JP2017000538A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a player's interest by devising a privilege provision mode.SOLUTION: A first privilege sensor alternately produces a first period and a second period for each first prescribed time. Similarly thereto, a second privilege sensor alternately produces the first period and the second period for each second prescribed time. When any sensor of the first privilege sensor and the second privilege sensor detects a game ball, if it is determined on the basis of the detection result that a game ball enters within the first period, the game machine establishes a probability variation provision condition, however, if it is determined that a game ball enters within the second period, prevents the establishment of the probability variation provision condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine that give a player a privilege (such as a probable change state) by causing a game ball to enter a predetermined entrance. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, during a big hit game, after a game ball is placed in a winning means called a chance attacker, the game ball is a plurality of entrance holes formed in a rotating accessory. The presence / absence of a privilege and the content of the privilege are determined according to which entrance the player entered. And when grant of a privilege is determined, a privilege is provided with completion | finish of jackpot game.

JP 2008-237643 A

  The pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 may be given a privilege when a game ball enters the entrance, but when a game ball does not enter the entrance, It has a gameability that no privilege is granted. In other words, the granting of privileges depends only on the entrance of game balls to the entrance, and if no game balls enter the entrance, no benefits will be granted. In terms of improving playability, there was room for further improvement.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is devising the grant provision aspect, and the game machine which can improve the interest of a player Is to provide.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can control the gaming state after the jackpot game given by winning the jackpot lottery to a probability variation state in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability state. A first special part that allows a game ball to enter when a jackpot game is granted, a second special part that allows a game ball to enter when a jackpot game is granted, and the first A first special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special part; a second special detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the second special part; and a control means for controlling the game state. The control means determines that the game ball has entered the first period or entered the second period based on the detection result of the first special detection means, and the second Based on the detection result of the special detection means, the game ball is It is determined that the player has entered the ball in one period or has entered the second period, and the first period is a control condition for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the probability varying state The second period is a period in which the control condition is not satisfied, and the first period and the second period in the first special detection means are at least a first predetermined period in a specific period. It is alternately generated every time, and the first period and the second period in the second special detection means are alternately generated every second predetermined time in at least the specific period. To do.

  With respect to the gaming machine, each round game that constitutes the jackpot game ends when a specified number of game balls enter, and the control means enters during the specific period When it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls equal to or less than the specified number have been detected by the first special detection means or the second special detection means and have entered the first period, The control condition may be satisfied.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the control means detects the first game ball that has entered during the specific period by the first special detection means or the second special detection means, and enters the first period. If it is determined that the control condition is satisfied, the control condition may be satisfied.

About the said gaming machine, you may make it provide the distribution apparatus which distributes a game ball to either the said 1st special part and the said 2nd special part.
In the gaming machine, the specific period is a specific number of round games, and in the specific number of round games, the first period and the second period in the first special detection means are While alternately occurring every 1 predetermined time, the first period and the second period in the second special detection means are alternately generated every second predetermined time, while the specific number of times In other round games excluding, the second period in the first special detection means and the second special detection means may be generated.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, an ingenuity can be elaborated in the provision aspect of a privilege, and a player's interest can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a 1st special winning part and a 2nd special winning part. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of an input process. The timing chart which shows the provision aspect of a probability change state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD. When the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched to the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol display device 11 is arranged on the game board YB. In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 is located on the lower left side of the game area YBa. In the special symbol display device 11, a special symbol variation game is performed.

  In the special symbol variation game, a special symbol is derived according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss.

  The game board YB is equipped with a center accessory SY with various decorations, and an effect display device 13 having an image display portion GH is disposed in a set opening SYa opened in the center accessory SY. ing. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 13, a display effect related to the special symbol variation game is performed. As an example of the display effect, a decoration design variation game using a decoration design is performed.

  In addition, the effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. When a jackpot symbol is derived in the special symbol variation game, a jackpot symbol combination based on the decorative symbol is also derived for the effect display device 13. In the case of a special symbol variation game, when a shift symbol is derived, the effect display device 13 also derives a symbol combination that is out of the decorative symbol.

The game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes through which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15, and a large winning opening 17.
The first start winning opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition for the special symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 is located below the center accessory SY. Further, detection means (first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14.

  Similarly to the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition for the special symbol variation game is established. In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 15 is located below the first starting winning opening 14. The second start winning opening 15 is in a state in which a game ball is easy to enter when the open / close blade (ordinary electric accessory) 16 performs an opening operation at the time of winning the normal winning lottery whether or not to make a normal winning. To be released. On the other hand, the second start winning opening 15 is closed by taking the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16 so that the game ball is difficult to enter. The opening / closing blade 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the opening / closing blade 16 is operated by the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a detecting means (a second starting sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the second starting prize winning opening 15.

The big winning opening 17 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition of the winning ball is established. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 17 is located below the second starting winning opening 15.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function of providing a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is set to a high probability state after the big hit game is completed. During the probable change state, the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the non-probability change state (hereinafter, referred to as a non-probability change state) in which the lottery probability of the big win lottery is a low probability state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine in which a condition for giving a probable change state is satisfied by allowing a game ball to enter or pass through a specific area, It is also said. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, random lottery for deciding whether or not to give a certain change state is not performed.

  The grand prize winning port 17 includes a ball entrance 17a, a grand prize winning door 18, a discharge channel 19, a first special winning part 20 as a first special part, and a second special winning part as a second special part. 21, a first privilege sensor TS1 as a first special detection means, a second privilege sensor TS2 as a second special detection means, a sorting device 22, and an actuator AC2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the grand prize winning door 18 is disposed in front of the entrance 17a. When the big winning lottery is won, the grand prize opening door 18 opens, so that the entrance 17a is opened so that a game ball can be entered. On the other hand, when the grand prize winning door 18 is closed, the entrance 17a is closed so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. The special prize opening door 18 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the big prize door 18 is operated by the actuator AC2 shown in FIG.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a discharge channel 19 that connects the entrance 17a and the outside of the machine is formed on the back side of the game board YB. Further, the discharge channel 19 is branched into a first special winning part 20 and a second special winning part 21 in which a game ball that has entered the entrance 17a can enter. The first special prize winning unit 20 and the second special prize winning unit 21 in this embodiment have a passage shape. A distribution device 22 is located at a branch point between the first special prize winning unit 20 and the second special prize winning unit 21.

Hereinafter, the details of the sorting device 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b).
The distribution device 22 includes a semi-disc-shaped substrate 22a and a plurality (three in this embodiment) of ball receiving pieces 22b extending in the radial direction from the center of the substrate 22a. A ball receiving portion 22c is defined by the ball receiving piece 22b.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the distribution device 22 has a first posture for guiding a game ball (indicated by a symbol “B” in the drawing) to the first special prize winning unit 20, and FIG. 2B. In this way, it can be rotated and displaced so as to be able to take the second posture for guiding the game ball to the second special winning portion 21.

  Then, in the first posture shown in FIG. 2A, the sorting device 22 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball that has entered the entrance 17a (the direction indicated by “Z1” in the figure). The game ball is guided to the first special prize winning unit 20 by turning to. On the other hand, in the second posture shown in FIG. 2 (b), the sorting device 22 rotates clockwise (in the direction indicated by “Z2” in the figure) by the weight of the game ball that has entered the entrance 17a. By rotating, the game ball is guided to the second special winning portion 21.

  In addition, after the distribution device 22 guides the game ball from the first posture shown in FIG. 2 (a) to the first special winning portion 20, the posture is set so that the second posture shown in FIG. 2 (b) can be taken. In addition to being held, after guiding the game ball from the second posture shown in FIG. 2B to the second special winning portion 21, the posture is held so that the first posture shown in FIG. 2A can be taken. . Further, the sorting device 22 alternately guides the game balls one by one to the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21.

  And in this embodiment, the 1st privilege sensor TS1 (FIG. 3) which detects the game ball which entered the 1st special prize-winning part 20 (passed the 1st special prize-winning part 20) below the distribution apparatus 22 is shown. Are shown). In addition, a second privilege sensor TS2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special prize winning unit 21 (passed through the second special prize winning unit 21) is disposed below the distribution device 22. It is installed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first privilege sensor TS1, a probability variation state provision condition may be established. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first privilege sensor TS 1, a payout condition for the game ball (prize ball) can be established. In this embodiment, the 1st privilege sensor TS1 has given both the opportunity for satisfying the provision conditions of a probable variation state, and the opportunity for establishing the payout condition of a prize ball.

  Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when a game ball is detected by the second privilege sensor TS <b> 2, the probability variation state provision condition can be established. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second privilege sensor TS2, a payout condition for the game ball (prize ball) can be established. Therefore, in this embodiment, the 2nd privilege sensor TS2 is giving both the opportunity for establishing the provision conditions of a probable variation state, and the opportunity for establishing the payout condition of a prize ball.

  In this embodiment, the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 are disposed below the sorting device 22. With such a configuration, the game balls that have entered the entrance 17a are distributed to the first special prize unit 20 or the second special prize unit 21, and are always detected by the first special sensor TS1 or the second special sensor TS2. Will be.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with an operation gate 23. In this embodiment, the operation gate 23 is located on the left side of the center accessory SY. Further, the operating gate 23 is opened with a gate port 24 opened so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor GS shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 24 is disposed. The gate port 24 of the operation gate 23 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. In the normal symbol variation game, the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is notified by deriving the normal symbol.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with a hold display device 25 and a normal symbol display device 26. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

  The hold display device 25 displays that the execution of the special symbol variation game is suspended, more specifically, the number of special symbol variation games that are suspended (special symbol suspension number (holding information)). In the normal symbol display device 26, a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol is performed, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability variation state is given as described above, but the probability variation state is given until the next big win lottery is won.
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry rate improving function. After the jackpot game is over, the rate of improvement in the rate of entry is the rate of entry per unit time to a specific winning opening (in this embodiment, the second starting winning opening 15) than in the non-entry rate improving state. This is a function to give a state of improving the entrance rate to be improved. In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit lottery is won, as in the probability variation state.

  The method for improving the rate of entering a specific winning opening may be, for example, a method of shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, a method may be used in which the winning probability of the normal winning lottery is higher than the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, when winning the normal winning lottery, a method may be used in which the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 based on one win for the normal winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, a method of shortening the variation time of the special symbol variation game, in particular, the variation time of the special symbol variation game from which the outlier symbol is derived as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state may be used. Moreover, you may combine these methods arbitrarily.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special symbol variation game and the game ends. In the big hit game, a round game in which the entrance 17a is opened is performed a plurality of times with an upper limit of a predetermined number of rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment). During a single round game, the entrance 17a has a specified number (9 balls in this embodiment) of game balls entering the entrance 17a (the specified number of game balls are detected by the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2. 1) The first end condition or the second end condition in which the specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses is released until one is satisfied. When all the round games are finished, the big hit game is finished. In this embodiment, the type of jackpot is one type of “big jackpot that gives 15 rounds of jackpot game”.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, various boards including a main board 30 and a sub board 31 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. Various display devices 11, 25, 26, various sensors SE1, SE2, GS, TS1, TS2, and various actuators AC1, AC2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing relating to the game.
Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the big hit lottery and a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The big hit judgment value includes a big hit judgment value for the non-probable change state used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state and a big hit judgment value for the probable change state used in the big hit lottery in the probabilistic change state.

The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a big hit random number used for the big hit lottery or a normal hit random number used for the normal big lottery.

The main control CPU 30a of the main board 30 performs input processing based on game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, GS, TS1, and TS2.
The main control CPU 30a performs a process of storing a special symbol variation game hold and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a big hit lottery in an input process when detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 are input. The main control CPU 30a performs a process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the input process when the detection signals from the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 are input during the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of allocating whether or not to add a probability change state in the input process when the detection signals from the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 are input. In addition, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random numbers used for the process of storing the holding of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol or the normal winning lottery in the input processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Perform the process.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs variation start processing for starting the special symbol variation game when the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. The execution condition of the special symbol variation game is established by not being in the big hit game and the absence of the special symbol variation game being executed.

  In the variation start process, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes for starting the special symbol variation game based on the hold information stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a, as a process for starting the special symbol variation game, performs a big hit lottery based on the values of the various random numbers acquired in the above-described input processing, and derives the special symbol variation game based on the lottery result. The variation pattern that can specify the type of the special symbol to be activated and the variation time of the special symbol variation game is determined. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as the special symbol and also determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect. In addition, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the special symbol and also determines the variation pattern for the off effect.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a performs output processing for outputting various control information capable of specifying the above-described determination items to the sub-board 31, and these control information are sequentially output to the sub-board 31 at a predetermined timing. The In this embodiment, the above-described various control information includes control information that can specify a variation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts the special symbol variation game after the variation start process. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 to derive a special symbol when the variation time has elapsed.

Next, control related to the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game after the special symbol variation game is over. The main control CPU 30a outputs a start designation command for designating the start of the big hit game as the big hit game starts. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of each round game at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special prize opening door 18. The main control CPU 30a closes the big prize opening door 18 when a specified number of game balls enter (first end condition) or when a specified time elapses (second end condition). This series of control is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the prescribed number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an end designation command for designating the end of the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, processing related to the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state will be described.
When assigning the probability change state, the main control CPU 30a uses information (for example, a flag) that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that the probability change state is assigned. In this embodiment, a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state provision mode is set in the main control RAM 30c. When the probability variation state is imparted, “1” is set as the value of the probability variation flag after the big hit game ends. It has become. On the other hand, when the non-probability change state is given, “0” is set as the value of the probability change flag. Further, when providing the entrance rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a uses the information that can specify the gaming state described above as information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is provided. In this embodiment, an operation flag indicating an application mode of the entrance rate improvement state is set in the main control RAM 30c. When the entrance rate improvement state is provided, the value of the operation flag is “1” after the big hit game is finished. "Is set. On the other hand, when the non-entrance rate improvement state is given, “0” is set as the value of the operation flag. Note that the main control CPU 30a can specify the above-described information that can identify the gaming state and the non-stochastic variation state or the non-entrance rate improvement state when the end condition of the probability change state or the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. Information.

Next, the sub-board 31 will be described.
The sub-board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The effect display device 13 is connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) for updating various software random number values at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and storing them in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a plurality of sub-control programs for executing processing related to execution of game effects and the like.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores display effect data for display effects. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information transmitted from the main board 30. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the decorative design variation game is performed in the effect display device 13 by inputting control information that can identify the variation pattern. In addition, with the start of the decorative symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a also controls the lighting mode of the decorative lamp and the voice output mode of the speaker so that the lighting effect and the sound effect accompanying the game are performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment having the above-described control configuration, when a game ball enters the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21, after the big hit game ends Whether or not the game state is set to the probability change state (whether or not the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished) is controllably distributed. In this embodiment, a chance to obtain a probability variation state is not given to all round games, but is given to a specific number of round games (the seventh round game in the embodiment). .

Hereinafter, according to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the processing content which distributes in control whether the game state after the big hit game is made into a probability change state is demonstrated concretely.
In this embodiment, when the detection result of the first privilege sensor TS1 is input, the main board 30 has a control condition (hereinafter referred to as a probability change grant condition) for controlling the game state after the big hit game to the probability change state. A timer function is provided for generating a first period and a second period for determining whether to establish or not to establish the control condition. Separately from this, when the detection result of the second privilege sensor TS2 is input, the main board 30 is a first period for determining whether or not the probability variation grant condition is satisfied or not. And a timer function for generating the second period.

  The first period is a period in which it is determined that the probability variation grant condition is established based on the game ball that has entered the first special winning part 20 or the second special winning part 21, and the second period is the first special winning part. This is a period in which it is determined that the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied based on the game ball that has entered 20 or the second special winning portion 21. The timer function may be a function of counting and counting every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms), or a function of counting using hardware such as a clock circuit.

  The main control CPU 30a switches between the first period and the second period each time the first predetermined time T1 is measured by the timer function with respect to the first privilege sensor TS1. In this switching, the main control CPU 30a alternately outputs information (for example, a flag) that can specify the first period and information (for example, a flag) that can specify the second period alternately for each first predetermined time T1. Set to the storage area. At this time, the main control CPU 30a also sets information that can specify that the period is related to the first privilege sensor TS1. By setting information that can specify the period in this way, the first period and the second period are alternately generated every first predetermined time T1 with respect to the first privilege sensor TS1. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the first privilege sensor TS1 from the first period as the first period counted by the timer function.

  In addition, when the first predetermined time T1 is much shorter than the time required until the first end condition or the second end condition related to the end of the round game is satisfied, the first period and the first period in one round game Multiple cycles with two periods as one set can exist. In such a case, the first period may exist a plurality of times in one round game. In the following description, information that can specify the period related to the first privilege sensor TS1 is referred to as “first period specifying information”.

  Similarly, regarding the second privilege sensor TS2, the main control CPU 30a switches between the first period and the second period each time the second predetermined time T1 is measured by the timer function. In this switching, the main control CPU 30a alternately outputs information (for example, a flag) that can specify the first period and information (for example, a flag) that can specify the second period alternately every second predetermined time T1. Set to the storage area. At this time, the main control CPU 30a also sets information that can specify that the period is related to the second privilege sensor TS2. By setting information that can specify the period in this manner, the first period and the second period are alternately generated every second predetermined time T1 with respect to the second privilege sensor TS2. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the second privilege sensor TS2 from the second period as the first period counted by the timer function. In the following description, information that can specify the period related to the second privilege sensor TS2 is referred to as “second period specifying information”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the 1st predetermined time T1 and the 2nd predetermined time T1 are made into the same time, in the privilege sensor TS1, TS2, the same period (a 1st period and a 2nd period) overlaps within a fixed period. There is nothing. That is, during the period in which the first period is generated with respect to the first privilege sensor TS1, the second period is generated with respect to the second privilege sensor TS2. Similarly, during the period in which the second period is generated for the first privilege sensor TS1, the first period is generated for the second privilege sensor TS2. That is, in this embodiment, during the specific number of round games, the first period during which the probability variation grant condition can be established occurs alternately and multiple times in the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2. Will be.

  Incidentally, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a operates the timer function only during a specific number of round games, and does not operate the timer function in other round games. In this embodiment, the specific number of round games corresponds to a “specific period” in which the first period and the second period occur alternately.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart conceptually showing an input process performed when detection signals from the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 are input. The main control CPU 30a executes the input process shown in FIG. 4 every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms) with the start of the big hit game.

  In step S1 of FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a detects a game ball by the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 based on the detection signal from the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2. Determine. In step S1, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process when the detection signals from the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2 are not input. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the 1st privilege sensor TS1 or the 2nd privilege sensor TS2 is input, CPU30a for main control transfers to step S2. In step S <b> 2, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether the round game is a specific number of times. In this embodiment, after outputting the round command for each number of times, the main control CPU 30a temporarily stores information that can specify the number of rounds indicated by the command in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Keep it. Thus, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether the game is a specific number of round games by simply reading the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c.

  In the case of a specific number of round games, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S3 and counts the number of game balls detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2 during the specific number of round games. 1 is added. This count value is mainly used to determine whether or not the above-described first end condition of the round game is satisfied in the process during the big hit game performed separately from the input process. The count value is the total count of game balls detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2. Then, after adding 1 to the number of game balls counted, the main control CPU 30a instructs to pay out prize balls based on the processing of step S3 (step S4).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S5, and determines whether the period caused by the timer function is the first period. In step S5, the main control CPU 30a refers to the period specifying information set in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, when the detection signal from the first privilege sensor TS1 is input, the main control CPU 30a refers to the first period specifying information. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a refers to the second period specifying information when the detection signal from the second privilege sensor TS2 is input. If the first period is specified from the first period specifying information or the second period specifying information, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S6.

  The main control CPU 30a that has proceeded to step S6 determines whether or not the probability variation provision condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the first special winning portion 20 or the second special winning portion 21 has entered during the first period, the probability change grant condition is satisfied in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Information indicating this is set. However, in the specific number of round games, if the first special winning portion 20 or the second special winning portion 21 during the first period is determined a plurality of times, the information is set based on the initial determination. Therefore, the information is not set based on the determination by the second and subsequent entry.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the first special winning portion 20 or the second special winning portion 21 has been entered during the first period until the specific number of round games has ended, the main control RAM 30c. The information indicating that the probability variation grant condition is satisfied is not set in the predetermined storage area. Thereby, in step S6, the main control CPU 30a confirms whether or not the probability variation provision condition has already been established by confirming the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. It becomes possible.

  If the determination result of step S6 is negative, information indicating that the probability variation provision condition is satisfied is set in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. In other words, the probability variation grant condition has already been established based on the previous entry. In this case, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process without rewriting the contents of a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S6 is affirmative, information indicating that the probability variation provision condition is satisfied is not set in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. That is, for the first time this time, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. As a result, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S7, and establishes the probability variation provision condition. The main control CPU 30a establishes the probability variation provision condition by setting information indicating that the probability variation provision condition is satisfied in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process. In this embodiment, if the information indicating that the probability variation provision condition is satisfied is not set, the probability variation provision condition is satisfied based on the entry in the first period. In other words, even if it is not the first game ball entered after the start of a specific round game, any game until the specified number of game balls entering the first end condition of the round game is entered. If it is determined that the ball has entered the first period, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. In other words, if it is determined that the first game ball that has entered since the start of a specific round game has entered the first period, the probability variation provision condition is naturally satisfied. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the first to eighth game balls entered during the specific number of round games entered the second period, the ninth game ball entered the first period. When it is determined that the ball has been made, the probability variation provision condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the second period is specified from the first period specifying information or the second period specifying information in step S5, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process without satisfying the probability variation provision condition. In other words, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process without setting information indicating that the probability variation provision condition is satisfied in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c.

  On the other hand, even if it is not the specific number of round games (step S2: NO), the main control CPU 30a counts the number of game balls detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 during the round game. 1 is added (step S8). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a instructs to pay out a prize ball based on the processing in step S8 (step S9). That is, when the detection signal from the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 is input, the main control CPU 30a instructs to pay out a prize ball regardless of which round game the detection signal is input to. Will do. However, if it is not a specific number of round games, the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied.

  The main control CPU 30a confirms the stored contents of a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. When information indicating that the probability variation grant condition has been established is set, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag, and controls the gaming state after the big hit game to the certain variation state. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the probability variation grant condition is satisfied is not set, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0” and controls the gaming state after the big hit game is ended to the non-probability varying state. That is, during a specific number of round games, it is not determined that a ball has entered during the first period, and all the game balls detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 are all in the second period. When it is determined that the player has entered the ball, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the non-probable change state. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases the information related to the probability variation provision condition set in the predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c at an arbitrary timing. This timing may be, for example, after any value is set in the probability variation flag, or at the start of the next big hit game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first period may exist a plurality of times in one round game. Therefore, for example, even if it is not determined to enter the first special winning portion 20 or the second special winning portion 21 during the first first period after the start of the specific number of round games, the second time If it is determined that the first special winning portion 20 or the second special winning portion 21 has entered the ball during the first period thereafter, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. That is, even if it is not determined that the first game ball detected by the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 has entered the first period, the first ball even before the end of the specific number of round games is first. If it is determined that the player has entered the ball during the period, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. Therefore, as long as the round game of a specific number of times continues, the chance to obtain a probable change state continues.

  In this embodiment, based on the first period specifying information, affirmative determination in step S5 determines that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the first privilege sensor TS1. Is equivalent to Further, based on the first period specifying information, the negative determination in step S5 determines that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the first privilege sensor TS1. It corresponds to. Similarly, based on the second period specifying information, an affirmative determination in step S5 determines that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result of the second privilege sensor TS2. It corresponds to that. In addition, based on the second period specifying information, the negative determination in step S5 determines that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection result of the second privilege sensor TS2. It corresponds to.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the game ball is in the first period based on the detection results of the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 performed by the main control CPU 30a, while the probability variation grant condition is satisfied, When it is determined that the ball has entered the second period, the control that does not establish the probability variation grant condition corresponds to the control means.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 5, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first period and the second period are not generated in other round games. However, when the round game of the specific number of times (seventh round) is started, the first period and the second period are related to the first benefit sensor TS1 by the timer function mounted on the main board 30. It occurs alternately at predetermined time intervals (every first predetermined time T1 in the figure). Further, since the first privilege sensor TS1 is timed from the first period as the first period measured by the timer function, the second period is generated after the first period is generated. Similarly, regarding the second privilege sensor TS2, when the seventh round game is started, the first period and the second period are changed every second predetermined time (every second predetermined time T1 in the figure). It occurs alternately. In addition, since the second privilege sensor TS2 is timed from the second period as the first period measured by the timer function, the first period is generated after the second period is generated. In addition, the first period during which the probability variation grant condition can be satisfied is generated alternately and a plurality of times in the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, as a result of performing the input process of FIG. 4 by entering the first special winning part 20 or the second special winning part 21, it is not a round game of a specific number of times in step S2. When it is determined (for example, the first round game), the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied. The balls indicated by symbols a and b are game balls detected by the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 during the first round game. In this case, the probability variation imparting condition is not satisfied based on the entrance indicated by the symbols a and b.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the round game is the specific number of times, and if it is determined in step S5 that the player has entered the first period, the probability variation grant condition has not been satisfied (step S6: YES). ), The probability variation grant condition is satisfied. Since the entry indicated by the symbol c corresponds to the first game ball first detected together with the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2 after the specific number of round games is started, The probability change grant condition is established for the first time by entering the ball. Therefore, after the big hit game is over, the probability variation state is given based on the ball indicated by the symbol c (in this example, the game ball detected by the first privilege sensor TS1).

  Also, the entry indicated by the symbol d corresponds to the first game ball detected by the second privilege sensor TS2 after the specific number of round games has been started. However, when the entrance indicated by the symbol c precedes the entrance indicated by the reference d, the entrance indicated by the reference d is detected by combining the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2. It corresponds to the second game ball. In this case, since the probability variation provision condition has already been established based on the entrance indicated by the symbol c, the determination in step S6 shown in FIG. 4 is negative, and the probability variation provision condition is not satisfied.

  On the other hand, if there is no entry indicated by reference sign c, the entry indicated by reference sign d corresponds to the first game ball that is first detected together with the first benefit sensor TS1 and the second benefit sensor TS2. Become. In this case, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied, and as a result, the probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game ends. That is, a game ball has entered the first special prize winning unit 20, but even if it is determined that a ball has entered in the second period, then the game ball has entered the second special prize winning unit 21, If it is determined that the ball has entered during the first period, the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the chance of obtaining a probable variation state is theoretically doubled as compared with the case where there is a single special winning part.

  Further, a second game ball detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 after the specific number of round games is started is indicated by a symbol e. And when it determines with the game ball shown with the code | symbol e having entered into the 2nd period by step S5, probability change provision conditions are not satisfied. During the specific number of round games, the game balls detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2 are all determined to have entered the first period, and all the game balls detected in the second period If it is determined that the player has entered the ball, the specific number of round games will end without the probability variation grant condition being satisfied. Therefore, the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the third game ball detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 after the specific number of round games is started is indicated by a symbol f. Then, it is assumed that the game ball indicated by the symbol f is determined to have entered the first period in step S5. However, since the probability variation grant condition has already been established based on the game ball indicated by the symbol c, the determination in step S6 is negative, so the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied.

  By the way, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 launches a game ball with the firing strength kept constant, the timing at which the launched game ball reaches the game area YBa is at a substantially constant interval. However, the game balls that have reached the game area YBa are changed in flow speed and flow direction by game components such as nails arranged in the game area YBa, and all the game balls that have been launched are entered. Since it does not necessarily enter the 17a, even if it strikes at a fixed interval, it randomly enters the entrance 17a. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first special winning part 20 and the second special winning part 21 are disposed below the entrance 17a, and either the first special winning part 20 or the second special winning part 21 is provided. A distribution device 22 for distributing game balls to each other is provided. As a result, the launched game balls are alternately entered into the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the player has entered the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21, the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege are provided by the timer function. For the sensor TS2, a first period and a second period are generated.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment, in addition to random entry to the entrance 17a, just entering a game ball into the special prize winning units 20 and 21 does not give a probable change state. It is determined at random whether or not the ball entering the winning portions 20 and 21 is a target for establishing the probability variation grant condition. Therefore, depending on which of the first period and the second period it is determined to have entered the ball, the randomness appears more strongly with respect to the provision of the probability variation state.

  In addition, a plurality of special prize winning portions that are alternately switched between the first period and the second period are set, and a game ball is assigned to either the first special winning part 20 or the second special winning part 21 by the distribution device 22. Therefore, the randomness appears even more strongly depending on which special winning portion the game ball enters.

  Moreover, in patent document 1 (Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2008-237643) illustrated as a prior art document in the background art column of this specification, a plurality of entrances are provided and the entrance which can give a probable change state is provided. A technique is adopted in which a probability variation state is given when game balls are distributed. In such a gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not to give a certain probability change state only by mechanical distribution, not only the distribution of game balls by the distribution device 22, The game characteristics are different from the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment in which the first period and the second period are alternately generated and the probability variation grant condition is satisfied when it is determined that the ball enters during the first period. Furthermore, during a period when a specific number of round games are being performed, the bonus sensor is always valid, and a gaming machine that gives a certain change state when a gaming ball is detected by the bonus sensor is also included in this embodiment. The game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are different. That is, even if a game ball is detected by the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 due to switching between the first period and the second period, the probability variation state is not necessarily given.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The first period and the second period in the first privilege sensor TS1 are alternately generated every first predetermined time. Similarly, the first period and the second period in the second privilege sensor TS2 are alternately generated every second predetermined time. Then, when a game ball is detected by the privilege sensors TS1, TS2, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result, the game after the end of the big hit game The control information (probability changing condition) for controlling the state to the probability changing state is established. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second period based on the detection results of the privilege sensors TS1, TS2, the probability variation grant condition is not established. By doing in this way, even if a game ball has entered the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21, depending on whether the ball is entered during the first period or the second period. Since a case where the probability variation state is given and a case where the probability variation state is not given occur, it can be noted whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) The time (first predetermined time) required to alternately cause the first period and the second period in the first privilege sensor TS1 and the first period and the second period in the second privilege sensor TS2 are alternately generated. The time required for this (second predetermined time) was the same time. According to this, the 1st period which can establish probability change provision conditions can be made to occur alternately in 1st privilege sensor TS1 and 2nd privilege sensor TS2.

  (3) If it is detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 until the round game of the specific number of times is finished and it is determined that the player has entered the first period, The following control was executed. That is, the probable change granting condition regardless of the number of game balls detected by combining the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2 during the specific number of round games. Was established. In this case, since it is only necessary to determine that a game ball has entered in the first period after the next, not in the first first period, the probability variation grant condition is obtained for the player. Can be given multiple chances.

  (4) By providing the distribution device 22, even if the game balls are fired aiming at the first special prize winning unit 20, the game balls are distributed to the second special prize winning unit 21 by the operation of the distribution device 22. Sometimes it is. Therefore, in addition to whether the ball is entered during the first period or the second period, whether it is distributed to the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21 is further increased. Can be noticed.

  (5) In the round game of a specific number of times, a state where the probability variation grant condition can be established and a state where the probability variation grant condition cannot be established can be created, while in other round games, the probability variation grant condition is established. It becomes impossible to create a state that can do. As a result, the development of the game can be sharpened and attention can be paid to the specific number of round games.

  (6) By providing the two special prize winning units 20 and 21, the player can cause one of the special prize winning units 20 and 21 to enter a game ball. Even if a game ball enters one of the special prize winning units 20 and 21, if it is not determined that the game ball has entered the first period, the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied. This complicates the process until the probability variation grant condition is satisfied, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  (7) Even if the player launches the game ball in the hope of the game ball entering the first special prize winning unit 20, the game ball is moved to the second special prize winning unit 21 by the operation of the sorting device 22. You may get into the ball. In such a case, there is a possibility that the player may be discouraged because the game ball does not enter the special prize winning section aimed at. However, if the player has entered a special winning section that is not aimed at and the game ball is determined to have entered during the first period, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. It will be. In such a case, since a situation that is advantageous for the player occurs that the probability variation grant condition is satisfied after the player is discouraged once, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (8) When it is determined that a game ball has entered the special prize winning units 20 and 21 in the first period, it is possible to obtain a prize ball together with the probability change state. Even if it is determined that a game ball has entered during the second period, a prize ball can be acquired at a minimum.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
A combination of the first special winning portion 20 and the entrance 17a may be defined as a “first special winning portion”. Further, a combination of the second special winning portion 21 and the entrance 17a may be defined as a “second special winning portion”.

  -In embodiment, the timer function which produces | generates a 1st period and a 2nd period was provided for every privilege sensor TS1, TS2. Instead of this, one timer for generating the first period and the second period is used, and by switching information such as a flag for specifying the target benefit sensor, the first period is provided for each benefit sensor TS1, TS2. The second period may be generated. Specifically, in the above embodiment, since the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are the same time, information specifying the first period of the first privilege sensor TS1 is triggered when the predetermined time has passed. On the other hand, information for specifying the second period of the second privilege sensor TS2 may be set. Thereafter, when a new predetermined time has elapsed, information for specifying the second period of the first privilege sensor TS1 may be set while information for specifying the first period of the second privilege sensor TS2 may be set. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to produce | generate a 1st period and a 2nd period for every privilege sensor, without providing a timer function for every privilege sensor, respectively.

  The distribution device 22 may be an electric type. In this case, during the big hit game, the distribution device 22 may be continuously controlled so as to guide the game ball to either the first special winning unit 20 or the second special winning unit 21. Good. Alternatively, the distribution device 22 may be operated only during a specific number of round games, and the game ball may be guided to either the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21. At this time, in order to guide the game ball to the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21, the operation time for opening the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21 (hereinafter, “ The “open time” is preferably a different length from the first period and the second period. Because, when the opening time of the sorting device 22 is the same time as the first period of the first privilege sensor TS1, and the first period and the opening time are synchronized, the first period is generated, This is because the game ball is always guided to the first special winning portion 20 and the certainty change granting condition is always satisfied. Similarly, when the opening time of the sorting device 22 is the same time as the second period of the first privilege sensor TS1, and is synchronized with the second period and the opening time, during the period in which the second period occurs, This is because the game ball is always guided to the first special winning part 20 and the probability variation grant condition is not necessarily satisfied. However, even if the opening time of the distribution device 22 is the same as the first period and the second period, the probability change provision condition is always satisfied unless the opening operation of the distribution device 22 is synchronized with the first period or the second period. And a situation where the probability variation grant condition is not always satisfied does not occur. Therefore, in the case where the opening time of the sorting device 22 is the same as the first period and the second period, the opening operation of the sorting device 22 may not be synchronized with the first period or the second period. In addition, the distribution device 22 is controlled at the same time as the first period and the second period until a predetermined condition (for example, 3 seconds elapses after the start of the round game) is satisfied. The sorting device 22 may be controlled at a time different from the first period and the second period.

  When the distribution device 22 is an electric type, the operation interval of the distribution device 22 may be delayed to the extent that either the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21 can be aimed. (For example, 3 seconds). In such a case, it is possible to make it easier for a player to enter a game ball in a special prize section desired by the player.

  -Moreover, when making the distribution apparatus 22 into an electric type | formula, in addition to the some special winning part demonstrated in embodiment, you may provide the normal winning part in which a privilege sensor is not provided. Then, the game device that has entered the entrance 17a may be distributed to the special winning portion or the normal winning portion by the distribution device 22. In addition, the game balls can enter the special prize winning portions 20 and 21 only in a specific number of round games, while in other round games, the game balls can be placed only in the normal prize winning portion. The device 22 may be operated.

  -In the round game of the specific number of times and other round games, the opening mode of the special prize opening door 18 may be different. For example, the opening time of the special winning opening door 18 may be longer in a specific number of round games than in other round games. In addition, during the period when the first period of the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 is born, the grand prize opening door 18 is opened, while during the period when the second period of the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 is born, the big prize opening door is opened. 18 may be closed, or the opening angle may be narrowed compared to the first period. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to guess whether it is the timing which can establish probability change provision conditions from the open mode of the special winning opening door 18. However, for the reasons described above (during the period in which the first period occurs, the first special prize winning unit 20 (or the second special prize winning unit 21) is always opened, and the certainty granting condition is always satisfied. From the above, it is preferable that the opening time of the special winning opening door 18 is set to a length different from that of the first period and the second period. Alternatively, the opening time of the grand prize winning door 18 is the same time as the first period and the second period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, but is different from the first period and the second period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Also good. Alternatively, when the opening time of the special prize opening door 18 and the first period and the second period are the same time, the opening operation of the special prize opening door 18 may not be synchronized with the first period or the second period.

  -As long as a game ball can be made to enter the 1st special winning part 20 or the 2nd special winning part 21, the distribution apparatus 22 does not need to be provided. For example, each of the first special prize winning unit 20 and the second special prize winning unit 21 may be provided with a big prize opening door. Then, during the specific period, the first period and the second period may be alternately and periodically generated with respect to the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2.

  A sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a first sensor) that gives an opportunity to establish a winning ball payout condition, and two sensors (hereinafter, second and third sensors) that give an opportunity to establish a probability variation grant condition May be provided separately. In such a case, the main control CPU 30a instructs the payout of a prize ball when the first sensor detects a game ball, regardless of the round game being executed. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball is detected by the second sensor or the third sensor during the first period, the main control CPU 30a establishes the probability variation grant condition. On the other hand, when the second sensor determines that the game ball is detected by the third sensor during the second period, the main control CPU 30a does not establish the probability change provision condition.

  -You may change arbitrarily the number of game balls permitted in order to establish probability change provision conditions. For example, the allowance for satisfying the probability variation grant condition up to a predetermined number of game balls (in the embodiment, any one of the first to eighth balls) smaller than the prescribed number that is the first end condition of the round game It is good also as a range. Then, when it is determined that the number of game balls included in the allowable range described above have entered the first period, the probability variation grant condition may be satisfied. When such control is executed, in the input process shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of step S5, and then the detection signal that triggered the positive determination of step S1 is the above-described detection signal. It is determined whether the detection signal is based on a game ball included in the allowable range. This determination can be made by referring to the count value after adding 1 in step S3. That is, if the count value after adding 1 in step S3 is included in the allowable range, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process in step S7, and establishes the probability variation provision condition. On the other hand, if the count value after adding 1 in step S3 is not included in the allowable range, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process without satisfying the certainty change provision condition. In addition, the allowable range for establishing the probability variation grant condition is not limited to the range from the first ball to the specified number minus the first ball (the eighth ball in the embodiment), for example, “third ball”, A specific one sphere may be limited, and, as in “3-5th sphere”, a width is given so as to be in any range included in the first sphere to the specified number-1 sphere. Also good.

  -Only when it is determined that the first game ball entered during a specific period is detected by the first privilege sensor TS1 or the second privilege sensor TS2 and entered during the first period, the probability variation grant condition is satisfied. You may make it make it. In such a case, it is possible to pay more attention to whether the ball enters during the first period or the ball enters during the second period. When such control is executed, in the input process shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30 a executes the process of step S <b> 5 and then the detection signal that triggered the positive determination of step S <b> 1 is the first signal. The bonus sensor TS1 and the second bonus sensor TS2 are combined to determine whether the detection signal is based on the game ball detected first. This determination can be made by referring to the count value after adding 1 in step S3. That is, if the count value after adding 1 in step S3 is “1”, the detection signal that triggers the positive determination in step S1 is the first to combine the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2. This means that the detection signal is based on the detected game ball. When it is determined that the detection signal is not based on the game ball first detected by combining the first privilege sensor TS1 and the second privilege sensor TS2, the main control CPU 30a ends the input process without establishing the probability variation grant condition. To do. On the other hand, when it determines with it being the detection signal based on the game ball first detected combining 1st privilege sensor TS1 and 2nd privilege sensor TS2, CPU30a for main control transfers to the process of step S7, and probability change provision conditions Will be established.

  -The technique of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine to which a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends until a special upper limit number of special symbol variation game is executed. In addition, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends by entering the specific area, but if the winning lottery of whether to shift from the probability change state to the non-probability change state is won, the probability change state ends. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine to which an uncertain change state is given. In such a case, as in the embodiment, as long as the round game of a specific number of times continues, the chance to obtain a probable variation state is continued, or the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 are first used as in the above modification example. Whether or not to give a chance to obtain a probable change state only to the game ball detected in the above may be arbitrarily determined according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the difference in the number of round games constituting the jackpot game, the difference in the number of game balls as the first end condition in each round game, the difference in the number of special symbol variation games performed in a state where the probability variation state is given, the falling lottery Depending on the difference in the winning probability, etc., the length of the chance to obtain the probability variation state may be determined. Hereinafter, two types of pachinko gaming machines having different winning probabilities (different specifications) will be described as an example. The first pachinko gaming machine with a high probability of falling lottery (for example, 1/30) has a lower chance of falling than the second pachinko machine with a low probability of falling lottery (for example, 1/100). Since the probability of winning the lottery is high, there is a high possibility that an uncertain change state is given, which is disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, in the first pachinko gaming machine, as long as the specific number of round games continues, the chance of obtaining a probable change state may be continued. On the other hand, the second pachinko gaming machine has a lower probability of winning the falling lottery than the first pachinko gaming machine, and thus is more likely to continue in a probable state than the first pachinko gaming machine. It is advantageous for the person. For this reason, in the second pachinko gaming machine, a chance to obtain a probable change state may be given only to the game ball first detected by the privilege sensors TS1, TS2.

  -The specific period may be any length as long as it is from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game. For example, it may be from the start of the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game to the end of the ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game. Moreover, you may straddle several round games. Further, it is not necessary to be set from the start of the specific number of round games to the end thereof, and it may be ended before the end of the round game. For example, a time shorter than a specified time that is a second end condition of the round game may be set as the specific period. In addition, the specific period may be a time shorter than the average time required for a specified number of game balls as the first end condition of the round game to enter the entrance 17a.

  In addition, any period from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game is referred to as a “specific period”, but before the start of the specific period, the first period and the second period May be caused to occur. For example, the first period and the second period may occur between the time when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on and the time when the power is turned off.

  When the first period and the second period are generated from the start of the big hit game, or when the first period and the second period are generated from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the following effects are produced. In each round game that constitutes a big hit game, the frequency of entering the game ball into the entrance 17a is not the same, so the time required for the round game to end may differ for each round game. Therefore, the first period may have occurred at the start of the specific number of round games, or the second period may have occurred. In such a case, the player cannot know which period has occurred at the start of the specific number of round games, so even if the game ball is intentionally launched for the first period, The probability variation grant condition is not necessarily satisfied, and it can be made more interesting as to which of the first period and the second period has occurred. Further, when the first period and the second period are caused from the start of the big hit game, it is not necessary to change the control of the timer according to the round game being executed, so the control burden on the main control CPU 30a can be reduced. it can. However, even if the main control CPU 30a inputs detection signals from the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 during other round games, the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied.

  -It is preferable that the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are such that even if a game ball is intentionally launched aiming at entering during the first period, it cannot enter. More preferably, the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are shorter than the time required for a game ball to be detected by the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 after the game ball has entered the entrance 17a. . This is because if the player intentionally aims at entering the ball during the first period, the player adjusts the launch timing so that the game ball can enter during the first period, and gives a certain change. This is because the condition is easily established. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game handle is fired by continuously operating the firing handle HD, the number of fired balls is adjusted to be about 100 balls per minute. For this reason, the time required to launch one game ball is “approximately 0.6 seconds”. Therefore, the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time are preferably shorter than “0.6 seconds”, for example, “0.5 seconds”.

  As in the embodiment, the first period and the second period do not need to be generated multiple times during the specific period, and at least one of the periods is generated at least twice during the specific period. As described above, the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time may be set.

  The main control CPU 30a is configured to measure time from the first period as the first period measured by the timer function with respect to the first privilege sensor TS1, but may be timed from the second period as the first period. Good. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a is configured to measure the second privilege sensor TS2 from the second period as the first period measured by the timer function. However, the main control CPU 30a is configured to measure from the first period as the first period. May be.

  -By adjusting the length of the first period and the second period, it may be possible to change the ease with which the probability variation provision condition is satisfied. For example, a switching pattern in which the first period is shorter than the second period while the second period is “time T1” may be set. Alternatively, a switching pattern may be set such that the first period is “time T1” and the second period is longer than the first period. Alternatively, a switching pattern may be set such that the first period is shorter than “time T1” while the second period is longer than “time T1”. Moreover, it is not necessary that the first period and the second period of the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 are all the same time. It is assumed that the timing at which the first period overlaps in the privilege sensors TS1 and TS2 occurs by adjusting the length of the first period and the second period. In such a case, the probability variation grant condition can be established regardless of which of the special winning portions 20 and 21 has a game ball entered, so that the chance that the probability variation state is imparted is increased. For example, even if a game ball is launched in anticipation that the first period has occurred in the first special prize winning unit 20, even if the player enters the second special prize winning unit 21, the second special prize winning unit 21 also Since the first period has occurred, even if the game ball does not enter the special winning portion desired by the player, there is a chance that the probability variation state is given.

  In addition, a plurality of switching patterns as described above may be set, and the first period and the second period may be alternately generated according to any randomly selected switching pattern. In addition, after the control using the first switching pattern is completed, the control based on the set switching pattern is sequentially performed, such as the control using the second switching pattern is performed. It may be difficult to specify the occurrence timing of the first period and the second period.

In addition, after the probability variation grant condition is satisfied, only the second period may be generated.
-In at least any one of 1st privilege sensor TS1 and 2nd privilege sensor TS2, you may make it change the length of a 1st period and a 2nd period before and after establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the winning number of the big hit lottery reaches a predetermined number. By doing so, a change occurs in the ease of establishment of the certainty change provision condition before and after the predetermined condition is established. In this case, the main control CPU 30a stores the fact in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c when the number of wins for the big hit lottery reaches a predetermined number. Then, at the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a checks the storage area of the main control RAM 30c and determines whether information indicating that the number of wins in the big hit lottery has reached a predetermined number is stored. When the information is stored, the main control CPU 30a causes the first period and the second period to occur in a dedicated time setting after arrival, and starts the input process shown in FIG.

  In the embodiment, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first special prize winning unit 20 only during a specific number of round games. Alternatively, if the game is a big hit game, the game balls may be allowed to enter the first special prize winning unit 20 or the second special prize winning unit 21 regardless of the number of round games being executed. . However, in other round games, even if a game ball enters any special winning portion of the special winning portions 20, 21, the probability variation grant condition is not satisfied.

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 30a generates the first period and the second period. Instead, the first period and the second period may be generated by an input circuit that mediates the input of the detection signal from the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 to the main control CPU 30a. In such a case, a processing unit is provided in the input circuit, and the processing unit determines in which period of the first period and the second period the ball enters. Then, when it is determined by the processing unit of the input circuit that the ball enters the first period, a signal indicating the determination result may be input to the main control CPU 30a. On the other hand, if it is determined by the processing unit of the input circuit that a ball is entered in the second period, a signal indicating the determination result may be input to the main control CPU 30a (or may not be input). Also good). However, in this case, the benefit sensors TS1 and TS2 and a count sensor that gives an opportunity to give a prize ball payout condition are provided separately, and the signal indicating that the game ball is detected by the count sensor is the first period. And it is preferable to be input to the main control CPU 30a regardless of which of the second period the ball enters.

  -You may make it produce a 2nd period by not performing detection itself by forcibly turning off the energization state of privilege sensors TS1 and TS2. Also in this case, it is preferable to separately provide the privilege sensors TS1, TS2 and a count sensor that gives an opportunity to give a prize ball payout condition, and the energization state of the count sensor is always ON.

  ・ You may set multiple types of big hits. And you may vary the round game made into the establishment object of probability change provision conditions for every kind of jackpot. Further, although the round games that are subject to establishment of the probability variation grant condition are the same, the opening time of the big winning door 18 in the round game of a specific number of times may be different for each type of jackpot. When a plurality of types of jackpots are set, the determination items of the main control CPU 30a can be specified, and control information that can specify the type of jackpot is included as control information output to the sub board 31. Good.

  -Even if the technology of the embodiment is embodied in a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol and the second special symbol variation game performed using the second special symbol. Good. In such a case, the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery relating to the first special symbol variation game and the jackpot awarded when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery relating to the second special symbol variation game In the game, the number of round games that are subject to establishment of the probability variation grant condition may be varied. In addition, in the jackpot game that is awarded when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery related to the second special symbol variation game, in the jackpot game that is awarded when winning the jackpot lottery related to the second special symbol variation game, The lengths of the first period and the second period may be different.

  In the embodiment, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection results of the privilege sensors TS1, TS2, the notification effect is provided in such a manner that the player can recognize that fact. It may be done. For example, character information such as “congratulations on winning V” may be displayed on the effect display device 13, or a special notification sound may be output from a speaker.

  -Moreover, in each of 1st privilege sensor TS1 and 2nd privilege sensor TS2, it is an aspect which a player can recognize whether it is the period during which it is born now between the 1st period and the 2nd period. A notification effect may be performed. For example, during the specific number of round games, in the effect display device 13, the character information indicated by “the first period of the first privilege sensor” or “the second period of the first privilege sensor” is alternated every first predetermined time T1. You may make it display on. Similarly, in the effect display device 13, the character information indicated by “the first period of the second privilege sensor” or “the second period of the second privilege sensor” is alternately displayed every second predetermined time T1. Good. In addition, since it is only necessary for the player to be able to grasp the switching interval between the first period and the second period, it is not necessary to always perform the notification effect during the specific number of round games, and the notification effect is performed only for a certain period. You may do it.

  -You may vary the privilege given for every special prize-winning parts 20 and 21. For example, when a game ball is detected by the first privilege sensor TS1, if it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period based on the detection result, until the next big hit lottery is won. In the meantime, the probability variation state may be given. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second privilege sensor TS2, if it is determined that the game ball is in the first period based on the detection result, a special number of special symbol variation games (50) The probability variation state may be given until the time is executed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) A jackpot game is awarded in a gaming machine capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game given by winning the jackpot lottery to a probability variation state in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability state. The first special part in which game balls are allowed to enter, the second special part in which game balls are allowed to enter by giving a big hit game, and the game that has entered the first special part A first special detecting means for detecting a ball; a second special detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special portion; and a control means for controlling a gaming state. Based on the detection result of the first special detection means, it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period or has entered the second period, and the detection result of the second special detection means is Originally, a game ball has entered the first period, Alternatively, it is determined that the player has entered the ball in the second period, and the first period is a period for establishing a control condition for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the probability variation state, The second period is a period in which the control condition is not satisfied, and the first period and the second period in the first special detection means are alternately switched at every first predetermined time at least in a specific period, A gaming machine comprising switching means for alternately switching the first period and the second period in the second special detection means at least every second predetermined time in the specific period. In this case, the process of switching the first period and the second period alternately performed by the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a switching unit.

  (B) In a gaming machine capable of giving a bonus advantageous to a player by winning a jackpot lottery, a first special section that allows game balls to enter by giving a jackpot game, and a jackpot A second special part that allows a game ball to enter when a game is granted, a first special detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the first special part, and a second special part that enters the second special part. A second special detecting means for detecting a game ball that has been balled; and a control means for controlling a gaming state, wherein the control means is configured such that the gaming ball is a first one based on a detection result of the first special detecting means. It is determined that the ball has entered the period or the second period, and based on the detection result of the second special detection means, the game ball has entered the first period, Alternatively, it is determined that the ball enters the second period, and the first period The second period is a period in which the control condition is not satisfied, and the first period and the second period in the first special detection means are at least In the specific period, the first special period and the second period in the second special detection means are alternately generated every first predetermined time, and at least every second predetermined time in the specific period. A game machine to be born. In addition, the privilege given when the above-mentioned control conditions are satisfied may be given a certain change state. Moreover, it is good also as an entrance rate improvement state being provided with a probability variation state. Moreover, although a probability variation state is not provided, it is good also as an entrance rate improvement state being provided. Further, the round game may be continued.

  (C) Each round game that constitutes the jackpot game ends when a specified number of game balls enter, and the control means receives the specified game that entered during the specified period When it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls less than the number have been detected by the first special detection means or the second special detection means and have entered the first period, the control condition May be established.

  TS1 ... 1st privilege sensor (1st special detection means), TS2 ... 2nd privilege sensor (2nd special detection means), 10 ... Pachinko machine, 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 15 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 17 ... Grand prize opening, 17a ... Ball entrance, 18 ... Grand prize opening door, 20 ... First special prize section (first special section), 21 ... Second special prize section (second special section), 22 ... Swing 30: main board, 30a: main control CPU (control means), 31: sub board, 31a: sub control CPU.

Claims (5)

In the gaming machine capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game given by winning the jackpot lottery to a probability variation state in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability state,
A first special part that allows a game ball to enter by giving a big hit game;
A second special section that allows game balls to enter by being awarded a jackpot game;
First special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special part;
Second special detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special part;
Control means for controlling the gaming state,
The control means includes
Based on the detection result of the first special detection means, it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period, or has entered the second period,
Based on the detection result of the second special detection means, it is determined that the game ball has entered the first period, or has entered the second period,
The first period is a period in which a control condition for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended to the probability variation state, and the second period is a period in which the control condition is not satisfied.
The first period and the second period in the first special detection means are alternately generated at every first predetermined time at least in a specific period,
A gaming machine in which the first period and the second period in the second special detection means are alternately generated at every second predetermined time period in at least the specific period. Each round game that constitutes the jackpot game ends when a specified number of game balls enter,
The control means includes
A predetermined number of game balls, which are not more than the specified number of balls entered during the specific period, are detected by the first special detection means or the second special detection means and are entered during the first period. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control condition is established when it is determined that the control condition is satisfied. The control means includes
When it is determined that the first game ball entered during the specific period is detected by the first special detection means or the second special detection means and has entered the first period, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control condition is established.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a distribution device that distributes game balls to either the first special part or the second special part. The specific period is a specific number of round games,
In the specific number of round games,
The first period and the second period in the first special detection means are alternately generated every first predetermined time, and the first period and the second period in the second special detection means Are alternately generated every second predetermined time,
In other round games excluding the specific number of times,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second period of the first special detection means and the second special detection means occurs.