JP2017077339A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine having interest not existing in a conventional opening extension state.SOLUTION: When a jackpot game occurs, a shift is performed to a first opening extension state, where game balls entering a normal electric accessory are distributed to a first operation area for displacing a first non-electric accessory as a second first start pocket to an opening state with a high probability, or a second opening extension state, where the game balls are distributed to a second operation area for displacing a second non-electric accessory as a second start pocket to the opening state with a high probability after completion of a jackpot game, and an opening extension state is continued by changing from the first opening extension state to the second opening extension state, or from the second opening extension state to the first opening extension state when the number of variations of a special pattern after the completion of a jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a big hit game that opens a big prize opening due to a game ball entering a start opening.

  A pachinko machine that is a ball and ball game machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a random number value for determining whether or not it is won is extracted, a lottery is performed based on the random number value, and a symbol change is started on the symbol display device. In addition, the symbol resulting from the lottery is displayed on the symbol display device, and the symbol display device notifies the user of the symbol, and if the lottery result is a hit, the big prize opening is opened and the big hit game is executed. The type to be done is mainstream.

  In addition, the first starting port where the rate of entering the ball does not always change and the second starting port made up of a variable winning device that increases the number of balls entered in the open extended state are provided due to entering the second starting port. When the jackpot occurs, the player has a higher probability of increasing the game value (for example, the winning ball) that the player acquires than when the jackpot occurs due to the ball entering the first starting port. In a normal game, the game progresses mainly by entering the first starting opening, and when a big hit occurs, a ball game machine that provides an open extended state in which the entering to the second starting opening increases after the big hit game ends. There is.

JP 2011-092361 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-116397

  In a pachinko gaming machine with such a configuration, if it is shifted to the open extended state, it is only interested in whether it is possible to win a big hit during the open extended state, or in which pattern the big hit is, Although the game state is more advantageous to the player than the state, there is a problem that the game itself has a monotonous period.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine having an interest that is not in the conventional open extended state.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A variable winning device that operates due to a ball entering the starting opening,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to cause a big hit due to a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
If the determination result is a big hit, a big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game, the opening time for the variable prize-winning device to be opened is extended from the normal game state or / and the number of times of opening is increased. A ball game machine equipped with
A first first start port where the entrance rate does not change constantly,
When a game ball enters the first operation area, the game ball is displaced from a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter due to its own weight, to an open state in which it is easy to enter, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter, the closure A first non-electric accessory serving as a second first start opening that returns to the state;
When a game ball enters the second operation area, the game ball is displaced from the closed state to the open state by the weight of the game ball, and when the predetermined number of game balls enter, the second start port returns to the closed state. A second non-electrical accessory,
A distribution means that distributes the game balls that have entered the variable winning device to either the first operation area or the second operation area, and is generated due to the entry to the first start opening. The game value that can be acquired by the player is different between the jackpot that occurs and the jackpot that occurs due to the ball entering the second starting port.
The opening extension means includes
When the jackpot game is over, the first open extended state in which the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has a higher probability of being distributed to the first operation region than the second operation region by the distribution means; Starting the open extended state of any one of the second open extended state having a higher probability of being assigned to the second active region than the first active region, and performing the determination of the success / failure of a predetermined number of times, It is a bullet ball game machine characterized in that one of the open extended states is switched to the other open extended state.

  The variable prize winning device that operates due to the entrance to the general start port is opened when the result of the determination based on the random number extracted due to the entrance to the general start is a win. Is preferable, and a configuration in which the display is performed for a predetermined time until the symbol (ordinary symbol) for notifying the result is finalized is preferable.

  A first special symbol that varies due to the ball entering the first starting port and a second special symbol that varies due to the ball entering the second starting port are provided. The result of the determination of success / failure caused by entering the starting port is confirmed and displayed after the fluctuation display for a predetermined time, and the second special symbol shows the result of the determination of success / failure caused by entering the second starting port for a predetermined time. A configuration in which the fixed display is performed after the variable display is preferable.

  The first first start opening where the rate of entering the ball is not constantly changed is arranged in a first game area where a game ball launched with less than a predetermined launch strength flows down. It is preferable that the electric winning combination, the second non-electric winning combination, and the big winning opening that is activated at the time of the big hit game are arranged in the second game area where the game balls launched at the predetermined firing strength or more flow down.

  Both the first non-electrically-powered object and the second non-electrically-charged object are regularly second-type non-electrically-charged objects. , Which opens or enlarges the entrance of a prize opening other than the grand prize opening, and operates when a game ball has won a specific prize opening other than the prize opening or passed through a specific gate.

  A first non-electrically-powered object that has been displaced into a state where it is easy to enter the ball by entering the first operating region, and a second non-electrically-operated object that has been displaced to a state where it is easy to enter by entering the second operating region Is preferable to have a configuration in which a predetermined number (maximum number of balls entered) of game balls is difficult to enter or cannot be entered (returns to the original state). In this case, the predetermined number (maximum number of entering balls) of each of the first non-electrical accessory and the second non-electrical accessory may be the same or different.

  The decision on whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning device or / and the number of times of opening and the selection of the type of open extension state after the jackpot game ends, and selection of the type of open extension state (first or second) 2) It is preferable to perform based on the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  The distribution means is constant regardless of the difference (first or second) in the open extended state during the operation period of the variable winning device (not the open period but the open period including the open start interval and the open end interval). However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a different sorting operation is performed during the operation period of the variable winning device according to the difference in the open extended state. In addition, when the opening timing of the variable winning device is changed according to the type of the open extension state, the operation of the distributing means is constant regardless of the type of the open extending means, and the operation of the distributing means is the type of the open extending means. However, the opening timing of the variable winning device may be constant regardless of the type of the extended extended state.

  “The game value that can be acquired by the player differs between the jackpot that occurs due to entering the first starting port and the jackpot that occurs due to entering the second starting port,” Is when the number of award balls that can be obtained by a big hit game, the grant rate of the extended extended state triggered by the big hit, the grant rate of the high probability state, etc. are caused by the entrance to the first starting opening (first special symbol) There is a difference between the big hit) and the case where the ball has entered the second starting port (second special symbol big hit).

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
It has a big prize opening with a specific area through which game balls can enter,
If the result of the success / failure determination is a small hit, a small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened,
When the game ball that has entered the big prize opening by the small hit game passes through the specific area, the big hit game is executed,
The hit / non-judgment means causes a small hit with a high probability to be caused by the ball entering the second start port rather than due to the ball entering the first start port. Machine.

  The big prize opening having a specific area for playing a small hit game and the big prize opening for playing a big hit game may be a common big prize opening, or may be different special prize holes.

  The first first start opening where the rate of entering the ball is not constantly changed is arranged in a first game area where a game ball launched with less than a predetermined launch strength flows down. The electric winning combination, the second non-electric winning combination, the big winning opening having a specific area that operates at the time of the small hit game, and the big winning opening operated at the time of the big hit game, A configuration in which it is arranged in the second game area that flows down is suitable, but when the big prize opening that operates at the time of a small hit and the big prize opening that operates at the time of a big hit are common, the game balls that have flowed down in any game area What is necessary is just to arrange | position in the game area | region (for example, vicinity of the game region center lowermost part) which flows down.

  The rate of entry to a specific area during a small hit game may be set by opening the grand prize opening, or the game ball may enter the specific area after entering the big prize opening. An allocation device may be provided, and the entrance rate to the specific area may be set by operating the entrance distribution device, or the entrance area may be set by combining the entrance allocation device and the entrance rate of the big prize opening It is good also as a structure which sets the entrance rate to.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
It has a high probability means to make the probability of jackpot occurrence a high probability state higher than the normal state,
A high-probability means is implemented from the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined number of times of the determination of success / failure is performed.

  According to the ball game machine of the first aspect of the present invention, by adopting such a configuration, after shifting to the open extended state as in the prior art, it is only expected to hit within the period of the open extended state. For example, if the player can acquire a greater game value for a big hit caused by entering the second start port than for a big hit caused by entering the first start port instead of a game, the first When the open extended state is given first, the player's game value is greater if the player continues to pull out in the first open extended state until switching (transition) to the more advantageous second open extended state. Therefore, when the second open extended state is given first, it is possible to obtain a large game value by switching to the first open extended state (transition), so it is possible to make it an interesting open extended state. It becomes possible.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the second aspect of the present invention, while having the same effect as that of the first aspect of the present invention, by adopting such a configuration, the second starting port is more than caused by entering the first starting port. Due to the high probability that a small hit occurs due to entering the ball, the chance to generate a big hit when the ball entering the second starting port develops from a small hit to a big hit increases, and the second opening extension In the state, since the opportunity per unit time is further increased, it becomes easier for the jackpot to be obtained than in the first open extended state. Therefore, the player is switched by switching between the first open extended state and the second open extended state. As a result, the interest as an extended extension state can be further amplified.

  According to the ball game machine of the third aspect, the first opening extension is performed at the time when the predetermined number of times of the determination of the transition from the high probability state to the normal probability state is performed while achieving the same effect as the first aspect. Since the switch from the state to the second open extended state, or the switch from the second open extended state to the first open extended state is performed, the player's advantage changes significantly, and the interest as the open extended state Further amplification is possible.

The front view of the game board 1 in Example 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the operation area | region distribution part 101. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a chart showing various settings in Example 1. FIG. The timing chart of the open pattern in one operation | movement of the normal electric accessory 100 at the time of an open extension state. The chart which shows the open extension state after the jackpot game completion set for every jackpot symbol of each special figure in Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 1 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 2 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 according to the first embodiment. The chart which shows the contents of various flags. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process 1 which the main controller 80 in Example 1 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process 1 which the main controller 80 in Example 1 performs. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a special game process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 4 showing a special game process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. The front view of the game board 1 in Example 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a chart showing various settings in Example 2. FIG. The figure which shows the open extension state after the jackpot game completion set for every jackpot symbol of each special figure in Example 2. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a right / fail determination process 2 executed by a main controller 80 according to a second embodiment. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process 2 which the main controller 80 in Example 2 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process 2 which the main controller 80 in Example 2 performs. 9 is a flowchart 3 showing special game processing 2 executed by the main control device 80 in the second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 4 showing a special game process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart 5 showing a special game process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is divided into a first game area 3a and a second game area 3b by a flow path of game balls. The left side of the center case 5 arranged substantially in the center is the first game area 3a and the right side is the second game area 3b. The first game area 3a flows down when the game ball is fired at a predetermined firing strength, and the second game area 3b flows down when the game ball is fired at a predetermined fire strength or higher. . Accordingly, the game ball that has reached part A shown in the figure reaches the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5), and the game ball that does not reach A passes through the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). It will flow down. A plurality of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

  The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for allowing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 to face, and the like. A first starting port A11 (corresponding to the first first starting port of the present invention) is provided immediately below the center case, where the entrance rate does not change constantly. Due to the shape of the center case 5 and the arrangement of the planted game nails, only the game balls that have flowed down the first game area 3a can enter the first starting port A11.

  A normal symbol operation gate 17 (corresponding to the normal diagram start gate of the present invention) is installed in the second game area 3b on the right side toward the center case 5, and below the normal symbol operation gate 17 is the center case 5 A grand prize opening 14 is provided which is integrated with the right side surface and opens and closes one blade.

  Under the big prize opening 14, an ordinary electric accessory 100 (corresponding to the variable prize device of the present invention) provided with an operation area allocating portion 101 inside is installed, and the game balls that won the ordinary electric accessory 100 are The distribution device 102 in the operation area distribution unit 101 (corresponding to the distribution means of the present invention) is configured to be distributed to either the first operation area 103 or the second work area 104. The configuration and operation of the operation area distribution unit 101 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Displaced from the closed state to the open state by the second type non-electrically-operated object that operates with the weight of the game ball that has entered the first operating area 103 in the ordinary electric accessory 100 at the lower left of the operating area allocating unit 101. The first mechanical tulip accessory 105 (corresponding to the first non-electrical accessory of the present invention) is installed, and this first mechanical tulip accessory 105 is the first start port B106 (the second first of the present invention). Equivalent to the starting port).

  At the lower left of the first mechanical tulip accessory 105, the second type non-electric accessory that operates with the weight of the game ball that has entered the second operation region 104 in the ordinary electric accessory 100 is in an open state from a closed state. A second mechanical tulip accessory 107 (corresponding to the second non-electrical accessory of the present invention) is installed, and the second mechanical tulip accessory 107 is provided at the second start port 108 (second start of the present invention). Equivalent to the mouth). Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a game ball enters the normal electric accessory 100, it is not possible to enter the second starting port 108 unless it is guided to the second operation region 104. When the first mechanical tulip accessory 105 is in the open state, when two game balls enter, it returns to the closed state due to the weight of the entered game ball, and the second mechanical tulip accessory 107 opens. Also in the state, when two game balls enter, it returns to the closed state due to its own weight.

  On the left side of the first starting opening A11, three normal winning openings 31, 32, 33 are installed, in which the ball entry rate does not always change. In the lower right of the game area 3, a 7-segment display that displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special diagram) that changes due to entering the first starting port A11 and the first starting port B106. A 7-segment second special figure display device for displaying a first special figure display device 9 and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special figure) that varies due to the ball entering the second starting port 108. 10 and a first special figure hold number display device 18 comprising four LEDs for displaying the number of first hold memories stored due to entering the first start opening A11 and the first start opening B106, and The second special figure holding number display device 19 including four LEDs for displaying the number of the second holding memory stored due to the ball entering the second starting port 108 and the normal including two LEDs A symbol display device 7 and a universal figure holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed. By arranging various display devices at this position, it becomes difficult for the player to surely view the display content, and the player who is playing the game can display the display content (special feature) of the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the window of the center case 5. The game is performed paying attention to the pseudo-pattern production mode corresponding to the fluctuation of the figure and the display of the number of reserved memories of each special figure.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball enters the first start port A11 only when the game ball flows down to the first game area 3a (first start port A switch 11a (FIG. 3). (See) detects a game ball), and the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9 and stops after a predetermined time. When the game ball flows down to the second game area 3b, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device 7 The electric utility solenoid 100b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the aspect of the normal symbol that has started changing display and stopped after a predetermined time.

  When the ordinary electric accessory 100 is actuated by driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 100b, and the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 100 enters the operation area allocating unit 101, the entered game ball is distributed as described later. The member 34 is guided to the first working region 13 or the second working region 104. When the game ball is guided to the first operation area 103, the second type non-electrically-operated accessory is operated by the weight of the induced game ball, and the blade member of the first mechanical tulip accessory 105 is displaced to the open state. Then, it is possible to enter the first starting port B106 (detection of the first starting port B switch 106a (see FIG. 3)). When the game ball is guided to the second operation area 104 by the distribution member 34, the second type non-electrically-operated accessory is activated by the weight of the induced game ball and the blade member of the second mechanical tulip accessory 107 is opened. It is configured to be displaced to the state and to enter the second start port 108 (detection of the second start port switch 108a (see FIG. 3)).

  When a game ball enters the first start port B106 (the first start port B switch 106a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 starts to display a variation. When the game ball enters the second start port 108 after a predetermined time (the second start port switch 108a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol. Starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special figure and the second special figure, the effect design corresponding to the change of each special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In addition, the first special figure and the second special figure do not change at the same time, and the change of the second special figure (judgment determination) is given priority regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. To implement. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the fluctuation for the first special symbol reserved memory Start with the oldest.

  When the first special figure or the second special figure confirms and displays the big hit symbol, a special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) described later is driven. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the one-wing member of the big prize opening 14 is released almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). ) Can be a big hit game.

  Next, the structure of the operation area | region distribution part 101 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view for explaining the configuration of the operation area allocating portion 101, and is a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front front side so that the internal structure can be easily understood.

  The operation area distribution unit 101 has an attachment board 101b for attaching the operation area distribution part 101 to the front side surface of the game board 1, and an odd-shaped cross section in the figure in front of the attachment board 101b and distribution of game balls inside. And a housing member 101c serving as a housing in which a possible space is formed.

  The mounting substrate 101b has four screw holes that can be inserted into the game board 1 by inserting countersunk screws from the front. Since the housing member 101c shown in FIG. 2 is illustrated in a state where the internal configuration is easy to understand as described above, the housing member 101c is provided at the foremost position of the housing member 101c to prevent the game ball from flowing out to the outside. A lid (not shown) is shown in a removed state for convenience. In the upper part of the housing member 101c, a ball entrance 101a is opened upward so that a game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 100 can enter.

  In addition, a first operation area 103 on the left and a second operation area 104a on the right are disposed on both sides of the lower part of the housing member 101c. When a game ball enters the first operation area 103, the game ball that has entered The dead weight of the first mechanical tulip accessory 105 (not shown) is pressed by its own weight to unlock the closed state, and the left blade member and the right of the first mechanical tulip accessory 105 (first start port B106) are released. The blade member is displaced to the open state. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second operation area 104, the weight of the entered game ball presses the connecting rod 2 of the second mechanical tulip accessory 107 (not shown) to unlock the closed state, The left blade member and the right blade member of the second mechanical tulip accessory 107 (second start port 108) are displaced to the open state.

  In the substantially central portion of the housing member 101c, there is a sorting member 34 that is formed in a symmetrical shape when viewed from the left and right and is pivoted so that it can be swung (rotated) left and right by a central support shaft 34a. Equivalent to the above-mentioned distribution means. The swaying (turning) of the allocating member 34 is performed by driving the allocating member solenoid 34b, and the allocating member solenoid 34b performs a constant drive at every normal symbol hit. Specifically, after waiting for 0.75 seconds from the normal symbol hitting time (when the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 is started), it is driven for 0.75 seconds (see FIG. 5).

  If the sorting member solenoid 34b is not driven, the sorting member 34 stops in a state where it is inclined to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2A), and when the sorting member solenoid 34b is driven, the sorting member 34 is It stops in a state inclined to the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2A). During the period in which the distribution member 34 is tilted to the right side (the state in which the distribution member solenoid 34b is not driven), as shown in FIG. During the period when the distribution member 34 is guided to the first operation region 103 and the distribution member 34 is inclined to the left side (the distribution member solenoid 34b is in a driving state), as shown in FIG. The game ball is configured to be guided to the second operation area 104.

  Next, FIG. 3 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. Although the complicated power supply system is not described in FIG. 3, it is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is configured around the main controller 80 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port A switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port A11, and a game ball that has entered the first start port B106 (first mechanical tulip accessory 105). The first start port B switch 106a for detecting the game, the second start port switch 108a for detecting the game ball that has entered the second start port 108 (second mechanical tulip accessory 107), and entered the normal symbol operating gate 17 A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big prize opening 14, and a normal prize opening for detecting game balls that have entered the normal prize openings 31, 32, 33 Detection signals from the switch 31a and the like are input via the game board relay terminal board 74.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 100 by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (indicated as the ordinary electric accessory SOL in FIG. 3) 100b, and controls the big prize opening solenoid 14b. Thus, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 is controlled, and the distribution member solenoid 34b is controlled to control the tilt stop state of the distribution member 34. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 24 (prepaid card unit) via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the launch control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the launch control device 84.

  The sub integrated control device 83 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and uses them for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control. The data is distributed to the data, and the command for effect display control is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are included in the respective control parts (functions as a sound control device and a lamp control device). Part). Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the game button 67). And an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives operation signals such as a volume control 83a and a game button switch 67a for detecting an operation of a game button that can be operated by the player. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 drives the speaker 66 to output sound, and controls turning on / off of various LEDs and various lamps 26. Furthermore, a command for instructing a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display form of a special symbol for the special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 83.

  Next, the outline of the operation contents of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the chart of FIG. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the first start port A11, the first start port B106, and the second start port 108 is a normal state (low probability). The game state is one of a high probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit compared to the normal state. In this embodiment, the success / failure determination probability in the normal (low probability) state is set to 1/300, and the high probability is set to 1/50.

  In addition, when the first special figure is a big hit, the big prize opening 14 played a big hit game of 8 rounds (specifically, 9 counts or 8 opening operations for 29.0 seconds), and the second special figure was a big hit. In this case, the big winning opening 14 plays a big hit game of 15 rounds (9 counts or 15 opening operations for 29.0 seconds) (occurred due to the entry to the first starting opening of the present invention) The game value that can be acquired by the player is different between the jackpot that occurs and the jackpot that occurs due to the ball entering the second starting port). As a result, the player has the advantage of the second special figure (the ball entering the second starting port 108).

  When the first special symbol and the second special symbol are big hits, the big hit game is based on the type of big hit symbol that is confirmed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. After the end, it shifts to a high probability state until the next jackpot occurs. In both special figures, the probability of transition to the high probability state is 80%. The first special figure and the second special figure are provided with a small hit in which the big prize opening 14 performs a short opening operation, and both special figures have the same small hit probability in the normal state and the high probability state. / 300, and when winning, the grand prize opening 14 operates for 1.6 seconds.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, special symbols and normal symbols (also referred to as ordinary symbols) are displayed based on the types of jackpot symbols that have been confirmed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. A short time state in which the fluctuation time (a time from the start of the fluctuation until the result is displayed) is shortened, and an open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 100 that operates when the short time state is reached (open extension means of the present invention) Equivalent). In the short time state, the fluctuation time of the special figure is shortened, so that the number of times of determination of success / failure per unit time is increased, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure displayed on the normal symbol display device 7 is also shortened. By shortening the fluctuation time of the figure, the fixed figure is displayed many times more than the normal state within a certain time. Accordingly, the number of times the normal figure is hit within a certain time is increased, and the number of operations of the ordinary electric accessory 100 is thereby increased. Note that the probability of success / failure determination in ordinary cases is 99/100, and the probability does not change.

  Further, in the short time state, the opening extension function is activated to increase the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 100, and in the opening extension state in which the opening extension function is activated, the game ball is normally placed in the ordinary electric accessory 100. Compared to the above, it becomes easier (0.2 seconds once in normal state, 0.5 seconds once in open extended state). As described above, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 100, thereby further increasing the number of times of display of the special figure. It becomes difficult for the player's possession to decrease, and the player can play an advantageous game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes two types of open extension states in which the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 is different, and the ordinary electric accessory 100 repeatedly performs the opening pattern A of FIG. State or a second open extended state in which the open pattern B is repeatedly executed.

  The specific operation of the opening pattern A performed in the first open extended state is as follows. The normal electric accessory 100 performs the opening operation for 0.5 seconds from the time of hitting the normal figure, and then performs the end interval for 0.75 seconds. The operation corresponding to the usual figure is terminated. The specific operation of the opening pattern B performed in the second open extended state is that the normal electric accessory 100 opens for 0.5 seconds after the opening interval is performed for 0.75 seconds from the normal hitting time, and thereafter The operation corresponding to one normal map is completed with an end interval of 0.25 seconds.

  Further, the sorting member 34 in the working area sorting unit 101 described above always operates in a constant manner regardless of the type of the open pattern (open extended state) when the ordinary electric accessory 100 is in operation (at the time of the normal drawing). Is repeated (see FIG. 5). Specifically, every time a normal figure hits, when 0.75 seconds elapse from the hitting time of the normal figure, the sorting member 34 operates for 0.75 seconds, and the operation ends. As a result, the state of the distributing member 34 is maintained at the right inclined state as viewed from the front for 0.75 seconds from the normal hitting state, and then the left inclined state is maintained for 0.75 seconds to return to the original right inclined state. Back configuration.

  By combining the operation of the distribution member 34 and the opening patterns implemented in the respective open extended states, in the first open extended state where the open pattern A is implemented, the normal electric accessory 100 is opened according to the opening. At the ball timing, the distribution member 34 is in the state shown in FIG. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 100 in the first open extended state is guided to the first operation region 103 (“the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device of the present invention is the distribution means”). Corresponds to the configuration of the “first open extended state” in which the probability of being assigned to the first operation region is higher than that of the second operation region). On the other hand, in the second open extended state in which the release pattern B is performed, the distribution member 34 is in the state shown in FIG. 2B at the entry timing of the game ball according to the release of the ordinary electric accessory 100. Accordingly, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 100 in the second open extended state is guided to the second operation region 104 (“the first operation region of the present invention is distributed to the second operation region”). Equivalent to the configuration of “second open extended state with high probability”).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the extended extended state is given after all the big hit games are finished, but the special figure changes a predetermined number of times after the big hit game according to the type of the big hit game. The type of the open extended state is switched when triggered by the above (if the determination of whether or not the predetermined number of times is made, the other one from the open extended state that has been executed to the other Corresponds to the configuration of “switching to the open extended state”).

  Specifically, as shown in the chart of FIG. 6, in the case of the first special chart, if the jackpot symbol is one of two types of “0, 4” (probability 2/10), after the jackpot game ends as a normal jackpot Until the special figure fluctuates 30 times, the first open extended state is carried out, and then the normal state is switched. Therefore, in the case of the normal big hit that does not shift to the high probability state, the game shifts to the first open extended state after the big hit game ends, but returns to the normal game state when the special figure fluctuates 30 times.

  If the first special figure is a big hit with a probable big hit 1 of “1, 5, 8” (3/10), it shifts to a high probability state and a second open extended state, and each state is changed until the next big hit occurs. Continue (specifically, until the special figure fluctuates up to 10,000 times).

  When the first special figure is a big hit (3/10) with a probability variation big hit 2 of “2, 6, 9”, the game shifts to a high probability state and a first open extended state at the end of the big hit game, but the special figure is 50 When the number of fluctuations is made, the high-probability state remains unchanged, and the open extension state is switched from the first to the second, and continues until the next jackpot occurs.

  When the first special figure is a big hit (2/10) with a probability variation big hit 3 of “3, 7”, at the end of the big hit game, it shifts to the high probability state and the first open extended state, but the special figure is 30 times When the change is made, the high probability state remains unchanged, and the open extension state is switched from the first to the second, and continues until the next jackpot occurs.

  Also in the case of the second special figure, if the big hit symbol is “0, 4”, a normal big hit (probability 2/10), after the big hit game ends, the first open extension state is implemented until the special figure fluctuates 30 times, and then Switch to normal state. Therefore, in the case of the normal big hit that does not shift to the high probability state even in the second special figure, the game shifts to the first open extended state after the big hit game ends, but when the special figure fluctuates 30 times, the normal game state is restored.

  If the second special figure is a big hit (6/10) with a probable big hit 4 of "1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9", it shifts to the high probability state and the second open extended state at the end of the big hit game However, when the special figure fluctuates 50 times, the open extension state is switched from the second to the first state without changing the high probability state and continues until the next big hit occurs.

  If the second special figure is a big hit (2/10) with a probability variation big hit 3 of “3, 7”, as in the case of the first special figure, at the end of the big hit game, the high probability state and the first open extended state However, when the special figure changes 30 times, the high probability state remains unchanged and the open / extended state is switched from the first to the second state and continues until the next big hit occurs.

  By adopting the above-described continuous switching configuration in the open extension state, for example, if the first special figure is a big hit with a probable big hit 2, the first open extension is disadvantageous compared to the open extended state after the big hit game ends. Because the player is in a state (only the change in the first special figure and therefore the big hit ball is less than the big hit in the second special figure), the player must not make a big hit until the special figure fluctuates 50 times, Or, if you win a big hit, only the second open extended state will be granted. The game progressed while hoping to win a big hit with a probable big hit 2 and when the special figure fluctuated 50 times, it shifted to the advantageous second open extended state. With this, you can enjoy the big hits at any time, but you can continue to play games with the expectation that you will win big hits (3, 4). Even it can give the interest not to until now.

  Similarly, if the second special figure is a big hit with a probable big hit 4, the game shifts to a high probability state and a second open extended state at the end of the big hit game, but the first figure is disadvantageous compared to the special figure changing 50 times. Since it will switch to the open extended state, the game will proceed while hoping that a big hit will occur with an advantageous jackpot symbol quickly during the second open extended state, and in this case also in the open extended state so far Can give no interest.

  In both the first special figure and the second special figure, there is a difference between the normal big hit and the probable big hit 3 after the big hit game ends, but there is a difference between the high probability state and the normal state, but until the special figure fluctuates 30 times The point which implements 1 open extension state becomes common. Therefore, in the case of the probable big hit 3, the high probability state is not notified until the special figure fluctuates 30 times from the end of the big hit game, and the normal big win symbol and the probable big hit symbol 3 displayed on the production symbol device 6 It is difficult to distinguish between the first open extended state based on the normal big hit or the first open extended state based on the probable big hit 3 until the special figure changes 30 times after the big hit game ends. , During the first open extension, the player wants to be in various matters (desired to be in a high probability state, but if it was in a high probability state, I would like to win a big hit after switching to the second open extension state, It is possible to create a period in which the player wishes to make a big hit during the first opening extension if it is a big hit, and to make the player feel anxious when the special figure changes 30 times and the gaming state is switched.

  Next, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 80. In the “main routine”, when a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory, a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as initial symbols, etc.) Each initial value is written into the work area of the memory) (S15), and the process proceeds to a residual process (initial random number update process (S80)).

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S10: yes), initial value random number update processing (S20), big hit determination random number update processing (S25), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number update processing (S50), fluctuation pattern determination random number update processing (S55) ) Is performed. The small hit symbol determination random number may be configured to use the big hit symbol determination random number.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), the first starting port A11, the first starting port B106, the second starting port 108, the normal symbol operating gate 17, the big winning port 14, and the regular winning port are entered, and the pachinko machine. Input processing of each switch provided in 50 and connected to the main controller 80 is executed. Subsequently, an output determination (S65), an output process such as an image output process (S70), a fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and an initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process is a random number that is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port A11, the first start port B106, the second start port 108, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Are stored (stored) in the main control device 80 as reserved storage (first reserved storage means, second reserved storage means). Further, in this process, a prefetch determination process (prefetch determination unit) is performed for determining whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before performing the appropriateness determination process described later.

  In the start winning process, a process for transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port A11, the first start port B106, and the second start port 108 to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed. Thereafter, the first hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port A11 and the first start port B 106 is stored as the first hold memory, and is stored when the game ball enters the second start port 108. The reserved memory will be described as the second reserved memory, and the reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the maximum number of each lighting number by the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19, that is, the maximum hold memory number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum storage number may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, when a game ball is won at the first start port A11, the first start port B106, the second start port 108, or when the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as acceptance / rejection random numbers acquired when the ball is struck are stored in the main controller 80 as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port A switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold memory is performed (S115) (prefetch determination means). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is confirmed. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By making the above determination, it is confirmed whether or not the random number stored on hold is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  In the present embodiment, the symbol information and the variation pattern information are determined as the prefetch determination, but only one of them may be determined. Moreover, the structure which determines only a success or failure may be sufficient. If it is only a success / failure, since the information is light, it is possible to transmit the information including the success / failure information in the hold number instruction command. In addition, a configuration in which a plurality of losing symbols are provided and the content of variation is designated by the selected losing symbols is also conceivable. In this case, it is possible to specify whether or not a reach effect is to be performed based on a lost symbol, and whether or not a specific effect is to be performed. Since it is determined whether or not to produce, it becomes possible to produce a pre-reading effect accordingly.

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S115, a first prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S120) (prefetch determination result transmission means), and the first hold storage counter added in S110 is added. The first hold number instruction command indicating the value is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125). Note that the content of the prefetch determination command may be integrated with the hold count instruction command and transmitted.

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), the same processing as S100 to S125 described above (from S130) based on the detection of the first start port B switch 106a. S155) is performed, and subsequently, the same processing (S160 to S185) as S100 to S125 described above is performed based on the detection of the second start port switch 108a.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S190). If a negative determination is made (S190: no), the process returns to a return. If an affirmative determination is made (S190: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S193). If the determination is negative (S193: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S193: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose reserved memory, 1 is added to the general-purpose reserved memory counter indicating (S195), and a general-purpose reserved memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose reserved memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S197), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory count instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing the number of reserved symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory count indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (corresponding to the reserved symbol display means of the present invention). Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted.

  In the case of displaying the usual number of reserved memories, it is conceivable to produce a pre-reading effect with a pre-reading determination of a normal figure. For example, a hit game with a long opening time and a short hit game are provided as compared with a normal hit, and when there is a hit where a long hit game is performed, a holding symbol can be changed to expect a long hit.

  Next, the success / failure determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process consists of selecting the first special symbol or the second special symbol depending on the result of the first hold memory and the second hold memory and the result of the appropriateness determination, selecting the variable display time, selecting the fixed symbol, setting the contents of the jackpot game, This is a process for setting the game state after the big hit game is over. Therefore, this processing is processing including a part of the opening extension means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being played (S200). If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), a return is made and if the big hit game is not being played (S200: no), It is determined whether the first or second special figure is changing (S205). If not changing (205: no), it is determined whether the first or second special figure is being displayed. (S210) If it is not in a definite display (S210: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S215). If it is a negative determination (S215: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory. If it is negative (S220: no), the process returns. If S215 or S220 is positive (S215: yes, S220: yes), the process proceeds to S225. Based on the determination order of S215 and S220, the determination as to whether or not there is a second reserved storage is performed with priority.

  In S225, a hold storage shift process is performed (S225). As a result, the first or second hold memory that is the oldest (the most time has elapsed since the hold is stored) is set as the determination result, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the corresponding hold storage.

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process, the jackpot determination random number stored in the reserved memory that is the target of the special figure success / failure determination is compared with a preset special figure determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number is determined as the special figure. It is compared whether or not it matches the determination value in the determination table (S230). There are two types of special figure success / failure determination tables, one for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and one for high probability (1/50). If the gaming state at the time of determination is normal, the normal probability For comparison, a high-probability determination table is used for comparison.

  In subsequent S250, it is determined whether or not the result of S230 is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmation determination (S250: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S255). In the symbol mode setting process, the symbol mode for determining the content of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set based on the random number 1 for determining the big hit symbol in the first or second reserved memory to be determined. .

  Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 (S260). This is set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the type of jackpot game determined by the setting of symbol mode by the jackpot symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. This is a process for determining the jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed from within the symbol group.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S255 (S265). The mode buffer is a device that stores the content of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of the determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (clears the short time flag that sets the game state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary). The mode buffer is configured to store a specific game content (operation of the open extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), but not a value corresponding to the specific game content.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S255, an open pattern setting process of the big winning opening 14 which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S270), for the reach determination of the first or second reserved memory which is the object of the determination of success / failure Based on the value of the random number, the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the value of the short time flag, the variation pattern that becomes the variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 A variation pattern selection process for selecting is performed (S275).

  The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. As shown in FIG. 12 (2), when the value is 0, the normal state is indicated. When the value is 1, the time reduction state and the ordinary electric accessory 100 is set. If the value is 2, it is determined that the first open extended state in which the opening pattern A is repeatedly executed, and if the value is 2, it is determined that the state is a short time state and the normal electric accessory 100 is in the second open extended state in which the open pattern B is repeatedly executed. Therefore, a different variation pattern may be selected between the first open extended state and the second open extended state even in the short time state.

  Subsequently, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S280). On the basis of the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and is based on the information on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The pseudo-pattern production variation display is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S250 is negative, that is, loses (S250: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison processing in S245 is a small hit (S285). If a positive determination is made (S285: yes), the small hit symbol determination random number is used. Based on this, a small hit symbol is selected (S290), and then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S270), and the above-described variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S275). A change instruction command serving as change pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S285 is negative (S285: no), a lost symbol is selected (S295), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S275), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts the fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the fluctuation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  Next, if S205 is affirmative, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10, and the special symbol change time (based on the change pattern selected in S275) has elapsed. Whether or not (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to control the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. The confirmed symbol selected in S260, S290 or S295 is confirmed and displayed (S305). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-selected pseudo symbol to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 responds to the signal by the effect symbol display device. 6 is controlled and the pseudo-design is displayed. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol become the same timing (synchronized).

  Subsequent to S305, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a big hit symbol (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310). : Yes), display setting processing of the fixed symbol (setting time to be displayed in the fixed symbol) is performed (S315), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S320), and if it is affirmative (S320: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S325), and the probability variation counter (the count of the special figure variation in the high probability state) is cleared (S330).

  If S330 or S320 is negative (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is greater than 0 (S335). If the determination is affirmative (S335: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S340). ), The first short time counter (counts the special figure fluctuation count in the first open extended state) and the second short time counter (counts the special figure fluctuation frequency in the second open extended state) are cleared (S345). Following the negative determination (S335: no) of S345 or S335, the big hit game is started by performing the condition device operation start processing (S350) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S355). A start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S360).

  On the other hand, if S310 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to display with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S370), and the probability variation flag is 1. If it is affirmative (S375: yes), the probability variation counter is decremented (S380), whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S385), if it is affirmative (S385: yes), the probability variation A flag is set to 0 (S390).

  Following the negative determination of S390 or S375 and S385 (S375: no, S385: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is greater than 0 (S395). If the determination is affirmative (S395: yes), the time reduction flag. Is determined to be 1 (S400). If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), the first time counter is decremented (S405), whether or not the first time counter is 0 (S410). If the number of changes in the special figure that continues the first open extended state set at the end of the big hit game has ended (S410: yes), it is determined whether or not the open extended state switching flag is 1 (S415).

  The open / extended state switching flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. As shown in the chart of FIG. 12 (1), if the value is 0, the ordinary electric accessory 100 is in the open / extended state (during the short-time state). The value of that the opening pattern of the above does not change (the opening does not change from the first opening extension state to the second opening extension state or from the second opening extension state to the first opening extension state during the opening extension state (during the short-time state)). If it is 1, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 changes during the open extended state (during the short time state) (from the first open extended state to the second open extended state during the open extended state (during the short time state), or the second Change from the open extended state to the first open extended state). If S415 is affirmative (S415: yes), 2 is set in the hourly flag (S420), and if negative (S415: no), 0 is set in the hourly flag (S445).

  If S400 is negative, that is, if the value of the time reduction flag is 2 (S400: no), the second time reduction counter is decremented (S425), it is determined whether the second time reduction counter is 0 (S430), If the number of fluctuations of the special figure that continues the second open extended state set at the end of the big hit game has ended (S430: yes), it is determined whether or not the open extended state switching flag is 1 (S435). (S435: yes), 1 is set in the hourly flag (S440), and if negative determination is made (S435: no), 0 is set in the hourly flag (S445).

  From S395 to S445, the first or second time reduction counter that regulates the time reduction (open extension) state is counted each time the confirmation display according to the determination of whether or not the special drawing is made, and the flag is reached when each counter reaches a predetermined number. The value is switched to switch from the first to the second open extension state, or from the second to the first open extension state, or the time-short (open extension) state is terminated.

  Subsequently, following the negative determination in S420, S440, S445, or S395, S410, S430 (S395: no, S410: no, S430: no), it is determined whether the special symbol that has been confirmed is a small hit symbol. If it judges (S450) and it is affirmation judgment (S450: yes), the process which starts the action | operation start of a small hit game will be performed (S455). Following the negative determination in S360, S455, or S450 (S450: no), a state designation command indicating a gaming state based on the above processing result is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S365), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 9, if S210 is affirmative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the determined symbol display time has passed (S480). (S480: no) Return, and if it is affirmative (S480: yes), finalized symbol display end processing (S485) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to display the special symbol. The confirmation display is ended, and an instruction is given to the sub integrated control device 83 to end the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol.

  Next, the special game process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This process controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 14 based on the opening pattern of the big prize opening 14 set during the success / failure determination process of FIG. 9, and similarly ends the big hit game set in the mode buffer during the success / failure determination process. Based on the later game state, the probability variation flag, probability variation counter, hour / hour flag, hour / hour counter, and opening / extended state switching flag are set at the end of the big hit game, and the processing includes the opening / extending means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inoperative based on the jackpot flag (S500). If it is affirmative, that is, if it is not a big hit (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not a small hit game is being played (S505), if it is negative (S505: no), it returns, if it is affirmative (S505: yes), It is determined whether or not the small hit start interval is in effect (S510). If the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time has elapsed (S515). If the negative determination is determined (S515: no) Return, if affirmative determination is made (S515: yes), the small winning game is released at the big winning opening 14 based on the contents set in S270 (S520) and the process returns.

  If S510 is negative (S510: no), it is determined whether or not a small hitting operation is being performed (S525). If it is positive (S525: yes), it is determined whether the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S530). If the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 14 at the time of the small hit game is less than 9 (S535), and S530 is negative (S530: no). Or, if S535 is affirmative (S535: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game of the big winning opening 14 has passed (S540), and if negative (S540: no), the process returns and S540 is affirmed If the determination or S535 is a negative determination (S540: yes, S535: no), the closing process of the big winning opening 14 for performing the small hit game is performed (S545), and the small hit end effect process is performed (S 50) to return.

  If S525 is a negative determination (S525: no), it is determined whether or not the time of the small hit end effect has elapsed (S555). If a negative determination is made (S555: no), the process returns, and if an affirmative determination is made (S555: yes) A game end process is performed (S560), and the process returns.

  If S500 is negative, that is, if the big hit game is being played (S500: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the big winning opening 14 is closed (S600). If S600 is affirmative determination, it is determined whether or not a big hit start effect is being performed (S605), if affirmative determination is made (S605: yes), it is determined whether or not the time of the big hit start effect has elapsed (S610), and if it is negative determination (S610). : No) Return and if the determination is affirmative (S610: yes), the special winning opening 14 is released and a command for instructing the special winning opening is sent to the sub integrated control device 83 (S615), and the process returns.

  If S605 is negative, that is, if the game is a big hit but is not in the start stage (S605: no), it is determined whether the interval between releases is in progress (S620). If the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), the interval time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (S625: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S625: yes), the process proceeds to S615 described above. If S620 is a negative determination (S620: no), it is determined whether or not a big hit end effect is being performed (S630). If a negative determination is made (S630: no), a big hit start effect process is performed and a sub-hit start effect is instructed to the sub-integrated control device 83. The command to be transmitted is transmitted (S635), and the process returns.

  If S600 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S600: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 15 to determine whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S700). S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 14 at the time of the big hit game is less than 9 (S705), S700 is negative determination (S700: no), or S705 is positive determination If (S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the open time of the big hit game at the winning prize opening 14 has elapsed (S710), and if it is a negative determination (S710: no), it returns, S710 is affirmative determination, or S705 is negative determination If so (S710: yes, S705: no), the closing process of the winning prize opening 14 is performed (S715), and whether or not the round game of the winning prize winning opening 14 is the final round. If the constant is (S720), an affirmative determination (S720: yes), performed jackpot end effect processing, and sends a command instructing the jackpot end effect to sub integrated control apparatus 83 (S725) to return. If S720 is negative (S720: no), an inter-round interval process is performed, an instruction signal for starting an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S730), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 14, if S630 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit end effect is being performed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S900). If S900 is negative (S900: no), return is returned, and if it is affirmative (S900: yes), the winning combination game is performed by performing stop processing (S905) of the accessory continuous operation device and operation stop processing (S910) of the condition device. 9 is referred to (S915), referring to the mode buffer set in the determination process 1 (S265) in FIG. 9, an open / extended state switching flag (S920), a time reduction flag (S925), a first time reduction counter (S930), The second time reduction counter (S935), the probability variation flag (S940), the probability variation counter (S945) are set, the mode buffer is cleared (S950), the end command is sent to the sub-integrated control unit 83 (S955), the time variation flag, and the probability variation. A state designation command based on the flag is transmitted (S960), the jackpot flag is set to 0 (S965), and the process returns.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, if the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the first open extended state is used until the special figure fluctuates 30 times. For example, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, there are a plurality of types such as 20 times and 30 times. The number of times may be provided, and even if it is a normal big hit, an advantage and disadvantage may be provided for the type of big hit symbol. Also, in this case, it is preferable that the probability variation big hit 3 is configured to match the type of the normal big hit with the number of times of switching the open extended state to 20 times and 30 times, and it is preferable to align the indeterminate period of the probability big hit with the normal big hit. is there.

  In addition, in the normal big hit, not the first open extended state after the big hit game ends, but the second open extended state continues until the special figure fluctuates 30 times. Thereafter, the first open extended state may continue until the special figure changes 70 times (the total fluctuation after the end of the big hit game is 100 times). In this case, the second open / extended state given after the end of the probable big hit 3 big hit game is continued without switching to the first open / extended state. Is usually the same as the jackpot until it fluctuates 30 times after the jackpot game ends, and it makes it difficult to determine which game state has been given until a predetermined time, thereby increasing the interest of the open extended state .

  Next, Example 2 will be described. Parts that are not specifically described have the same contents as those in the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment includes a large winning opening provided with a specific area that operates at the time of a small hit, and when a game ball that has entered the large winning opening at the time of a small hit passes a specific area, A so-called mixing machine configuration occurs, and the probability variation function is deleted from the configuration of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the first special figure is not provided with a small hit, but only the second special figure is provided with a small hit that may cause a big hit of an object, thereby making the second open extended state more advantageous to the player. Yes. A configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described below.

  FIG. 17 is a front view of the gaming board 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the first big winning opening 14 (the big winning opening 14 in the first embodiment) common to the first embodiment that operates at the time of the big hit, and the inner portion that operates at the time of the small hit immediately below the first start opening A11. The second big prize opening 114 provided with a specific area 70 (corresponding to “a big prize opening with a specific area through which a game ball that has entered can pass” of the present invention) is arranged.

  Inside the second big prize opening 114, there are arranged a specific area 70 and a distribution gate 71 which is displaced to a position where a game ball can enter the specific area 70 and a position where the game ball cannot enter the specific area 70. The distribution gate 71 of this embodiment is displaced to a position where a game ball can enter the specific area 70 after 0.5 second has elapsed from the start of the opening of the door member of the second large winning port 114, and the second large When 1.0 second has passed after the winning opening 114 is closed, the position returns to the position where the entry is impossible. It should be noted that the position where the second big winning opening 114 is disposed is a position where a game ball flowing down either the first game area 3a or the second game area 3b can enter.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the second count switch 114 a for counting game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 114 at the input part of the main controller 80, the specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 114. The specific area switch 70a for detecting the game ball that entered the ball is added and connected, the second big prize opening solenoid 114b that opens and closes the second big prize opening 114, and the swing that opens and closes the sorting gate 71. This is the point where the minute gate solenoid 71b is added and connected.

  FIG. 19 is a chart showing various settings in the second embodiment. The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is configured as a mixer in which a big hit for a feature occurs when a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 114 passes through a specific area 70 at the time of a small hit of the second special figure, and the first start The big hit probability based on the game ball entering the mouth A11, the first starting port B106, and the second starting port 108 is set to 1/39, and the small hit probability is set to 1 / 1.3 only for the second special figure. When the special figure is won in the small win, the second big prize opening 114 opens 6.0 seconds once.

  If the first special figure is a big hit, the first special winning opening 14 plays a big hit game of 5 rounds (specifically, 9 counts or 5 open operations for 29.0 seconds), and the second special figure is In the case of a big hit, or when a big hit from the bonus of the second special figure occurs, the first big prize opening 14 is a big hit game of 2 rounds (9 counts or 29.0 seconds of opening action twice) I do.

  In addition, after the big hit game ends, as in the first embodiment, the special figure and the normal figure are based on the type of the big hit symbol that has been confirmed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. And a function of opening and extending the ordinary electric accessory 100 that is activated when the time becomes short (corresponding to the opening extension means of the present invention). Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment also has two types of open extended states, a first open extended state and a second open extended state, which are the same as those in the first embodiment. The distribution member 34 in the operation area distribution unit 101 also performs the same operation as in the first embodiment.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is also configured to be provided with an open extended state after all jackpot games are finished, and the special figure has changed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot game. As a result, the type of the open extended state is switched.

  Specifically, as shown in the chart of FIG. 20, in the case of the first special chart, if the jackpot symbol is one of five types of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” (probability 5/10), the jackpot After the game is over, the first open extended state is applied until the special figure fluctuates 50 times, and when the fluctuation is completed 50 times, the normal state is restored.

  If the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is one of the five types "1, 3, 5, 7, 9" (probability 5/10), the extended extended state continues until the special figure fluctuates 100 times after the big hit game ends However, the first open extended state is continued until it has changed 50 times, and then it is switched to the second open extended state. Further, in the second open extended state, it continues until the special figure changes 50 times (a total of 100 times), It returns to the normal state when it changes 100 times after the big hit game ends.

  In the case of the second special figure, if the big hit symbol is any of the three types “3, 5, 7” (probability 3/10), the first open extension state is granted until the special figure fluctuates 50 times after the big hit game ends. When 50 fluctuations are completed, the normal state is restored.

  If the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is one of seven types of "0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9" (probability 7/10), it will be released until the special figure fluctuates 100 times after the big hit game ends The extended state continues, but the first open extended state is continued until it changes 50 times, then the second open extended state is switched, and then the special figure changes 50 times (total 100 times) in the second open extended state. Until the end of the big hit game, and when it fluctuates 100 times, it returns to the normal state. If a bonus hit occurs from any of the seven types of small hit symbols “d, e, f, g, h, i, j” (probability 7/10), 100 releases with the same contents as above If an extended state (first 50 times, second 50 times) is given and the small hit symbol is one of the three types “a, b, c” (probability 3/10) 50 times with the same contents as above The first open extended state is provided.

  By adopting the above-described configuration of the extended extended state, aiming at the big hit with a lot of winnings in the first special figure in the first open extended state for a predetermined period (until it fluctuates 50 times) after the big hit game ends. Even if the predetermined period is missed, the bonus will be easily obtained from the small bonus of the second special figure because the second special extension will be extended until the special figure fluctuates 50 times (100 times in total). Thus, the second open extended state can be set to a so-called ceiling state in which a big hit is promised.

  Next, the success / failure determination process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, since the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment does not have a probability changing function, whether or not to make a determination is determined only by a normal probability. FIG. 21 has a configuration in which the processing in the high probability state is deleted from FIG. 10 of the first embodiment, and further, the switching of the open extension state is only one switching from the first to the second. The configuration for switching from the second open extended state to the first open extended state is deleted.

  22 to 26 show the special game process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the second embodiment. In this process, in contrast to the special game process 1 described in the first embodiment, the opening / closing process of the second big prize opening 114 dedicated to the small hit game and the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 114 are in the specific area 70. When the player enters the game, a bonus hit is generated, and at the end of the bonus game, the extended extension state after the bonus game is set based on the mode buffer set according to the type of the bonus game that generated the bonus game. Processing to be performed is added.

  Specifically, when this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inoperative based on the jackpot flag (S1150). If it is affirmative determination, that is, if it is not a big hit (S1150: yes), it is determined whether or not a small hit game is being played (S1155), if it is negative (S1155: no), it returns, if it is affirmative (S1155: yes), It is determined whether or not the small hit start interval is in effect (S1160). If the determination is affirmative (S1160: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time has passed (S1165). If the negative determination is determined (S1165: no) Return and if an affirmative determination is made (S1165: yes), the second big prize opening 114 is released based on the contents set in S270 (S1170), and the specific area switch 70a detection valid process is executed (S1175). ), Sort gate operation processing is performed (S1180), and the process returns.

  If S1160 is negative (S1160: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 23 to determine whether or not the second big prize opening 114 is open (S1200). If positive (S1200: yes), the specific area switch 70a. It is determined whether or not the player has detected a game ball (S1205). If S1205 is affirmative, that is, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 114 that has been activated has entered the specific area 70 in the small hit game. If the condition for generating a big hit is established (S1205: yes), the small hit symbol is referred to (S1210), and the mode buffer (the same content as S265) is set based on the type of the small hit symbol (S1215). ), The process of ending the operation of the second grand prize opening 114 and the distribution gate is performed (S1220, S1225), and the detection invalidation process of the specific area switch 70a is performed. Have (S1230), 0 is set to Koatari flag (S1235).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is greater than 0 (S1240). If the determination is affirmative, 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S1245). Subsequent to the negative determination of S1245 or S1240 (S1240), the big hit is started by performing the condition device operation start processing (S1250) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S1255). Is set (S1260), a jackpot start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1265), and a state designation command indicating the gaming state changed by the processing is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1270). To do.

  If negative determination is made in S1205, that is, if the specific area switch 70a is not detected during the small hitting operation (S1205: no), it is determined whether or not the second count switch 114a has detected a game ball (S1275). (S1275: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the second big prize opening 114 at the time of the small hit game is less than 9 (S1280). If S1275 is negative (S1275: no) or S1280 is positive (S1280: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game of the second big prize opening 114 has passed (S1285). (S1285: no) Return, if the determination is affirmative (S1285: yes), the closing process of the second big winning opening 114 for performing the small hit game is performed (S1290), followed by the small hit end effect process (S1295) return To do.

  If S1200 is negative, that is, if it is an interval period after the opening of the second big prize opening 114 (S1200: no), it is determined whether or not it is a valid detection period of the specific area switch 70a (S1300), and if it is affirmative (S1300: Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 70a has detected a game ball (S1305). If the determination is negative (S1305: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1305: yes), the process proceeds to S1210. If S1300 is a negative determination (S1300: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has elapsed (S1310). If a negative determination is made (S1310: no), the process returns. If a positive determination is made (S1310: yes), A small hit game end process is performed (S1315), and the process returns to the return.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if S1150 is negative, that is, if the big hit flag is set (S1150: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 24, where it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 14 is closed (S1350). If it is determined (S1350: yes), it is determined whether or not a big hit game start effect is being performed (S1355). If S1355 is affirmative (S1355: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the big hit game has elapsed (S1360), if it is negative (S1360: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S1360: yes), While performing the opening process of the 1st big winning opening 14, it transmits the command which instruct | indicates the 1st big winning opening opening effect to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 (S1365), and returns.

  If S1355 is a negative determination (S1355: no), that is, if it is not during the start of the big hit game, it is determined whether it is during the interval between rounds (S1370), and if it is negative (S1370: no), the end effect of the big hit game It is determined whether it is medium (S1380), and if it is negative (S1380: no), a big hit start effect process is performed, a command to instruct the big hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1385), and the process returns.

  In S1385 or S1265, when the main control device 80 transmits a jackpot start effect instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the command uses the lamps and LEDs provided in the pachinko machine for the jackpot game effect. The sound is emitted violently and the sound for big hit games is output from the speaker. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82 and causes the effect symbol display device 6 to display the jackpot start effect.

  If S1370 is affirmative, that is, if an interval between rounds is in progress (S1370: yes), it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (S1375), if it is negative (S1375: no), the process returns, and if it is affirmative (S1375: yes). ), The first big winning opening 14 is released (S1365), and the process returns.

  If S1350 is negative, that is, if the first grand prize opening 14 is open (S1350: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 25 to determine whether or not the first count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S1400). If the determination is affirmative (S1400: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detections of the first count switch 14a at the time of opening is less than 9 (S1405). If the negative determination of S1400 or S1405 is affirmative determination (S1400: no, S1405: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 14 has ended (S1410), and if it is a negative determination (S1410: no) Returning, if S1405 is negative (S1405: no), or if S1410 is positive (S1410: yes), the first grand prize opening 14 is closed (S1415). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (S1420).

  If S1420 is affirmative (S1420: yes), jackpot end effect processing is performed, a command for instructing the jackpot end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1425), and the process returns. If S1420 is negative (S1420: no), an inter-round interval process is performed, an instruction signal for starting an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1430), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 24, if S1380 is affirmative, that is, if the jackpot end effect is being performed (S1380: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 26 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S1450). If S1450 is negative (S1450: no), return is returned, and if S1450 is affirmative (S1450: yes), stop processing (S1455) of the accessory continuous operation device and operation stop processing (S1460) of the condition device are performed to make a big hit The game is ended, and the mode buffer set in S265 or S1215 is referred to (S1465), the open / extended switching flag (S1470), the hour / hour flag (S1475), the first hour / hour counter (S1480), and the second hour / hour counter (S1485). ) Is set, the mode buffer is cleared (S1490), the end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1495), the state designation command based on the time reduction flag is sent (S1500), and the jackpot flag is set to 0 ( S1505) Return.

  The above is the description of the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, only the second special figure is provided with a small hit, but if the first special figure is provided with a small hit and a game ball enters the specific area 70 during the small hit game of the first special figure, it is an accessory. A configuration in which a big hit occurs may be used, and in that case, a configuration in which an open extension state including switching is provided according to the type of the small hit symbol of the first special figure is desirable.

  Further, in this embodiment, a dedicated big winning opening is provided for each of the small hit game and the big hit game. However, if the specific area 70 is provided, a shared big winning opening is provided for the big hit game and the small hit game. Only one configuration may be provided.

  By making the open extension state the configuration of the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs with a big hit symbol with a short time of 100 times, the first release is made for a predetermined period (until it changes 50 times) after the big hit game ends. Aiming for the big hit of the first special figure with a lot of winnings in the extended state, if you miss the big hit in that predetermined period, it will be in the second open extended state until the special figure fluctuates 50 times, so there will be few winnings It is possible to easily acquire the bonus jackpot from the bonus spot of the second special figure. As a result, as long as the big hit occurs in the big hit symbol of 100 times shortening, it becomes a configuration that can repeatedly aim the big hit of the first special figure, but in the first special figure, the ratio that the 100 special time is given compared to the second special figure Since it is set low, the first special figure becomes a high-risk high-return special figure, which can further increase the interest of the game.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. The parts constituting the pachinko gaming machine and the electrical connection thereof in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the parts not specifically described are the same as the contents, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, if the jackpot symbol is a probable big hit, the probability of success / failure determination continues in a high probability state until the next big hit occurs, but in the third embodiment, the continuation of the high probability state is a big hit game. From the end to the time when the special figure is changed a predetermined number of times.

  Specifically, in the case of the first special figure, if the jackpot symbol is one of the two types of “0, 4” (probability 2/10), the special figure is displayed after the end of the big hit game as the normal big hit as in the first embodiment. It shifts to only the first open extended state until it fluctuates 50 times, then switches to the second open extended state after changing 50 times, and is released when the special figure changes 50 times (100 times after the big hit game ends) End the extended state and return to the normal state. In the case of a normal big hit, the first open extended state may be continued until the special figure changes 100 times without switching the open extended state when the special figure changes 50 times after the big hit game ends.

  If the first special figure is a big hit with a probability big hit 1 of “1, 5, 8” (3/10), the state shifts to the high probability state and the second open extended state, and each state until the special figure fluctuates 50 times. However, when the special figure changes 50 times, the high probability state is terminated and the normal probability is changed, and the open extended state is switched from the second to the first. At the time of changing the number of times (100 times after the end of the big hit game), the open extended state is terminated and the normal state is restored.

  When the first special figure is a big hit (3/10) with a probability variation big hit 2 of “2, 6, 9”, the game shifts to a high probability state and a first open extended state at the end of the big hit game, but the special figure is 50 At the time of changing the number of times, the high probability state is ended and the normal probability is changed, and the open extended state is switched from the first to the second, and the special figure is 50 times from the switching (100 times after the end of the big hit game) At the point of time, the extended extended state is terminated and the normal state is restored.

  If the first special figure is a big hit (2/10) with a probable big hit 3 of “3, 7”, it shifts to the high probability state and the first open extended state at the end of the big hit game, but the special figure is 50 times When the change is made, the high probability state is ended and the normal probability is changed, and the open extended state is changed from the first to the second, and the special figure is changed 50 times (100 times after the big hit game is finished) from the change. When the operation is performed, the open extended state is terminated and the normal state is restored.

  Also in the case of the second special figure, if the big hit symbol is “0, 4”, the normal big hit (probability 2/10), after the big hit game, the transition to the first open extended state only until the special figure fluctuates 50 times, After changing 50 times, switching to the second open extended state is completed, and when the special figure changes 50 times (100 times after the big hit game is finished), the open extended state is ended and the normal state is restored.

  If the second special figure is a big hit (6/10) with a probable big hit 4 of "1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9", it shifts to the high probability state and the second open extended state at the end of the big hit game However, when the special figure fluctuates 50 times, the high probability state is terminated and the normal probability is changed, and the open extended state is switched from the second to the first. When the change is made 100 times from the end, the open extension state is ended and the normal state is restored.

  If the second special figure is a big hit (2/10) with a probability variation big hit 3 of “3, 7”, as in the case of the first special figure, at the end of the big hit game, the high probability state and the first open extended state However, when the special figure has changed 50 times, the high probability state is ended and the normal probability is changed, and the open extended state is switched from the first to the second. At the point of time of 100 fluctuations from the end of the big hit game, the open extended state is terminated and the normal state is restored.

  The above is the description of the third embodiment. In the configuration of the present embodiment, the open extended state is a state in which the high probability state and the first open extended state are combined, a state in which the high probability state and the second open extended state are combined, only the first or second open extended state. The state of (not a high probability state) is switched at a predetermined timing, and the change in the player's advantage is large even during the open extended state by switching during the open extended state, The interest is greatly increased compared to the open extension state of. In addition, when the probability of success / failure is shifted from the high probability game and the first open / extended state to the normal probability, and the open / extended state is switched to the second open / extended state, the success / failure probability is disadvantageous to the player but the open extension is performed. From the state alone, the player is in an advantageous state, and as a whole, the decrease in the degree of advantage is reduced and the interest is further increased.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the embodiment, when the transition is made to the first open extension state or the second open extension state, the game proceeds while being fixed to one of the open patterns in the shifted open extension state. It is good also as a structure which implements the open pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 which can be entered into the 2 operation area | region 104 with low probability. In this case, it is preferable to perform a special effect on the effect symbol display device 6 in the variation of the second special figure. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which implements the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 which can be entered into the 1st action | operation area | region 103 with a predetermined probability during a 2nd open extension state.

  In the embodiment, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 100 in the open extended state is distinguished by changing the time from the time when the normal figure hit is determined until the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 100 starts. By knowing the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 100 for a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) from the hitting symbol determination to the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 100 that is easy to enter, it is possible to know the opening timing when the entry is possible. It can be spicy.

  Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment, it is not always necessary to provide the extended extended state after the completion of all the big hit games. The extended extended state may be given only to a predetermined big hit symbol. In the second open extended state, which one is executed first and switching at which timing is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate depending on the big hit between the first special figure and the second special figure in accordance with game play. Good.

  In the configuration of the second embodiment, the entrance rate of the specific area 70 may be changed by changing the operation content of the sorting gate 71 according to the type of the small hit symbol or the special symbol hitting the small hit.

  As described above, according to the bullet ball game machine of the present invention, after the big hit game is finished, the normal electric accessory has a different opening pattern of the first open extended state or the second open extended state. The game balls that have entered the normal electric combination are divided into the first operation area and the second operation area in accordance with the release pattern of the normal electric combination, and the game balls enter the first operation area. When the ball is turned, the first mechanical tulip serving as the first starting port operates in the open state, and when the game ball enters the second operating region, the second mechanical tulip serving as the second starting port operates in the open state. By switching between the first open extended state and the second open extended state during the open extended state, a novel gameplay unprecedented is exhibited. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball ball game machine having a plurality of operation areas for releasing a game ball sorting device and a plurality of second type non-electric games in a normal electric game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 3a 1st game area 3b 2nd game area 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 14 (1st) Big winning opening 17 Normal symbol operation gate 34 Distribution member 70 Specific area | region 80 Main control apparatus 82 Production | presentation symbol control apparatus 83 Sub integration Control device 100 Ordinary electric accessory 101 Actuating area sorting unit 103 First actuating area 104 Second actuating area 105 First mechanical tulip accessory 106 First start port B
107 Second mechanical tulip role 108 Second start opening 114 Second grand prize opening

Claims (3)

A variable winning device that operates due to a ball entering the starting opening,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to cause a big hit due to a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
If the determination result is a big hit, a big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game, the opening time for the variable prize-winning device to be opened is extended from the normal game state or / and the number of times of opening is increased. A ball game machine equipped with
A first first start port where the entrance rate does not change constantly,
When a game ball enters the first operation area, the game ball is displaced from a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter due to its own weight, to an open state in which it is easy to enter, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter, the closure A first non-electric accessory serving as a second first start opening that returns to the state;
When a game ball enters the second operation area, the game ball is displaced from the closed state to the open state by the weight of the game ball, and when the predetermined number of game balls enter, the second start port returns to the closed state. A second non-electrical accessory,
A distribution means that distributes the game balls that have entered the variable winning device to either the first operation area or the second operation area, and is generated due to the entry to the first start opening. The game value that can be acquired by the player is different between the jackpot that occurs and the jackpot that occurs due to the ball entering the second starting port.
The opening extension means includes
When the jackpot game is over, the first open extended state in which the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has a higher probability of being distributed to the first operation region than the second operation region by the distribution means; Starting the open extended state of any one of the second open extended state having a higher probability of being assigned to the second active region than the first active region, and performing the determination of the success / failure of a predetermined number of times, A bullet ball game machine, wherein one of the open extended states is switched to the other open extended state. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
It has a big prize opening with a specific area through which game balls can enter,
If the result of the success / failure determination is a small hit, a small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened,
When the game ball that has entered the big prize opening by the small hit game passes through the specific area, the big hit game is executed,
The hit / non-judgment means causes a small hit with a high probability to be caused by the ball entering the second start port rather than due to the ball entering the first start port. Machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
It has a high probability means to make the probability of jackpot occurrence a high probability state higher than the normal state,
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the high-probability means is implemented after the jackpot game ends until the predetermined number of times of the determination of success / failure is performed.

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