that is the start of the normal hit game. Then, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 when the time Td (300 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and thereafter the closed state is maintained.

  Thus, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second opening / closing mode, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T21. A game ball does not enter the winning opening 15a. In addition, since 300 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Td in this embodiment, a game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a. Further, during the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1 when the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position. There is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the ball 15a passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b. Accordingly, since the possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second opening / closing mode is extremely high in the first winning rate improvement state, it is easier to play the game ball in the normal winning opening 15a than in the non-entry rate improving state. Further, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, the first non-electric winning opening 21a tends to be in an open state. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the 1st change game is easy to be executed based on the entrance of the game ball to the 1st non-electrical prize winning opening 21a.

  Further, 440 ms is defined as the time from when the opening / closing piece 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2. As described above, the opening / closing piece 16 of the normal electric prize winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time before the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2 at which the switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball enters the ordinary electric winning opening 15 immediately before the timing indicated by the symbol T21, there is sufficient time for the game ball to pass through the first operation trigger area 15b. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is suppressed from passing through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  Further, when the normal hit is achieved in the second entrance rate improvement state, during the normal hit game, the open / close piece 16 operates in the open pattern P3 of the third open / close mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Tg (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, it operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T12. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the time Th (1200 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. Subsequently, the operation is changed from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T15 when the time Ti (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T14, and thereafter the closed state is maintained.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing manner in this manner, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a mainly from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T15. A game ball does not enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or is extremely difficult to enter. In other words, even if the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, it opens for only a short time Tf (24 ms), and it is extremely difficult to enter the ball aiming at this timing. The distribution shutter 41 is in the second position during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T15 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be open. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode, there is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. Therefore, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode in the second entrance rate improvement state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the normal winning port 15a, and when the game ball enters the normal winning port 15a, 2 The non-electric prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in an open state. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode during the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entering of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. .

  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-entrance rate improvement state, a first entrance rate improvement state, and a second entrance rate improvement state. In the non-entry rate improvement state, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15 than in the improved entrance rate state. For this reason, a game in which a game ball is entered into the first winning opening 14a of the first starting winning opening 14 and so-called left-handed so as to win a big hit in the first variation game is performed. In this case, when the first variable game is easy to be executed and a big hit is made, a big hit game with a prescribed round number “10” is awarded. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next time, so the non-probability variation state is determined in the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  Further, since the opening / closing piece 16 is more likely to be operated in the second opening / closing mode in the first winning rate improving state, the game ball is placed in the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15 than in the non-increasing rate increasing state. Easy to enter. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the game which performs what is called right-handed is performed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening 15a. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, it is highly likely that the sorting shutter 41 is operated in a predetermined distribution mode as described above and the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the second opening / closing mode. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. And if a game ball passes the 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 will be in an open state. In this state, it is easy to make the game ball enter the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, that is, the first variation game is easily executed. Accordingly, in the first entering rate improvement state, the first variable game is easily executed, and when the big hit is made, the big hit game with the specified round number “10 times” is awarded. Further, in the first entrance rate improvement state, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given (it may not be given).

  In addition, in the second entry rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the third opening / closing mode, so that it is easy for a game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a. For this reason, in the second entry rate improvement state, a game in which a so-called right strike is made is performed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening 15a. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, the second shutter 41 is operated in the predetermined distribution mode as described above, and the second open / close piece 16 is operated in the third open / close mode. It is easy for the game ball to pass through the operation opportunity area 15c. Then, when a game ball enters the second operation opportunity area 15c, the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is opened. In this state, it is easy to make the game ball enter the second non-electric start start winning opening 22, that is, the second variation game is easily executed. Therefore, in the second entering rate improvement state, the second variable game is easy to be executed, and when a big hit is made, a big hit game with a prescribed round number of “15” is awarded. Moreover, in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given (there may not be given).

  In this way, there are a ball entry rate improvement state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state, and even when the ball entry rate improvement state is given in the same manner, the player entered the normal electric winning opening 15. Different games are provided depending on whether the game ball is in the first entry rate improvement state that is easy to pass through the first operation opportunity region 15b or the second entry rate improvement state that is easy to pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c can do.

  Further, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, the first variation game is more likely to be executed than the second variation game. Then, when a big hit is made in the first variation game, the state shifts to the second entrance rate improved state with a probability of 10% and to the first entrance rate improved state with a probability of 90%. Further, out of 90% of the transition to the first entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given to the next time with a probability of 70%. On the other hand, until the predetermined number of special symbol variation games is executed with the remaining 20% probability (until the total number of executions of the first variation game and the second variation game reaches a predetermined number). Only the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the probability variation state is not given. On the other hand, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed. And if it is a big hit in the 2nd variation game, the 2nd entrance rate improvement state will be maintained with a probability of 100%. In addition, when the second entrance rate improvement state is maintained, the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given until the next time with a probability of 80%, and the special symbol of the predetermined number of times with the remaining 20% probability. Until the variation game is executed, only the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the probability variation state is not given. In addition, when the probability variation state is not given and only the first entry rate improvement state or the second entry rate improvement state is given, when a special symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (that is, the entry rate improvement state) When the rate of improvement in the sphere rate is finished), the non-entrance rate improvement state is entered.

  As described above, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, when the variable game is a big hit, the first entrance rate is higher in probability than in the second entrance rate improvement state. While shifting to the improved state, in the second entrance rate improved state, the second entrance rate improved state is transferred with higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state or the first entrance rate improved state. To do. That is, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state is maintained rather than shifting from the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state (so-called "Renso") is easy to do, and there is a high possibility that many balls will be obtained continuously. In addition, in the second entry rate improvement state, after the predetermined number of variable games are completed, when the transition to the non-entry rate improvement state is made, the probability change state is not given, and the entry rate improvement When the state is maintained, it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, while the non-entry rate improvement state is won and the jackpot is won to shift to the first entrance rate improvement state and the decrease of the game balls is suppressed, the first entrance rate improvement state is given. It is a realistic flow of the game that can get a lot of balls to win the big hit and shift to the second entry rate improvement state. Of course, while there may be a direct transition from the non-entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state, in the second entrance rate improvement state, a predetermined number of symbols without winning a big hit In some cases, the floating game is ended and the state of improving the entrance rate is shifted to the non-entrance rate improvement state.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes 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 controls the display mode (design images, various background images, display images of characters, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

  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, An actuator ACT1 for an electric accessory, an actuator ACT2 for a sorting shutter, and an actuator ACT3 for a special prize opening 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 and a special figure distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. 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 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 jackpot determination values). 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 normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the normal hit determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) of the variation game (first variation game or second variation game). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit is determined, and the effect display device 11 executes an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the big hit symbol. The deviation variation is a variation performed when the deviation is determined, and the effect display device 11 executes an effect that is developed so that the variation game finally stops and displays the symbols. 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 big hit determination unit and a normal hit determination unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the first non-electric start based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening 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 (after addition) first reserved memory number. 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. At that time, it is stored so that the stored order can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the above determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a enters the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second non-electric start port switch SW3. It is determined whether or not the player has entered a ball (winning). 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 (added “1”) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b 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. At that time, it is stored so that the stored order can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2 detects a game ball, the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value. The start condition for the first variation game is established, and information (random number value or the like) for executing the first variation game is stored. Similarly, when the second non-electric start port switch SW3 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is established, Information for executing the two-variable game (random number or the like) is stored. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment functions as a first starting means that can give a starting condition (starting trigger) for the first variable game. The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment functions as a second starter that can give a start condition (start opportunity) of the second variable game.

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 is displayed so that the first reserved memory number is decremented by “1” and the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number is displayed. 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 jackpot determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (per win) related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game). (Random number for judgment, special figure distribution random number, etc.). That is, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. At that time, if it is determined that the probability variation state is given based on the probability variation flag, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and the probability variation state is imparted. If it is determined that there is not, the main control CPU 30a makes a jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the uncertain change state. As a result, the jackpot determination is performed in the low probability state in the non-probability variation state and in the high probability state in the probability variation state. 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 determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. The type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether the first entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state, or the non-entrance rate improvement 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 executes a first deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes deviation variation. In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second jackpot determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game). (Random number for judgment, special figure distribution random number, etc.). That is, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. At that time, if it is determined that the probability variation state is given based on the probability variation flag, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and the probability variation state is imparted. If it is determined that there is not, the main control CPU 30a makes a jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the uncertain change state.

  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 variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b based on the value of the read special symbol distribution random number. The type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns, as in the first big hit fluctuation process. 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 executes a second shift variation process for executing a variable game that causes a shift variation. In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be stopped and displayed 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. 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 a variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b so as to display the special symbol in a variable manner according to the determined variation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbols stop command to the effect control board 31 when displaying a special figure stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, after the first fluctuation game or the second fluctuation game based on the decided fluctuation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control on the effect control board 31. When the first variation game or the second variation game is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command. 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. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning device 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning device 18.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs control relating to the probability change state and gaming state relating to the improved entrance rate by controlling the probability change flag, the operation flag, or the number of operations. Specifically, regardless of the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the jackpot game (sets “0”). This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while clearing the probability variation flag when not giving a certain probability variation state (no value is set). .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, after the end of the big hit game, assigns the first entry rate improvement state, the second entry rate improvement state, or the entrance rate based on the type of the winning big hit. Decide whether or not to give improvement. The main control CPU 30a sets, in the operation flag, a value indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, in the case where the first entrance rate improvement state is provided, and the second entrance rate improvement state. Is given to the operation flag as a value indicating that the second entrance rate improvement state is to be given. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (does not set a value) when not giving the increased entry rate after the big hit game is over. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to control in the first entrance rate improvement state, in the second entrance rate improvement state, or in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Will be switched. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a ball entering rate improvement state designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The entry rate improvement state designation command is a command indicating whether the first entry rate improvement state is given, whether the second entry rate improvement state is given, or whether the entry rate improvement state is not given. is there.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement 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 as the main control RAM 30c. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and issues a command to end the entrance rate improvement state. Output to the effect control board 31. This entry rate improvement state end command is a command indicating that the entry rate improvement state has ended. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a stores data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

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 main control CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains this value for main control. The predetermined symbol storage area of the RAM 30c is set, and the normal symbol input process is terminated. At that time, it is stored so that the acquisition order can be specified.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 30a first determines the normal hit determination when the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or in the normal hit game, and the normal hit determination random number not used in the normal figure game is stored. The normal hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the random number for use matches the normal hit determination value. At that time, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit determination in the low probability state in the non-entrance rate improved state and in the high probability state in the increased entrance rate state. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the general symbol corresponding to the determination result as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the increased entrance rate state than in the non-entry rate improvement state.

  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. At that time, the main control CPU 30a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table corresponding to the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, or second entrance rate improvement state) as described above. Then, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 in the normal hit game given thereafter is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 in the specified opening / closing mode.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing piece 16 in accordance with the opening pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode when the normal game is started (when the normal hit determination) is in the first entrance rate improvement state. The actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory is controlled. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a is for the ordinary electric accessory so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P3 of the third opening / closing mode when it is in the second entrance rate improvement state when the normal game is started. The actuator ACT1 is controlled. The main control CPU 30a controls the actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P1 when the non-entrance rate is improved when the normal game is started. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7 and the like, in the increased entrance rate state, the total release time corresponding to one normal hit is controlled to be released longer than in the non-entry rate improved state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a operates the sorting shutter 41 in the same operation mode regardless of the game state when the normal game is started when the normal game is given after the normal game is ended. The actuator ACT2 for the sorting shutter is controlled.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a changes the normal electric prize winning opening 15 including the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 to the first operation opportunity area 15b depending on the game state when the normal game that is a normal hit starts. Are controlled to be switchable between a first state in which the game ball easily passes and a second state in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c.

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 stop and display the determined decoration drawing.

  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.

  In addition, a notification related to an error is performed in the configuration of the present embodiment. The error in the present embodiment is not limited to a state in which normal operation is not performed, and there is a possibility that a threat related to the security of the pachinko gaming machine may exist even in a state in which normal operation is performed. State is also included.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the first non-electric start winning award 21 and the second non-electric start winning award 22 are provided, the first non-electric start award winning port 21 and the second non-electric start award winning port 22 are related. Control that suppresses fraud is necessary. As a specific fraudulent act, for example, a fraudulent act that physically opens the first non-electric start winning opening 21 or the second non-electric start winning opening 22 with a piano wire or the like and wins a game ball can be considered. . Further, for example, regardless of whether the first non-electric start start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start start winning port 22 are open or closed, the first non-electric start start winning port 21 or the second non-electric start start port 21 It is conceivable to perform an illegal act in which a game ball remains in the winning opening 22 and is physically operated, and a radio wave or a magnetic force is generated in this state to perform high-speed counting.

  Furthermore, the first variation game is executed due to an illegal winning of a game ball at the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22, destruction of the sorting shutter 41 of the normal electric winning opening 15, or the like. The second variation game is executed in the assumed first entry rate improvement state, or the first variation game is executed in the second entry rate improvement state where the execution of the second variation game is assumed. Conceivable. In particular, when the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game as in the present embodiment, the game is advantageously performed by executing the second variation game even in the first entry rate improvement state. Such misconduct can also be considered because it can proceed. In order to suppress such an illegal act, the number-of-balls monitoring process shown in FIG. 11 and the passing error process shown in FIG. 12 are executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a first counting unit, a second counting unit, and an error determination unit.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the number-of-balls monitoring process for monitoring abnormal winnings at the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22 will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the number-of-entry monitoring process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

  The main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) the normal winning opening 15a based on a detection signal from the normal electric winning opening switch SW6 in the number-of-balls monitoring process ( Step S101). When the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the normal winning opening 15a), the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the normal winning counter stored in the main control RAM 30c, and "1" The value obtained by adding is stored in the normal winning counter (step S102). The normal winning counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the normal winning opening 15a. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a can specify the number of game balls ((counting information)) to be entered into the normal winning opening 15a by referring to the normal winning counter.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (when the game ball does not enter the normal winning opening 15a), the main control CPU 30a determines the first path based on the detection signal from the first path switch SW7. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through 15d (that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area 15b) (step S103).

  When the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (when the game ball has passed through the first operation opportunity area 15b), the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the first area passage counter stored in the main control RAM 30c, The value obtained by adding “1” is stored in the first area passage counter (step S104). The first area passing counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the first operation opportunity area 15b. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can specify the number of game balls (counting information) that have passed through the first operation trigger area 15b by referring to the first area passage counter.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S103 is negative (when the game ball has not passed through the first operation trigger area 15b), the main control CPU 30a determines the second based on the detection signal from the second passage switch SW8. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the passage 15e (that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c) (step S105).

  When the determination result of step S105 is negative (when the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c), the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the second area passage counter stored in the main control RAM 30c, The value obtained by adding “1” is stored in the second region passage counter (step S106). The second area passing counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can specify the number of game balls (counting information) that has passed through the second operation trigger area 15c by referring to the second area passage counter.

  Then, after performing the process of step S102, the process of step S104, or the process of step S106, the main control CPU 30a stores the value stored in the first area passing counter and the second area passing counter. Add the values together. That is, the main control CPU 30a calculates the total number (counting information) of the game balls that have passed through the first operation trigger area 15b and the game balls that have passed through the second operation trigger area 15c (step S107). Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the calculated total number (count information) with the value (count information) stored in the normal winning counter, and the calculated total number is a value stored in the normal winning counter. Rather than the first specified value (“4” in the present embodiment), it is determined whether or not it is greater (step S108). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value stored in the normal winning counter from the calculated total number is equal to or greater than the first specified value (“4” in the present embodiment). Determine. As a result of this determination, the total number of game balls that have passed through the first operation opportunity area 15b and game balls that have passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c is equivalent to the first specified value than the game balls that have passed through the normal winning opening 15a. It can be determined that there are more than the number to be.

  If the determination result of step S108 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets first error information in which the error content can be specified in the main control RAM 30c (step S109). Then, the number-of-entry monitoring process is terminated. The first error information is information indicating that a predetermined number or more passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c even though the game ball does not pass through the normal winning opening 15a. When the first error information is set, an illegal act of passing the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c is performed even though the game ball does not pass through the normal winning opening 15a. There is a possibility that

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S108 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the total number (count information) calculated in step S107 with the value (count information) stored in the normal winning counter. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value stored in the normal winning counter is more than the second specified value (“129” in the present embodiment) by more than the total number calculated in step S107. Determination is made (step S110). That is, the value obtained by subtracting the total number calculated in step S107 from the value stored in the normal winning counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value (in this embodiment, “129”). It is determined whether or not. As a result of this determination, the game ball that has passed through the normal winning opening 15a corresponds to the second specified value rather than the total number of game balls that have passed through the first operation opportunity region 15b and game balls that have passed through the second operation opportunity region 15c. It can be determined that there are more than the number to be.

  If the determination result in step S110 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets second error information in which the error content can be specified in the main control RAM 30c (step S111). Then, the number-of-entry monitoring process is terminated. This second error information does not pass more than the number corresponding to the second specified value in the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c even though the game ball has passed through the normal winning opening 15a. It is information which shows. When this second error information is set, an error such as a ball clogging that the game ball has not passed through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c even though the game ball has passed through the normal winning opening 15a. Etc. may have occurred.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S110 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the number-of-entry monitoring process. In the present embodiment, the value stored in the normal winning counter, the value stored in the first area passing counter, and the value stored in the second area passing counter are cleared from the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. Are erased together. As another example, a timing after a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the launch of the game ball, or a timing after a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the end of the variable game and the big hit game. It may be cleared with.

Next, the passage error determination process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the actuator ACT2 has been controlled so as to operate the sorting shutter 41 from the second position to the first position based on giving the normal hit game (step S201).

  When the determination result of step S201 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the passage error determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 60 ms) has elapsed since the operation to the first position (step S202). When the determination result of step S202 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the passage error determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S202 is affirmative (when a predetermined time has elapsed), the main control CPU 30a then passes the second ball 15e through the second passage 15e based on the detection signal from the second passage switch SW8. (That is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c) (step S203). When the determination result of step S203 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the passage error determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets third error information in which the error content can be specified in the main control RAM 30c (step S204). The third error information indicates that the game ball has entered the second operation opportunity area 15c even though a predetermined time has elapsed since the distribution shutter 41 was operated to distribute the game ball to the first position. It is information indicating that it has passed. When the third error information is set, there is a possibility that an illegal act of illegally moving the sorting shutter 41 to the second position and passing the game ball to the second operation opportunity region 15c is performed. is assumed.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the winning monitoring process and the winning number initialization process, the main control CPU 30a sends an error command for designating error contents at a predetermined timing based on the set error information. It outputs to CPU31a for production control.

  When such an error command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays an error image indicating the error content on the effect display device 11 based on the error command. As a result, the effect display device 11 as the notification means notifies information indicating the error content.

  That is, when the first error command for notifying the first error information is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that an error image based on the first error information is displayed on the effect display device 11, thereby performing error notification. Is called. As a result, the game balls have passed through the first operation opportunity area 15b or the second operation opportunity area 15c more than the number corresponding to the first specified value even though the game balls have not passed through the normal winning opening 15a. An error indicating that it is present is notified.

  In addition, when the second error command for notifying the second error information is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that an error image based on the second error information is displayed on the effect display device 11, thereby performing error notification. Is called. Thereby, although the game ball has passed through the normal winning opening 15a, the content indicating that it has not passed more than the number corresponding to the second specified value in the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c. An error is reported.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a third error command for notifying the third error information, the error display is performed by controlling the effect display device 11 to display an error image based on the third error information. Is called. As a result, the fact that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area 15c, even though a predetermined time has elapsed since the distribution shutter 41 is operated to distribute the game ball to the first position, An error with the content shown is notified.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs a security information signal to a hall computer (external device) (not shown) to which the pachinko gaming machine is communicably connected via an external terminal board (not shown) based on the set error information. To do. As a result, an image based on the security information signal is displayed on the display device in the hall computer. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a uses the first security information signal based on the first error information, the second security information signal based on the second error information, and the third security information signal based on the third error information. Can be output. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a functions as notification control means. In the present embodiment, the security information signal is prepared for each of the first error information to the third error information. However, the security information signal may be output based on one or a plurality of error information. For example, the same security information signal may be output regardless of which of the first error information to the third error information is set.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The main control CPU 30a counts the total number of values stored in the first area passage counter and the value stored in the second area passage counter (the game ball that has passed the first operation trigger area 15b, 2) The total number of game balls that have passed the activation opportunity area 15c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines that the error condition is satisfied based on the comparison result between the calculated total number and the value stored in the normal winning counter (the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning slot 15a). Determines an error and sets first error information. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the calculated total number is greater than or equal to the first specified value (“4” in the present embodiment) than the value stored in the normal winning counter. , It is determined that an error has occurred, and first error information is set. Thereby, it is possible to detect an illegal act (error) or the like of allowing the game ball to pass only through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c without causing the game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a. .

  The main control CPU 30a also determines that an error has occurred when the value stored in the normal winning counter is greater than or equal to the second specified value (“129” in the present embodiment) than the total number. Second error information is set. Thereby, it is possible to detect an error such as a ball clogging that does not pass through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c even though the game ball has entered the normal winning opening 15a. As described above, it is possible to suppress fraud and errors even if the non-electrically-powered object (the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start start winning opening 22) is used. It can be used to provide innovative gameplay.

  (2) When the main control CPU 30a determines that an error has occurred, control is performed so that an image based on the set first error information to third error information is displayed (notified) on the effect display device 11. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a can output the first security information signal to the third security information signal for notifying an error via an external terminal board based on the set first error information to third error information. Control. When an error occurs, the occurrence of the error can be found promptly. In addition, since the type of error is also notified (displayed or output), the type of error that has occurred can be recognized. For this reason, it is possible to quickly take an appropriate measure against the error.

  (3) The main control CPU 30a determines that there is an error when the game ball passes through the operation trigger area even though the sorting shutter 41 does not perform the operation of distributing the game balls to the operation trigger area. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a passes the second operation trigger area 15c after a predetermined period after the distribution shutter 41 performs the operation of distributing the game balls to the first operation trigger area 15b. Is detected, an error is determined, and third error information is set. Thereby, although the game ball is not distributed by the sorting shutter 41, it is possible to suppress the injustice of allowing the game ball to pass through the operation trigger area. Accordingly, even if the non-electrically-powered object (first non-electric start start winning opening 21 and second non-electric start start winning opening 22) is used, fraudulent acts can be suppressed. Innovative gameplay can be provided.

  (4) The first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is provided in the first non-electric start winning winning opening 21, and the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is easily opened during the first entry rate improvement state. 1 Fluctuating game is easy to be executed. In addition, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is provided in the second non-electric starting start winning opening 22, and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is easily opened during the second ball-entry rate improvement state. Made the floating game easier to run. When the second variable game is a big hit, the player's degree of advantage is higher than when the first variable game is a big hit, so the player can easily execute the second variable game. When a game is played with the ultimate goal of shifting to the two-entry rate improvement state, and it is a big hit, attention can be paid to the type of big hit. Further, even if the first entrance rate improvement state is given, it is more advantageous than the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, so that it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game. In this way, when it becomes a big hit, it can be made advantageous in stages, and the interest of the player can be improved in stages, so that it will not get bored. In addition, when the first entrance rate improvement state is given, it can be confirmed that it is advantageous to the player visually, so even if the second entrance rate improvement state is not given, the game can be performed. Can be motivated to continue. In this way, novel gameplay can be provided by using the non-electrically-powered object.

  (5) When a game ball enters a first winning port 14a as a third ball entrance that does not include an opening / closing member, a start condition for the first variation game can be given. For this reason, the first variation game is mainly executed during the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Therefore, in the normal state, the game can be performed for the purpose of giving (selecting) the big hit by mainly executing the first variable game. When the symbol ZA is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol and the first entry rate improvement state is given, the player is willing to continue the game with the aim of further executing the second entry rate improvement state. You can have it. Further, when the second entry rate improvement state is given, a game can be performed for the purpose of continuing the second entry rate improvement state. In addition, even in the normal state, there is a possibility that the second entry rate improvement state may be given, so when the first variable game is a big hit, attention can be paid to the type of the big hit. In this way, a plurality of states are prepared so as to be advantageous in stages, so that the target is different for each state and the player is not bored.

  (6) When the big hit is made in the second variation game, the first entry rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, once in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state where the 2nd change game is easy to be executed, even if it becomes a big hit, the possibility of shifting to the 1st entrance rate improvement state is low. For this reason, the second entry rate improvement state can be easily continued, and when the second entry rate improvement state ends, no entry rate improvement state is given to the player. Can give tension.

  (7) When the big hit based on the symbol ZA, the symbol ZB, and the symbol Za is determined, a ball entering rate improvement state and a probability variation state are given. On the other hand, even if the jackpot based on the symbol ZC and the symbol Zc to which the probability variation state is not given is determined, the ball entering rate improvement state is given. When the probability variation state is given, the entry rate improvement state is also given, so that the player can play the game in a more advantageous state and improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, even if the probability change state is not given, since at least the entry rate improvement state is given, the goal is to shift to the probability change state with a big hit during the entry rate improvement state. Can continue.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when any one of the first error information to the third error information or specific error information is set, the main control CPU 30a thereafter performs the first winning port 14a, the first non-electric winning port. Even if a game ball enters the 21a or the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, it is not necessary to give the start condition (start opportunity) of the variable game. Further, when any one of the first error information to the third error information or specific error information is set, the main control CPU 30a thereafter performs the first start port switch SW1, the first non-electric start port switch SW2, or Even if a detection signal is input from the second non-electric starter switch SW3, it may be invalidated. Similarly, when any one of the first error information to the third error information or specific error information is set, the main control CPU 30a may perform control so as not to pay out a prize ball thereafter. Similarly, when the first error information to the third error information are set, the main control CPU 30a is invalid even if a detection signal is input from the count switch SW4, the gate switch SW5, or the ordinary electric winning prize switch SW6 thereafter. It may be. In this way, when any one of the first error information to the third error information or specific error information is set, the first error information to the third error information are deleted (resolved) thereafter. You can force the game to continue. As a result, when an error due to fraud or the like occurs and a normal game cannot be performed, a new change game start opportunity is not given, and the game can be forcibly interrupted. Moreover, when it is made impossible to continue a game compulsorily in this way, it is not necessary to alert | report the information which shows the error content by alerting | reporting means, such as the effect display apparatus 11. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, if the security information signal is output to a hall computer (external device) (not shown) to which the pachinko gaming machine is communicably connected via an external terminal board or the like, the effect display device 11 or the like The information indicating the error content may not be notified by the notification means.

  -In the said embodiment, you may control so that a non-entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state may be provided as a gaming state, for example. Further, for example, in each of the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state, control is performed so that at least one of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is provided. Also good. Any combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the non-entrance rate improvement state, it may be controlled so that it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, as in the second entrance rate improvement state. Further, for example, in the second entrance rate improvement state or the first entrance rate improvement state, control is performed so that it is possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given in the same manner as the non-entrance rate improvement state. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display device 12a indicating the display result of the first variation game and the second special symbol display device 12b indicating the display result of the second variation game are configured separately. For example, you may comprise integrally. That is, it does not matter whether the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means are integrated or separate.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus amount (advantage) is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game for both the total opening time in the jackpot game and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Although prescribed, it is not limited to this. For example, if the bonus amount (advantage) is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, the privilege amount in the second variation game is not higher than that in the first variation game. You may prescribe to.

  In the above embodiment, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the specified number of rounds in the big hit game, the amount of bonus for the player such as the state that the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given until the next time It was different, but not limited to this. For example, the number of winning balls that can be acquired 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, the privilege amount may be varied by changing the probability that the probability variation state is imparted or by varying the grant period. Further, the amount of privilege may be varied by changing the first entry rate improvement state or the second entry rate improvement state or the provision period. In addition, the amount of privilege may be varied by varying the ease with which a big hit game that opens the big prize opening in an opening / closing manner that is advantageous to the player. 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 embodiment, it is defined that the bonus amount related to the big hit is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, but not limited to this, for example, the first variation game is more than the second variation game. May be defined such that the privilege amount related to jackpot is high, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second entry rate improvement state is defined as the entry rate improvement state in which the privilege amount is higher than the first entry rate improvement state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The improved state may be defined as an increased entrance rate state with a higher privilege amount than the second improved entrance rate state, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the type of jackpot, a plurality of types such as 20 times, 40 times, and 60 times may be defined as the upper limit number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given. You may make it include 0 times to which an improvement state is not provided.

  -In the above embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time after the big hit game ends, while in the case of a non-probable big hit, seven times after the big hit game ends However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a non-probable big hit, a plurality of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times depending on the type of big hit (type of symbol). Further, for example, even for the same jackpot type, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, a plurality of types of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times. . Further, for example, the same control may be performed not only for non-probable big hits but also for probable big hits, and it does not matter whether or not each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time.

  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, the first passage switch SW7 and the second passage switch SW8 are arranged so as to correspond to the respective first passages 15d (first operation trigger region 15b) and second passages 15e (second operation trigger region 15c). It only has to be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when various opening / closing means are in the closed state, the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter, and the game ball can enter, than in the closed state You may make it the open state into which a game ball enters easily. 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, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b are opened by interlocking the opening mechanisms, the first operating mechanism 21c and the second operating mechanism 22c as the closing mechanisms. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the first operating mechanism 21c and the second operating mechanism 22c, sprockets that are displaced each time a game ball passes are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an upper limit number of game balls is held and an upper limit number of game balls is held. May be configured to operate the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b from the open state to the closed state. Further, for example, even if these configurations are included in the normal electric winning award 15, the first non-electric starting award winning port 21 and the second non-electric starting award winning port 22, they are configured separately from these. Also good. In other words, even if the normal electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric starting winning opening 22 include each opening mechanism and each closing mechanism, they are not included. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number for operating the first non-electric start winning port 21 in the closed state and the second upper limit number for operating the second non-electric start winning port 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 first entrance rate improvement state is entered when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referenced, and the second entrance rate improvement state is entered when the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referenced. As another example, when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, the first variation game is likely to be executed with high probability (first entering rate improvement state), and the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to. May be in a state in which the second variation game is likely to be executed with high probability (second entering rate improvement state).

  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. Moreover, you may open the opening-and-closing piece 16 by the completely different opening pattern by the 1st entrance rate improvement state and the 2nd entrance rate improvement state.

  In the above embodiment, the open / close piece 16, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21 b, and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22 b at the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, and the second non-electric starting winning opening 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is harder to enter than the open state, the game ball may be able to enter.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing piece 16 is closed for a predetermined time before the switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time is used. It is not set, and switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41 may be performed immediately after the opening / closing piece 16 changes 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 embodiment, for example, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the operation gate 19, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, and the second non-electric starting winning opening 22 may be arranged in the first flow path. Further, for example, the first start winning opening 14 may be disposed in each of the second flow paths. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the normal electric prize-winning opening 15, the 2nd non-electric start prize-winning opening 22, and the 1st non-electric start prize-winning opening 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 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-described embodiment, the first operation trigger region 15b that operates so that the first non-electric start winning port 21 is opened, and the second that operates so that the second non-electric start winning port 22 is opened. Although the operation opportunity area | region 15c was comprised as the several passage area | region in the normal electric prize winning opening 15, it does not restrict to this. For example, in addition to the first operation trigger region 15b and the second operation trigger region 15c, the first non-electric start winning prize is a path that branches separately from the first non-electric start winning slot 21 and the second non-electric start winning slot 22. A non-operation opportunity region in which the mouth 21 and the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 cannot be opened may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning port 15. In this case, it is necessary to add the game balls passing through the non-operation opportunity area to the total number in step S107. Further, the first operation opportunity region 15b and the second operation opportunity region 15c may not be formed in the ordinary electric winning port 15, but may be formed in a connecting rod or the like communicated from the ordinary electric winning port 15. . That is, in the first operation opportunity area 15b and the second operation opportunity area 15c, game balls won from each prize opening other than the normal electric prize opening 15 cannot pass, and game balls won from the normal electric prize opening 15 Any area can be used as long as it can pass through.

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state is defined to be the same in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. The transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state may be different between the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. In particular, if it is defined that a transition from the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state can be made with a higher probability from the non-entrance rate improvement state than the second entrance rate improvement state, The privilege amount with respect to the transition from the improved ball percentage state to the first incoming ball percentage improved state is increased, which is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the winning probability per normal may be made different depending on whether it is in the non-entrance rate improvement state or the entrance rate improvement state (each entrance rate improvement state). In the improved state, it is preferable to be defined as a winning probability (for example, 0/65535 or 1/65535) that is not won in general.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the lottery probability of the normal lottery is increased, the total opening time of the opening and closing pieces 16 is increased, and the variable game with a special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the fluctuation time.

  In the above embodiment, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22 are adopted as non-electrically-powered accessories, but not limited to this, for example, adopted as an electric-powered accessory. Also good. Further, for example, in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22, either one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the closed state is electrically operated (a motor using electric power). The other may be operated non-electrically (may be operated by gravity or a collision force with a game ball). In other words, at the first non-electric start start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start start winning port 22, at least one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the 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, it is configured to be able to specify the distribution pattern of the variation pattern, the presence / absence of the probability variation state, the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state, the type of the entrance rate improvement state provided, etc., by the big hit symbol . As another example, instead of the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot (or jackpot game) may be determined, and the information may be specified by the type of jackpot (or jackpot game). At that time, the main control CPU 30a notifies the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) of the type of jackpot (or jackpot game) to be given, if necessary.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily distribution of each special figure in a jackpot symbol. Accordingly, the type of opening / closing mode determination table, the probability of giving the improved entrance rate, the giving probability of the first improved entrance rate, the giving probability of the improved 2nd entrance rate, the assigned probability of the probability variation state, etc. You may change arbitrarily. In addition, in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the probability of giving the improved entrance rate, the assigning probability of the improved 1st entrance rate, the assigning probability of the improved 2nd entrance rate, the probability of giving the probability variation state, etc. are arbitrary. May be changed to different.

-In the said embodiment, when a 1st entrance rate improvement state is provided, you may make it be surely provided with a probability variation state.
In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, it is not notified which of the first entry rate improvement state and the second entry rate improvement state is given. (That is, it may be kept secret). Even if configured in this way, the player makes a judgment until either the first non-electrical opening / closing blades 21b or the second non-electrical opening / closing blades 22b are frequently opened by causing the game ball to enter the normal electric winning opening 15. Since it is not connected, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to this point. At this time, the first non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b can be opened even in the first incoming rate improvement state (or even in the second incoming rate improvement state). The player can be effectively confused by appropriately changing the opening pattern of the opening and closing pieces 16 so that 21b can be opened.

  In the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing mode (opening pattern) of the opening / closing piece 16 is at least one each in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state. If prepared, the type may be arbitrarily changed. That is, if the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a are unlikely to be in the open state in the non-ball-entry rate improvement state, the operation modes and types of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41, and The distribution probability may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, if the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is likely to be in an open state in the first winning rate improvement state, the operation modes, types, and distribution probabilities of the opening / closing piece 16 and the distribution shutter 41 are arbitrarily set. It may be changed. Similarly, if the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is likely to be in the open state in the second entrance rate improvement state, the operation mode, type, and distribution probability of the opening / closing piece 16 and the distribution shutter 41 can be arbitrarily set. It may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content of the jackpot game. For example, the specified number of rounds, distribution, type, number of winning balls that can be acquired, the maximum number of balls entered, the number of winning balls to be paid out for gaming balls that have entered the big winning hole 18a, The opening / closing mode (opening / closing time, number of times of opening, etc.), contents of the big hit effect, etc. may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the distribution of the jackpot symbol and the distribution of the type of jackpot may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the normal hit probability and the big hit probability (both low probability and high probability) may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the function executed by the effect control board 31 may be executed separately on two boards. For example, an effect control board for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 11 and an overall control board for outputting control signals to the effect control board and controlling other effect execution means (lamps, speakers, etc.) May be. The overall control board may be configured to output a control signal to a control board that controls the other effect execution means.

  -In the said embodiment, as long as at least 1 type of fluctuation time of a usual game is prepared by the non-entrance rate improvement state and the entrance rate improvement state, you may change the number arbitrarily. Further, the fluctuation time of the usual game may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening patterns P1 to P3 define only the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16, but the sorting mode of the sorting shutter 41 may also be specified. That is, even if the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is the same, by changing the distribution mode of the distribution shutter 41, the ease of passing the game ball to the first operation timing region or the second operation timing region is changed. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit is won in the second floating game, it is easier to determine a big hit with a higher degree of advantage of the player than in a case where the big hit is in the first floating game. As long as the deciding types of jackpots that can be determined differ between the case where a big hit is made in the second variation game and the case where a big win is made in the first variation game, it may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hall computer is adopted as the external device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, any external device that outputs information based on the security information signal from the pachinko gaming machine may be used, and there is no problem even if the configuration does not include such an external device.

  In the above embodiment, the error display is performed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11, but 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 body These displacements, blown air from a blower, and the like may be combined. Moreover, there is no need to notify the pachinko gaming machine itself in this way. Further, for example, in addition to such notification, it may be controlled to forcibly stop the launch of the game ball, or may be controlled to forcibly stop the progress of the game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine itself may perform at least control for causing such notification.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise the special winning opening 18a as a different body.
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.

  In the above embodiment, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 and the second non-electric start winning opening 22 are provided, but not limited to this, for example, one or three or more non-electric start starting winning openings are provided. It may be arranged. Further, even if the plurality of non-electric start winning prize ports do not operate independently, even if the plurality of non-electric start winning prize ports operate in an open state by passing the game ball through the first operation trigger area 15b. Good.

-In the said embodiment, as a sensor which detects passing of a game ball and winning a prize, a photo sensor may be used, a magnetic field sensor may be used, and other than these.
In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of normal hit symbols may be prepared, and the operation modes of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 may be varied depending on the types of normal hit symbols. At that time, the operating state of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 according to the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state) and the type of the normal winning symbol May be different.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the number-of-entry monitoring process, but the effect control CPU 31a may execute it. In this case, it is necessary to input the detection signals from the ordinary electric winning prize switch SW6, the first passage switch SW7, and the second passage switch SW8 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Similarly, although the main control CPU 30a has executed the passage error determination process, the effect control CPU 31a may execute it. In this case, the timing of controlling the actuator to operate the sorting shutter 41 from the second position to the first position is notified to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and the detection signal from the second passage switch SW8 is received. It is necessary to be input to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

In the above embodiment, both the number-of-entry monitoring process and the passing error determination process are executed, but only one of the processes may be executed.
-In the number-of-entrance monitoring process of the said embodiment, although the process of step S108 and step S109 was performed together, either one may be sufficient. That is, only one of the first error information and the second error information may be set.

  In the above embodiment, the error notification method may be changed according to the number of times error information is set. For example, when the second error information is set once, only the error image is displayed on the effect display device 11, whereas when the second error information is set twice or more, the effect display device 11. In addition to displaying an error image, the hall computer (external device) may output a second security information signal. Thus, for example, when the same error information is set repeatedly, it is highly possible that some malfunction or fraud has occurred, and by changing the error notification method, this fact is notified to more people, Monitoring can also be strengthened.

  In the above embodiment, the error notification method may be different depending on the set type of error information. For example, when the first error information or the third error information having a high possibility of an error due to fraud is set, the security information signal is output to the hall computer, while the second possibility of an error due to a ball clogging is high. When the error information is set, the notification method may be changed according to the set error information, for example, by only displaying an error image on the effect display device 11. Thereby, an error notification method suitable for the set error information can be adopted. For example, the error notification method can be changed according to the degree of urgency.

  In the above embodiment, the timing for displaying the error image on the effect display device 11 and the timing for outputting the security information signal to the hall computer (external device) may be different. For example, the security information signal may be output earlier than the error image display. Thereby, the manager who monitors the hall computer (external device) can quickly cope with the error.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) An opening / closing member that operates so that the entrance of a game ball is in an open state or a closed state, and when a game ball enters the entrance, an opportunity to start a symbol variation game can be given A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not a normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal symbol is established as a normal hit condition, and a normal entrance that allows a game ball to enter A 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 the normal entrance A normal winning device having an operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the player can pass, and a distribution means for distributing the game balls entering the normal entrance to the operation opportunity area, and determining an error The error determination means and the operation trigger area A game ball detecting means for detecting that the ball has passed, and the opening / closing member operates so as to be able to take an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger area, and the error determination The means is when the game ball detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger area even though the distribution means does not perform the operation of distributing the game ball to the operation trigger area. A gaming machine characterized by determining an error.

  (B) The gaming machine includes game ball detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the operation trigger area, and the error determination means is configured to cause the distribution means to swing the game ball to the first operation trigger area. If the game ball detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the second operation trigger area after a predetermined period has elapsed after performing the dividing operation, an error may be determined.

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start port switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start port switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... normal electric prize port switch, SW7 ... first Passage switch, SW8 ... second passage switch, 11 ... production display device, 14 ... first start winning opening, 14a ... first winning opening, 15 ... normal electric winning opening, 15a ... normal winning opening (ordinary winning opening), 15b ... 1st operation opportunity area (operation opportunity area), 15c ... 2nd operation opportunity area (operation opportunity area), 16 ... Opening / closing piece (normal opening / closing means), 18 ... Grand prize device, 21 ... First non-electric start prize Mouth (variable starting means, first variable starting means), 21a... First non-electrical winning opening (ball entry opening, first entrance opening), 21b... First non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing member, first opening / closing member) 22 ... 2nd non-electric start Mouth (variable starting means, second variable starting means), 22a ... second non-electric prize-winning opening (ball entry opening, second entry opening), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing member, second opening / closing member) , 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (first starting means, second starting means, first counting means, second counting means, normal hit judging means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (production control means), 41... Distribution shutter (distribution means).

Claims (4)

A first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance of the game ball is in an open state or a closed state;
A second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance of the game ball is in an open state or a closed state;
When a game ball enters the first entrance, a first starting means capable of giving a start timing of the first symbol variation game;
When a game ball enters the second entrance, a second starting means capable of giving a start timing of the second symbol variation game;
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;
When a normal entrance where a game ball can enter and a normal hit display result predetermined in the normal symbol variation game are displayed, the normal entrance operates so that it can take an open state and a closed state. A normal opening / closing means, a first operation opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, a second operation opportunity region through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, A normal winning device having distribution means for distributing the game balls that have entered the normal entrance to the first operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area;
First counting means for counting the number of game balls entering the normal entrance,
Second counting means for counting the total number of game balls that have passed through the first operation opportunity area and the number of game balls that have passed through the second operation opportunity area;
An error determination means for determining an error,
The first opening / closing member operates so as to be able to assume an open state on condition that a game ball has passed through the first operation opportunity region, while the second opening / closing member plays a game in the second operation opportunity region. Operates so that it can be open, subject to the passage of the sphere,
When the error condition is satisfied based on the comparison result between the counting information that is the result of counting by the first counting unit and the counting information that is the result of counting by the second counting unit, A gaming machine characterized by determining an error.   The error determining means determines that an error occurs when the number of game balls counted by the second counting means is greater by a predetermined number than the number of game balls counted by the first counting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.   When the error determination unit determines that an error has occurred, the display unit includes a notification control unit that controls the display unit to notify the error, and controls an error signal that notifies the error to be output from an external terminal to an external device. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.   When the error determination means determines that an error has occurred, the first symbol change game and the second symbol change game are triggered by the first start means or the second start means until the error is released thereafter. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured not to be given.