JP2017060638A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing unintended number of game media being guided to a passing area, when a first state occurs where the game media are easy to pass through the passing area.SOLUTION: A normal variable winning ball device 6B includes: a guide plate 601 as a guide member for guiding a game ball flowing down a game area 10 toward a second start winning port so as to advance along the front face of a game board 2; and a solenoid 81 for protruding the guide plate 601 to the game area 10 in an open state and retreating the same from the game area 10 in a closed state. Regulation pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are further provided as retardation means to make a period longer which is necessary for a game ball to be guided by the guide plate 601 to the second start winning port, when the guide plate 601 is protruded to the game area 10 in the open state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium into the game area.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, for example, a game ball (game medium) flowing down the gaming area changes between a first state in which it easily passes through the passing area and a second state in which it is less likely to pass through the first state. Some of them are equipped with a variable prize winning device.

  As this type of variable winning device, for example, a guide plate (guidance member) for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area is provided so as to protrude into the game area in the first state and retract from the game area in the second state, When the game ball protrudes into the game area, the game ball flows down from the one end side to the other end side and is guided to a winning opening provided on the side of the guide plate. In order to prevent a game ball from illegally entering the winning opening in the state and causing a winning, a restricting portion is provided on the guide plate that restricts the gaming ball from entering the winning opening in the second state. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-77235

  In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the winning opening by the restricting portion provided in the guide plate in the second state, but an unintended number when the guide plate protrudes into the game area in the first state. There is a problem that a game ball of the game may be guided to a winning opening and a winning may occur.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and an unintended number of game media are guided to the passage area when the game medium enters the first state in which it easily passes through the passage area. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the above.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that plays a game by launching a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball P) to a gaming area (for example, the gaming area 10) formed by the gaming board surface (for example, the front surface of the gaming board 2). 1)
A first state (for example, an open state) in which game media flowing down the game region easily passes through a passage region (for example, a second start winning opening) and a second state (for example, closed) that is less likely to pass through the first state. Movable state (for example, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B),
A game value providing means (for example, the CPU 103 detects that a game ball has been detected by the second start port switch 22B based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passage area). Pieces of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), after establishing the second start condition, for example, A portion for starting the variable display of the special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is established due to the end of the variable display or the big hit gaming state),
With
The movable means is
A guide member (for example, a guide plate 601) for guiding the game medium flowing down the game area along the game board surface toward the passing area;
Drive means (for example, a solenoid 81) for causing the guide member to protrude into the game area in the first state and retract from the game area in the second state;
Have
In the first state, when the guide member protrudes into the game area, a delay means (for example, a restriction piece) is provided so that a period required for the game medium to be guided to the passage area by the guide member becomes long. 830A, 830B, 830C) (see FIG. 14)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the time required for the game medium to be guided to the passage area by the guide member protruding into the game area in the first state is increased by the delay means, so that an unintended number of game media can pass through the passage area. It is possible to prevent the game value from being excessively given by passing through.
Note that the first state in which game media easily pass through the passage area does not necessarily have to be a state in which game media pass with a probability of 100%, as long as the game medium passes through the passage area more easily than in the second state. . In addition, the second state that is less likely to pass than the first state may not necessarily be a state in which the game medium does not pass with a probability of 100%, as long as the game medium is less likely to pass through the passage region than the first state. .
In addition, the game value is, for example, giving a predetermined number of prize balls, starting to display a variation of a symbol, right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, generating a big hit, Control to a high probability state where the probability of occurrence is high, continue a round game with a big hit, etc., or an effect advantageous to the player (for example, an effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state) ), A right to execute a special effect (for example, a premium effect), a right to establish a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, or the like.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The passage region (for example, a second start winning opening) is provided on one side of the guide member (for example, the guide plate 601), and a game medium (to the guide member) on the other side of the guide member ( For example, a guide means (for example, a ball receiving portion 812 and a guide wall portion 815) for guiding the game ball P) to the end portion of the guide member opposite to the passage region is provided.
According to this feature, the game medium can be prevented from entering the passage area without being guided by the guide member.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The delay means is configured such that a game medium (for example, a game ball P) guided by the guide member (for example, the guide plate 601) meanders in the first state (for example, an open state) (for example, a side wall (for example, a game ball P)) A plurality of ribs (for example, regulating pieces 830A, 830B, 830C) provided to protrude from the rear wall 800 and the front wall 801),
An inclined surface (for example, an inclined surface 830K) that is inclined toward the guiding direction is formed on a rib (for example, the restriction piece 830A) that is disposed at least on the upstream end of the guide path among the plurality of ribs. (Refer to FIG. 11 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of game medium clogging when the game medium guided by the guide member contacts the rib.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
Based on the establishment of the movable condition (for example, generation per normal symbol), the movable means (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B) is moved to the first period (for example, about 3 seconds) or shorter than the first period. Movable control means (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled to be in the open state) for two periods (for example, about 0.1 second), for example, about 3 seconds when the CPU 103 generates a "per-figure" in the short-time state. In the normal state, when “per normal” occurs, the part that normally opens the variable winning ball apparatus 6B for about 0.1 second),
A specific advantageous state control means (for example, a big hit) that controls the player to a specific advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed by performing a variable display. , If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the CPU 103 is a portion to be “big hit” as a specific display result),
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, occurrence of big hits B, C, E), it is controlled to a special advantageous state (for example, a short time state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the specific advantageous state Special advantageous state control means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes time-shortening control over a predetermined number of fluctuation displays after the end of the big hit B, C, E);
With
The game value giving means gives execution of the variable display as the game value based on the fact that a game medium has passed through the passage area (for example, the CPU 103 detects a game ball by the second start port switch 22B). Based on this, if a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the second special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the second start condition is set. After being established, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition has been established due to, for example, the previous special figure fluctuation display or the end of the big hit gaming state, the special figure fluctuation display by the second special symbol display 4B is started. Part),
When the movable condition is satisfied in a state other than the special advantageous state, the movable control means causes the movable means to move over the first period at a higher rate than when the movable condition is satisfied in the special advantageous state. 1 state (for example, when the time control is performed by the CPU 103, the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is normally set. Control to make it shorter than in the normal state, control to make the fluctuation time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the normal figure display by the normal symbol display 20 shorter than in the normal state, and fluctuation in the normal figure fluctuation display Based on the fact that the display result is “per game”, the game ball is secondly controlled such that the control time for controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to the open state is longer than that in the normal state. Passing the dynamic winning opening (entrance) portion easy to second start condition is performed to advantageously become control for the player by increasing the possibility of establishment)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an unintended number of game media from passing through the passage area and being given game value excessively in a state other than the special advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The guide member (for example, the guide plate 601) is a plate-like member extending toward the passage area (for example, the second start winning opening), and a game is played from one end side to the other end side of the guide member. The period (for example, about 1 second) required for the medium (for example, the game ball P) to be guided is longer than the second period (for example, about 0.1 second).
According to this feature, even if the movable condition is established in a state other than the special advantageous state and the movable means is controlled to the first state, the game medium is guided from one end side to the other end side of the guide member. Since it will change to a 2nd state before, it can suppress that an unintended number of game media passes a passage area | region and a game value is provided too much.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
A special passing area (for example, a second big prize opening 712) in which the game medium (for example, the game ball P) flowing down the gaming area (for example, the gaming area 10) is different from the passing area (for example, the second start winning opening). ) Special movable means (for example, a second special variable winning ball, for example) that can be changed between a third state (for example, an open state) that is likely to pass through and a fourth state (for example, a closed state) that is less likely to pass through the third state. Device 7B),
The special movable means is
A special guide member (for example, the second guide plate 711) for guiding the game medium flowing down the game area along the game board surface toward the special passage area;
Special drive means (for example, a solenoid 83) for causing the special guide member to project into the game area in the fourth state and retract from the game area in the third state;
Have
Special delay means for extending the time required for the game medium to be guided to the special passage area by the special guide member when the special guide member protrudes into the game area in the fourth state ( For example, regulation pieces 840A to 840F) are further provided,
In the third state, the special movable means allows the game medium to pass through the special passage area when the special guide member retreats from the game area (for example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, When the solenoid 83 for the 2-guide plate 711 is in the ON state, the second guide plate 711 opens the second grand prize-winning port 712 so that the game ball can easily pass (enter) the second big-winning port 712. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if special movable means having a structure similar to the movable means is provided, the movable means makes it easier for the game medium to pass through the passage area by causing the guide member to protrude into the game area. In the movable means, by retracting the special guide member from the game area, it becomes easier for the game medium to pass through the special passage area, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), and (C) is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol). Explanatory diagram, (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small jackpot type determination table, (E) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots, (F) is an explanatory diagram showing a general chart display result determination table, (G) is normal It is a figure which shows the open period of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a perspective view which shows a variable winning ball unit. It is a top view which shows a variable winning ball unit. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 10, (B) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. 10, (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state which the guide plate moved to the protrusion position. (A) is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the front surface of a rear wall, (B) is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the back surface of a front wall. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the state in which a normal variable winning ball apparatus is a closed state, (B) is a cross-sectional view. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state, and (B) is a cross-sectional view. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a condition when a normal variable winning ball apparatus changes to a closed state. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the condition of the game ball which approached into the special variable winning ball apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side are shown. This will be explained as a standard. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (also called a gauge board) and a gaming machine frame 3 (also called a base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  The game board 2 is configured in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front by a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and is configured by providing obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, and the like on the front of the game board.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a segment or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like, and a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (eg, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the variable display using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the above, a variation display of a plurality of types of effect symbols each identifiable is performed, and a definite effect symbol that is a variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to nine types, and may be any number (for example, eight types, ten types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is out of place can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “9”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are arranged. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, a hold memory display (also referred to as a hold display) for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to each special symbol in an identifiable manner. Is done. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko machine When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. The hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and in the second hold memory display area 5U. The on-hold storage display is a on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (the hold displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D). Memory display), and the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through (entering) the second start winning opening is a circular white display (the hold displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U) Memory display).

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U, on the right side of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for display in an identifiable manner. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory for which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure holding memory number is the number of memories for which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a ball receiving portion 810 (see FIG. 8) described later. The ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is slid in the front-rear direction between a projecting position projecting into the game area 10 and a retracted position retracting from the game area 10 by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. For example, a game ball is provided toward a second start winning opening that is provided with a normal electric accessory having a guide plate 601 (see FIG. 11A) and is opened to the right side by a ball receiving portion 812 to be described later. Induce.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the guide ball 601 is in the retracted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening. It becomes a difficult closed state (second state). On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the guide plate 601 becomes the protruding position, so that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening (entrance) ) Is easy to open (first state). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is configured such that when it is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not enter the second starting winning hole, but when it is in the closed state, the gaming ball is not inserted into the second starting winning hole. However, the game ball may be less likely to enter than in the open state.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is provided below the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes a first grand prize opening door 701 that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2). The first special winning prize opening device 701 is opened and closed by the first big prize opening door 701. The first big prize opening 702 that changes to The first grand prize opening door 701 rotates about the lower side between a closed position where the first grand prize winning opening 702 is closed by driving the solenoid 82 and an open position where the first big prize winning opening 702 is opened. It is possible.

  In the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82 is in the on state, the first grand prize opening door 701 opens the first big winning opening 702, and the game ball passes through the first big winning opening 702 ( Easy to enter). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, the first grand prize opening door 701 closes the first big prize opening 702 so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first big prize opening 702. As described above, the first grand prize winning opening 702 changes between an open state advantageous for a player through which game balls easily pass (enter) and a closed state unfavorable for the player through which game balls cannot pass (enter). . In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the first grand prize opening 702, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball does not easily pass (enter) through the first big prize port 702. May be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the first grand prize opening 702 passes through the first count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first big prize opening 702, so that the first count switch 23 Detected. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 23 is discharged out of the gaming machine. Based on the detection of game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening 702 that is opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Accordingly, when the first special winning opening 702 is opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 702, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening 702 is closed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, it is impossible to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the first large winning opening 702. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a disadvantageous state for a player.

  The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a second guide plate 711 (see FIG. 11B) that is provided below the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B and is driven by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). A second big prize opening 712 that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the second guide plate 711. The second big prize opening 712 is formed so as to open upward in the open state. The second guide plate 711 is between an open state (third state) in which the second big prize opening 712 is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and a closed state (fourth state) in which the second big prize opening 712 is closed. It is provided to be slidable in the front-rear direction.

  In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the second guiding plate 711 is in the ON state, the second guiding plate 711 opens the second large winning opening 712, and the game ball receives the second large winning prize. Facilitates passage (entrance) through the mouth 712. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the second guide plate 711 is in the OFF state, the second guide plate 711 closes the second grand prize opening 712, and the game ball passes through the second big prize opening 712 (approaching) ) I can't do it. As described above, the second grand prize winning opening 712 changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second grand prize opening 712, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball does not easily pass through (enter) the second big prize port 712. May be provided.

  A game ball passing (entering) through the second big prize opening 712 is detected by the second count switch 24A by passing through the second count switch 24A installed in the second big prize opening 712. Based on the detection of game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large prize winning opening 712 that has been opened in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, for example, other ordinary such as the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through the winning opening. Therefore, when the second special prize winning device 712 is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the game ball can enter the second big prize winning port 712, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, if the second big prize opening 712 is closed, it is impossible to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second big prize opening 712. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a disadvantageous state for a player.

  The normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are provided in the game board 2 in an integrated state as the variable winning ball unit 7. It has been. The detailed configuration of the variable winning ball unit 7 will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a normal symbol display 20 is provided on the right side of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41. The passing gate 41 is installed above the variable winning ball unit 7. A gate switch 21 described later is built in the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first large winning opening 702 and the second large winning opening 712, for example, it is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. A single or a plurality of general winning openings may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the variable winning ball unit 7) in the game area 10. In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball striking device ( An upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) for storage) is provided. A lower plate 91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  In this embodiment, the game area 10 is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the effect display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area 10. The game ball that was launched weakly with the batting operation handle (left-handed) flows down the left game area (first passage route), and the game ball that was launched more strongly with the batting operation handle (right-handed) It flows down the area (second passage route).

  The game balls that have flowed down the left game area can win the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game balls that have flowed down the right game area are the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, and the second. A number of obstacle nails and guide members are arranged so that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can win a prize and can pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of left-handed, it is impossible to win the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B, and it is impossible to pass through the passing gate 41.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. After the general chart start condition for the normal symbol is established, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, for example, the end of the previous regular diagram variation display, is established. The usual display of fluctuation on the display 20 is started.

  In this normal variation display, after the normal symbol variation is started, when a predetermined time which is the normal variation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the normal symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol change display result is “per normal”, the guide plate 601 constituting the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the protruding position, and is returned to the retracted position when a predetermined time elapses. Is done.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure variable display by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the previous special figure fluctuation display or the end of the big hit gaming state, the special figure fluctuation display by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, after the variation display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed after starting the variation display of the special symbol, A definite special symbol (variation display result) that is a variation display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is “disconnected”.

  After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. The After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is used as an off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missing symbol in the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a missed symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, the first special winning ball gate device 7A of the first special variable winning ball device 7A in the jackpot gaming state. In the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the first big winning opening 702 is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A an open state advantageous to a player is performed.

  The round that is the opening cycle of the first big prize opening 702 can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “10”, “5”, etc.). Note that even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the first big prize opening 702). May be.

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the specific display result in the special symbol variable display and becomes the “small hit” as the specific display result, in the small hit gaming state, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B The second guide plate 711 opens the second big prize opening 712 in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. And As a result, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in an open state that is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the second guide plate 711 is set to open once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses in the small hit gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be opened several times in the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit gaming state, when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 712 passes the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the third count switch 24B of the game ball It becomes a “big hit” based on passing (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the third count switch 24B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 712 in the small hit game state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, it is not a “hit”. In other words, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the fourth count switch 24C.

  When the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second guide plate 711 of the second special variable winning ball device 7B has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). The second grand prize winning opening 712 is opened in a period until it elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round game which makes the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B an open state advantageous to a player is performed. In this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is controlled to the open state. Is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A may be controlled to be in an open state.

  The round game which is the opening cycle of the second big prize opening 712 can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “5”, etc.). It should be noted that even before the number of executions of the round game reaches the maximum number of times, the round game is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the second big prize opening 712). Also good.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the time shortening state in which the time shortening control (time shortening control) is performed within a predetermined range of the number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times or 20 times) and the time shortening control are not performed. It is controlled to either the normal state (non-short-time state). By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure fluctuation display is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, after the end of the big hit gaming state, a special number of fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times), the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, What is necessary is just to complete | finish, when any conditions among the game balls passing the 3rd count switch 24B are satisfied previously.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control for reducing the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B as compared with the normal state, The control for reducing the fluctuation time (normal time fluctuation time) of the normal figure by the symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result in the normal figure fluctuation display is “per normal figure”. Accordingly, the second start condition is such that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, such as a control time for controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to the open state longer than that in the normal state. The control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the establishment of. In addition to the above, the control for improving the probability that the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of each time of the usual figure becomes “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and guidance in the open state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. You may make it perform control which increases the frequency | count of moving the board 601 to a protrusion position rather than the time of a normal state.

  In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is opened is increased more than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure variation display can be executed frequently. Next, the time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed. The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. An output circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 to 83 is mounted.

  The output circuit 111 is also connected to a controller 92 for driving the solenoid 85. The controller 92 starts driving control of the solenoid 85 by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. When the controller 92 drives the solenoid 85, a later-described restricting member 721 repeats the change between the restricted state and the allowed state every second regardless of the gaming state.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect LED 9, and the like. A lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, Different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the prior determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit B”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning opening notification command and the big winning opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command D100 is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the V winning is achieved, that is, that the third count switch 24B is turned on because the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B.

  The command D2XXH and the command D3XXH are effect control commands (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. Among these, the command D2XXH is a symbol designation indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type, and whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” as the winning determination result. It is a command. The command D3XXH includes a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the variation pattern determination random value MR3 becomes a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning a prize. It is a command.

  In the symbol designating command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the command D200H is a first symbol designating command indicating that the winning determination result is “out”. The command D201H is a second symbol designating command indicating that the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command D202H is a third symbol designation command indicating that the winning determination result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. Command D203H is a fourth symbol designation command indicating that the winning determination result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. Command D204H is a second symbol designation command indicating that the determination result at the time of winning is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”.

  In other words, the second symbol designation command to the fourth symbol designation command in the present embodiment are commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 according to the respective jackpot types, while the fifth symbol designation command is used. The command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” and when the small hit type is determined as “small hit B”. Command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value for determining the hit type for determining the big hit type and the small hit type Numerical data indicating MR2, random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, random number value MR4 for determining a normal display result, and random value MR5 for determining an initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 6 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 (A), a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 6 (B), and a jackpot type shown in FIG. 6 (C). In addition to the determination table (for the second special symbol), the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6 (D), the general display display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 (F), the big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), small A hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), a deviation variation pattern determination table (not shown), a normal variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the subject of fluctuation display, and the variation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). In other words, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for big hit and a determination value for small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, a judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but a judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, only the big win can be won, and the small win is not generated.

  When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, a big hit will occur with the same probability as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target, and half of these judgment values correspond to a small hit. By being set as a judgment value, when the second special symbol is the target of variable display, the winning is a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200). .

  That is, when the value of MR1 coincides with any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 determines to win as the variable display result. Further, when MR1 coincides with any hit determination value corresponding to the small hit shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit and the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It is also to determine whether or not the symbol is a big hit symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, but in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It may also be determined whether or not the stop symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6A to determine whether to make a big hit or a small hit. A table is provided separately, and the jackpot determination is performed using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. In this way, the determination of the small hit may be performed using separate tables for the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the first and the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the second.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, determination values other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit are not set as the determination values corresponding to the big hit, that is, the small hit is not won. However, a part of the determination values other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the determination value corresponding to the small hit, and the small hit may be won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the second special symbol is a target for variable display, the mode of winning a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200) is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability (ratio) for small hits when the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the first special symbol is subject to variable display. Any probability may be used as long as it is higher than the winning probability (ratio) per case.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Among these, FIG. 6 (B) shows a case in which the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a table. FIG. 6C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a table.

  In the big hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, the big hit type is any one of the big hit A to the big hit C based on the random number (MR2) for hit type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with three types of big hits from big hit A to big hit C. On the other hand, only one type of big hit C, big hit C, is provided in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol). That is, the big hit that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. The big hit that occurs at the time is only the big hit C.

  FIG. 6D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table determines whether the small hit type is small hit A or small hit B based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game with the big hit type of the big hit D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game with the big hit type being the big hit E is executed. It has become so. That is, the big hit D and the big hit E are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the small hit types when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B. It is a jackpot type determined according to.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (E). In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, jackpot A and jackpot D in which the time-shortening control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, A big hit B, big hit C and big hit E are set in which the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Of these jackpots A to E, jackpot A is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the first jackpot 702 is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, the time-shortening control is not executed.

  The big hit B is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the first big winning opening 702 is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the big hit game state of the big hit B is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 20 special figure games are executed or until a big hit occurs again until 20 special figure games are executed.

  The big hit C is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the first big winning opening 702 is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit C is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 100 special figure games are executed or until a big hit occurs again until 100 special figure games are executed.

  The jackpot D is 5 rounds (so-called 5 rounds) that change the second grand prize winning opening 712 into an open state advantageous to the player. A round of gaming) is a big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, after the big hit gaming state of big hit D is completed, the time-shortening control is not executed.

  The jackpot E has 15 rounds (the so-called 15 rounds) in which the second grand prize opening 712 is changed to the second state advantageous to the player (so-called 15 rounds. A round of winning games) is a big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit E is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 100 special figure games are executed or until the big hit occurs again until 100 special figure games are executed.

  The general game display result determination table shown in FIG. 6F uses the hold information of the general game based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 (that is, the normal game display result determination table). This is a table in the case of determining a normal symbol per unit (when symbol variation display is performed). As described above, in this embodiment, the probability of “per normal map” is set to the same probability (for example, about 60%) in the normal state (non-time-short state) and the time-short state.

  On the other hand, on the basis of the occurrence of “per-figure” in the short-time state, an open period (first period) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened, and “per-figure” occurs in the normal state. Based on this, it is set to be longer than the opening period (second period) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (G), the opening period of the second grand prize opening is about 3 seconds when “per normal” occurs in the short-time state, and “per normal” in the normal state. When this occurs, the time is about 0.1 seconds. In other words, in the short-time state, the open period during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened in accordance with the occurrence of “per normal” is long, so that the game ball is easily guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 ( On the other hand, in the normal state, the open period during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state with the occurrence of “per game” is extremely short in the normal state. There is almost no guidance to the second start winning opening.

  For this reason, in the short-time state, when a big hit occurs as a variation display result of the second special symbol, and a small hit occurs as a variation display result of the second special symbol, and the game ball wins V during the small hit game Therefore, there is a case where a big hit (V winning big hit) occurs, so that a so-called consecutive state where the big hit gaming state continuously occurs without going through the normal state is likely to occur. On the other hand, in a normal state, a big hit may occur as a variation display result of the first special symbol, whereas a small hit does not occur as a variation display result of the first special symbol. In addition, even if the normal winning is generated by hitting right and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened, the second start winning is generated, that is, V is won during the small hit game. Therefore, there is almost no big hit (V winning big hit), so the so-called consecutive state where the big hit gaming state continuously occurs without going through the normal state is unlikely to occur.

  In the short-time state after the big hit game of the big hit B, since the number of special-purpose games for which the short-time control is executed is set to 20, the rate at which the big hit game state continuously occurs without going through the normal state (The total of the ratio of occurrence of jackpots as a result of fluctuation display of the special chart game during the 20 special chart games and the ratio of occurrence of jackpots when the game ball wins V) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the short-time state after the big hit game of big hit C and big hit E is over, since the number of special figure games for which the short-time control is executed is set to 100 times, the big hit game state is continuously set without going through the normal state. The rate of occurrence (the sum of the rate at which a big hit is generated as a result of fluctuation display of the special figure game during 100 special figure games and the rate at which the game ball wins a V and a big hit is generated) is set to almost 100%. .

  In this embodiment, five types of jackpots A to E are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more jackpot types may be provided. Four or less types may be provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot A out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299. , 150 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special symbol game of the first special symbol, the time-shortening control is not executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of 50%. Further, when the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit game is finished, the number of special-purpose games for which the time-shortening control is executed is determined to be 20 times at a rate higher than 100 times.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), all ranges (0 to 299) of the MR2 determination value ranges 0 to 299 are jackpot C Therefore, after the big hit game is over, the number of special-purpose games for which the time reduction control is always executed is determined to be 100 times.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, in the small hit type determination table, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the small hit A, and 100 to 299. Is assigned to the small hit B. For this reason, when a V-winning big win occurs during the small hit game, the number of special-purpose games in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game ends at a rate of 75% is determined to be 100 times. Thus, the time-shortening control is not executed after the big hit game at the rate of 25%.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. A jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance and a variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “out”. ing.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In this embodiment, when these hit values are the big hit type “big hit B” or “big hit C”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “big hit A”. Is assigned so that the super reach α is easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the player may be in a “big hit B” or “big hit C”. Can increase expectations. That is, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the fluctuation display result is a big hit, and it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the time reduction control is executed after the big hit game is finished.

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random value out of a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the variation pattern (PC1-1) for small hits is a determination value. Assigned as. Although only PC1-1 is provided as the small hit variation pattern in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small hit variation pattern. It may be.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss used when the gaming state is a low base state where time reduction control is not performed, and the game state is subjected to time reduction control. A deviation variation pattern determination table B used in the case of the high base state is prepared in advance.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α variation variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of reach β out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display is “out of” in the low base state, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation regardless of the number of reserved storages. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display becomes “out of” in the low base state, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table for deviation that differs depending on the number of reserved storage. It may be. In particular, when the number of reserved storages is two or more, a non-reach shift variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time than PA1-1 which is a non-reach shift variation pattern is easily determined. By determining the variation pattern, the variation display (PA1-1) with a long variation time and without shortening is determined, so that the variation display time becomes long and the variation display is not executed. It will be possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game control data holding area (not shown) includes a first special figure storage unit (not shown), a second special figure storage unit (not shown), a general figure storage unit (not shown), a game A control flag setting unit (not shown), a game control timer setting unit (not shown), a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and a game control buffer setting unit (not shown) are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit (not shown) is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game that has not been performed (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and the first special figure holding memory part (not shown) The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the starting condition The reserved data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit (not shown) indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( Based on the special figure display result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) has yet to generate a start prize (second start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the second start prize opening formed by the normally variable prize ball apparatus 6B. Stores the pending data of a special figure game that has not been started (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B). As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and the second special figure holding memory part (not shown) The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the starting condition Stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Thus, the hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit (not shown) indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result ( Based on the special figure display result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general figure holding storage unit (not shown) stores the holding information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Remember. For example, the common figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the display result is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit (not shown) is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating the count value of each of the multiple types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit (not shown) may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updatable by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown), random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values. Accordingly, numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the effect control CPU 120 receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 being an I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used for controlling effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit (not shown), an effect control timer setting unit (not shown), an effect control counter setting unit (not shown), and an effect control buffer setting unit (not shown). ).

  In the effect control flag setting unit (not shown), the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A plurality of types of flags are provided, and for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state are stored.

  The effect control timer setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as a display operation of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5. Data indicating the timer value for each type of timer is stored.

  The effect control counter setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations, and the effect control counter setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of counters. Data indicating the count value in each is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit (not shown) is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer (not shown) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit (not shown). The received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize corresponds to a storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display. Further, in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown), a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory is stored. 2-4 ") and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number" 2-0 ") corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer (not shown) at the time of the start winning prize are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category. A storage area (entry) for storing the designated command and the reserved memory number notification command in association with the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the second switch port The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the 1 count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the third count switch 24B, and the fourth count switch 24C is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number value MR1 and the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the variable winning ball unit 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the normal symbol change display and the guidance in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are performed. It is possible to set the operation of the plate 601 (for example, setting an open period).

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown). Of these, after setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is set to the predetermined value. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by switching from the on state to the off state over time. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of S22 to S31 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown). .

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. When the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted and the first start winning prize is obtained, the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) is used. If it is the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display unit is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit (not shown) or the second special diagram storage unit (not shown). A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special game with 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for the variation display result determination, Determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Either the small hit symbol or the off symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is used by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of determining whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random value MR2 for determination of hit type, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, so that The process of determining the variable display mode is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit (not shown) is decremented or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic on the first special symbol display 4A or a special game using the second special graphic on the second special symbol display 4B, The elapsed time is measured by the timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the special process flag value is “4”. Is updated. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is turned on. If it is ON, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, or the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B. This includes processing for setting the first grand prize winning opening 702 and the second big winning prize opening 712 to be opened. At this time, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A”, “big hit B”, “big hit C”, “big hit D”, or “big hit E”, You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes the big winning opening 712 open. For example, when the big hit type is any one of “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C”, regardless of the big hit type, the upper limit of the period during which the first big winning opening 702 is opened is “29”. "Seconds" and the number of times the first big winning opening 702 is opened, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is "5 times" for "big hit A", "10 times" for "big hit B", If “big hit C” is set to “15 times”, the big hit state may be set. When the big hit type is “hit D” or “hit E”, the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening 712 is opened is set to “29 seconds” regardless of the big hit type, and the round Is set to “4 times” for “big hit D” and “14 times” for “big hit E”, thereby setting the big hit state. It suffices if the setting is made. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the first big prize opening 702 and the second big prize opening 712 are opened, the measured elapsed time, the first count switch 23 or the second count. A process of determining whether or not it is time to return the first grand prize winning port 702 or the second grand prize winning port 712 from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by the switch 24A and the like is included. ing. And when returning the 1st grand prize opening 702 and the 2nd big prize opening 712 to a closed state, the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the first big prize opening door 701 and the solenoid 83 for the second guide plate 711 is output. After executing the process of stopping, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end process of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 And a process of performing various settings (setting of a time reduction flag) for starting time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Specifically, in the jackpot end process, the type of jackpot executed is specified. If the identified big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit D”, the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” without setting the time reduction flag. When the identified big hit type is “big hit B”, the special time process is set by setting the time-short flag and setting the initial count value (“20” in this embodiment) corresponding to “big hit B” in the short-time counter. The flag value is updated to “0”. When the specified big hit type is “big hit C” or “big hit E”, the hour / hour flag is set and the count initial value corresponding to “big hit C” and “big hit E” (“100” in this embodiment). ) Is set in the short-time counter and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this pre-opening process for small hits, the execution of the round is started in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the change display result is “small hits”, and the second big prize opening 712 is opened. Includes the process of setting. At this time, for example, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening 712 is opened is set to “1 second”, and the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting the number of times the second big prize winning opening 712 is opened to “1”, the setting for the small hit state may be made. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit state, the number of times the second big prize opening 712 is opened is set to “1”, and the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening 712 is opened is set to “1 second”. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times the second big prize opening 712 is opened in the small hit state may be two or more times, and the second big prize winning is also possible. The upper limit of the period during which the mouth 712 is opened may be a period other than “1 second” as long as the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 712.

  The small hit releasing process of S30 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit opening process includes the process of measuring the elapsed time since the second big prize opening 712 is opened, the measured elapsed time, and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24A. Based on this, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the second grand prize winning opening 712 from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when the second grand prize winning opening 712 is returned to the closed state, a process for stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the second guide plate 711 is executed, and then the value of the special process flag is “9”. Updated to

  The small hit end process of S31 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting a big hit game based on the detection of the game ball by the third count switch 24B, and the like are included.

  Specifically, in the small hit end process, the type of the small hit executed is specified. When the specified small hit type is “small hit A”, it is further determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is “big hit D” and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. When the specified small hit type is “small hit B”, it is further determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is “big hit E” and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. If no game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the configuration of the variable winning ball unit 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the variable winning ball unit. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the variable winning ball unit. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 10, and FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 10. 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 10, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the guide plate has moved to the protruding position. 13A is a perspective view showing the main part of the front surface of the rear wall, and FIG. 13B is a perspective view showing the main part of the back surface of the front wall.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 13, the variable winning ball unit 7 includes a normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A and a first special variable winning ball device provided on the left side of the rear wall 800 attached to the front surface (game board surface) of the game board 2. 7A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a second special variable winning ball device 7B provided on the right side of the rear wall 800, and the right side from the center at the lower position of the game area 10 on the front surface of the game board 2. It is provided over.

  On the right side of the rear wall 800, a front wall 801 that is disposed substantially in parallel so as to cover the right front surface of the rear wall 800 is attached. The front wall 801 is spaced apart from the front surface of the rear wall 800 by a separation dimension L1 (see FIG. 11), and there is a path through which the game ball P can flow between the rear wall 800 and the front wall 801. Is formed. The separation dimension L1 is larger than the diameter 2R (for example, about 11 mm) of the game ball P and smaller than the dimension twice the diameter 2R (for example, about 15 mm). That is, one game ball P can flow down along the front surface of the game board 2 while meandering in the front-rear direction, and can be along the front surface of the game board 2 with the two game balls P aligned in the front-rear direction. The distance is such that it cannot flow down.

  The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always opened upward by a ball receiving portion 810 provided on the upper left side of the front surface of the rear wall 800 so as to be maintained in a constant open state. In addition, the ball receiving portion 810 is formed with an inclined portion 811 that is inclined downward toward the left side at the upper left portion of the lower first major winning opening 702, from the upper left of the first major winning opening 702. The game ball P flowing down is guided obliquely downward to the left to prevent entry into the first grand prize winning opening 702.

  The first special variable winning ball device 7A is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A. A first big prize opening 702 is formed below the normal prize ball device 6A on the front surface of the rear wall 800, and the first big prize is provided so as to be rotatable around the lower side of the first big prize opening 702. The door 701 is opened and closed. On the back side of the first big prize opening 702, a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball P that has entered the first big prize opening 702 in the open state to the back side of the game board 2 is provided in the guide passage. The first count switch 23, the solenoid 82 for opening and closing the first grand prize opening door 701, a drive mechanism, and the like are provided.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B guides the second starting winning opening that opens to the right side and the game ball P that has entered the second starting winning opening by a ball receiving portion 812 formed on the upper back of the rear wall 800. And a guide passage. The game ball P that has entered the second start winning opening passes through the second start opening switch 22B provided in the ball receiving portion 812, and then passes through the through hole 813 formed in the rear wall 800 to play the game board 2 It is guided to the back side. A long hole 814 through which the guide plate 601 can be inserted is formed on the right side of the second start winning opening in the rear wall 800, and the guide plate 601 is formed between the rear wall 800 and the front wall 801 through the long hole 814. It is possible to slide in the back-and-forth direction between the flow path of the game ball P formed between them, that is, the protruding position protruding toward the game area 10 and the retreat position retracted from the game area 10 to the back side of the rear wall 800 Is provided.

  On the right side of the guide plate 601, a guide wall portion 815 for guiding the game ball P flowing down toward the right side of the variable winning ball unit 7 to the guide plate 601 side is provided. When the guide plate 601 is in the retracted position, the game ball P guided by the upper surface of the guide wall portion 815 passes between the ball receiving portion 812 and the guide wall portion 815 and falls downward, and the guide plate 601 is moved downward. When in the protruding position, the guide plate 601 is guided toward the second start winning opening on the left side.

  The second special variable winning ball device 7B is provided diagonally to the left of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. A guide wall portion 816 that is inclined downward from the right end to the left side of the variable winning ball unit 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and a position separated to the left from the left end portion of the guide wall portion 816. Is provided with a guide wall portion 817 inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and a second big prize opening 712 is formed between the left end portion of the guide wall portion 816 and the right end portion of the guide wall portion 817. Has been. The guide wall portion 817 is formed at a position below the guide wall portion 816 and the second big prize opening 712.

  A long hole 824 into which the second guide plate 711 can be inserted is formed at a position corresponding to the second big prize opening 712 on the front surface of the rear wall 800, and the second guide plate 711 passes through the long hole 824 to the rear. A flow path of the game ball P formed between the wall 800 and the front wall 801, that is, a protruding position protruding toward the game area 10 side and a retreat position retracted from the game area 10 toward the back side of the rear wall 800 It is provided to be slidable in the front-rear direction.

  In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, there is formed a flow-down path 750 through which the game ball P that has passed through the second big winning port 712 can flow down. The flow-down path 750 includes a main path 750A through which the game ball P that has passed through the second grand prize winning opening 712 can pass, and a branch path 750B that branches from the main path 750A. A second count switch 24A is provided in the middle of the main path 750A, and a branch portion 750C is provided downstream of the second count switch 24A. That is, the game ball flowing down the main path 750A can move from the branch portion 750C to the branch path 750B side.

  A third count switch 24B through which the game ball P can pass is installed in the downstream portion of the main path 750A, and the game ball P passes through the third count switch 24B, thereby the third count switch 24B. Detected by. The game ball P that has passed through the third count switch 24B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole 818 formed in the rear wall 800. Further, a fourth count switch 24C through which the game ball P can pass is installed downstream of the branch path 750B, and the game ball P passes through the fourth count switch 24C, so that the fourth count switch 24C is passed. It is detected by the switch 24C. The game ball that has passed through the fourth count switch 24C is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole 819 formed in the rear wall 800.

  In this embodiment, the game state after the small hit game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the detection of the game ball by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game described later. .

  On the downstream side of the branch portion 750C in the main path 750A, a restriction member 721 for restricting and allowing the game ball to flow toward the third count switch 24B is provided. The restricting member 721 protrudes into the main path 750A by driving the solenoid 85 (see FIG. 2), thereby restricting the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch 24B in the main path 750A; By retreating from the main path 750A, the game ball is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between an allowable state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down to the third count switch 24B in the main path 750A.

  The upper portion of the regulating member 721 is formed as a flat surface, and the flat surface is provided in the main path 750A so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle toward the branch path 750B when viewed from the front. . For this reason, when the game ball P flows down the main path 750A when the regulating member 721 is in the regulated state, the game ball P passes through the branch portion 750C along the flat surface formed at the upper part of the regulating member 721. It is guided to flow down toward the branch path 750B.

  Further, a solenoid 83 and a drive mechanism for sliding the second guide plate 711, a solenoid 85 and a drive mechanism for sliding the regulating member 721, a controller 92, and the like are provided on the back side of the second grand prize opening 712. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, a flow path of the game ball P is formed in the space formed between the rear wall 800 and the rear wall 800. Specifically, the game ball P that has passed the right side of the guide wall 815 falls on the guide wall 816. The game ball P dropped on the upper surface of the guide wall portion 815 passes through the opening formed between the guide wall portion 815 and the ball receiving portion 812, and then remains as it is when the guide plate 601 is in the retracted position. When the guide plate 601 falls to 816 and is in the projecting position, it is guided to the second start winning opening. The game ball P that has dropped to the upper part of the ball receiver 812 and the game ball P that has passed the left side of the ball receiver 812 fall on the second guide plate 711 when the second guide plate 711 is in the protruding position. When the 2-guide plate 711 is in the retracted position, the second guide hole 712 is entered. The game ball that has passed further to the left of the ball receiving portion 812 falls on the guide wall portion 817.

  Further, when the second guide plate 711 is in the protruding position, the second guide plate 711 and the guide walls 816 and 817 guide the game ball P from the right end of the variable winning ball unit 7 toward the left side. Is formed. The game ball P that has flowed down the guide wall portion 817 falls from the left end portion toward the first big prize opening 702.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 13, the flow velocity of the game ball P flowing down the upper surface of the guide plate 601 is lowered above the guide plate 601 on the facing surface of the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800. Therefore, a plurality of restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are formed.

  The restricting pieces 830A and 830B are integrally formed on the front surface of the rear wall 800, and the restricting piece 830C is integrally formed on the back surface of the front wall 801, and protrudes forward from the rear wall 800 or protrudes rearward from the front wall 801 in the vertical direction. It is formed in a rib shape facing. Here, assuming that the radius of the game ball P in the embodiment is R, between the front end portions of the restriction pieces 830A and 830B formed on the rear wall 800 and the rear end portion of the restriction piece 830C formed on the front wall 801. The front-rear dimension L2 is shorter than the diameter (2R) of the game ball P (L2 <2R). On the other hand, the rear end of the regulation piece 830C formed on the front wall 801 so as to be adjacent to the regulation pieces 830A and 830B in the left-right direction in a plan view with the front ends of the regulation pieces 830A and 830B formed on the rear wall 800. The separation dimension L3 between the parts is longer than the diameter (2R) of the game ball P (L3> 2R). As described above, the plurality of restricting pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are alternately formed on the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800 toward the flow-down direction of the game ball P, so that the guide plate 601 protrudes from the game ball P. When in position, the upper surface of the guide plate 601 flows down while meandering back and forth toward the second start winning opening while being interfered by the plurality of restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C.

  For this reason, the period required for the game ball P flowing down the upper surface of the guide plate 601 to pass through the region of the left and right dimension L4 on the upper surface of the guide plate 601 as compared with the case where the regulation pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are not formed. Has been extended.

  Further, among the regulating pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C, an inclined surface 830K that is gradually inclined forward from the left side to the right side is formed at the front end of the regulating piece 830A that is provided on the upper inclined side of the guide plate 601. The game ball P guided by the guide wall portion 815 can be smoothly meandered to the front while flowing down to the left while reducing the flow down speed of the game ball P. Further, since the corner portion is not formed, the corner portion is prevented from being damaged by the collision of the game ball P falling from the guide wall portion 815.

  As shown in FIGS. 11B and 13, the upper surface of the second guide plate 711 flows down above the guide wall portion 816 and the second guide plate 711 on the facing surface of the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800. A plurality of regulating pieces 840A to 840F for reducing the flow-down speed of the game ball P are formed.

  The restricting pieces 840A, 840B, and 840C are integrally formed on the front surface of the rear wall 800, and the restricting pieces 840D, 840E, and 840F are integrally formed on the rear surface of the front wall 801, and protrude forward from the rear wall 800, or rearward from the front wall 801. It is formed in a rib shape facing in the vertical direction in a protruding manner. Here, the front-rear dimension L12 between the front end portions of the restriction pieces 840A, 840B, and 840C formed on the rear wall 800 and the rear end portions of the restriction pieces 840D, 840E, and 840F formed on the front wall 801 is a game ball. It is formed shorter than the diameter (2R) of P (L12 <2R). On the other hand, the restricting piece formed on the front wall 801 so as to be adjacent to the restricting pieces 840A, 840B, and 840C in the left-right direction in plan view with the front end portions of the restricting pieces 840A, 840B, and 840C formed on the rear wall 800. The separation dimension L13 between the rear ends of 840D, 840E, and 840F is formed to be longer than the diameter (2R) of the game ball P (L13> 2R). As described above, the plurality of restricting pieces 840A to 840F are alternately formed on the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800 in the downward direction of the game ball P, so that the second guide plate 711 projects from the game ball P. When in position, the upper surface of the second guide plate 711 flows down while meandering back and forth toward the guide wall portion 817 while interfering with the plurality of restricting pieces 840A to 840F.

  For this reason, the game ball P flowing down the upper surface of the second guide plate 711 passes through the region of the left and right dimension L14 on the upper surface of the second guide plate 711 as compared with the case where the regulation pieces 840A to 840F are not formed. The required time is extended.

  Further, among the regulating pieces 840A to 840F, the front end of the regulating piece 840A provided above the guiding wall portion 816 on the upper side of the inclination with respect to the second guiding plate 711 is inclined so as to be gradually inclined forward from the left side to the right side. A surface 840K is formed so that the game ball P guided by the guide wall 816 can be smoothly meandered to the front while flowing down to the left while decreasing the flow down speed. Further, since the corner portion is not formed, the left corner portion of the restricting piece 840A is prevented from being damaged by the collision of the game ball P flowing down the guide wall portion 816.

  Further, an inclined surface 840S that is gradually inclined forward from the upper side to the lower side is formed at the upper end of the restricting piece 840A, and the game ball P that has fallen when the guide plate 601 is at the retracted position collides. This suppresses the upper corner portion of the restricting piece 840A from being damaged.

  Further, the restriction pieces 840D, 840E, and 840F formed on the front wall 801 are shorter in the vertical dimension than the restriction pieces 840A, 840B, and 840C formed on the rear wall 800, and the lower ends are the second guide plates 711. It is provided so as to contact the upper part of the outer surface of the game ball P flowing down the upper surface. By doing in this way, when many control pieces 840A-840F contact with the game ball P, it will be suppressed that resistance becomes large too much and ball clogging arises.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a game ball P falling on the left side of the guide wall 815 falls below the guide wall 815 and the guide plate 601 on the opposing surface of the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800. Restriction pieces 850A and 850B for reducing the speed are formed.

  The restriction piece 850A is integrally formed below the restriction piece 850A on the front surface of the rear wall 800, and the restriction piece 850B protrudes forward from the rear wall 800, or protrudes rearward from the front wall 801. In the aspect, it is formed in a rib shape facing in the left-right direction. Here, the front-rear dimension L22 between the front end portion of the restriction piece 850A formed on the rear wall 800 and the rear end portion of the restriction piece 850B formed on the front wall 801 is larger than the diameter (2R) of the game ball P. It is formed in a short size (L22 <2R). On the other hand, the separation dimension L23 between the front end portion of the restriction piece 850A formed on the rear wall 800 and the rear end portion of the restriction piece 850B formed on the front wall 801 is based on the diameter (2R) of the game ball P. Is also formed long (L23> 2R). Since the plurality of regulating pieces 850A and 850B are formed on the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800 in this way, the game ball P falls while meandering back and forth while being interfered with the plurality of regulating pieces 850A and 850B. Therefore, the impact when falling on the guide wall portion 816 is buffered compared to the case where the restriction pieces 850A and 850B are not formed.

  Further, the restriction piece 850B is provided at a position where it can come into contact with the game ball P flowing down on the guide wall portion 816. As shown in FIG. 11B, the restriction piece 850B falls on the right side of the guide wall portion 815, The game ball P flowing down from the right end portion of the guide wall portion 816 toward the left side is guided forward. An inclined surface 850K that is inclined forward from the right end toward the left side is formed at the right end portion of the restricting piece 850B, and the flow rate of the game ball P guided by the guide wall portion 816 decreases while decreasing. It can be guided smoothly to the front side. Accordingly, the game ball P guided by the guide wall portion 816 is less likely to collide with the downstream restriction piece 840A, and thus the restriction piece 840A is prevented from being damaged.

  In addition, at the lower position of the second big prize opening 712 on the front surface of the rear wall 800, a restriction piece 860 is formed in a rib shape facing in the left-right direction so as to protrude forward. As a result, the falling speed of the game balls P that have entered the second grand prize opening 712 is reduced, so that a plurality of game balls P that have entered the second big prize opening 712 all at once, as will be described later, Since the impact at the time of falling is buffered, damage to the bottom wall is suppressed.

  Next, details of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B will be described with reference to FIGS. 14A is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, and FIG. 14B is a transverse sectional view. 15A is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state, and FIG. 15B is a transverse sectional view. FIG. 16: is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the condition when (A)-(C) changes a normally variable winning ball apparatus to a closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the guide plate 601 is made of a plate-like member having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in plan view, and is arranged so as to slide in a state inclined downward toward the left side. From the left end portion of the front side of the guide plate 601, a projecting piece 650 having a predetermined left-right width dimension is extended forward, and a second start of the game ball P is provided on the top surface of the tip end of the projecting piece 650. A restricting portion 651 for restricting passage to the winning opening is provided so as to project upward. The left and right dimensions are shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the restricting portion 651 has a protruding dimension L30 from the upper surface of the protruding piece 650 that is shorter than the radius R of the game ball P (L30 <R). Further, the restricting portion 651 has an upper surface 651A that is inclined downward from the left side to the right side, and a back surface 651B that is inclined forward from the left side to the right side. The restricting portion 651 configured as described above allows the game ball P to pass through the second start winning opening when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state, that is, when the guide plate 601 is in the retracted position. To regulate.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 14, when the guide plate 601 is in the retracted position, the protruding piece 650 formed on the left side of the front side of the guide plate 601 is disposed in front of the long hole 814. Thus, the restricting portion 651 is disposed at a position corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the second start opening switch 22B, and prevents the game ball from passing through the second start winning opening. Specifically, the restricting portion 651 is disposed in the vicinity of the lower rear portion on the right side of the second start winning opening. At this time, since the maximum separation dimension L40 from the restricting portion 651 to the peripheral edge of the second start winning opening is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L40 <2R), the second start winning opening of the game ball P is reached. Access is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the upper side of the second start winning opening that opens to the right is covered with the ball receiving portion 812, so that the game ball P falling from above enters the second starting winning opening. Although it does not enter, for example, the game ball P guided to the second start prize opening side by the guide wall 815 comes to the second start prize opening for some reason such as colliding with other game balls P, Alternatively, even if the game ball P is illegally entered into the second start winning opening, since the game ball P is restricted from passing through the second start winning opening, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is not in the open state. However, the occurrence of an abnormal winning in which the game ball P passes through the second start winning opening is suppressed.

  Further, although not shown in particular, even if a backward game force is applied to the guide plate 601 such as the game ball P flowing down collides with the restricting portion 651 or improperly presses the restricting portion 651, Since the rearward movement from the retreat position is restricted by a restriction portion (not shown), the restriction portion 651 cannot be retreated from the position corresponding to the second start winning prize opening to the game board 2 side. Further, since the upper surface 651A is an inclined surface, the restricting portion 651 can be guided in a direction away from the second start winning opening even if the game ball P passing through the vicinity of the second starting winning opening collides.

  As shown in FIGS. 12B and 15, when the guide plate 601 is in the protruding position, the game ball P flowing down from the opening formed between the ball receiving portion 812 and the guide wall portion 815 is It falls to the vicinity of the right end of the upper surface of the guide plate 601 in the space formed by the wall 800 and the front wall 801, and is guided toward the second start winning opening on the left side by the upper surface of the guide plate 601.

  When the guide plate 601 is at the projecting position, the projecting piece 650 formed on the left side of the front side of the guide plate 601 is disposed at the front position, so that the restricting portion 651 is formed by the second start port switch 22B. Since it is arranged in front of the position corresponding to the second start winning opening, the game ball P is allowed to pass through the second starting winning opening. Thereby, the game ball P guided by the guide plate 601 enters and passes through the second start winning opening without being restricted by the restricting portion 651.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, when the guide plate 601 moves from the protruding position to the retracted position, the restricting portion 651 located on the front side of the second start winning opening is the second starting winning opening. The game ball P that has been guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 in order to move backward so as to cross the second start opening by contacting the regulating portion 651 that crosses the side of the second starting winning opening. Passing of the prize opening is restricted. Therefore, the game ball is restricted from passing through the second start winning opening immediately before the guide plate 601 moves to the retracted position and enters the second state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the restricting portion 651 is configured with an inclined surface in which the back surface 651B is inclined forward toward the right side, so that the space between the back surface 651B and the front surface of the rear wall 800 is between. Since the game ball P sandwiched between the two is guided away from the second start winning opening, it is possible to prevent the biting of the ball. Further, since the left and right width dimension of the protruding piece 650 on which the restricting portion 651 is formed is shorter than the diameter 2R of the game ball P, the game ball can be left and right even if the restricting portion 651 contacts the game ball. Therefore, it is difficult to cause ball biting.

  In addition, when the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position by forming a gap shorter than the radius of the game ball P between the front side and the front wall 801 at the protruding position shown in FIG. The game ball P is restrained from being caught between the front wall 801 and the game ball P is instantaneously dropped after starting to move from the protruding position to the retracted position. It becomes difficult.

  In addition, since the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are arranged at positions corresponding to the guide plate 601, when the guide plate 601 is at the protruding position as shown in FIG. It flows down on the guide plate 601 toward the second start winning opening while meandering back and forth by the regulating pieces 830A, 830B and 830C. Further, the meandering speed of the game ball P flowing down on the guide plate 601 (the region of the left and right dimension L4 shown in FIG. 11A) by meandering back and forth by the restricting pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C is as follows. Slower than without 830B and 830C. That is, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C in the present embodiment are provided so that a period (for example, about 1 second) required for the game ball P to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 is increased. It is a member. Thereby, when the guide plate 601 is in the protruding position, the speed at which the game ball P dropped on the guide plate 601 flows down toward the second start winning opening is reduced.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the winning probability per normal symbol is the same in both the normal state (non-time-short state) and the time-short state. As a result, it is not necessary to change the winning probability per normal symbol between the normal state (non-short-time state) and the short-time state, so that the design becomes easy and the control load on the CPU 103 can be reduced. However, in this case, when the right hand is hit in the normal state (non-short-time state), the normal symbol hit occurs with the same probability as the short-time state, so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state in spite of the normal state. This makes it easier for the game ball P to pass through the second start winning opening. Therefore, since the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special figure increases, the possibility that the small hit game is executed with the small hit as a trigger and the V winning big hit is generated increases.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6G, a period during which the normal variable winning ball device 6B is opened based on the occurrence of the normal symbol hit in the normal state (non-time-short state), that is, By making the guide plate 601 in the protruding position a very short period (for example, about 0.1 second), the game ball P is substantially prevented from being guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601. It is preferable.

  However, although it is a short period, the guide plate 601 temporarily moves to the projecting position, so if the game ball P falls on the guide plate 601 at this moment and flows down vigorously, the guide plate 601 moves to the second starting prize opening. There is a risk of being guided.

  Therefore, as described above, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C for extending the period (for example, about 1 second) required for the game ball P to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened and the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position, the game ball P that has fallen on the guide plate 601 flows down at a high speed to the second start winning opening. Since it is possible to suppress the entry, it is possible to suitably avoid the occurrence of the V winning big hit with the small hit as a trigger in the normal state.

  Further, during a period (for example, about 1 second) required for the game ball P to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (second start winning opening) in the normal state is opened. Since the period is longer than about 0.1 seconds, even if the game ball P falls on the upper surface of the guide plate 601 when the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position, it is before being guided to the second start winning opening. By returning the guide plate 601 to the retracted position, the guide plate 601 is less likely to be guided to the second start winning opening.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a guide wall 815 and a ball receiver 812 are provided above the guide plate 601, and the game ball P flowing down to the guide plate 601 is separated from the guide wall 815 and the ball receiver. It passes through the opening formed between the first and second portions 812 and falls almost to the right side of the upper surface of the guide plate 601, that is, to the end opposite to the second start winning opening. As a result, the length of the path guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 and the induction period become longer, so that the guide plate 601 falls to the upper left side of the guide plate 601 and is immediately guided to the second start winning opening. It is suppressed.

  Further, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state, most of the game balls P flowing down from the opening formed between the guide wall portion 815 and the ball receiving portion 812 are, as described above, Even if it falls on the guide wall portion 816 and flows down toward the second start winning opening as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 14A due to some factor, the regulating pieces 830A, 830B, 830C Since it becomes difficult to move to the 2nd start winning opening side by contacting, the game ball P can be prevented from entering the 2nd starting winning opening in the closed state.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14A, the lower ends of the restricting pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are positioned at positions away from the upper surface of the guide plate 601 by a predetermined dimension (for example, the radius R of the game ball P). Is provided. In other words, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are provided such that the lower ends thereof are positioned at substantially the same height as the movement locus of the center point of the game ball P flowing down the upper surface of the guide plate 601.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened in the normal state and the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position, the guide ball 601 guides the game ball P to the second start winning opening. In order to lengthen the time required for this, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are provided, but the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened in the short-time state, and the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position. When moving, it is preferable that the flow velocity is not excessively lowered and the entry of the game ball P into the second start winning opening is not hindered.

  Therefore, as described above, by providing the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C so that the lower end is located at a position away from the upper surface of the guide plate 601 by a predetermined dimension (for example, the radius R of the game ball P), The regulating pieces 830A, 830B, 830C come into contact with the upper half of the outer surface of the game ball P. As a result, since the resistance at the time of contact is smaller than when contacting the outer side of the game ball P, the flow-down speed of the game ball P is reduced when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened in the short time state. An excessive decrease is suppressed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state, for example, as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Since the game ball P or the like that moves vigorously above the guide plate 601 contacts the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C and is prevented from moving to the second start winning opening side, it is directly directed to the second starting winning opening. It can suppress suitably entering into.

  That is, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are means for suppressing the game ball P from entering the second start winning opening in the normal state, and when the guide plate 601 is in the retracted position in the normal state, 2 Direct entry into the start winning opening is suppressed, and when the guide plate 601 is in the protruding position in the normal state, the flow down speed of the game ball P flowing down on the guide plate 601 is reduced to the second start winning opening. Suppress winnings.

  Next, details of the second special variable winning ball device 7B will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 17A to 17C are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the situation of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the game ball P that has flowed down on the guide wall portion 816 toward the left side is an area surrounded by the rear wall 800 and the front wall 801 when the second guide plate 711 is in the protruding position. At the right end of the upper surface of the second guide plate 711.

  The restriction piece 840A is disposed at a position corresponding to the left end portion of the guide wall 816, and the restriction pieces 840B to 840E are disposed at positions corresponding to the second guide plate 711, whereby the second guide plate 711 is disposed. Is in the protruding position, the game ball P flows down to the left on the second guide plate 711 while meandering back and forth by the restriction pieces 840A to 840E. By meandering back and forth by these restricting pieces 840A to 840E, the flow speed of the game ball P flowing down on the second guide plate 711 (the region of the left and right dimension L14 shown in FIG. 11B) is restricted pieces 840A to 840E. Slower than if there is no. That is, the restriction pieces 840A to 840E in the present embodiment are the period required for the game ball P to pass over the second guide plate 711 (the region of the left and right dimension L14 shown in FIG. 11B) by the second guide plate 711. This is a member for making the length longer. As a result, the speed at which the game ball P flows down to the left on the second guide plate 711 at the protruding position decreases.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the second guide plate 711 has an area where, for example, a maximum of four game balls P can flow simultaneously when in the protruding position. Accordingly, when the second guide plate 711 is moved to the retracted position and the second grand prize winning opening 712 is in the open state, a maximum of four game balls P are simultaneously dropped by one open control. Yes.

  The restriction pieces 840A to 840E are provided so that the period during which the game ball P passes over the second guide plate 711 is longer than, for example, the round interval period during the big hit game. Before the game ball P that has reached the second guide plate 711 in the protruding position during the interval period passes over the second guide plate 711, the second guide plate 711 moves to the retracted position at the start of the next round. Since the second grand prize opening 712 is opened, the game ball P that has reached the second guide plate 711 during the round interval period can be entered into the second big prize opening 712 without being lost.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, an open state (first state) in which a game ball flowing down the game area 10 easily passes through the second start winning opening as a passing area. ) And a normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can be changed to a closed state (second state) that is harder to pass than the open state, and a predetermined number (for example, 3) based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second starting winning opening. Pieces of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), after establishing the second start condition, for example, And a CPU 103 for starting the variable display of the special figure by the second special symbol display 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the variable display or the big hit gaming state, etc. The device 6B flows down the game area 10 A guide plate 601 as a guide member that guides the game ball toward the second starting prize opening along the front surface of the game board 2, and the guide plate 601 project into the game area 10 in the open state and the guide plate 601 in the closed state. A period of time required for the game ball to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 when the guide plate 601 protrudes into the game region 10 in the open state. Are further provided with restricting pieces 830A, 830B, 830C as delay means for increasing the length of the signal.

  As described above, the time required for the game ball to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 protruding into the game area 10 in the open state by the delay means becomes longer, so that an unintended number of game balls can be obtained. It is possible to prevent the gaming value from being excessively imparted through the second start winning opening.

  In particular, as in this embodiment, when the winning probability per common figure is set to the normal state and the short-time state at the same time, even if a normal figure wins by hitting the right in the normal state, a normally variable winning ball Not only the opening period of the device 6B is as short as about 0.1 seconds, but also when the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position, the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C are provided to flow down on the guide plate 601. Since the flow velocity of the game ball to be reduced is reduced, the game ball is prevented from flowing down on the guide plate 601 at a high speed and entering the second start winning opening.

  A second start winning opening is provided on the left side of the guide plate 601 and a game ball directed to the guide plate 601 is guided to the right end of the guide plate 601 opposite to the second start winning opening on the right side. By providing the ball receiving portion 812 and the guide wall portion 815 as guide means, it is possible to prevent the game ball from directly entering the second start winning opening without being guided by the guide plate 601. Moreover, since the period guided toward the left end from the right end of the guide plate 601 becomes longer, the flow-down speed of the game ball can be suitably reduced by the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C.

  In addition, at least among the plurality of regulating pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C that project from the opposing surfaces of the rear wall 800 and the front wall 801 so that the game ball guided by the guide plate 601 meanders in the open state. The regulation piece 830A disposed on the upper tilt side of 601 is formed with an inclined surface 830K that is inclined toward the guidance direction, so that the game ball guided by the guide plate 601 contacts the regulation piece 830A. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging of the balls or the collision of the game balls whose flow-down speed is not reduced and the restriction piece 830A being damaged.

  Further, the CPU 103 controls the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be in an open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the usual fluctuation display becomes “per normal figure”. Further, when a big hit display result which is a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed by performing variable display, control is performed to a specific advantageous state (for example, big hit) advantageous to the player. Further, based on the occurrence of the big hits B, C, E, it is controlled to a special advantageous state (for example, a short time state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the big hit. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ”), if the second start condition is satisfied, then the second start condition is satisfied based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the last special figure change display or the big hit gaming state being ended. The special symbol change display by the special symbol display 4B is started. Then, when the baseball hit occurs in the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be open for about 3 seconds longer than that in the normal state at a higher rate than when the baseball hit occurs in the normal state. By doing so, in an ordinary state, it is possible to prevent an unintended number of game balls from passing through the second start winning opening and being given excessive game value.

  The guide plate 601 is made of a plate-like member extending toward the second start winning opening, and a period required for the game ball to be guided from the right side to the left side of the guide plate 601 (for example, about 1 Second) is longer than the opening period (for example, about 0.1 second) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened in the normal state. Even if 6B is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball changes to the closed state before being guided from the right side to the left side of the guide plate 601, so that an unintended number of game balls pass through the second start winning opening. Thus, it is possible to prevent the gaming value from being excessively given.

  In addition, an open state (third state) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 10 easily passes through the second large winning port 712 different from the second starting winning port and a closed state (fourth) that is less likely to pass through the open state. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B that can change to the state) guides the game ball flowing down the game area 10 toward the second big winning opening 712 along the front surface of the game board 2. 711 and a solenoid 83 for projecting the second guide plate 711 into the game area 10 in the closed state and retracting from the game area 10 in the open state, and the second guide plate 711 is in the game area 10 in the closed state. In addition, there are further provided restriction pieces 840A to 840F as special delay means for extending the time required for the game ball to be guided to the second big prize opening 712 by the second guide plate 711 when it protrudes to , The control pieces 840A to 840F allow the game ball to pass through the second large winning opening 712 by retracting the second guide plate 711 from the game area 10 in the open state, so that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B Even if a second special variable winning ball device 7B having a delay means is provided in the same manner as the second special variable winning ball device 7B having the same structure as that of the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the normal variable winning ball device 6B. In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the second guiding plate 711 is retracted from the gaming area 10 while the guiding ball 601 protrudes into the gaming area 10 to make it easier for the gaming ball to pass through the second start winning opening. This makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the second grand prize opening 712, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the passing area, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B. If the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), after the second start condition is satisfied, the second start is performed, for example, due to the previous special figure fluctuation display or the big hit gaming state has ended. Although the example which applied the 2nd start winning opening which the fluctuation display of the special figure by the 2nd special symbol display 4B is started based on having satisfied the conditions was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this If it is a passing area where game value is given based on the passing of a game ball, for example, a first start winning opening, a first grand winning opening 702, a second large winning opening 712, a general winning opening, Or, it is big because game balls pass Ri probability variation switch for executing the probability variation control is applied to the game after the end of the variation display result is improved probability of jackpot may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the guide plate 601 is applied as an example of a guide member that guides the game ball flowing down the game area 10 along the front surface of the game board 2 toward the second start winning opening is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening, the first large winning opening 702, the second large winning opening 712, the general winning opening, or the probability changing switch. It is good also as a guide member to do. In addition, although the guide plate 601 is formed in a plate shape, the guide plate 601 is not necessarily formed in a plate shape.

  In the present embodiment, the period required for the game ball to pass over the guide plate 601 by meandering the game ball by forming the restriction pieces 830A, 830B, and 830C on the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an advancing / retreating member that periodically advances / retreats in the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the guide plate 601 moves to the protruding position. It is also possible to extend the period required for the game ball to pass on the guide plate 601 by temporarily preventing the passage of the game ball on the guide plate 601 by the advance / retreat member. The speed of the game ball moving on the guide plate 601 may be decreased by forming grooves, irregularities, inclinations, and the like meandering in plan view on the upper surface.

  Further, in this embodiment, the period required for the game ball to pass over the second guide plate 711 by meandering the game ball by forming the restriction pieces 840A to 840F on the front wall 801 and the rear wall 800. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second guide plate 711 moves to the projecting position, the advancing and retreating regularly moves back and forth along the flow path where the game ball flows down. A member may be provided, and the period required for the game ball to pass over the second guide plate 711 may be extended by temporarily preventing the game ball from passing over the second guide plate 711 by the advance / retreat member. Then, the speed of the game ball moving on the second guide plate 711 may be reduced by forming grooves, irregularities, inclinations, and the like meandering in plan view on the upper surface of the second guide plate 711.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability per universal figure is the same in the normal state and the short time state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability per universal figure is in the short time state. Alternatively, it may be higher than the normal state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the opening period of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to be longer than the normal state when it is in the short-time state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the short-time state It is good also as the opening period same at the time of being in a normal state. In this case, when the guide plate 601 protrudes into the game area 10 by the restriction pieces 840A to 840F, a period required for the game ball to be guided to the second start winning opening by the guide plate 601 is at least a normal state. It is preferable to make it longer than the opening period of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second start winning opening is provided on the left side of the guide plate 601, but it may be provided on the right side. Furthermore, the game ball flowing down toward the guide plate 601 can enter only from the opening formed between the ball receiving portion 812 and the guide wall portion 815, so that the right end portion on the upper surface of the guide plate 601 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may fall to any position on the upper surface of the guide plate 601.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, for the big hit D and the big hit E, the number of round games during the big hit game is different from the number of special-purpose games in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game ends. The invention is not limited to this, and if one of the number of rounds during the jackpot game and the number of special-purpose games for which the time-short control is executed after the jackpot game ends are different, the other may be the same. .

  In the above embodiment, the big hit type (hit B, big hit C and big hit E) in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game is finished and the big hit type (hit A and big hit D) in which the short-time control is not executed after the big hit game is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is displayed in a variable manner after the jackpot game is finished in addition to or instead of the jackpot type in which the short-time control is executed after the jackpot game is finished. You may make it provide the jackpot type in which the probability change control which the probability that a result will be a jackpot improves is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrally provided as the variable winning ball unit 7. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are respectively provided. The game board 2 may be provided separately.

  In the embodiment, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display are illustrated. The device 5 is not provided, that is, the display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is not executed, and the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state only based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. You may be made to do.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display device 5 display the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the variation display result is “big hit” or “small”. Although the first big prize opening 702 and the second big prize opening 712 are opened according to the “winning”, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A, The second special symbol display 4B and the effect display device 5 do not display the special symbol or the effect symbol fluctuatingly, and only when it is determined that the extracted random number MR1 is within the big hit or small hit judgment range. You may make it open | release the 1st big prize opening 702 and the 2nd big prize opening 712. FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6A Normal winning ball apparatus 6B Normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 Variable winning ball unit 7A First special variable winning ball apparatus 7B Second special variable winning ball apparatus 601 Guide plate 650 Protruding piece 651 Restriction part 651A Upper surface 651B Rear surface 800 Rear wall 801 Front wall 815-817 Guide wall 830A-830C Restriction piece

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium into a game area formed by a game board surface,
Movable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium flowing down the game area easily passes through the passage area and a second state in which the game medium hardly passes through the first state;
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passing area;
With
The movable means is
A guide member for guiding the game medium flowing down the game area toward the passing area along the game board surface;
Drive means for causing the guide member to protrude into the game area in the first state and retract from the game area in the second state;
Have
A delay means for extending a period required for the game medium to be guided to the passage area by the guide member when the guide member protrudes into the game area in the first state; A featured gaming machine.

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