JP2017055948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a taste of a game under a normal game by creating interrelation between the number of reservations of a normal symbol lottery under the normal game, and a lottery chance of a special symbol lottery.SOLUTION: In a state where a game transitions among the number of reservations of 0-2 by normal symbol operation control, the game is plunged into an electric tulip panic at a probability of 1/400 (a pattern A→B→D). In a state where the number of reservations is four, a chance of a special symbol lottery increases by a pattern D, Then, the number of reservations becomes 3 by subtracting one therefrom, however, a pattern Ca is executed at a probability of 9/10, the number of reservations increases, the electric tulip panic is continued, and the chance of the special symbol lottery increases. However, the game is fallen from the electric tulip panic at a probability of 1/10. A processing time of a normal symbol lottery is selected by the number of reservations to construct a state where a game ball PB passing through a passage gate 118B may enter a special symbol operation-start winning hole (B) 134 or a state where no ball may enter there. This configuration can improve taste of a game in a normal game state without privilege where the game has had no modulation in a progress thereof to have impaired a player's eagerness for the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can transition to a special gaming state in accordance with a lottery result in a normal gaming state.

  As an example of gaming specifications in gaming machines, in particular pachinko machines, a special symbol lottery is made by detecting a pachinko ball that has won a special symbol start winning opening, and if the result of this special symbol lottery is a win, A function that is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period (one opening and closing is one round, and generally continues for 10 to 16 rounds in total). There is a pachinko machine with An electric tulip may be attached to the special symbol vibration winning opening. In this case, when the game ball wins the normal symbol lottery executed by passing through the normal symbol lottery gate, the electric tulip is opened and it becomes easy to win a special symbol start winning opening.

  In this type of pachinko machine, as an effect to notify the player of the result of the special symbol lottery, it is displayed on a display unit (usually a liquid crystal display screen) installed at the center of the gauge board of the pachinko machine using the effect symbol. .

  In general, the effect symbols are classified into two types, one of which is a probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol) and the other one is a non-probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as a non-probability variation symbol).

  The winning combination is confirmed regardless of which effect symbols are displayed, but the normal game specification after the processing (main role processing) is changed by this winning (so-called probability changing function or the like).

  In recent pachinko machines, including the probability change function as described above, it is often used to give a privilege after the big role processing, but in any case, the privilege is premised on winning a special symbol lottery, A privilege cannot be given to a player who is in a normal game who is not won by the special symbol lottery.

  As a prior art related to a privilege, Patent Document 1 describes that the jackpot winning probability increases when the number of reserved special symbol lotteries is the upper limit. In Patent Document 1, when a symbol variation effect such as a reach effect having a long variation time is selected, the number of reservations is likely to be accumulated.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, when the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery becomes a predetermined number, control is performed so that the fluctuation time is different between the normal time and the probability changing time, and when the holding number is not the predetermined number, It is described that the control is performed so that the variation time is the same as the probability variation time.

  Furthermore, in Patent Document 3, before the game ball passes through the distance from the normal symbol lottery gate to the electric tulip, a variation time is set so that the symbol for the normal symbol lottery is fixed, and the normal symbol lottery is won. When the electric tulip is open, it is described that the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol lottery gate is made to reach the special symbol start winning opening so that it can be easily won.

JP 2006-141847 A JP 2011-156190 A JP 2014-4178 A

  However, in the prior art including the above-mentioned patent documents, the game specifications cannot be changed in relation to the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery in the normal game state, and the game preference is not improved.

  In consideration of the above facts, the present invention provides a correlation between the number of holding of the normal symbol lottery during the normal game and the opportunity of the special symbol lottery, so that the game can be enhanced in the normal game The goal is to get a chance.

  The present invention executes a winning lottery for the number of times with a predetermined number of holdings as an upper limit when a game ball is detected at a predetermined position on the game board surface in a normal gaming state, and the winning lottery result is a win As the processing time from the detection of the game ball to the end of the operation of the specific accessory device, the operation control means for operating the specific accessory device to bring the game ball into a specific winning opening. A distribution lottery for setting the processing time from a plurality of processing times based on the number of winning lottery holds, and setting means capable of setting the processing time based on the result of the distribution lottery, The setting means can set the processing time as a first processing time or a second processing time longer than the first processing time when the number of winning lotteries is less than a specific value. Yes, the number of holds for the winning lottery is more than a predetermined value If it becomes, as the processing time, the winning rate for the specified winning port is characterized in that settable high special processing time than the first processing time.

  According to the present invention, the processing time is set from a plurality of processing times depending on the difference in the number of holds.

  This setting can be set to the first processing time or the second processing time longer than the first processing time as the processing time when the number of holds is equal to or less than a specific value.

  On the other hand, when the number of winning lottery holds becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the processing time can be set to a special processing time in which the winning rate for the specific winning opening is higher than the first processing time.

  That is, in the normal game state that is monotonous, when the number of holds is the upper limit value, it becomes easy to win a specific winning opening, and the game's preference can be enhanced.

  In the present invention, when the result of the first lottery executed by winning a game ball in a specific winning slot in a normal game state is a win, the first accessory device that is normally inactive is operated. And a detecting means for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position on the surface of the game board in the normal game state, wherein the game machine is shifted to a major game state in which more game balls can be won than when not operating. When the game lots detected by the detection means are given the right of the second lottery for the number of times with a predetermined number of holdings as the upper limit, and the lottery result of the second lottery is a win In a state in which the game ball is normally put into the specific prize opening from the first state by operating the second accessory device in which the game ball is in the first state where the game ball is not or difficult to enter the specific prize opening. And a third lottery executed together with the second lottery. Based on the result, as the processing time from the detection of the game ball by the detection means to the end of the operation of the second accessory device, any one of the processing times from a plurality of types of processing time is set based on the number of holdings A second setting process that is longer than the first processing time or the first processing time as the processing time when the holding number is less than or equal to a specific value. A special processing time that can be set to a time and the winning rate for the specific winning opening is higher than the first processing time as the processing time when the number of the first lottery is over a predetermined value. It can be set to

  According to the present invention, among the game balls detected by the detecting means, the second lottery right for the number of times with a predetermined number of holdings as an upper limit is given.

  When the lottery result of the second lottery is a win, the second accessory device that normally does not allow the game ball to enter the specific prize opening is operated to make the game ball enter the special prize entrance ready state. .

  Here, in the setting means, based on the result of the third lottery executed together with the second lottery, as the processing time from the detection of the game ball by the detecting means until the end of the operation of the second accessory device, Any processing time can be set from a plurality of types of processing times based on the number of holds.

  That is, when the number of holds is equal to or less than a specific value, the processing time can be set to the first processing time or the second processing time longer than the first processing time.

  When the number of holds is not the upper limit value, the processing time is set to the second processing time in which the holds are relatively easily accumulated.

  On the other hand, when the number of the first lottery is over a predetermined value, the processing time can be set to a special processing time in which the winning rate for the specific winning opening is higher than the first processing time.

  As a result, even in the normal gaming state, when the number of holds reaches the upper limit value, the probability of winning a special winning opening increases, and the first lottery period can be increased.

  In the present invention, change means for changing a probability for setting the processing time by the third lottery to either the first processing time or the processing time including the second processing time. Further, the changing means sets the processing time to the special processing time rather than the first processing time when the number of suspensions is larger than the specific value compared to when the number is below the specific value. When the holding number is less than the predetermined value, the processing time is set to the first processing time rather than the second processing time when the number of holdings is less than the predetermined value. It is characterized by a high probability.

  In the changing means, the probability for setting the processing time by the third lottery to either the first processing time or the processing time including the second processing time is changed.

  That is, when the number is greater than the specific value, the probability that the processing time is set to the second processing time is higher than the first processing time compared to when the specific value is less than or equal to the specific value.

  On the other hand, when the number of holdings is less than the predetermined value, the probability that the processing time is set to the first processing time is set to be higher than the second processing time as compared with the case where the number of holdings is greater than or equal to the predetermined value.

  Thereby, in the normal gaming state, it is difficult to shift to the special processing time, but once it shifts to the special processing time, it is possible to establish a game specification that makes it easy to maintain the specific processing time.

  Further, in the present invention, the first processing time, the second processing time, and the special processing time as the processing time are notified of a lottery result from the start of symbol variation starting from the detection of the game ball. The second processing time is set to a processing time that is longer than the first processing time and is relatively easy to accumulate suspension, and the special processing time is A variation time is shorter than the first processing time, a processing time that is relatively less likely to be accumulated, and is easy to win the specific winning a prize is set.

  For example, if the average speed at which a game ball moves from the game ball detection position to the specific prize opening along the game board surface is v, and the distance from the game ball detection position to the specific prize opening is La, the game ball is detected after the detection. The time ta to reach the winning opening is L / v.

  In this case, by making the variation time equal to or longer than ta, for example, the accessory for facilitating winning a specific winning opening at the time (ta) when the game ball arrives does not operate.

  Further, by setting the variation time to be less than ta, for example, the variation time ends before the time ta at which the game ball arrives, and therefore, an accessory that makes it easy to win a specific winning opening may be activated.

  At this time, when the second processing time is set by using a combination that is difficult to hold in the first processing time (holding does not increase) and is easily held in the second processing time (holding increases). The number of suspensions becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, an upper limit value), and the shift to the special processing time with the highest winning rate for the specific winning opening can be realized.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the game during the normal game by providing a correlation between the number of holding the normal symbol lottery during the normal game and the opportunity of the special symbol lottery. Has an excellent effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. The positional relationship between the pass gate for the normal symbol lottery opportunity provided on the right side of the game board according to the present embodiment and the special symbol start winning opening (B) is shown, (A) is a perspective view, and (B) is the front view. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the control system which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the operation control pattern based on the number of normal symbol lottery reservations concerning this embodiment, (A) is a timing chart of pattern A, (B) is a timing chart of pattern B. It is a timing chart which shows the operation control pattern based on the normal symbol lottery reservation number concerning this embodiment, (A) is a timing chart of pattern Ca, and (B) is a timing chart of pattern Cb. It is a timing chart of the pattern D which shows the operation | movement control pattern based on the normal symbol lottery reservation number which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the game ball which passed the passage gate in each pattern shown in FIGS. 5-7, and the open period of an electric tulip. It is a state transition diagram of each pattern shown in FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the holding | maintenance number management control routine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol lottery relevant process control routine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the accessory arrangement structure on the right side of the game board for demonstrating the game specification which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

(Configuration of pachinko machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, a lower decoration 12 serving as a decorative panel is attached to the lower front portion of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, a glass frame 16 equipped with a pair of glass plates 14 arranged in parallel to each other and at a predetermined interval in the depth direction is arranged on the upper part of the undergarment 12 of the pachinko machine 10. 1, the left end is supported in the state shown in FIG. On the back side of the glass frame 16, a detachable / replaceable game board 18 is set, and the game board 18 faces the glass plate 14 while being closed by the glass frame 16.

  An integrated dish 24 is disposed below the glass frame 16. A key hole 27 is provided at the right end of the integrated dish 24 in FIG. 1, and the glass frame 16 is opened when the key is inserted into the key hole 27 and turned to one of the left and right sides, and the integrated dish 24 is opened when turned to the other side. To do. The glass frame 16 may be opened when the turning angle is shallow, and the integrated dish 24 may be opened when the glass frame 16 is further turned in the same direction.

  The integrated plate 24 is provided with an upper plate portion 28 and a lower plate portion 30. An upper dish ball removal lever 34 is provided at the peripheral edge portion 32 forming the upper dish part 28, and by operating the upper dish ball removal lever 34, the game balls stored in the upper dish part 28 are moved to the lower dish part 28. 30 can be sent out. Further, the lower dish portion 30 is provided with a lower dish ball removal button 36. By operating the lower dish ball removal button 36, the game balls PB stored in the lower dish portion 30 are externally (for example, so-called "" It can be discharged into a dollar box ").

  A ball lending button 42 and a return button 44 are provided at the right end of FIG.

  A grip unit (launching handle) 26 for adjusting the firing force (flying distance) of the hit ball is attached to the lower right portion of the integrated dish 24, and an ashtray 46 is attached to the lower left portion.

  A saucer speaker 60U is disposed on the right side of the lower dish portion 30 of the integrated dish 24 in FIG.

  Here, an operation button 50 that can be operated by the player is provided on the peripheral edge portion 32 of the upper plate portion 28 in the integrated plate 24. This operation button 50 can be intervened in the effect image by operating during the operation effective period during the game, and is set according to each game specification.

  Around the glass plate 14 in the glass frame 16 is turned on, turned off, and flashes in accordance with the progress of the game in an arch shape to produce visual effects such as lighting and auditory effects such as sound. 52 is arranged. The lower end portion of the upper effect portion 52 is connected to the upper end portion of the lower effect portion 54 arranged in a substantially U shape around the integrated dish 24.

  As a result, the effect unit 56 is formed by the upper effect unit 52 and the lower effect unit 54 so as to surround the game board 18.

  The effect unit 56 has a predetermined design so that both the upper effect unit 52 and the lower effect unit 54 are covered with a substrate (not shown) on which an illumination member (light emitting element such as an LED or a lamp) is attached, and the substrate. A formed lens cover 58 is attached.

  The lens cover 58 is cut into a concavo-convex shape so as to divide an area where the illumination member is lit, and lighting control of the illumination member is performed for each of the divided areas (hereinafter referred to as “lens portion” as necessary). The The lighting member basically has a set of LEDs that are lit in three colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue). It can be lit. In addition, a triple display 62 is provided at each upper corner of the glass frame, and is applied to gaming state notification (including error notification and the like).

  Further, glass frame speakers 60C, 60L and 60R are built in the center and both ends of the area corresponding to about 1/3 of the upper arc of the glass frame 16 in the upper effect section 52, and sound is output simultaneously with illumination. To do.

  Hereinafter, the saucer speaker 60U described above and the glass frame speakers 60C, 60L, and 60R are collectively referred to as “speaker 60”.

(Game board configuration)
In the game board 18 shown in FIG. 2, resin-made cells are appropriately attached to an acrylic board or plywood board serving as a substrate, and the surface thereof is a board surface. An arc-shaped outer rail 102 and an inner rail 104 are attached in the vicinity of the outer peripheral end of the board surface of the game board 18. In the circular area surrounded by the outer rail 102 and the inner rail 104, the game ball PB launched from the launching device 165 (see FIG. 4) can be moved by its own weight fall, and this area is a game. This is a gaming area where

  Nails 19 and windmills 21 are scattered in the game area of the game board 18. In addition, a center accessory 105 is arranged almost in the center of the game area. The center accessory 105 includes a liquid crystal display unit (LCD display unit) 106 that displays images of various effects and the like.

  In the LCD display unit 106, for example, when the three symbol sequences fluctuate independently and finally the three symbol sequences stop at the same symbol, the winning of the special symbol lottery (first lottery) is notified. The symbol variation pattern effect is executed. Note that, among the three columns, the case where two columns stop at the same symbol first (temporary stop) and the remaining one column is changing is called “reach”.

  A stage 105 </ b> S is formed at the lower side of the center accessory 105. A game ball PB received by rebounding with a nail 19 or the like, or a game ball PB received guided by a warp path (not shown) is sent to the stage 105S.

  The stage 105S is formed with an inclined surface, a protrusion, etc., and the movement of the game ball PB changes irregularly by the inclined surface, the protrusion, etc., and finally returns to the game board 18 from the lower side. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, passing gates 118 </ b> A and 118 </ b> B each having a normal symbol lottery (second lottery) starting function are arranged on the left and right sides of the center accessory 105 in FIG. 2.

  Further, a special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 is disposed below the center accessory 105, and a special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 is disposed immediately below the passing gate 118B.

  The special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 has a shape protruding from the surface of the game board 18 and is open at the top so as to receive the game ball PB falling along the game board 18.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3A, the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 does not protrude from the surface of the game board 18 but is an opening provided directly in the game board 18. A so-called beak-type or tongue-type electric accessory device 136 (hereinafter referred to as an electric tulip 136) is attached to the opening. The electric tulip 136 is configured to project and be accommodated with respect to the game board 18 by energization / non-energization of an electric chew solenoid 138 (see FIG. 4) disposed on the back side of the game board 18.

  Here, when the electric tulip 136 is in the protruding state, the pachinko ball PB can be received in the opening of the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 provided along the surface of the game board 18.

  FIG. 3B shows the detailed positional relationship between the passing gate 118B and the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134.

  The game ball PB passing through the passage gate 118B is detected at a detection position (start point S) indicated by a dotted line in FIG.

  The game ball PB passes through the start point S, then drops at a speed v, and reaches the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 (see the end point G in FIG. 3B). Although the speed v includes a weight acceleration element, since the distance La from the start point S to the end point G is extremely short, it is regarded as a constant speed.

  When the game ball PB reaches the end point G, if the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 is opened by the operation of the electric tulip 136, the game ball PB can win the special symbol start winning opening 134. It becomes.

  In other words, whether or not the game ball PB wins the passing gate 118B is determined by the opening and closing operation timing of the electric tulip 136 that opens and closes by the normal symbol lottery.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/1, and the interval of the opening and closing operation of the electric tulip 136 is adjusted according to, for example, the fluctuation time. A probability (other than 1/1) may be set.

  Here, in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment, when the game ball PB exceeds the distance La by setting the processing time of the normal symbol lottery (see pattern A, pattern B, pattern Ca described later), The electric tulip 134 is activated (the prize cannot be given to the special symbol start winning opening 134).

  On the other hand, when a specific condition is satisfied, the electric tulip 134 is operated before the game ball PB moves the distance La by setting the processing time of the normal symbol lottery (see pattern Cb and pattern D described later). (You can win a special symbol start winning opening 134).

  Note that “no winning” means that a special symbol starting winning opening 134 is set so that it is difficult to win, and includes a case where a winning is made depending on the trend of the game ball PB. In addition, the “winning is possible” means that the special symbol start winning opening 134 is set to be easy to win, and includes a case where no winning is made depending on the trend of the game ball PB.

  Although details will be described later, the selection of the pattern A, the pattern B, the pattern Ca, the pattern Cb, and the pattern D is selected by the distribution lottery executed at the same time as the normal symbol lottery.

  The distribution lottery is positioned as a third lottery after the special symbol lottery (first lottery) and the normal symbol lottery (second lottery).

  As shown in FIG. 2, an attacker 112 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 in FIG. 2.

  The attacker 112 is provided with an opening / closing door 116. The door 116 is opened or closed by energization / non-energization of the attacker solenoid 148 (see FIG. 4). That is, when the open / close door 116 is opened, the game ball PB dropped on the open / close door 116 is guided by the open / close door 116 and wins the attacker 112.

  Further, at the lowest position of the game area, there is provided an out port 124 through which the dislodged ball is discharged to the back side of the game board 18.

  Further, a plurality of general winning ports 120 (three general winning ports 120A, 120B, 120C in the present embodiment) are located below the center role 105 and on the left side of the special symbol start winning port (A) 129. Is provided. Note that the number of the general winning ports 120 is not limited to three, and the number may be determined by, for example, a design operation such as a winning rate.

  In addition, a light emitting element 137 for lighting effects that produces a lighting effect by lighting on, turning off, and flashing according to the progress of the game on the center actor 105 and the peripheral edge of the board surface provided in the game area (see FIG. 3). Many are provided.

  A ball guide panel 200 is attached to the lower part of the center accessory 105 on the back side of the game board 18 (the side facing the player is the front side). As shown by a chain line in FIG. 2, the ball guide panel 200 has a winning port (special symbol starting winning port (A) 129, special symbol starting winning port (B) 134) concentrated in the lower part of the center actor 105. , General winning openings 120A, 120B, 120C).

  Here, when the game ball PB wins the special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 or the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134, a special symbol lottery is executed, and when the special symbol lottery is won, the opening and closing of the attacker 112 is performed. The door 116 opens and closes in a predetermined pattern, and this is repeated a predetermined number of times (predetermined rounds) (sometimes referred to as “special gaming state” or “big role processing”).

  Note that the winning / losing of the special symbol lottery is mainly notified in the symbol variation display effect of the LCD display unit 106, and during the symbol variation pattern effect or during the major role processing, the lottery result is suspended and sequentially We are going to inform you. In addition to the symbol variation display effect, a character such as an anthropomorphic animal is displayed, and a visual effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation by implying that they have won the special symbol lottery. In this case, the player's interest is increased by sound effects.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of four for one special symbol starting prize opening (in this embodiment, two special symbol starting prize opening (A) 129 and special symbol starting prize opening (B) 134 are provided. Since it is a special symbol start winning opening, it will be 8). The number of reserved balls is not limited to this.

The number of reserved balls is arranged in the center accessory 105 at the lower right as viewed in FIG. 2 and is mainly notified by a reserved lamp which is a part of the game progress guide lamp unit 109 provided with a special figure display unit. A part of this is used for easy display to the player.
(Control system configuration)
Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured with a main control unit 150 as a center, and the main control unit 150 includes an effect control unit 152 and a payout control unit 154. And are connected. The main control unit 150 stores a basic program relating to games, and the operation of each unit is controlled based on a command signal from the main control unit 150.

  Information (start winning signal, jackpot signal, symbol determination signal) indicating the progress of the game is transmitted from the main control unit 150 to the hall computer (not shown) via the board external terminal 190.

  The main controller 150 has, as an input system, a pass gate sensor 118AS, 118BS for detecting a game ball PB passing through the pass gates 118A, 118B, and a special symbol for detecting a winning ball to the special symbol start winning opening (A) 129. A start opening sensor 129S, special figure B start opening sensor 134S for detecting a winning ball in the special drawing B starting winning opening 134, an attacker sensor 112S for detecting a winning ball to the attacker 112 that is opened in a special gaming state, in general General winning sensors 120AS, 120BS, and 120CS for detecting winning balls to the winning openings 120A, 120B, and 120C are connected.

  In addition, the main control unit 150 includes, as an output system, a guide lamp unit 109 for notifying game information when the lamp is lit, an electric chew solenoid 138 for opening and closing the electric tulip 136, and an opening and closing door 116 for the attacker 112. An attacker solenoid 148 is connected.

  An operation button 50 is connected to the effect control unit 152 as an input system. In addition, to the effect control unit 152, a light emitting element 137 for lighting effects and speakers 60 (glass frame speakers 60L, 60C, 60R, saucer speaker 60U) provided in various game parts of the game board 18 are connected as an output system. Has been.

  Furthermore, the LCD display unit 106 is connected to the effect control unit 152 via the symbol control unit 156.

  The payout control unit 154 is connected to a payout device 160 and a launch control unit 164, and the launch control unit 164 is connected to a launch device 165. The payout control unit 154 controls the payout operation and the stop operation of the payout device 160 provided in the pachinko machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls PB as prize balls or rental balls. In addition, the launch control unit 164 activates the launch device 165 by the operation of the grip unit 26 (see FIG. 1) by the player to start launch of the game ball PB and the launch force according to the operation amount of the grip unit 26. To control.

  Further, the payout control unit 154 transmits payout information to a hall computer (not shown) installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 191.

  Although the board external terminal 190 and the frame external terminal 191 are separate substrates, they may be composed of a single substrate.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery is found in main control unit 150, it instructs the effect control unit 152 to execute the effect of the symbol variation pattern. At this time, the main control unit 150 instructs the effect time of the symbol variation pattern. For this reason, the main control unit 150 and the effect control unit 152 are each independently controlled according to the time, for example, both without feeding back the processing status information from the effect control unit 152 to the main control unit 150 Are controlled in synchronization.

  The effect control unit 152 selects the symbol variation pattern type based on the instructed effect time, but basically, the variation of the three columns of symbols starts, and each column passes through various effect images. Is determined (main stop), and the presence / absence of reach, reach type, etc. are selected based on the instructed performance time.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the gaming state can be classified into a normal gaming state and a special gaming state.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state for the purpose of a special symbol lottery executed when the game ball PB wins a special symbol start winning port (A) 129 or a special symbol start winning port (B) 134.

  The special gaming state is a gaming state in which, when the special symbol lottery is won, the opening / closing door 116 of the attacker 112 that is normally closed is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined period, and more winnings can be expected than in the normal gaming state. .

  During a certain period (a certain number of games) after the special gaming state is ended, there is a case where a normal gaming state to which a privilege such as so-called short time or probability change is given (hereinafter referred to as “normal gaming state with a privilege”). .

  In this normal game state with benefits, the so-called base becomes higher and the game can be continued without reducing the game ball PB, and / or the winning probability of the special symbol lottery increases and the big hit early. It can be.

  On the other hand, in a normal gaming state without a privilege, a game lacking sharpness progresses, so that the player's willingness to play may be impaired.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (winning of the third lottery) in the normal gaming state without a privilege, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery (second lottery) is adjusted, The winning probability to the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 is increased. Hereinafter, a state in which the probability of winning the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 in a normal gaming state without a privilege is increased may be referred to as “electrical chunic” as a nickname of the game specification.

  That is, when the game ball PB passes the passing gate 118A or the passing gate 118B, the normal symbol lottery is executed. At this time, depending on the processing time including the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 136 from the start of the normal symbol lottery, The game ball PB of the game passes through the passing gate 118A or the passing gate 118B, and the normal symbol lottery may be put on hold. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is four.

  In this embodiment, the number of reservations is classified into 0 to 2, 3, and 4, and the normal symbol lottery pattern is selected according to the difference in the number of reservations.

  Table 1 shows the processing time of items related to the normal symbol lottery in each pattern determined by the number of holds.

  When the number of holdings is a specific value (the maximum number of holdings for performing lottery to enter into electric panic, two in the first embodiment), there are pattern A and pattern B. Any one is selected by (third lottery). In the present embodiment, pattern A (first processing time) is selected with a probability of 399/400, and pattern B (second processing time) is selected with a probability of 1/400.

When the number of holds is 3, there are a pattern Ca and a pattern Cb, and one of them is selected by distribution lottery. In the present embodiment, the pattern Ca is selected with a probability of 9/10, and the pattern Cb is selected with a probability of 1/10.
Furthermore, if the number of holdings is a predetermined value (the number of holdings when the electric panic drop falls lottery, which is 3 in the first embodiment), the pattern D (special processing time) is inevitably selected. (Probability 1/1).

  It should be noted that the probability of the lottery for each holding number is not limited to the above, and may be set as appropriate according to the game specifications.

  For example, the probability that the pattern B is selected is increased (1/400 → 1/200) to make it easy to enter the electric panic, and the probability that the pattern Ca is selected is decreased (9/10 → 7 / 10) It may be easy to fall from the electric panic.

  Here, the number of the three holds in the first embodiment is the maximum allowable value −1, and after one hold is digested with the number of holds four, continue the electric panic or fall It is the number of holdings to make a lottery. Therefore, the maximum allowable value −1 is not required as long as the number of reservations is larger than the specific value and smaller than the predetermined value.

  In the first embodiment, whether to continue the electric tupanic or to fall down is performed based on the difference in processing time, and therefore the relationship between the pattern Cb and the pattern Ca is the same as the first processing time. The relationship is the second processing time. The pattern Cb is equivalent to the pattern D.

  Therefore, when the maximum allowable value is four as in the first embodiment, the three pending numbers are adjacent to the specific value (2 + 1 = 3) and adjacent to the predetermined value (4-1 = 3). Therefore, the specific value may be set to a predetermined value.

(Pattern A)
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the pattern A, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery executed after the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B is 428 msec.

  For example, since the normal symbol lottery process ends before the winning time (600 msec) for the next passing gate 118B predicted based on the game ball PB launched at 100 balls / minute, the normal symbol lottery is Digested without being suspended.

(Pattern B)
As shown in FIG. 5B, in the pattern B, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery executed after the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B is 20328 msec.

  For example, since the process of the normal symbol lottery does not end even after the winning time (600 msec) for the next passing gate 118B predicted based on the game ball PB launched at 100 balls / minute, the normal symbol lottery is , The hold is increased to the maximum number (here, 4).

(Pattern Ca)
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the pattern Ca, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery executed after the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B is 1200 msec.

  For example, since the process of the normal symbol lottery does not end even after the winning time (600 msec) for the next passing gate 118B predicted based on the game ball PB launched at 100 balls / minute, the normal symbol lottery is , The hold is increased.

(Pattern Cb)
As shown in FIG. 6B, in the pattern Cb, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery executed after the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B is 348 msec.

  For example, since the normal symbol lottery process ends before the winning time (600 msec) for the next passing gate 118B predicted based on the game ball PB launched at 100 balls / minute, the normal symbol lottery is Digested without being suspended.

(Pattern D)
As shown in FIG. 7, in the pattern D, the processing time of the normal symbol lottery executed after the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B is 348 msec.

  For example, since the normal symbol lottery process ends before the winning time (600 msec) for the next passing gate 118B predicted based on the game ball PB launched at 100 balls / minute, the normal symbol lottery is Digested without being suspended.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing whether or not each pattern can win a special symbol start winning (B) based on the start point S and end point G shown in FIG.

  In the pattern A, the electric tulip 136 is opened after the time ta from the start point S at which the game ball PB has passed the passing gate 118B to the end point G reaching the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134. The game ball PB cannot be awarded to the special symbol start winning opening (B).

  In the pattern B, the electric tulip 136 is opened after the time ta from the start point S at which the game ball PB has passed through the passing gate 118B to the end point G reaching the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134. The game ball PB cannot be awarded to the special symbol start winning opening (B).

  In the pattern Ca, the electric tulip 136 is opened after the time ta from the start point S at which the game ball PB has passed through the passage gate 118B to the end point G reaching the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134. The game ball PB cannot be awarded to the special symbol start winning opening (B).

  In the pattern Cb, since the electric tulip 136 is opened before the time ta from the start point S at which the game ball PB has passed the passing gate 118B to the end point G reaching the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134, The game ball PB can be awarded to the special symbol start winning opening (B).

  In the pattern D, since the electric tulip 136 is opened before the time ta from the start point S at which the game ball PB passes through the passing gate 118B to the end point G reaching the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134, The game ball PB can be awarded to the special symbol start winning opening (B).

  FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram between the patterns. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, mode transition (pattern transition) is performed.

  That is, when the number of holdings is 0 to 2, pattern A is selected with a distribution probability of 399/400 (maintenance is maintained), and pattern B is selected with a distribution probability of 1/400 (electric tupanic entry).

  When the number of holds is 3, the pattern Ca is selected with an allocation probability of 9/10 (electric tupanic continuation), and the pattern Cb is selected with an allocation probability of 1/10 (electric tupanic fall). .

  Further, when the number of holds is 4, the electric tupanic state is reached, but one hold is consumed with a probability of 1/1.

  The operation of this embodiment will be described below.

  In the game using the pachinko machine 10, when the player operates the grip unit 26 (see FIG. 1), the ball is shot upward by the launching device 165 (see FIG. 3) one by one. As shown in FIG. 2, the launched game ball PB is driven into the game area of the game board 18 along the outer rail 102 and falls in the game area while changing the direction of hitting the game nail or the windmill 21. Then, the game ball PB reaching the lower end of the game area without winning a prize is collected into the pachinko machine 10 from the out port 124.

  Further, when the game ball PB wins the special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 and special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 provided in the game area or passes through the passing gate 118, processing based on the respective game specifications (For example, special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, etc.) are executed, and an image display effect (for example, symbol variation pattern effect) on the LCD display unit 106, a sound effect using the speaker 60, and the like are executed. Although not shown in the drawing, when a prize is awarded to the general winning opening 120, a predetermined prize ball (payout) is executed.

(Outline of game specifications)
First, the game control centered on the special symbol lottery process in the main control unit 150 will be described.

  When the game ball PB wins the special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 or the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134, the main control unit 150 determines whether or not it is an effective start winning prize. The effective start winning is a game where the reserved balls are not full (for example, four for one start opening) and the special symbol starting winning opening (A) 129 or the special symbol starting winning opening (B) 134 is played. This means that the ball PB has won a prize, and by this, the right of special symbol lottery is obtained. In the invalid starting prize, a special symbol lottery right is not given, but a predetermined number (about 3 to 5) of prize balls may be paid out.

  When the start prize is an effective start prize, the main control unit 150 acquires a random number for special symbol lottery from a random number generation unit (not shown) in accordance with the winning timing, and a pre-stored hit value And compare both to determine whether the special symbol lottery is a hit or miss.

  If the current gaming state is in jackpot processing or symbol variation pattern production, in order to put the special symbol lottery right on hold, the holding number is incremented by one (+1), and the current gaming state is jackpot processing When it is not in the middle or when the symbol variation pattern production is no longer being performed, the special symbol lottery process is executed by subtracting the number of holdings by one.

  Based on the winning / losing of the special symbol lottery, the symbol variation pattern effect time is set, and a command including the special symbol lottery result and the symbol variation pattern time is sent to the effect control unit 152.

  The effect control unit 152 controls output system devices such as the LCD display unit 106 and the speaker 60 to notify the result of the special symbol lottery using the set effect time. For example, on the LCD display unit 106, a symbol variation pattern effect is executed.

  After this notification, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a win, a special game state (a big win process) is executed. In the normal gaming state, the closed attacker 112 is always opened and closed by a predetermined number of rounds (5R, 10R, 15R). The opening time of the attacker 112 is a maximum of 30 seconds. The attacker 112 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 8 to 10) of game balls are won during the opening, and a predetermined closing time is set. , Go to the next round (open). Thereby, the player can receive a lot of prize balls in a short time.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol lottery is found, information on the special symbol lottery is sent from the main control unit 150 to the production control unit 152, and the production control unit 152 performs the design based on the designated production time. The variation pattern type will be selected. The design variation pattern production is basically a flow in which the design of 3 rows of symbols starts and the design of each row is confirmed (this stop) through various production images. The presence / absence of reach, reach type, etc. are selected based on the performance time. Note that the reach type generally indicates the difference in production, and a ratio (expected value, etc.) indicating the possibility of winning a special symbol lottery is set. Usually, the character or story that appears in the production Differences are also made in the production time. As a result, the reach is classified into a normal reach group, a super reach group, a premium reach group, etc. in order from the lowest expected value, and is selected according to each selection ratio based on the expected value.

  By the way, in a normal game state without a privilege, a game lacking sharpness proceeds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the lottery for lottery and the winning of the third lottery) in the normal gaming state with no special benefits, the processing time for the normal symbol lottery is adjusted to obtain a special symbol. The winning probability to the start winning opening (B) 134 is increased.

  The winning probability to the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134 is configured to vary depending on the number of holds. In the present embodiment, the number of holdings is classified into 0 to 2, 3, and 4, and according to the difference in the number of holdings, the normal symbol lottery pattern is selected and the game ball PB passing through the passing gate 118B is special. The situation where the symbol start winning opening (B) 134 can be won and the situation where the prize cannot be won were constructed.

  The flow of the hold number management control and the normal symbol lottery related process control according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a hold number management control routine according to the present embodiment. This routine is started, for example, when the power is turned on, and loop processing is executed in a certain time.

  In step 200, initial setting (for example, clearing the number-of-holds memory, etc.) is executed, and then the process proceeds to step 202 to determine whether there is a hold.

  When a negative determination is made in step 202, the process proceeds to step 204, and it is determined whether or not a normal symbol lottery effective game ball is detected.

  If a negative determination is made in step 204, there is no suspension and the game ball PB has not passed through the passing gates 118A and 118B, so the process returns to step 202, and until the determination in step 202 or step 204 is affirmative, Step 204 is repeated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 202 during the repetition of step 202 and step 204, the process proceeds to step 206 to determine whether or not a process related to a normal symbol lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) is being performed.

  The processing related to the normal symbol lottery means that the processing shown in Table 1 is being performed with any of the variations, symbol determination, start weight, electric tulip release, and end weight shown in Table 1.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 206, the normal symbol lottery cannot be performed for the held game ball PB, and the process proceeds to step 208. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 206, the normal symbol lottery for the held game ball PB is possible, and the process proceeds to step 216 described later.

  In step 208, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol lottery valid game ball has been detected. If a negative determination is made, the process returns to step 202. If an affirmative determination is made in step 208, the process proceeds to step 210. The number of holdings is incremented by 1 (upper limit of 4), and the process returns to step 202.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step 204 during the repetition of step 202 and step 204, the routine proceeds to step 212, where it is determined whether or not a process related to a normal symbol lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) is in progress.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 212, the normal symbol lottery based on the game ball PB that has passed through the passing gates 118A and 118B is not possible. And return to Step 202.

  If a negative determination is made in step 212, the normal symbol lottery based on the game ball PB that has passed through the passing gates 118A and 118B can be performed. 0), then, the process proceeds to step 218, the execution of the normal symbol lottery related process is instructed, and the process returns to step 202.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol lottery related process control routine according to the present embodiment.

  In step 250, a normal symbol lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/1, but a loss selection ratio may be provided as necessary.

  In the next step 252, the hold number determined by the control of FIG. 10 is read, and then the process proceeds to step 254 to determine whether the read hold number is 0 to 2 or not.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 254, the process proceeds to step 256, and a distribution lottery (third lottery) for selecting either pattern A or pattern B with the number of holdings being 0 to 2 is executed. .

  In the distribution lottery at step 256, the pattern A is selected with a probability of 399/400, and the pattern B is selected with a probability of 1/400 (see FIG. 9).

  When the pattern A is selected, the process proceeds from step 256 to step 258, and the normal symbol lottery process is executed based on the pattern A (see FIG. 5A). If the pattern B is selected, the process proceeds from step 256 to step 260, and the normal symbol lottery process is executed based on the pattern B (see FIG. 5B).

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 254 (the number of holds is not 0 to 2), the process proceeds to step 262 to determine the number of holds.

  If it is determined in this step 262 that the number of holdings is three, the process proceeds to step 264, and a distribution lottery for selecting either the pattern Ca or the pattern Cb with the number of holdings of three (third Lottery) is executed.

  In the next step 266, the result of the distribution lottery in step 264 is determined. In the distribution lottery, the pattern Ca is selected with a probability of 9/10, and the pattern Cb is selected with a probability of 1/10 (see FIG. 9).

  When the pattern Ca is selected, the process proceeds from step 266 to step 268, and the normal symbol lottery process is executed based on the pattern Ca (see FIG. 6A). When the pattern Cb is selected, the process proceeds from step 266 to step 270, and the normal symbol lottery process is executed based on the pattern Cb (see FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 262 that the number of holdings is 4, the process proceeds to step 272, and the pattern D is selected with a probability of 1/1 (see FIG. 9).

  When the pattern D is selected, the normal symbol lottery process is executed based on the pattern D (see FIG. 7A).

  FIG. 9 shows a state transition diagram according to the number of holds.

  In the state 1 with the number of holds 0 to 2, the state 1 is maintained with a probability of 399/400, but the electric panic enters with a probability of 1/400. As a result, the hold is added, and when the maximum number of holds (four) is reached, the state 2 is transitioned to.

  In state 2 where the number of holds is 4, the normal symbol lottery is immediately executed, the electric tulip 136 opens and closes, and the game ball PB can win the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134.

  In state 2 where the number of holds is four, since the hold is consumed, the state transitions to state 3 where the number of holds is three with a probability of 1/1. In addition, the probability of 1/1 is a design probability, and depending on the trend of the game ball PB, the hold number 4 may be maintained. In addition, although the probability in state 2 is set to 1/1, the probability that the pattern D is maintained with the number of reservations being 4 without changing to state 3 with the number of reservations being 3 (for example, 1 / Q, “Q May be a positive number exceeding 1)).

  In state 3, where the number of holds is 3, the processing time (variation time) of a normal symbol is long with a probability of 9/10, transitions to state 2 and the electric tupanic continues, and the hold is digested with a probability of 1/10. , Transitions to state 1 and falls from the electric panic.

Below, an example of the game flow of electric tupanic is shown.
(1) In the normal game state with left-handed strike, the player enters the electric panic with a probability of 1/400 in the state where the number of holds is 0-2 by the normal symbol movement control of FIG. 5 (A).
(2) When the player performs a right strike by giving a notification to the effect of switching to the right strike, the number of holdings becomes 4 by the normal symbol operation control of FIG. 5 (B).
(3) When the number of reserves is 4, the special symbol start winning opening (B) before the time ta elapses after the game ball PB passes the passing gate 118B by the normal symbol operation control (pattern D) of FIG. The electric tulip 136 opens and closes in a state where a prize can be won in 134. For this reason, the chance of a special symbol lottery increases.
(4) When the normal symbol lottery process is completed with the number of reservations being 4, the number of reservations is decremented by 1 and becomes 3.
(5) Since the normal symbol movement control (pattern Ca) in FIG. 6A is executed with a probability of 9/10 when the number of holdings is 3, the number of holdings increases to 4 again, and the electric Panic will continue and the chances of special symbol lottery will increase (right-handed continuous notification).
(6) On the other hand, with the number of holdings 3, the normal symbol operation control (pattern Cb) of FIG. 6B is executed with a probability of 1/10, so the number of holdings decreases and falls from the electric tupanic ( Notification of returning to left-handed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol lottery processing time is selected according to the number of holds, and the game ball PB passing through the passing gate 118B can win the special symbol start winning opening (B) 134, and the winning Since the situation that cannot be done is constructed, it is possible to improve the game preference in the normal gaming state without the benefits that are lacking in the progress of the game and impair the game motivation.

  In this embodiment, the passing gates 118A and 118B are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 18, and when entering the electric panic, the notification of switching to the right hand is made. The electric tupanic may be executed by either left-handed or right-handed.

“Second Embodiment”
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, about the same component as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description of the structure is abbreviate | omitted. The feature of the second embodiment is that the opening / closing operation time of the electric tulip 136 is adjusted as means for increasing the holding time.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in Table 1, the pattern A, the pattern B, the pattern Ca, the pattern Cb, and the pattern D are set by changing the variation time of the normal symbol lottery.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in Table 2, in addition to varying the variation time, in particular, in the pattern B, the opening / closing operation time of the electric tulip 136 is varied. In the pattern B, the opening / closing operation time of the electric tulip 146 is made longer than that of the other patterns (A, Ca, Cb, D), so that the processing time can be increased while keeping the variation time short. .

As shown in Table 2, when the opening time of the electric tulip 136 is 14000 msec (14 seconds) in the pattern B, it is preferable to adjust the winning rate to the special symbol start winning opening 134 by repeating the opening and closing operation. For example, 2000 msec (2 seconds) open → 4000 msec (4 seconds) closed → 2000 msec (2 seconds) open → 4000 msec (4 seconds) closed → 2000 msec (2 seconds) open may be set to 14000 msec (14 seconds) in total.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The same components as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of the configuration is omitted. The feature of the third embodiment is that the left-handed game specification allows a special symbol start winning opening (A) 129 to win a special symbol lottery (a lottery executed internally), after a big hit or book In the right-hand beating during the electric panic of the embodiment, a game specification that is a big hit by winning in a so-called V zone (game ball dependent winning) is used. This is a so-called one / two mixed game specification.

  FIG. 12 is a front view of the path of the right-handed game ball PB on the game board surface according to the third embodiment.

(Right-handed equipment)
As shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of accessory devices are arranged substantially in a column (in the direction of falling of the game ball PB) on the right side of the center accessory 105 toward the game board 18, and the game ball is hit to the right. Then, the game proceeds based on the game specifications constructed by the cooperation of the respective accessory devices.

  The right-handed accessory device according to the present embodiment includes (1) a tunnel flow path section 322, (2) a first distribution device 324 including a passage gate 118B, (3) a first winning port 326, ( 4) a second distribution device 328, (5) a second winning port 330, (6) a small attacker 332, (7) a V zone 334, (8) a recovery port 336, and (9) an attacker 112. The first winning opening 326 in (3) replaces the special symbol starting winning opening (B) 134 of the first embodiment.

  The functions of the right-handed accessory device (1) to (9) will be described below (in order from the top) along the falling direction of the game ball PB.

(1) Tunnel flow path part 332
The game ball PB hit to the right is guided in the depth direction of the game board 18 to increase the flow path of the game ball PB.

(2) First distribution device 324
The whereabouts of the game balls discharged and dropped from the tunnel flow path portion are randomly distributed by the game nails 19 to determine whether or not to pass the passage gate 118B.

(3) First prize opening 326
An electric tulip 136 that can be taken in at a predetermined timing is provided, and game balls distributed in a specific direction by the first distribution device 224 are awarded at a predetermined timing.

(4) Second distribution device 328
The whereabouts of the game balls PB that have passed through the first winning opening 326 (not won) are sorted.

(5) Second prize opening 330
The game balls PB distributed in a specific direction by the second distribution device 328 are awarded.

(6) Small attacker 332
The game ball PB is released at a predetermined timing, and the game balls PB distributed in a direction other than the direction in which the second winning device 330 wins a prize are allowed to win.

(7) V zone 334
A small attacker channel 332A that guides the game ball PB that has won the small attacker 332 is provided with an open valve 334A that opens at a predetermined timing. The ball PB can be won (a jackpot is confirmed).

(8) Collection port 336
The game balls in the small attacker channel 332A that does not win the V zone 334 are collected.

(9) Attacker 112
An opening / closing lid 116 that opens at a predetermined timing is provided, and after opening of the opening / closing lid 116, after the big hit is determined, the game ball PB that has not won the small attacker 332 can be received, and the opening / closing lid 116 is a game when closed. It becomes a guide path for guiding to the out port 124 located at the bottom of the board 18.

  In the game board of the third embodiment having the above-described configuration, the number of holdings can be adjusted by adjusting the fluctuation time of the normal symbol lottery based on the game ball PB that has passed through the passing gate 118B of (2). .

  In addition, by setting the variation time as the shortest time, it becomes easier for the game ball PB to enter the electric tulip 136 of the first winning opening 326 of (3), and the guidance probability to the small attacker channel 332A is increased. it can.

  In the first to third embodiments, the electric tulip 136 (the electric accessory device 136) protrudes from the game board 18 and is accommodated (the so-called beak in FIG. 3A). Although the mold is shown), the plate-shaped pedestal protrudes or is accommodated in a so-called tongue-shaped electric accessory layer ratio 136 or is arranged so as to protrude with respect to the game board 18, along the surface of the game board 18. It may literally be a tulip shape that can open and close the blades and deflect the receiving width. In the case of a tulip shape, a pair of symmetrical blade structures or a single blade structure may be used.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the distribution lottery is executed at the same time as the normal symbol lottery. However, another random number such as a winning symbol random number is commonly used for the distribution lottery. May be used to determine the processing time off the normal symbol such as the fluctuation time and the opening time of the electric tulip 136.

  Furthermore, the number of normal symbol lotteries is classified into 0, 2, 3, and 4 and the normal symbol lottery pattern is selected according to the difference in the number of the reserved symbols. Many patterns may be set by classifying into 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Or, even with the same number of holds, different patterns may be set when the number of holds increases and when the number of holds decreases.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the electric tulip 136 of the special symbol starting winning opening (B) 134 is added, but it may be added to the special symbol starting winning opening (A) 129. . In addition, when the special symbol starting winning opening itself is provided in the left-handed region, the electric tulip 136 may be added to the special symbol starting winning port in the left-handed region.

PB game ball 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
18 Game board 26 Grip unit (Launching handle)
19 Nail 21 Windmill 105 Center character 106 Liquid crystal display (LCD display)
118A Passing Gate 118B Passing Gate 129 Special Symbol Start Winning Port (A) (Special Winning Port)
134 Special design starting prize opening (B) (special prize opening)
136 Electric tulip (second accessory device)
112 Attacker (first equipment device)
116 Opening / closing door 124 Out port 150 Main control unit (operation control means, lottery grant means)
152 production control unit 154 payout control unit 118AS passing gate sensor 118BS passing gate sensor (detection means)
129S Special Figure A Start Port Sensor 134S Special Figure B Start Port Sensor 112S Attacker Sensor 109 Guide Lamp Unit 138 Electric Chu Solenoid 148 Attacker Solenoid 160 Discharge Device 164 Firing Control Unit 165 Firing Device S Start Point v Speed G End Point La Distance ta Time

Claims (4)

In the normal gaming state, when a game ball is detected at a predetermined position on the game board surface, a winning lottery is executed for the number of times that the predetermined number of holdings is set as the upper limit, and if the winning lottery result is a win An operation control means for operating the device to bring the game ball into a specific winning opening;
As a processing time from the detection of the game ball to the end of the operation of the specified accessory device, a lottery for setting the processing time is selected from a plurality of processing times based on the number of the winning lotteries held, Setting means capable of setting the processing time based on the result of the distribution lottery,
The setting means is
When the number of winning lotteries held is equal to or less than a specific value, the processing time can be set to a first processing time or a second processing time longer than the first processing time,
When the number of winning lotteries held is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the processing time can be set to a special processing time in which the winning rate for the specific winning opening is higher than the first processing time. Gaming machine. In the normal gaming state, when the result of the first lottery executed by winning a game ball in the specific winning opening is a win, the first function device that is normally inactive is activated and deactivated. A gaming machine that shifts to a prominent gaming state in which more game balls can be won than time,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position on the game board surface in the normal game state;
In the game balls detected by the detecting means, the right of the second lottery for the number of times with a predetermined number of holdings as an upper limit is given, and when the lottery result of the second lottery is won, Normally, the second accessory device that makes the game ball in the first state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult is operated to make the game ball easier to win from the first state into the specific game port. An operation control means;
Based on the number of holds, as the processing time from the detection of the game ball by the detection means until the end of the operation of the second accessory device, based on the result of the third lottery executed together with the second lottery Setting means capable of setting any one of the processing times from a plurality of types of processing times;
The setting means is
When the holding number is less than a specific value, the processing time can be set to a first processing time or a second processing time longer than the first processing time,
When the number of the first lottery is over a predetermined value, the processing time can be set to a special processing time in which the winning rate for the specific winning opening is higher than the first processing time. A gaming machine. A change means for changing a probability for setting the processing time by the third lottery to either the first processing time or the processing time including the second processing time;
The changing means is
When the holding number is larger than the specific value, the probability that the processing time is set to the special processing time is higher than the first processing time compared to the specific value or less,
When the number of suspensions is less than the predetermined value, the probability that the processing time is set to the first processing time is higher than the second processing time compared to the case where the number is the predetermined value or more. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein The first processing time, the second processing time, and the special processing time as the processing time are adjusted from the start of symbol variation to the notification of the lottery result based on the detection of the game ball. Set by
The second processing time is set to a processing time that is longer than the first processing time and is relatively easy to accumulate a hold,
The special processing time is set to a processing time that is shorter than the first processing time, is relatively less likely to be accumulated, and is easy to win the specific prize opening.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.