JP2017086508A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest by new game characteristics.SOLUTION: A winning determination is made when a Pachinko ball enters a first variable start section 131 or a second variable start section 132 which can perform an open operation as a determination result permitting an opening operation in accordance with the winning to a gate section 34, and a small game is imparted when a winning is determined. Setting is made so that the probability in which a small winning game is imparted with entry of a Pachinko ball to the first variable start section 131 and the probability in which a small winning game is imparted with entry of a Pachinko ball to the second variable start section 132 are different from each other. In the small winning game, a special opening/closing member 43 of a special winning section 40 opens and closes in a predetermined opening manner, and a big winning game is imparted when a Pachinko ball enters a special area 36 provided in the special winning section 40.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game ball is caused to flow through a game area defined on a game board.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has various effect devices such as a display device arranged at a substantially central position of a game area defined on a board surface of a game board set in the machine, and below the effect device. There is an entrance part with a entrance that can enter pachinko balls (game balls) on the side and side etc., and pachinko fired toward the game area according to the player's handle operation By causing the ball to enter the entrance, an appropriate game is performed in the effect device. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that variably displays a plurality of symbols as the effect device, a game nail in which pachinko balls launched into the game area are implanted in the game area, etc. The ball gradually flows down due to its own weight while bouncing by contact with the player, and enters the start winning opening as the entrance in the process of flowing down the game area, so that a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out and Various game effects such as reach effects associated with symbol variation effects are made, and the display is stopped in a predetermined combination on the display device so that a chance game can be generated and an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls can be obtained (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-248222 A

  The conventional pachinko machine has a uniform configuration in which whether or not a winning game is given is determined only by a result of winning or failing in a winning judgment triggered by a winning at a start winning opening. It was difficult to differentiate and the game was not very interesting.

  In addition, many conventional pachinko machines are provided with a ball entrance portion that is configured to be able to open and close the entrance by means of an opening and closing member, and allowing the entrance to the entrance by allowing the opening and closing member to open. What is configured to do so is known. For example, a variable starting part configured to open and close a starting opening as a entrance by a starting opening and closing member is provided, and the starting opening and closing member always restricts the entrance of a pachinko ball into the entering part, When the opening condition is satisfied, an electric driving means such as a solenoid is driven to open the start opening / closing member so as to allow the pachinko ball to enter the start opening. May be configured to increase interest in pachinko balls. However, the conventional pachinko machine is configured to enhance the fun of the game by changing the ease of winning the winning hole by changing the opening time of the opening / closing member to be longer or shorter. The change in game play due to opening / closing of the opening / closing member is limited.

  In view of the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and provides a gaming machine that can be improved by new gaming characteristics. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
A game board (20) in which a game area (21) in which a game ball can flow down is defined, and a special prize in which a game ball provided on the game board (20) and flowing down the game area (21) can win A special winning portion (40) whose mouth (41) can be opened by a special opening / closing means (43), and a hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not the first hit game is caused when the hit judging condition is established. When the hit determination means (60a) determines that the first winning game is to occur, the special opening / closing means (43) is opened to open the special winning opening (41). In a gaming machine configured to allow
An opening determination means (60a) for allowing an opening operation triggered by a game ball flowing down the gaming area (21) winning a specific winning portion (34),
The opening determination means (60a) has a normal opening / closing member (111) that is opened when triggered by a determination result that permits the opening operation, and the game is accompanied by the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member (111). An action winning section (110) in which game balls flowing down the area (21) can win,
The operation winning portion (110) is configured such that an electric driving means (112) is connected to the normal opening / closing member (111), and the normal opening / closing member (111) is opened as the electric driving means (112) is driven. And configured to operate closed
The opening determination means (60a) has a first start opening / closing member (135) that can be opened when the determination result that permits the opening operation is provided, and the first starting opening / closing member (135) is opened. A first variable start unit (131) in which a game ball flowing down the game area (21) can win a prize, and the winning judgment condition is satisfied by the winning of the game ball,
The opening determination means (60a) has a second start opening / closing member (136) that can be opened when triggered by a determination result that permits the opening operation, and the second starting opening / closing member (136) is opened. A game ball flowing down the game area (21) can be won, and a second variable starter (132) in which the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning the game ball;
A game ball that has won the operating winning portion (110) is a first branch passage (115) corresponding to the first variable start portion (131) and a second branch passage (116) corresponding to the second variable start portion (132). ) Can be distributed,
Each of the first variable start part (131) and the second variable start part (132) is a start condition triggering means that is actuated by contact of a game ball passing through the corresponding first and second branch passages (115, 116). 138), the start opening and closing members (135, 136) included in the corresponding first and second variable start parts (131, 132) in accordance with the operation of the start condition trigger means (138) are configured to be opened.
A game ball enters a specific area (36) provided in the special winning portion (40) during the specific effective period set when the hit determination means (60a) determines that the first winning game is to be generated. On the condition that the ball has been balled, the special opening / closing means (43) of the special winning portion (40) is opened in an opening / closing manner different from the opening / closing manner in the first winning game, and the game to the special winning opening (41) is performed. The gist is that the second winning game allowing the winning of the ball is executed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in order for the second winning game to be awarded, not only the determination result of the hit determination means triggered by winning the variable start part but also the ball entering the specific area Different game machines can be differentiated from other game machines, and the fun of games can be improved. In addition, the game ball that is won as the normal opening / closing member in the operation winning portion is opened by driving the electric drive means comes into contact with the start condition trigger means in the process of passing through any branch passage, Since the opening / closing state of the start opening / closing member of the first variable start unit or the second variable start unit can be switched, the operation winning unit operated by the electric drive means and the opening / closing operation of the operation winning unit are operated. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition to not only discharging the game ball after winning the prize winning portion opened / closed by the normal opening / closing member operated by the electric drive means, the opening / closing state of the starting opening / closing member of the first or second variable starter As a result, the player's interest in the operation winning portion and each variable starting portion can be increased.

In the invention according to claim 2,
A probability that the hit determining means (60a) determines that the first hit game is to be generated when the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning the first variable starting portion (131), and the second variable starting portion; The gist is that the probability that the winning determination means (60a) determines that the first winning game is generated when the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning the (132) is different.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the probability that the first winning game is awarded differs depending on whether the first variable start unit is won or the second variable start unit is won. The interest of whether or not to win the club can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

In invention of Claim 3,
A plurality of game balls are provided on the upstream side of the special winning opening (41) in the game board (20), and the special opening / closing means (43) is opened by the first winning game. The gist is provided with a ball staying means (38) configured so that the game balls staying in can be awarded to the special winning opening (41).
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the first winning game is awarded, the second winning game is likely to be given, so that the second winning game is given following the first winning game. You can play games with the expectation.

In the invention according to claim 4,
The game area (21) of the game board (20) has a first ball flow area (21a) in which a game ball launched when the change operation means (16) is set to the first launch state, and the change A second ball falling area (21b) through which a game ball hit when the operating means (16) is set to the second launch state with a stronger launch force than the first launch state;
The specific winning part (34) is arranged at the junction of the first ball falling area (21a) and the second ball flowing area (21b), and the specific winning part (34) is always a gaming area ( The gist is that it is configured to open to 21).
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, any game ball arriving from the first ball falling area and the second ball falling area can win the specific winning portion, so that the opportunity for opening the operating winning portion can be increased. Yes, it can improve interest.

In the invention according to claim 5,
The second symbol is changed in response to the first symbol variation that changes the first symbol in response to the winning in the specific winning part (34) and the winning in the first or second variable starter (131,132). A display means (17) capable of displaying the second symbol variation;
It is configured to be able to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball wins in the operation winning portion (110) after the second winning game is higher than a normal gaming state,
The display means (17) displays the first symbol variation larger than the second symbol variation in the normal gaming state, and the second symbol variation from the first symbol variation in the winning rate improvement state. The main point is that it is configured to display large.
According to the invention which concerns on Claim 5, a player can be made to recognize a gaming state with the kind of symbol displayed largely on a display means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, interest can be improved by new game playability.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is the front view which cut the game board which concerns on an Example vertically, Comprising: The arrangement | positioning position of a composite ball | bowling part is expanded and shown. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. (a) is sectional drawing of the channel | path distribution part which shows the state which has a distribution member in a 1st distribution position, (b) is the channel | path distribution part which shows the state in which a distribution member exists in a 2nd distribution position FIG. It is a principal part perspective view of a variable starting part, Comprising: (a) shows the state in which a starting opening-and-closing member exists in a closed position, (b) shows the state in which a starting opening-and-closing member is in an open position. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the opening mode of the special opening and closing member in the small hit game and the small hit game, (b) is the contents of the big hit game which is given when entering the specific area during the small hit game It is explanatory drawing shown. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the opening pattern of the normal opening-and-closing member and the distribution operation | movement pattern of a distribution member per common figure. It is a relationship diagram which shows the relationship between the symbol per common figure for every gaming state, and an open pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. 12 is a flowchart showing a process flow subsequent to step B15 in FIG. 11. 12 is a flowchart showing a process flow subsequent to step B19 in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure start process. It is a conceptual diagram which shows transition of a gaming state.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball (game ball) as a game medium will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 that forms a front face of the gaming machine and is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12, and various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base material. Thus, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, a design variation effect is produced by changing the design for the event triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (pachinko ball winning to each variable start opening 102, 103 or gate part 34 described later). A display device (display means) 17 is provided as an effect executing means for performing detachable. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the display device 17. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying symbols for various effects such as display devices can be employed. In the embodiment, with respect to the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner on the display device 17, the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner when the pachinko balls are awarded to the variable start ports 102 and 103, and the pachinko balls to the gate unit 34. When distinguishing from the design for production that is displayed in a variable manner with the winning of the prize, the former is designated as a special decoration drawing, the latter is designated as a normal decoration drawing, and if the two are not distinguished, they are simply designated as decoration drawings. There is a case.

  A front frame 13 serving as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Yes. The front frame 13 is provided with a see-through protection plate 13b formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 from the front side in a visible state. Yes. In addition, ball trays 14 and 15 capable of storing pachinko balls are provided below the window 13a in the front frame 13, so that the ball trays 14 and 15 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. It has become. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided only with one ball | bowl tray 14,15.

  Further, an operation handle (change operation means) 16 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is provided at a position on the right side of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game In the region 21, the position where the pachinko ball can reach (launch position) can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a plate-like member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 20. A guide rail 22 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down is defined by the guide rail 22. A mounting opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided in the game board 20 at appropriate positions, and various game board installation parts are attached to the respective mounting openings, and at the bottom of the game area 21. In the position, an out port 23 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 is opened. Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, there are a decorative member 25 on which the display unit 17a of the display device 17 can be visually recognized from the front side, a entrance part in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter, and the like. It is arranged as the game board installation component. Here, the game board 20 of the embodiment is configured so as to be provided with a composite ball entering portion 100 having a plurality of ball entering portions 110, 131, 132. Compared to the individual arrangement, the opening workability of the mounting opening for the game board 20 and the arrangement workability of the members are improved. Here, when a pachinko ball enters the ball entrance that opens in the game area 21 is collectively referred to as “entry ball”, and the pachinko ball enters (enters) the ball entrance, a predetermined game condition In some cases, for example, “winning” is designated when a winning ball payout condition, a per-special-symbol determination condition described later, or a per-normal-score determination condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the decoration member 25 is a member also called a center role arranged at the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 22, and is a display window 25a that opens back and forth. It is formed in the frame shape which has. The display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 20 so that the display unit 17a is positioned behind the display window 25a of the decorative member 25, and the display is displayed from the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a. It is comprised so that the display part 17a of the apparatus 17 can be visually recognized. In the following description, the decorative member that the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the display window 25 a, and is a partition wall that divides the game area 21 and the display unit 17 a of the display device 17. And a thin plate-like base plate portion 27 extending outward from the rear edge of the partition wall portion 26. Then, with the base plate portion 27 in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing the base plate portion 27 to the game board 20 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. The game area 21 where the pachinko balls flow down is defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall 26 and the guide rail 22). Yes. In addition, the said baseplate part 27 is formed in the thickness which can pass a pachinko ball on the front side in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration body 25 to the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 continuously extends from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 27) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the display device 17. Note that the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to a form in which the display window 25a is opened at the front and rear, but may be configured to block all or part of the display window 25a with a transparent plate or the like.

  That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flowing area 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the outlet 23, The punched pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow-down area 21 b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. Thereby, by adjusting the hitting force by rotating the operating lever 16a of the operating handle 16, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launching device flows down the first ball falling area 21a, and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow-down area 21b. In the embodiment, the so-called left-handed state in which the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 is rotated so that the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flowing area 21a is the first launch state, and the pachinko ball is The so-called right-handed state, in which the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 is rotated so as to flow down the two-ball flow-down region 21b, is the second launch state with a stronger launch force than the first launch state. The game area 21 is configured such that the first and second ball falling areas 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flowing areas 21a and 21b. The out port 23 is provided in a region where the pachinko spheres that have flown down each of them are discharged.

  The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails G in the game area 21, and the flow direction of the pachinko balls changes irregularly by contact with the game nails G. . It is to be noted that a rotation guide member, also called a “windmill”, is rotatably arranged on the game board 20 so that the flow direction of the pachinko ball is changed irregularly by contact with the rotation guide member. it can.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 on the lower side of the display window 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). The partition wall portion 26 forming the left side of the display window 25a (the side portion on the first ball flow down region 21a side) is provided with a ball introduction portion 29 that opens to the game region 21 and communicates with the stage 28. The pachinko sphere flowing down the region 21 (first sphere falling region 21a) can be taken into the inside (stage 28) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 from the sphere introducing portion 29. A discharge portion that is inclined downward toward the front (game area 21) is formed on the rolling surface that forms the upper surface of the stage 28, and the pachinko balls that roll on the rolling surface are transferred from the discharge portion to the game area. 21 is configured to discharge. Here, in the stage 28, a plurality of discharge portions are formed above a specific winning portion 34 described later, and pachinko balls are discharged from each discharge portion. The pachinko ball is discharged from a specific discharge portion located above the specific winning portion 34, so that it is easy to win (win) a specific winning opening 35. That is, by guiding the pachinko ball up to the position where the specific winning portion 34 (specific winning opening 35) is disposed by the stage 28, the pachinko ball is not taken into the ball introducing portion 29, but rather than the pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball falling region 21a. The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introducing unit 29 wins the specific winning opening 35 is made higher.

(About the club)
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entering portions (specifically, a gate portion 34 to be described later) on which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter (winning is possible). , A special winning part 40, a normal winning part 45, an operating ball part 110, and variable starting parts 131, 132) are provided, and predetermined control is performed by executing control according to the ball part where the pachinko ball has entered. Can play games. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the gate portion 34, the special prize winning portion 40, the operating ball entering portion 110, and the variable starting portions 131 and 132 as the ball entering portion flow down the first ball falling region 21a. The pachinko ball is placed at a position where it can enter. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, a normal winning portion 45 as a pitching portion is arranged so as to be located in each of the first and second ball falling areas 21a and 21b, and the first and second balls. Pachinko balls that have flowed down the flow areas 21a and 21b can win the normal winning portion 45. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the operating ball entering portion 110 and the variable starting portions 131 and 132 are disposed on the game board 20 as the composite ball entering portion 100.

(About the gate part 34)
The game board 20 is provided with a gate portion 34 as a specific winning portion where a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can be won. The gate portion 34 is provided in the gaming area 21 so that a gate opening (specific winning opening) 35 is opened with a certain opening width. The pachinko balls that have flowed down the one-ball flow-down area 21a and the second ball-flow-down area 21b) can win the gate opening 35 that is always open with a certain probability. The gate part 34 of the embodiment includes a pachinko ball that flows down both the sphere lowering areas 21a and 21b at the junction of the first sphere falling area 21a and the second sphere falling area 21b on the lower side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Pachinko balls discharged from the stage 28 to the game area 21 are provided at positions where a prize can be won.

  Here, the pachinko sphere winning the gate section 34 is configured to be detected by a sphere detection sensor 76 wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4), and the sphere detection sensor 76 is configured to detect the pachinko sphere. Is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, so that a later-described common figure determination (opening determination as to whether or not the opening operation is permitted) is set to be executed. The first solenoid 112 (described later) is driven so as to open the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 when the hit determination becomes a determination result for the normal figure (determination result permitting the opening operation). It has become. Specifically, various winning information (various random information to be described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a in accordance with the detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 76, and a normal hit determination is performed based on the acquired information. The various winning information acquired with the detection of the ball detection sensor 76 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the normal drawing start hold information, and stored in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of executing the predetermined normal hit determination. Further, it is configured so that the determination is made by reading the normal start hold information. Then, based on the result of the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol display is executed in the universal symbol display unit 55 (described later), and the symbol variation effect is executed in the display device 17. Then, as a result of the normal pattern variation display in the general symbol display unit 55, a symbol that is displayed per predetermined universal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and as a result of the symbol variation effect on the display device 17, the display device 17 The normal combination drawing is displayed with a fixed combination of symbols (for example, three of the same normal decoration drawings) that are displayed in a predetermined normal display, giving the player a normal hit game that is advantageous to the player, With the occurrence of a game, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball-entry portion 110 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern to allow the pachinko ball to enter. The opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting portions 131 and 132 are allowed to open (can be opened) by opening the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball entrance 110. It has become.

  In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won the gate 34 is referred to as a gate sensor 76. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the award ball payout condition is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the gate portion 34 (detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 76). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the control board 60.

(About the complex pitching club 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the composite ball entering portion 100 is disposed on the game board 20 so as to be biased to one of the first ball falling region 21a and the second ball flowing region 21b. The operation port (entrance port) 101 and the variable start ports (entrance port) 102 and 103 are opened at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down either the first or second ball flow-down region 21a or 21b can enter. The operating ball entering section (operating winning section) 110 and variable starting sections 131 and 132 are provided. In the embodiment, the composite ball entering portion 100 is arranged in the first ball falling region 21a so as to be located on the left side of the gate portion 34 in the game board 20, and the pachinko that flows down the first ball flowing region 21a. Only the ball is configured to be able to enter the operation entrance unit 110 and the variable start units 131 and 132.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the working ball entrance 110 and the variable start portions 131, 132 has the entrances 101, 102, 103 into which pachinko balls can enter and the opening / closing members 111, 135, 136. The pachinko ball winning probability changes (variable) as the open / close members 111, 135, and 136 open and close. Here, in the operation entrance ball portion 110, a first solenoid (electric drive means) 112 is connected to the normal opening / closing member 111, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened / closed (opening operation) as the first solenoid 112 is driven. It is configured as a variable pitching part that performs a closing operation). In addition, the variable starting parts 131 and 132 of the working entrance 110 are actuated in accordance with physical contact with the pachinko balls that have entered the entrance 101 of the operating entrance 110 and start opening / closing members 135 and 132. The pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow-down region 21a is actuated according to the open / close state of the corresponding open / close members 111, 135, 136. It is possible to enter the part 110 and the variable start parts 131 and 132. That is, the game board 20 of the embodiment has a variable start that is mechanically actuated by an electrically actuated entrance ball portion 110 and a pachinko ball that has entered the electrically actuated entrance ball portion 110. Portions 131 and 132 are provided.

  Here, the pachinko balls that have entered the variable starting parts 131 and 132 are configured to be detected by the ball detection sensors 77 and 78 that are wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4). It is set so that the judgment per special figure is executed when the detection sensors 77 and 78 detect pachinko balls and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is set so that the winning ball payout condition is satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the variable start parts 131 and 132 (detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensors 77 and 78). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the input of detection signals from the ball detection sensors 77 and 78 to the main control board 60. In addition, you may make it vary the number of prize balls paid out by the variable start parts 131 and 132 into which a pachinko ball enters.

  Therefore, in the following description, the entrance of the operation entrance portion 110 that triggers the opening operation of the variable starting portions 131 and 132 in the composite entrance portion 100 is referred to as an operation port 101. In addition, in the composite ball entry unit 100, the entrances of the variable starters 131 and 132 are referred to as variable starters 102 and 103, and a ball detection sensor that detects pachinko balls entering the variable starters 131 and 132 is provided. These are referred to as variable start detection sensors 77 and 78. Here, a plurality (two in the embodiment) of variable starting parts 131 and 132 are provided at positions spaced apart in the vertical direction in the composite ball entering part 100, and the variable starting part located on the lower side is the first. The variable starter 131 and the variable starter 131 may be distinguished from each other by referring to the variable starter 131 as well as the second variable starter 132. In other words, the composite ball entering portion 100 is arranged such that the second variable start portion 132 is positioned upstream of the first variable start portion 131 in the first ball falling region 21a, and the first variable start portion 131 is arranged. Before the pachinko ball flows down to the arrangement position, the second variable start port 103 can be awarded according to the open / closed state of the second variable start unit 132.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion (special winning means) 40 is provided so as to be located at a confluence portion of the first sphere falling region 21a and the second sphere falling region 21b. In the embodiment, the special winning portion 40 is provided so as to be located below the gate portion 34, and any of the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball falling region 21 a and the second ball flowing region 21 b is the special winning portion 40. It is configured to win a prize. The special winning portion 40 may be configured to be provided so as to be biased to the path on the arrangement side of the composite ball entering portion 100 in the first ball falling region 21a and the second ball flowing region 21b.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion 40 includes a special opening / closing member (special opening / closing means) 43 that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a ball opening opening in the game area 21. The special opening / closing member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special open / close member 43 is closed and an open position where the special open / close member 43 is opened in accordance with the driving of the special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 4) as the driving means. The special opening / closing member 43 of the embodiment is configured to slide in the front-rear direction by a special winning solenoid 42 and prevents the pachinko ball from winning the special winning opening 41 at a position protruding from the front surface of the game board 20 (closed position). On the other hand, the pachinko ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 41 at a position (open position) retreated from the front surface of the game board 20. In the closed position where the special opening / closing member 43 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 20, a plurality of pachinko balls can be retained on the upper edge of the special opening / closing member 43 by a ball retaining means 38 described later.

  Further, the special prize winning section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 4) as a special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special prize opening 41, and the special prize detection sensor. 79 is wired to the main control board 60. The special payout unit 40 is set so that the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the special winning portion 40 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 79). As the detection signal is input to 60, a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. Here, when the determination of the special figure determination performed when the pachinko ball enters either of the variable starting units 131 and 132 becomes a winning determination result, the winning game that opens the special winning unit 40 (A big hit game or a small hit game) is given, and the special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of the hit game. That is, in the embodiment, the predetermined condition for opening the special opening / closing member 43 is established when the determination result of the determination on the special figure on the main control board 60 is a win.

  A special area 36 in which a pachinko ball that has won a special prize opening 41 can enter is provided inside the special winning section 40, and the special winning section 40 detects a pachinko ball that has entered the specific area 36. A specific area entrance detection sensor 37 as a specific area entrance detection means is provided. The specific area entrance detection sensor 37 is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4), and the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 detects the pachinko sphere (that is, the pachinko sphere enters the specific area 36). (Ball) as a trigger, a big hit game described later is executed under the control of the main control board 60.

  Here, in the embodiment, when a win-win game is awarded in the determination per special figure described later, a pachinko ball won in the special winning opening 41 is set to a specific effective period described later. Whether or not to win a big hit game is determined based on whether or not the specific area entry detection sensor 37 detects during (specific effective time) (whether or not a pachinko ball has entered the specific area 36). It is configured as follows. When the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 does not detect a pachinko ball during the specific effective period (that is, when no pachinko ball enters the specific area 36), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Are configured so as not to determine whether or not to grant the jackpot game. That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) gives a specific state determination that determines that a big hit game is given when the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 detects a pachinko ball during a specific effective period in the small hit game. It has a function as a determination means.

(About the ball retention means 38)
The game board 20 is provided with ball retention means 38 that can retain a plurality of pachinko balls in a state where the special opening and closing member 43 is in a closed position on the upstream side of the special prize opening 41. As shown in FIG. 2, the ball retaining means 38 of the embodiment is composed of a plurality of ribs 38a facing the upper side of the special opening / closing member 43 in the closed position, and the plurality of ribs 38a are arranged at predetermined intervals in the width direction of the special winning opening 41 The game board 20 protrudes away from the game board 20. Then, the pachinko balls located between the ribs 38a are retained on the upper surface of the special opening / closing member 43, and when the special opening / closing member 43 is opened, the pachinko balls are dropped to the special winning opening 41. It is configured to be able to win a prize. That is, when the special opening / closing member 43 is displaced from the closed position to the open position in a small hit game (first win game) described later, a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 are displayed as the special winning opening 41. By winning, the pachinko ball is configured to enter the specific area 36 in a short time. In other words, even for a small hit game in which the time of one opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 is short, the pachinko ball can be surely entered into the specific area 36 during the small hit game. In the ball retention means 38, only a few (4-5) pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can be retained, and the remaining pachinko balls flow down without being retained, and the outlet 23 Thus, the game is not hindered by the pachinko ball retained by the ball retention means 38. In FIG. 2, the pachinko sphere retained by the sphere retention means 38 is indicated by a reference symbol P.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the gate unit 34, the special winning unit 40, and the composite ball unit 100 are arranged as described above, when the pachinko ball flows down in the first ball flow area 21a (left Compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball falling area 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the gate part 34 (gate opening 35) and the special prize winning part 40 (special prize opening 41) It is configured to increase the possibility that a pachinko ball will win (win). Further, when the pachinko ball flows down in the first ball falling area 21a (in the case of a left-handed game), it is more complex than in the case where the pachinko ball flows down in the second ball falling area 21b (in the case of a right-handed game). It is configured to increase the possibility that a pachinko ball will enter (win a prize) in the operation entrance portion 110 (operation port 101) and the variable start portions 131 and 132 (variable start ports 102 and 103) of the entrance portion 100. . Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down area 21b is made to be the variable start parts 131, 132 (by the shape of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the arrangement of the game nails G, etc. The variable start ports 102 and 103) are configured so as not to be able to substantially win.

(Regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 is provided in the game board 20 so as to open a normal winning port 46 through which a pachinko ball can win (enter) in the lower left and right positions of the game area 21. Yes. The normal winning portion 45 is provided in the gaming area 21 so that a normal winning opening 46 opens with a certain opening width, and the gaming area 21 (specifically, the first or The pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow-down area 21a, 21b) can enter the regular winning opening 46 that is always open with a certain probability. In the embodiment, one normal winning part 45 is provided in the first ball falling area 21a (specifically, the composite ball entering part 100) of the game board 20, and three normal winning parts 45 are provided in the second ball flowing area 21b. Is provided. Here, each of the normal winning units 45 includes a normal winning detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor 48 is the main winning detection sensor 48. The control board 60 is connected by wiring. The payout condition for the winning ball is set to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the normal winning portion 45 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 48), and the main control is performed from the normal winning detection sensor 48. A predetermined number (four in the embodiment) of prize balls is paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the detection signal for detecting the pachinko ball by one of the first and second variable start detection sensors 77, 78 is input to the main control board 60, The payout condition is set to be satisfied, and the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is set to control a ball payout device (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. In addition, various winning information (various random information described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a along with the detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second variable start detection sensors 77, 78, and the special control based on the acquired information. A hit determination (hit determination) is performed. Specifically, various types of winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 77 and 78 are temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of executing the special figure determination, and the determination is performed. Based on the result of the special figure determination, special figure display is executed in special figure display sections 50A and 50B (described later), and a symbol fluctuation effect is executed in the display device 17. Then, as a result of the special figure variation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, a symbol that is a predetermined hit display is fixedly stopped and displayed, and as a result of the symbol fluctuation effect on the display device 17, the display device 17 A special combination drawing is displayed in a fixed combination with a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, a set of three of the same special drawing), and a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given. Accordingly, the special winning portion 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

(Concerning the specific structure of the composite entry club 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the composite ball entry unit 100 includes the operation ball entry unit 110, the first and second variable starters 131 and 132 on the back side of the main body member 105 fixed to the game board 20. The main body member 105 is fixed from the front surface of the game board 20. In addition, the composite ball entry portion 100 is configured such that the operation ball entry portion 110 is disposed on the upstream side of the first and second variable starting portions 131 and 132 in the first ball flow down region 21a, and the operation ball entry portion. A passage distribution unit (distribution means) 120 that distributes the pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 of 110 to a plurality of ball passages (specifically, the first and second branch passages 115 and 116) and sends them out. Is provided. Here, the passage allocating unit 120 according to the embodiment has an operating port in any one of the first branch passage 115 communicating with the first variable starter 131 and the second branch passage 116 communicating with the second variable starter 132. The pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 are distributed to the first and second variable starting parts 131 and 132 by the passage distribution in the passage distribution unit 120. It is guided to either. That is, the composite ball entry unit 100 can be attached to and detached from the game board 20 as a single unit member including the operation ball entry unit 110, the first and second variable starting units 131 and 132, and the passage distribution unit 120. It is configured.

(About the operation entrance 110)
The operation entrance part 110 includes a normal opening / closing member 111 displaceable to a closed position for closing the operation opening 101 and an opening position for opening the operation opening 101, and electric drive means connected to the normal opening / closing member 111. The first opening / closing member 111 is displaced to an open position and a closed position when the first solenoid 112 is driven and controlled. That is, when the first solenoid 112 is driven, the normal opening / closing member 111 is displaced to the closed position and the open position, thereby allowing the pachinko ball to enter the winning hole 101 (winning), It is configured to switch to a state where the ball (winning) is blocked. Here, the state in which the normal opening / closing member 111 closes the operation port 101 does not need to be a state in which the operation port 101 is completely closed by the normal opening / closing member 111, and a pachinko ball enters the operation port 101. The working port 101 may be partially opened as long as it is in a state where it cannot be balled. Here, the normal opening and closing member 111 according to the embodiment is moved forward and backward so as to appear and retract to the front side of the game board 20 via the operation port 101 as the first solenoid 112 is driven, thereby It is configured to be displaced to the open position. The position where the normal opening / closing member 111 is retracted inside the opening of the operating port 101 is the closed position, and the position where the normal opening / closing member 111 is advanced from the front surface of the game board 20 via the operating port 101 is the opening position. It has become.

  Here, the operation ball entering section 110 is usually executed by the main control CPU 60a when a pachinko ball is won in the gate section 34 (specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). The first solenoid 112 is controlled by the main solenoid so that the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened when triggered by the normal determination in the hit determination, that is, the determination result that permits the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 is obtained. It is controlled by the CPU 60a. A pachinko ball that flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow-down area 21a) is configured to be able to win a prize in the operation port 101 opened by the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111.

(About the passage allocation unit 120)
As shown in FIG. 5, the passage distribution unit 120 distributes the pachinko ball that has entered (wins) the operation hole 101 of the operation entry unit 110 to one of the first and second branch passages 115 and 116. And a second solenoid 122 serving as an electric drive means connected to the distribution member 121 in a connected manner. The sorting member 121 enters a first sorting position (see FIG. 5A) through which a pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 passes through the first branch passage 115, and enters the working port 101. It is provided so as to be able to move between the second sorting position (see FIG. 5 (b)) through which the pachinko balls are led out to the second branch passage 116, and the second solenoid 122 is driven to control the sorting. The member 121 is moved to the first and second distribution positions. In the embodiment, the first branch passage 115 is formed so as to extend laterally (right side in the embodiment) from the distribution area of the pachinko balls by the distribution member 121, and the second branch passage. 116 is formed so as to extend downward from the distribution region. That is, at the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 closes the ball entrance of the second branch passage 116 so that a pachinko ball cannot pass, and at the second distribution position, the distribution member 121 is at the second branch. The ball is retracted laterally from the ball entrance of the passage 116, and the ball entrance of the second branch passage 116 is opened so that a pachinko ball can pass through.

(About the first and second variable starters 131 and 132)
As shown in FIG. 3, the first variable starter 131 can be displaced to a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the first variable start port 102 and an open position for opening the first variable start port 102. A first actuating member 138 provided so that the pachinko ball passing through the first branch passage 115 communicating with the first opening / closing member 135 and the operating port 101 can be brought into contact with the first actuating member 138; The first variable starting port 102 is provided with a second operating member 139 which is provided so that a winning pachinko ball can come into contact with the first variable starting port 102 and operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the first actuating member 138 that is actuated in contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the actuating port 101 in a state in which the first actuating open / close member 135 is in the closed position is the first actuating open / close member 135. Is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and the second actuating member 139 that is actuated by contact with the pachinko ball that has won the first variable start port 102 in a state where the first start opening / closing member 135 is in the open position is The first start opening / closing member 135 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. That is, for the first operating member 138 of the first variable starter 131, the normal hit determination (open determination as to whether or not the open operation is permitted) becomes the normal hit (determination result that permits the open operation). As a starting condition triggering means that operates by entering the operating port 101 while the normal opening / closing member 111 that is allowed to open is opened. The second actuating member 139 of the first variable starter 131 functions as a closing condition trigger that operates by entering the first variable start port 102 while the first start opening / closing member 135 is open. .

  A pachinko ball that enters (wins) the first variable start port 102 while the first start opening / closing member 135 is opened is detected by a first variable start detection sensor 77 described later, and the ball of the first variable start detection sensor 77 is detected. When the detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute a special figure determination described later. In other words, a winning determination condition for the main control CPU 60a to execute a hit determination for special figure (determination of whether or not to cause the first hit game) is established by winning a pachinko ball to the first variable starter 131. It has become.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, the second variable starter 132 is in a closed position (see FIG. 3) for closing the second variable start port 103 and an open position for opening the second variable start port 103. A first actuating member that is provided so that the displaceable second start opening / closing member 136 and a pachinko ball passing through the second branch passage 116 communicating with the working port 101 can come into contact with each other and that operates in accordance with the pachinko ball contact 138, and a second actuating member 139 that is provided so that the winning pachinko ball can be brought into contact with the second variable start port 103 and that operates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball. Then, in a state where the second start opening / closing member 136 is in the closed position, the first actuating member 138 that is actuated upon contact with the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 closes the second start opening / closing member 136 in the closed position. The second actuating member 139, which is operated in accordance with the contact with the pachinko ball that has won the second variable starting port 103 in a state where the second starting opening / closing member 136 is in the open position, is moved to the open position. The opening / closing member 136 is configured to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. That is, for the first operating member 138 of the second variable starter 132, the normal hit determination (open determination as to whether or not the open operation is permitted) becomes the normal hit (determination result that allows the open operation). As a starting condition triggering means that operates by entering the operating port 101 while the normal opening / closing member 111 that is allowed to open is opened. The second actuating member 139 of the second variable starting part 132 functions as a closing condition trigger means that operates by entering the second variable starting port 103 while the second starting opening / closing member 136 is opened. .

  A pachinko ball that enters (wins) the second variable start port 103 while the second start opening / closing member 136 is opened is detected by a second variable start detection sensor 78 described later, and the ball of the second variable start detection sensor 78 is detected. When the detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute a special figure determination described later. In other words, the winning determination condition for the main control CPU 60a to execute the hit determination for the special figure (determination of whether or not to cause the first hit game) is established by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable starter 132. It has become.

(Regarding first start opening / closing member 135 and second start opening / closing member 136)
Here, an example of a structure that opens and closes the first and second start opening / closing members 135 and 136 by contact with a pachinko ball will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 is formed in a so-called flap shape that gradually becomes thinner upward, and the lower end side thereof is supported by a rotating shaft (not shown). Each start opening / closing member between a closed position (see FIG. 6A) with the end portion oriented upward and an open position (see FIG. 6B) with the tip portion oriented obliquely upward to the right 135 and 136 are configured to swing. Each of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 is formed with an engagement piece 137 projecting in the radial direction from the center of rotation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second actuating member 139 is configured to be rotationally displaceable to an engagement position for engaging with the engagement piece 137 and a release position where the engagement with the engagement piece 137 is released. Has been. Then, in a state where the variable start parts 131 and 132 are in the closed position, the second actuating member 139 in the engagement position is brought into contact with and engaged with the engagement piece 137 in the rotation direction of the variable start parts 131 and 132. Thus, the rotation of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 from the closed position to the open position is restricted by the contact action of the engaging piece 137 and the second operating member 139. The first actuating member 138 swung by the contact of the pachinko balls passing through the corresponding branch passages 115 and 116 is configured to actuate the second actuating member 139 to displace it to the release position. When the engagement between 137 and the second actuating member 139 is released, the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are rotated by their own weights from the closed position to the open position. In the open position, the engagement pieces 137 of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the second actuating member 139 are located, and the pachinko ball is brought into contact from the release position to the engagement position. When the second actuating member 139 that has been rotationally actuated pushes down the engaging piece 137, the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are configured to rotate from the open position to the closed position. In addition, it is not restricted to this, Various structures are employable. For example, a latch mechanism is provided so that a predetermined number (for example, two) of pachinko balls come into contact with the second operating member 139 so that the engaging pieces 137 of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are pushed down. Can be configured to operate.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, at the lower right outer position of the game area 21). By checking the game information display unit M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, and the like as game state display units for displaying the game information. A general-purpose hold display unit 56 and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B operate in response to winning of the first or second variable starter 131 and 132, and result of special figure determination (lottery per special figure). Is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special diagram) in a identifiable manner. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are provided to the first special figure display unit 50A for starting the variable display of the special figure in response to the winning of the first variable start unit 131, and to the second variable start unit 132. It consists of a second special figure display section 50B that starts the display of the fluctuation of the special figure in response to the winning prize, and each of the special figure display sections 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of (8 in the embodiment) LED lamps. ing. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first variable start port 102, a special figure fluctuation display that blinks and fluctuates in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display unit 50A sequentially turns on and off is performed. One of a plurality of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which the lamp lighting is confirmed and stopped. Also, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the second variable starter 132, a blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. Is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special figures depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) at which is fixedly stopped. In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting position suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed in the special chart display units 50A and 50B are different from the 200 types of special charts as the hit display (designs per special chart) that can recognize the winning of the judgment per special chart. One type of special figure as a display that can be recognized as a special figure is displayed for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and is determined according to the judgment result of the special figure per unit. One special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. Note that the number of special symbols per symbol and special symbols that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying a special figure (design per special figure) as a winning display on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, a winning game corresponding to the winning display is continuously given to the player. It is like that. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment function as a fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display according to the detection of the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 and displaying the determination result of the judgment per special figure. .

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously display (light up) at the same lighting position over a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time). In other words, after the special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B for the special figure interval time and displayed in a fixed stop state, the next special figure fluctuation display can be executed. In the embodiment, 1000 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first special figure start hold information. 1000 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (second special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the second special figure start hold information. The special figure fluctuation interval time is not limited to the above-mentioned time, and may be any time that can identify that the special figure has stopped, and the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information. It is also possible to set different special figure fluctuation interval times when special figure fluctuation display is performed based on each of the above. For example, the special figure fluctuation interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second special figure start hold information is shorter than the special figure fluctuation display based on the first special figure start hold information. Thus, the symbol variation effect performed based on the second special figure start hold information can be advanced in a refreshing manner.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store winning information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the variable start ports 102 and 103 in the internal memory. When storing as special figure start hold information in the means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start port 102 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start opening 103 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of the reserved special figure determination is held). Frequency) is notified.

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start opening 102, and the first 1 is subtracted every time a special figure determination based on one special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed. The number of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start opening 103, and the second 1 is subtracted every time the special figure determination based on the special figure start hold information (that is, the second special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. "", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, from the left side to the right side), and when each start hold storage number is "3" to "4" The figure hold display sections 52 and 53 blink sequentially in a predetermined order (for example, from the left side to the right side), so that the player can grasp the number of hold of each special figure start hold information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second variable start port 103 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first variable start Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to winning in the mouth 102 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the main control CPU 60a gives priority to the special figure determination based on the second special figure start hold information. The symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) based on the determination result of the determination per special symbol is executed on the display device 17.

(About the general map display 55)
The general symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification indicating the result of the universal symbol determination (opening determination) performed when the pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 76 (pachinko ball winning to the gate unit 34). (Hereinafter referred to as a general map) is a display unit that displays the information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 includes a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects pachinko spheres of the gate sensor 76 (pachinko to the gate unit 34). Triggered by the winning of the ball), the LED lamp of the normal figure display section 55 is turned on and off in sequence. ) To display one of multiple types of common maps. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

  Specifically, the common charts that can be displayed in the common chart display unit 55 include four types of regular charts as hit indications (designs per universal figure) that can recognize the winning per common figure (per common figure). , One type of common map is set as an error display that can recognize the error, and one common map determined according to the judgment result of the universal map is displayed as a variable As a result, a fixed stop display is displayed on the general map display section 55. In addition, the number of the common figure as a symbol per common figure which can be displayed in the general figure display part 55 mentioned above and a common figure is an example, Comprising: It can change suitably. Then, a general map as a hit display is displayed on the general map display unit 55, so that the opening control (sometimes referred to as a normal hit game) of the activated ball entering unit 110 is continuously given to the player. It has become. In other words, the universal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display means for displaying a variation result in accordance with the detection of the universal map as well as performing a variation display with the detection of the gate sensor 76. In the section 55, a variable display (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a general map change display) for deriving one general map by changing a plurality of types of general maps is performed. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (five types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of three LEDs. Specifically, it is determined that the result of the per-normal figure judgment is that the normal figure is off (that is, the judgment result that does not allow the opening operation), and that the per-normal figure judgment result is per common figure. It is configured to be able to display four types of symbols per symbol (symbol 1 to symbol 4). In other words, the universal symbol display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a display unit that performs symbol variation in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 76 (ball winning detection unit) and displays the determination result of the universal symbol determination (open determination). Is.

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the normal map display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined normal map change interval time (normal map change standby time). In other words, the next map change display can be executed after the map is turned on and displayed on the map display section 55 for the duration of the map change interval. In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the normal time fluctuation interval time. In addition, the usual figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the usual figure has stopped.

(Regarding the general map hold display 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores release determination information (various random information such as a random number for determination per common figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins (wins) in the gate unit 34 in an internal memory. This means is a display unit that displays the number of suspensions of the general-purpose chart start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored in the means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as the general chart start hold information. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. When the pachinko ball is awarded to the gate unit 34, the number of the general map start reserved memory displayed in the general map hold display unit 56 is incremented by one, and the normal map hit determination based on the general map start hold information (normal map fluctuation display) 1 is subtracted every time. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(Display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 17 has a first display area in which a special decoration corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) or a normal decoration corresponding to the normal figure can be variably displayed. S1 and a second display area S2 are provided. The first display area S1 is set to be a larger area than the second display area S2, and the special display or the normal decoration displayed in the first display area S1 is variably displayed in the second display area S2. It is constructed so that it can be made more conspicuous than a normal decorative drawing or a special decorative drawing. In the embodiment, the second display area S2 is provided in the lower right corner of the display unit 17a in the display device 17, but the position of the second display area S2 may be another part.

  In the first display area S1 and the second display area S2 of the display device 17, a plurality of symbol rows (not shown) capable of variably displaying special decoration drawings or normal decoration drawings are set, and the variable starter 131 is arranged. , 132 or the winning of the gate part 34, the special decorative drawing or normal decorative drawing of each symbol row is started to change. In the display device 17 of the embodiment, as a result of the symbol variation effect, a plurality of effective stop positions capable of stopping and displaying one special ornamental drawing or a normal ornamental drawing are respectively set. A symbol combination of a special decoration drawing or a normal decoration drawing displayed in a fixed stop display on a stop symbol effective line combining effective stop positions is derived. In addition, in the display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and one effective stop position of a special decoration drawing or a normal decoration drawing is set for each symbol row. The symbol variation effect is performed in a state where three special decoration drawings or ordinary decoration drawings can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions of the symbol columns is set. In the following description, the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In the first display area S <b> 1 of the display device 17, the area in which the special decoration drawing or the normal decoration drawing of each symbol row is displayed is a larger area than the special drawing display portions 50 </ b> A and 50 </ b> B and the general drawing display portion 55. The special decoration drawing and the normal decoration drawing are displayed much larger than the special drawing and the normal drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize whether the winning combination (per special drawing or per ordinary drawing) is off from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopping symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  The display device 17 variably displays special decoration drawings and normal decoration drawings so as to move in a predetermined variation direction (in the embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) with the start of the symbol variation effect. Special decorative drawings and normal decorative drawings are fixedly stopped in each symbol row in a predetermined stop order. In the embodiment, at the start of the design variation effect, the special design drawing and the normal design drawing start to change in the order of the left design row, the middle design row, and the right design row, and the left design row, the right design row, and the middle design row Based on the fluctuation timing of special decoration drawings and normal decoration drawings that are fixed and stopped in this order, the production contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the display device 17, the number of special drawing start hold information and the number of stored general drawing start hold information, etc. Accordingly, the variation timing of the special decorative drawing and the normal decorative drawing of each symbol row is appropriately changed.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the special decoration drawing and the normal decoration drawing displayed at the effective stop position are changed in a predetermined order in each symbol row. The “definite stop” is a state in which the special decoration drawing and the normal decoration drawing are displayed in a state where the special decoration drawing and the normal decoration drawing are continuously stopped for a predetermined fluctuation interval time at the effective stop position of each symbol row. Further, in the display device 17 of the embodiment, a special decorative drawing or normal is placed at the effective stop position of each symbol row in a “temporary stop” state in which the special figure change interval time or the normal figure change interval time is not continuously stopped. It is configured so that the decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed, and the special display and the normal decorative drawing are temporarily stopped and displayed in accordance with the effect of the design variation effect executed on the display device 17, and the variable display is started again. The display mode to be performed can be performed. In other words, for temporary stop of special decoration drawings and normal decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing or normal decoration drawing is displayed in a shaking fluctuation state that slightly fluctuates at the effective stop position, the special drawing fluctuation interval time, It includes a state in which it is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the normal time interval.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the special decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped. Is displayed. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the special decoration drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the embodiment, the special map change display is not performed simultaneously in the first and second special map display units 50A and 50B, and the special map display is performed in one of the special map display units 50A and 50B. In this case, the information is stored on hold as first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. In addition, the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B can be made to perform special figure fluctuation display independently and simultaneously. Further, the general map display unit 55 and the display device 17 start the general map variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the general map variation display, and display the general map and the normal decoration diagram in a fixed stop display.

  In the display device 17 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of special decoration drawings and normal decoration drawings that are variably displayed in each symbol row are set, and the basic special decoration drawings and normal ornament drawings are sequentially displayed in each symbol row. Fluctuation is displayed. Note that the special decoration drawing and the normal decoration drawing are displayed in a form that allows the player to distinguish and identify each decoration drawing using arbitrary numbers, characters, patterns, and the like. Also, different types of numbers, letters, patterns, etc. used for special decoration drawings and numbers, letters, patterns, etc., used for normal decoration drawings are used, and the player uses special decoration drawings and normal decoration drawings. It can be distinguished and identified.

  Then, when the special decoration drawing or the normal decoration drawing of each symbol row that is confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row in the display device 17 is a winning symbol combination, It is possible to grasp that is granted. Here, in the embodiment, as a symbol combination to be a winning combination, a symbol combination in which the same special decorative drawing or normal decorative drawing is fixedly stopped and displayed on any stop symbol effective line is set. The symbol combination of the special decorative drawing or the normal decorative drawing that can recognize this hit becomes the hit display displayed on the display device 17, and the winning game advantageous to the player after the end of the symbol variation effect (in the embodiment, the small hit game or the normal decorative drawing). Per game). On the other hand, if any one of the special decoration drawings or the normal decoration drawings of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position of the display device 17 is of a different type, in principle, the winning combination is based on the symbol combination. Can be recognized as “out of”. The symbol combination of the special decoration drawing or the normal decoration drawing that can recognize the dislocation is displayed as a disengagement display on the display device 17.

  Also, in the symbol variation effect, the same special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol sequence (in the example, the left symbol column and the right symbol sequence) among the plurality of symbol sequences, and the remaining symbol sequences (examples) Then, the player can recognize that the reach has occurred by changing the display of the middle symbol sequence) to the display (reach display). A specific example of reach display is a combination of symbols in which the same special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the special decorative drawing of the specific symbol row (left symbol row and right symbol row) forming the reach display is temporarily stopped, and the special decorative drawing is stopped and displayed on the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row) ( After the temporary stop display), the special decoration drawings of all the symbol columns are fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the display device 17 displays a combination of symbols of special decorations corresponding to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the special decoration figure displayed on the display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the special decoration drawing is displayed on each symbol row of the display device 17. . In addition, the symbol combination of the special decoration drawing with respect to the special drawing displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A and the second special drawing display unit 50B is not limited to one-to-one, and a plurality of special decorative drawings for one special drawing. The symbol combination by one special decoration drawing is selected from the symbol combinations by.

  Further, the display device 17 displays a combination of symbols of a normal decorative figure corresponding to the displayed normal map as a result of the normal map change display performed by the normal map display unit 55. That is, the general map displayed on the general map display unit 55 corresponds to the symbol combination of the normal ornamental graphic displayed on the display device 17, and when the symbol variation effect ends, the general map display unit 55 displays the general map. The figure is fixed and stopped, and a normal decoration drawing is fixed and displayed on each symbol row of the display device 17. In addition, the pattern combination of the normal ornament figure with respect to the ordinary figure displayed on the ordinary figure display part 55 is not necessarily one-to-one, and one ordinary ornament is selected from among a plurality of ordinary ornament drawings for one ordinary figure. The graphic combination shown in the figure is selected.

(About variable state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the winning game. Here, as the bonus game state, the winning rate improvement state in which the winning chance of the pachinko ball to the operation port 101 opened and closed by the normal opening and closing member 111 is increased as compared with the game state where the bonus game state is not given. It is. Specifically, in the award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, and (3) operating once per base map By increasing the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111 that opens the mouth 101, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the working mouth 101. In the privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111 for opening the operation port 101 once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the normal opening / closing member 111, or the normal opening / closing member This can be realized by increasing the number of times the member 111 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the state combining these (1) to (3) is referred to as “variable state” for convenience. Shall. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the operation port 101 is improved.

  In the variable state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed in the general map display unit 55 after the hit game is finished is shortened, and the probability per base map is low (in the embodiment, 16384/65536). To high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536). It should be noted that the interval from the time when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms. In addition, an upper limit number of winnings (one in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the operating pitching portion 110 (the operating port 101) per one ordinary figure is set, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened. When the number of winnings reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening / closing operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 is forcibly terminated and closed. In addition, the probability per ordinary figure and the upper limit number of winnings are examples, and can be arbitrarily set.

  Here, in the example, the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is the same regardless of the type of winning symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) won in the win (in the Example) 15 times) (to be described later), but can be set differently depending on the type of winning game (per symbol). As will be described later, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, the variable flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c is set to “1” according to the type of variable state to be given. Or, when “2” is set and the variable state is not given, the variable flag is set to “0”. The number of times of change is set in a change number of times counter set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the counter is decremented by 1 for each design change effect (for each special view change display). "", The variable flag is set to "0".

(About per game)
Next, winning games that can be given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as a winning game, a small hit game (first winning game) given when the winning symbol determined when winning in the special symbol hit determination is a small hit symbol. A big hit game (second win game) that is given when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the small hit game is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the judgment per special figure triggered by the entrance to the variable start openings 102 and 103 in the composite entrance section 100, it is determined whether the hit is small or not, and the winning is won. In the small hit game that is given in this case, the hitting of the pachinko ball into the specific area 36 provided in the special winning portion 40 is established as a predetermined condition, and the big hit game is given following the small hit game Has been.

(About small hit games)
The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and an opening effect indicating the start of the small hit game; The game is composed of an open game performed after the opening effect is finished and an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game. In the opening game, the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is opened and closed in an opening mode set to the small hit game (see FIG. 7A). Note that the small win game is a win game that is awarded when the winning symbol determined when winning in the special symbol judgment is a small hit symbol, so when winning in the special symbol judgment There are cases where the winning symbol is determined to be a small winning symbol based on the special symbol determining that the winning symbol determined in (1) is a small winning symbol.

  In the open game of the small hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed in which the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened for a time during which several pachinko balls can be won under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired. Is done. That is, the small hit game constitutes a hit game that causes the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 to perform an opening operation including a short time opening operation in which an opening time is set shorter than a long time opening operation described later. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the opening game in the small hit game, the special opening / closing member 43 performs a short-time opening operation in which the opening time is set to “0.5 (seconds)”. And “0.8 (seconds)” is set as an interval time between each opening operation. More specifically, the small hit game is a first hit game in which the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 does not include the opening operation for a long time. And in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball won in the specific winning opening 41 during the specific effective period from the start of the first opening of the special opening / closing member 43 to the closing of the special opening / closing member 43 opened for the third time. However, when the player enters the specific area 36 (specifically, when the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 detects a pachinko ball), the main control CPU 60a determines that the big hit game is given, and the small hit game After the end, the jackpot game is configured to be continuously given.

(About special symbols based on winning a prize to the first variable starter 131)
When the determination result of the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first variable starter 131 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a selects from a plurality of types of predetermined special figure symbols. It is set to determine the symbol per special figure. Here, the game per special figure among a plurality of types of special figures is given per special figure determined when winning the special figure determination based on the first special figure start hold information. It is determined based on the type of symbol (special figure 1). In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of special symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into one kind of special symbols (symbol A), and the first special figure display. The hit game according to the special figure 1 as the special figure per symbol displayed on the part 50A is confirmed and stopped can be given. Specifically, in the embodiment, based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start port 102, one special figure per symbol (design A) is obtained as special figure 1. It comes to decide.

(Regarding the symbol per special figure based on winning in the second variable starter 132)
Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 103 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a determines a plurality of predetermined special symbols per special figure. It is set to determine a symbol per special figure from among the above. Here, among the games of a plurality of types of special charts, which of the special charts is granted is determined based on the special figure determined when winning the special figure determination based on the second special chart start hold information. It is determined based on the type of design (special drawing 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of special symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is classified into one type of special figure (symbol a), and the second special figure display. The winning game according to the special figure 2 as the special figure per symbol displayed on the part 50B is confirmed and stopped can be given. Specifically, in the embodiment, based on the special figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starter 132, a special figure per symbol (design a) is obtained as special figure 2. It comes to decide.

(About small hit probability)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the small hit probability for winning a small hit in the special figure hit determination triggered by the ball entering the first variable start port 102 and the ball entering the second variable start port 103 are determined. The setting is made so that the small hit probability for winning a small hit in the judgment per special figure as a trigger is different. That is, in the determination per special figure triggered by entering the first variable start opening 102, the winning is a small hit with a probability of 1/10, and a deviation with a probability of 9/10, and the second variable start opening 103 is reached. In the judgment per special figure triggered by entering the ball, the winning is set with a probability of 1/5, and it is set to be shifted with a probability of 4/5 (see FIG. 7A). As described above, in the embodiment, the case of judgment per special figure triggered by entering the second variable start port 103 than the case of judgment per special figure triggered by entering the first variable start opening 102. Is set to make it easier to win a small hit. The small hit probability is an example and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, in the case of judgment per special figure triggered by entering the first variable start port 102, the winning per small figure is won more than in the case of judgment per special figure triggered by entering the second variable start opening 103. It can be set so that it is easy to do.

  Here, since the variable start ports 102 and 103 are opened, the probability of hitting the base symbol in the base symbol determination based on the winning of the gate unit 34 is 16384 / in the normal gaming state as described above. The probability is 65536 (1/40) (probability per ordinary figure). In the configuration in which the big hit game is given through the small hit game as in the embodiment, the condition that the big hit game is given during the small hit game by the ball staying means 38 is established with a probability of about 100%. Therefore, depending on the difference in the small hit probability, the big hit probability that the big hit game is awarded when winning the first variable start port 102 and the big hit game when the second variable start port 103 is won. The big hit probability is different. In other words, when the first special figure change display is performed based on the first special figure start hold information, the probability that a big hit game is given and the second special figure change based on the second special figure start hold information The probability that a big hit game is awarded when the display is made varies depending on the small hit probability. Even in the case of variable states (the first variable state and the second variable state), the probability per base figure changes from the normal gaming state (65536/65536), but the small hit probability won a prize. Since it differs depending on the type of the variable start ports 102 and 103, even in the variable speed state, the big hit probability that the big hit game is given when winning the first variable start port 102 due to the difference in the small hit probability and the second variable The jackpot probability that the jackpot game is awarded when winning at the start port 103 is different.

(About jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as the big hit game, the symbol A per special figure is determined, so that the first big hit game that can be determined to be subsequently given to the small hit game and the special symbol per bonus game are determined. By determining “a”, a second big hit game that can be determined following the small hit game is set. In other words, the symbol A per special symbol is a symbol per special symbol that can be determined to give the first big hit game following the small hit game by determining the symbol A per special symbol. The symbol a per symbol is a symbol per special symbol that can be determined to give the second big hit game following the small hit game by determining the symbol a per special symbol. The special symbol per symbol A and the special symbol per symbol a are both set as special symbols per symbol to which a variable state is given after the corresponding big hit game is completed. In addition, when the symbol A per special figure is determined, a first variable state, which will be described later, is given among the variable states, and when the symbol a per special symbol is determined, the variable state The second variable state described later is given (see FIG. 7B). That is, the symbol A per special symbol and the symbol a per special symbol are set as symbols per special symbol to which different kinds of change states are given as grant privileges after the end of the jackpot game. The operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 of the working ball entering portion 110 accompanying the winning per drawing is different.

  Since the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game differ only in the type of variable state given after the jackpot game ends, both jackpot games will be described together. That is, in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the jackpot game is executed by executing the round game in which the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds determined in the jackpot game. It is supposed to end. In one round game, a specified number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls win a special winning opening 41 (special winning detection sensor 79 detects a specified number of pachinko balls) or is specified from the start of each round game. It ends when the time (round game time) has passed. In addition, between each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds (a closing standby time) in which the special opening and closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time (1 second in the embodiment) is set.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is performed under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 seconds interval in the embodiment). In one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), it is configured by a long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls defined in the round game continue to open for the time that can be won, or for a long time The opening operation and the short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special opening / closing member 43 is set shorter than that of the long-time opening operation can be appropriately combined. The jackpot game of the embodiment is set so that only a long-time opening operation is performed in each round game. That is, the big hit game is a second hit game in which the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 includes a long-time opening operation, and the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 includes only the short-time opening operation ( The first winning game is a winning game in which the opening / closing mode of the special opening / closing member 43 is different. In the big hit game, it is possible to perform a long-time release operation or a short-time release operation multiple times in one round game.

  The jackpot game of the embodiment is set so that the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a maximum of 20 seconds in the long-time opening operation. The interval time between rounds of the jackpot game is set to “10.0 (seconds)”, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “9.5 (seconds) as the ending effect time. ) ”Is set (see FIG. 7B). Further, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “10”. In the embodiment, when it is determined that a jackpot game is to be awarded, the grant period for granting the variable state is a symbol variation effect (first special figure variation display and The total number of times of the second special figure fluctuation display) is set. Then, when the granting period of the variable state determined for the big hit game (design A / a per special figure) has elapsed, the game state shifts to a normal game state (non-variable state) where the variable state is not given. It has become.

  In the embodiment, only one kind of the same opening / closing mode of the special opening / closing member 43 is set as the small hit game and the big hit game, but the special symbol per symbol (special character determined when the special symbol hit determination is won) Depending on the type shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. That is, a special figure determination value used for determining a symbol per special symbol is assigned to each of a plurality of types of special symbols, and the special pachinko ball acquired when the pachinko ball wins the variable start ports 102 and 103 is obtained. The symbol per special figure may be determined by comparing the random number for figure determination with the determination value for special figure determination.

  Here, in the first variable speed state, as described later, the first variable starter 131 is triggered by the ball entering the operating port 101 when winning in the normal figure determination (winning in the open determination) as described later. In the second variable state, the second change state allows the second to be triggered by the ball entering the operating port 101 when winning the normal hit determination (winning the open determination). It is set as a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening operation of the variable starter 132 is allowed is high. Therefore, in the gaming state to which the first variable state is given, there is a high possibility that the first big hit game is generated as a result of the judgment per special figure, and the second variable state is given. In the gaming state, there is a high possibility that the second big hit game is generated as a result of the determination per special figure. In the embodiment, the expected value of the number of winning balls that can be acquired in the first big hit game and the second big hit game is the same, but the small hit probability in the special figure determination that is triggered by winning the second variable start unit 132 Is set to be higher than the small hit probability in the determination per special figure triggered by winning the first variable starter 131, so that the second variable speed is higher than the gaming state to which the first variable variable state is given. The gaming state to which the state is given is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player.

  In this way, the chance that the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start part 132 that triggers the determination of the special figure in the second variable state is the first variable state. In the second variable start portion 132 of the second variable start portion 132 that triggers the determination of the special figure per game, the number of times that the pachinko ball wins increases, and the second variable state is greater than in the first variable state. In the case of, it is set to be easier to win a small hit game. When winning the small hit game, the big hit game is continuously given with a probability of about 100%, so the second variable state is given rather than the game state where the first variable state is given. The gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player (a gaming state in which a big hit game is easily given).

(Regarding open / close control of variable starter)
Next, the opening / closing control of the variable starting parts 131 and 132, which is allowed to open when the pachinko ball wins the gate part 34, will be described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a determination result per universal figure (that is, a determination result that allows an opening operation) in the universal figure determination performed when a pachinko ball wins the gate 34. When the operation port 101 is opened along with (according to the figure), the opening operation is performed depending on which of the first branch passage 115 and the second branch passage 116 the pachinko ball entering the operation port 101 passes through. The variable starting parts 131 and 132 to be changed change. Therefore, in the embodiment, the branch passages 115 and 116 that allow the pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 to pass through are triggered by the fact that the hit determination result (that is, the determination result that allows the opening operation) is obtained in the normal hit determination. Is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, there is a case where it is referred to as a normal figure that a determination result for allowing the opening operation is triggered when a pachinko ball wins the gate portion 34. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines the mode (opening / closing operation patterns P1 to P5) for opening the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance part 110 in accordance with the normal figure, so that the operation opening 101 is entered. The formed pachinko balls are distributed to either the first branch passage 115 or the second branch passage 116. Here, whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 is distributed to the first branch passage 115 or the second branch passage 116 is determined by whether the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 is the sorting member 121. Is determined by the timing of arrival in the distribution area by the movement position of the distribution member 121 at that timing. Then, each of the operation mode of the distribution member 121 and the operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance part 110 determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

(About the sorting operation pattern of the sorting member 121)
The main control ROM 60b determines the timing for displacing the distribution member 121 to the first distribution position and the second distribution position, and holds the distribution member 121 at the first distribution position and the second distribution position. A distribution operation pattern that defines a time (distribution time) to be performed is set. Then, when the normal hit determination becomes a hit determination result, the distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position and the second distribution position at the timing and distribution time determined in the distribution operation pattern. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the second solenoid 122. Here, only one type of the distribution operation pattern is set in the main control ROM 60b, and the distribution member 121 is arranged in a certain manner in accordance with the normal determination as a hit determination result. The position and the second distribution position are displaced.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the distribution operation pattern includes the distribution member 121 held at the first distribution position from the first distribution position to the second distribution position at a predetermined operation start timing. After a predetermined time (first distribution time TZ1) has elapsed since the displacement to the second distribution position, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position, After a predetermined time (second distribution time TZ2) has elapsed since the displacement to the first distribution position, the distribution member 121 is displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position, and the second distribution position. Further, after a predetermined time (third distribution time TZ3) has passed since the displacement, the distribution member 121 is set to be displaced from the second distribution position to the first distribution position. That is, when the sorting member 121 is in the first sorting position (during the second sorting time TZ2), the pachinko ball arrives at the sorting area, so that the pachinko ball is sorted into the first branch passage 115. The first start opening / closing member 135 of the first variable starter 131 can be opened and the distribution member 121 of the passage distribution unit 120 is in the second distribution position (first or third distribution time TZ1, When the pachinko sphere arrives at the distribution region during TZ3), the pachinko sphere is distributed to the second branch passage 116, and the second start opening / closing member 136 of the second variable start portion 132 can be opened. ing. Here, in the embodiment, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 500 milliseconds) elapses after the normal map change display ends when the win per unit is determined is set as the operation start timing. As will be described later, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened at the operation start timing, and the ball entering the operation port 101 is allowed.

  In addition, the first distribution time TZ1 is determined by the movement of the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 simultaneously with the displacement of the distribution member 121 from the first distribution position to the second distribution position (that is, the operation start timing). The time is set to be shorter than the time required to move to the sorting area by the sorting member 121, and the sorting member 121 is positioned at the first sorting position at the timing when the pachinko ball has moved to the sorting area. It has become. Therefore, in the embodiment, the first distribution time TZ1 is set to 40 milliseconds. Further, the second distribution time TZ2 is determined by the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in a first permissible mode (described later, opening patterns P1, P2). The time is set longer than the maximum time for moving to the distribution area by the distribution member 121. That is, the second distribution time TZ2 is the longest opening time when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the first permissible mode (opening patterns P1, P2). Is set to a time longer than the maximum time during which the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 can move to the sorting area by the sorting member 121 during the second working port opening time TA2 described later). In the embodiment, the second distribution time TZ2 is set to 700 milliseconds. In addition, the third distribution time TZ3 enters the operation port 101 in accordance with the final opening operation when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in a second permissible mode (opening patterns P3 to P5) described later. It is set to a time longer than the maximum time for which the pachinko ball thus moved to the sorting area by the sorting member 121. That is, the third distribution time TZ3 is the latest opening time (when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the second permissible mode (opening patterns P3 to P5)). In the embodiment, the time is longer than the maximum time during which the pachinko ball that has entered the working port 101 can move to the sorting area by the sorting member 121 during the ninth working port opening time TA9 described later). In the embodiment, the third distribution time TZ3 is set to 4224 milliseconds.

  In other words, in the embodiment, the pachinko ball is distributed to the second branch passage 116 after the pachinko ball is substantially distributed to the first branch passage 115 in accordance with the winning of the hit per map. The second solenoid 122 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a so that the distribution member 121 performs the minute operation. That is, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 at the same time as the operation timing of the distribution member 121 is substantially immovable to the second branch passage 116, and with the passage of the first distribution time TZ1. It is configured to be distributed to the first branch passage 115 by the distribution member 121 displaced to the first distribution position.

(Regarding the opening operation of the operation entrance 110)
Next, a description will be given of the opening operation of the operation ball entering section 110 when the pachinko ball wins the gate section 34.

(About open pattern)
In the main control ROM 60b, the timing for displacing the normal opening / closing member 111 of the working ball entrance 110 to the open position and the closed position is determined, and the time for holding the normal opening / closing member 111 in the open position and the closed position (open time). Open patterns P1 to P5 are set. The main control CPU 60a is configured to displace the normal opening / closing member 111 to the open position and the closed position at the timings and the open times determined in the open patterns P1 to P5 when the normal hit determination becomes a hit determination result. Is configured to drive and control the first solenoid 112. That is, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the first solenoid 112 based on the opening patterns P1 to P5, so that the normal opening / closing member 111 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, and the pachinko ball enters the working port 101. An opening operation for allowing the ball and a closing operation for restricting the ball entering the operation port 101 by shifting from the open position to the closed position are performed.

(Regarding the relationship between symbols and open patterns per regular figure)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of release patterns P1 to P5 in which the operation modes of the normal opening and closing member 111 are different are set. The main control CPU 60a determines one release pattern from among the plurality of release patterns P1 to P5 with the determination result as to be permitted), and the actuated landing portion based on the determined release patterns P1 to P5 110 normal opening / closing members 111 are configured to open and close. In the embodiment, five types of release patterns are set as release patterns that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, the first release pattern P1, the second release pattern P2, the third release pattern P3, The fourth opening pattern P4 and the fifth opening pattern P5 may be distinguished. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a plurality of opening patterns that define the operation mode of the normal opening / closing member 111 for each time of the normal map when the determination of the normal map is the determination result of the normal map. A function as an open pattern determining means for determining an open pattern from the above is provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, which open pattern among the plurality of open patterns P1 to P5 is used to open the normal opening / closing member 111, which is determined when winning is determined for the normal figure determination. It is determined according to the type of winning symbol. As described above, in the embodiment, one type of universal figure that can be determined when the result of the universal figure judgment is out of the normal figure (that is, the judgment result that does not allow the opening operation) and the result of the universal figure judgment. There are multiple types of symbols per common figure that can be determined when the symbol is per common symbol, and when a symbol per regular symbol is determined, a normal opening / closing member with an open pattern corresponding to the symbol per regular symbol determined 111 opens and closes. Here, in the embodiment, as described above, four types of symbols per symbol (symbol 1 to symbol 4) are set, and when a pachinko ball wins the gate 34 (when the gate sensor 76 detects). The main control CPU 60a determines one symbol per symbol based on the random number for determining the common symbol acquired in (1).

  In addition, the opening pattern that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a is determined according to the gaming state specified at the time of determining the hit per common figure. Based on this, the main control CPU 60a determines an opening pattern determined according to the gaming state. In the embodiment, the game state at the time of determining the hit per map is usually the first variable state, the second variable state, or the first and second variable states. The type of open pattern that can be determined is determined depending on whether the game state (non-variable state).

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-variable short state, the first release pattern P1 is associated with the symbols 1 to 4 per symbol, and the first release pattern P1 is controlled by the main control. It is set so that the CPU 60a can determine. In addition, when the gaming state is the first variable state, the second open pattern P2 is associated with the symbol 1 per universal symbol, the symbol 3 per universal symbol, and the symbol 4 per universal symbol, and the symbol per universal symbol. 2 is associated with the third release pattern P3, and is set so that the main control CPU 60a can determine either the second release pattern P2 or the third release pattern P3. When the gaming state is the second variable state, the fourth open pattern P4 is associated with the symbol 1 per universal symbol, and the third symbol 2 per symbol and the symbol 4 per universal symbol is the third. The release pattern P3 is associated, and the fifth release pattern P5 is associated with the symbol 3 per common figure so that the main control CPU 60a can determine any one of the third to fifth release patterns P3 to P5. Is set. That is, in each of the first variable state and the second variable state, the main control CPU 60a shares a predetermined open pattern (third open pattern P3 in the embodiment) among the plurality of open patterns. It is set so that it can be determined.

  Here, the first to fifth opening patterns P1 to P5 are set such that the total opening time of the operation port 101 when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened according to one normal map is different. Depending on which of the first to fifth opening patterns P1 to P5 is used to operate the normal opening / closing member 111, the expectation of entering the pachinko ball into the operating port 101 is different. In other words, a pachinko ball enters the operating port 101 when the determination of the hit per map results in a determination result that allows the opening operation, and the variable starter (the first variable starter 131 or the second variable starter 131). The ratio of actuating the first actuating member 138 of the starter 132) is different. Therefore, depending on the type of opening patterns P1 to P5 in which the normal opening / closing member 111 is operated, the starting opening / closing member (the first starting opening / closing member 135 or the like) of the variable starting part (the first variable starting part 131 or the second variable starting part 132) The rate at which the second start opening / closing member 136) opens is different, raising the player's interest in the mode of operation of the normal opening / closing member 111. Here, in the embodiment, the second permissible mode (in the embodiment, the first permissible member (first or second opening pattern P1, P2 in the embodiment) is more than the second permissible mode (in the embodiment, the first permissible opening / closing member 111 is opened). In the case where the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the third to fifth opening patterns P <b> 3 to P <b> 5), the first operating member 138 is configured to operate at a higher rate.

(About the first opening pattern P1)
As shown in FIG. 8, the first opening pattern P <b> 1 opens the normal opening / closing member 111 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal figure determination when winning the universal figure determination. The main control CPU 60a performs an operation of displacing the normal opening / closing member 111 from the open position to the closed position by displacing from the open position to the closed position after the first operation port opening time TA1 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position. It is set so that In other words, the first opening pattern P1 is set so that the normal opening / closing member 111 performs the opening operation for the first working port opening time TA1 once when winning is made per normal figure. Note that the operation timing in the first release pattern P1 is set to the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the universal hit determination. Has been. Here, the first working port opening time TA1 is set to the same time as the first distribution time TZ1 (that is, 40 milliseconds in the embodiment). In other words, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is operated based on the first release pattern P1, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area, and then The distribution member 121 is located at the first distribution position, and the pachinko balls distributed to the first branch passage 115 operate the first operation member 138 of the first variable start unit 131 to open the first start opening / closing member 135. It comes to work.

(About the second opening pattern P2)
As shown in FIG. 8, the second opening pattern P <b> 2 opens the normal opening / closing member 111 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hit determination when winning the universal hit determination. The main control CPU 60a performs the operation of displacing the normal opening / closing member 111 from the open position to the closed position by displacing from the open position to the closed position after the second operating port opening time TA2 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position. It is set so that In the embodiment, the second working port opening time TA2 is set to 300 milliseconds. In addition, the operation start timing in the second release pattern P2 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the normal hit determination. Is set.

  Here, the third working port opening time TA3 is longer than the first distribution time TZ1, and the total time of the first distribution time TZ1 and the second distribution time TZ2 (740 milliseconds in the embodiment). The distribution member 121 is displaced to the first distribution position until the second working port opening time TA2 elapses. Then, a time difference TR ((first oscillation) from when the second operation port opening time TA2 elapses until the distribution member 121 starts the second operation from the first distribution position to the second distribution position. (Minute time TZ1) + (second sorting time TZ2) − (second working port opening time TA2)) is longer than the time required for the pachinko ball entering the working port 101 to move to the sorting region. It is set for a long time. In other words, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance portion 110 is operated based on the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area, and then The distribution member 121 is positioned at the first distribution position, and the pachinko balls distributed to the first branch passage 115 operate the first operation member 138 of the first variable start unit 131 to cause the first start opening / closing member 135 to move. It is designed to open.

(About the third open pattern P3)
As shown in FIG. 8, the third opening pattern P3 opens the normal opening / closing member 111 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hit determination (1). The first opening / closing member 111 is closed after the third operating port opening time TA3 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is closed (first time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. After the first working port closing time TB1 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a performs an operation of closing the normal opening / closing member 111 (second time) and displacing it from the open position to the closed position after the operating port opening time TA4 has elapsed. Further, in the third opening pattern P3, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (third time) after the second working port closing time TB2 has elapsed from the displacement to the closing position accompanying the second closing operation, and is released from the closing position. The main control CPU 60a performs the operation of displacing the normal opening / closing member 111 from the open position to the closed position after the fifth operation port opening time TA5 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position and closing the normal open / close member 111 (third time). It is set so that In other words, the third opening pattern P3 is set so that the normal opening / closing member 111 is made to perform the opening operation three times when a winning is made per normal figure. In the embodiment, the third and fourth working port opening times TA3 and TA4 are set to 24 milliseconds, the fifth working port opening time TA5 is set to 660 milliseconds, and the first working port closing time TB1 is set. Is set to 660 milliseconds, and the second working port closing time TB2 is set to 1200 milliseconds. In addition, the operation start timing in the third release pattern P3 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the normal hit determination. Is set.

  Here, the third working port opening time TA3 and the fourth working port opening time TA4 are set to times when it is substantially impossible for the pachinko ball to enter the working port 101. The working port opening time TA5 is set to a time during which pachinko balls can enter the working port 101. The second and subsequent opening operations of the normal opening / closing member 111 based on the third opening pattern P3 are performed when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area simultaneously with the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111. The distribution member 121 is set to be positioned at the second distribution position. That is, pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 during the fifth operation port opening time TA5 associated with the third opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 are substantially not distributed to the first branch passage 115. They are distributed to the second branch passage 116. That is, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is operated based on the third release pattern P3, the swinging ball enters the operation area 101 and moves to the distribution area. The distribution member 121 is positioned at the second distribution position, and the pachinko balls distributed to the second branch passage 116 operate the first operation member 138 of the second variable start unit 132 to move the second start opening / closing member 136. It is designed to open.

(About the 4th open pattern P4)
As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth opening pattern P4 opens the normal opening / closing member 111 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hit determination (1). The first opening / closing member 111 is closed after the sixth operating port opening time TA6 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is closed (first time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. After the third working port closing time TB3 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a performs an operation of closing the normal opening / closing member 111 (second time) after the operating port opening time TA7 has elapsed and displacing it from the open position to the closed position. Further, in the fourth opening pattern P4, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (third time) after the fourth working port closing time TB4 has elapsed from the displacement to the closing position accompanying the second closing operation, and is released from the closing position. The normal opening / closing member 111 is closed (third time) after the eighth operating port opening time TA8 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, and is displaced from the open position to the closed position. After the elapse of the fifth working port closing time TB5, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (fourth time) to be displaced from the closed position to the opened position, and after the ninth working port opening time TA9 has elapsed from the displacement to the opened position. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a performs an operation of closing the normal opening / closing member 111 (fourth time) to displace it from the open position to the closed position. In other words, the fourth opening pattern P4 is set so that the normal opening / closing member 111 performs the opening operation four times when a winning is made for each normal figure. In the embodiment, the sixth to eighth operation opening times TA6 to TA8 are set to 24 milliseconds, the ninth operation opening time TA9 is set to 800 milliseconds, and the third operation opening time TB3. Is set to 660 milliseconds, and the fourth and fifth working port closing times TB4 and TB5 are set to 1200 milliseconds. In addition, the operation start timing in the fourth release pattern P4 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the universal hit determination. Is set.

  Here, the sixth to eighth working port opening times TA6 to TA8 are set to a time during which the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to enter the working port 101, and the ninth working port opening time. TA9 is set to a time during which a pachinko ball can enter the operation port 101. The second and subsequent opening operations of the normal opening / closing member 111 based on the fourth opening pattern P4 are performed when the pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 moves to the distribution area simultaneously with the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111. The distribution member 121 is set to be positioned at the second distribution position. That is, pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 during the ninth operation port opening time TA9 associated with the fourth opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 are not distributed to the first branch passage 115 but are distributed to the second branch passage 115. It can be distributed to the passage 116. In other words, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance portion 110 is operated based on the fourth release pattern P4, the swinging ball enters the distribution area when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area. The distribution member 121 is positioned at the second distribution position, and the pachinko balls distributed to the second branch passage 116 operate the first operation member 138 of the second variable start unit 132 to move the second start opening / closing member 136. It is designed to open.

(About the fifth opening pattern P5)
As shown in FIG. 8, the fifth opening pattern P5 is configured to open the normal opening / closing member 111 at a predetermined operation start timing after winning the universal hit determination (1). The first opening / closing member 111 is closed after the tenth operating port opening time TA10 has elapsed from the displacement to the open position, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is closed (first time) to be displaced from the open position to the closed position. After the sixth operating port closing time TB6 has elapsed from the displacement to the closed position, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened (second time) to be displaced from the closed position to the open position, and the eleventh from the displacement to the open position. It is set so that the main control CPU 60a performs an operation of closing the normal opening / closing member 111 (second time) after the operating port opening time TA11 has elapsed and displacing it from the open position to the closed position. That is, the fifth opening pattern P5 is set so that the normal opening / closing member 111 performs the opening operation twice when winning is made per normal figure. In the embodiment, the tenth working port opening time TA10 is set to 24 milliseconds, the eleventh working port opening time TA11 is set to 360 milliseconds, and the sixth working port closing time TB6 is set to 660 milliseconds. It is set. In addition, the operation start timing in the fifth release pattern P5 is the same timing as the timing at which the distribution member 121 is first displaced from the first distribution position to the second distribution position after winning the universal hit determination. Is set.

  Here, the tenth working port opening time TA10 is set to a time during which it is substantially impossible for the pachinko ball to enter the working port 101, and the eleventh working port opening time TA11 is the working port opening time TA11. It is set to a time when the pachinko ball can enter the ball 101. The second and subsequent opening operations of the normal opening / closing member 111 based on the fifth opening pattern P5 are performed when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area simultaneously with the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111. The distribution member 121 is set to be positioned at the second distribution position. That is, pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 during the eleventh operation port opening time TA11 associated with the second opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 are substantially not distributed to the first branch passage 115. They are distributed to the second branch passage 116. In other words, in the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is operated based on the fifth release pattern P5, when the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 moves to the distribution area, The distribution member 121 is positioned at the second distribution position, and the pachinko balls distributed to the second branch passage 116 operate the first operation member 138 of the second variable start unit 132 to move the second start opening / closing member 136. It is designed to open.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first and second opening patterns P1 and P2 open the normal opening and closing member 111 in such a manner that the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 101 are distributed to the first branch passage 115. The third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5 are configured to open and close the normal opening and closing member 111 in such a manner that the pachinko balls that have entered the operating port 101 are distributed to the second branch passage 116. It is set as follows. That is, the first permissible mode (first and second opening patterns P1, P2) and the first are triggered by the fact that the hitting determination result (the determination result that the opening determining means permits the opening operation) is obtained in the normal hit determination. The normal opening / closing member 111 can be opened in any one of the two permissible modes (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5). The first opening / closing member 135 of the first variable starting portion 131 is allowed to be opened by opening the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the first permission mode (first and second opening patterns P1, P2). Then, the opening operation of the second opening / closing member 136 of the second variable starting portion 132 is allowed by opening the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the second permission mode (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5). It is configured to be. In order to finally open the opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting portions 131 and 132, while the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened and the operation port 101 is opened in each allowable mode, It is necessary to enter the working port 101.

  Further, the opening operation (the second and subsequent opening operations) of the normal opening / closing member 111 associated with the second allowable mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5) is the first allowable mode (first It is set to occur after the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 associated with the first and second opening patterns P1, P2). That is, the opening operation of the second starting opening / closing member 136 of the second variable starting portion 132 may be allowed after the timing at which the opening operation of the first starting opening / closing member 135 of the first variable starting portion 131 is allowed. Therefore, the interest in the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 is increased.

  In addition, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened by the first allowance mode (first and second release patterns P1, P2), the second allowance is longer than the time during which the pachinko ball can enter the operation port 101. When the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened according to the mode (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5), the time during which the pachinko ball can enter the operation port 101 is set to a longer time. That is, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened by the second permissible mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5), so that the first permissible mode (first and second open patterns P1, P2) The pachinko ball is easier to enter the operation port 101 than when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened. That is, the normal opening / closing member 111 is configured to be opened by the first and second permissible modes in which the opening / closing operations of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are different from each other. This increases the player's interest in the mode (open patterns P1 to P5).

  Further, third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5 are set as opening patterns for opening the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the second permissible mode, and the opening to the operation port 101 is set in the third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5. Times during which pachinko balls can enter (fifth, ninth and eleventh working port opening times TA5, TA9, TA11) are set to be different. That is, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened according to the second permissible mode (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5), the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 according to the opening pattern for operating the normal opening / closing member 111. Since the possibility that the opening operation is permitted is made different, the player's interest in the mode (opening patterns P3 to P5) in which the normal opening / closing member 111 performs the opening operation is increased. Also, by matching the timing at which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened for the second time in the third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5, the third to third timings until the timing at which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened for the second time are matched. It is possible to conceal (make it difficult to distinguish) which one of the five opening patterns P3 to P5 is to be opened. Similarly, by matching the timing at which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened for the third time in the third to fourth opening patterns P3 to P4, the third to the timing at which the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened at the third time. It is possible to conceal (make it difficult to distinguish) which of the fourth opening patterns P3 to P4 is to be opened. As described above, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in a specific permissible mode (the second permissible mode in the embodiment), the time during which the pachinko ball can enter the operating port 101 (fifth and fifth times). 9 and the eleventh operating port opening times TA5, TA9, TA11) are concealed (difficult to distinguish), so that the player's interest in the mode (opening patterns P3 to P5) in which the normal opening / closing member 111 opens is opened. This can be further enhanced. Further, by concealing the timing at which a pachinko ball can enter the operation port 101, an irregular game can be suppressed.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the symbol A per special figure is determined as the determination per special figure becomes the determination result per special figure, and the first big hit game given after the small hit game is determined. In the subsequent game, while the first variable state is given (until the fifteen symbol variation effects are performed after the end of the first big hit game), the second opening pattern of the normal opening / closing member 111 is the second. Alternatively, since the third release patterns P2 and P3 are selected, there may be a small hit game based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first variable start port 102 or the second variable start port 103. On the other hand, the symbol a per special figure is determined as the determination per special figure becomes the determination result per special figure, and in the game after the second big hit game given after the small hit game, the second While the variable state is given (until the fifteen symbol variation effects are performed after the end of the second big hit game), the third to fifth release patterns P3 to P3 are used as the opening patterns of the normal opening and closing member 111. Since P5 is selected, only the small hit game based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second variable start port 103 is generated.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (main control means) that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control board.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the display device 17, and a pachinko machine 10. A light emission control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emitting devices 18 provided in the front frame 13 and the game board 20 and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 are provided. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design variation effect, light emission effect, sound effect) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays the display contents of a design variation effect such as a design (decorative drawing) and a background image displayed on the display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the performance control board 65. Configured to control. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off the various light emitting devices 18 included in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and magnitude of the sound output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the first variable start detection sensor 77, the second variable start detection sensor 78, the special prize detection sensor 79, the specific area entrance detection sensor 37, and the gate sensor 76 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. . Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the universal map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a in response to detection of each sensor. Based on the control process, display control of each display unit is executed. Also connected to the main control CPU 60a (opening control means) are the first solenoid 112 of the working ball entering section 110, the second solenoid 122 of the passage distributing section 120, and the special prize solenoid 42 provided in the special prize winning section 40. The drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a.

(About winning information accompanying winning in the starter)
The main control CPU 60a determines that a pachinko ball has won the variable starter (the first variable starter 131 or the second variable starter 132 (more specifically, the variable start detection sensor (the first variable start detection sensor 77 or the first (2) The variable start detection sensor 78) is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when the pachinko ball is detected), where the main control CPU 60a detects the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78. As random numbers to be acquired as triggers, various random numbers such as random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure determination, random numbers for special figure production execution determination (random numbers for reach determination), random numbers for special figure variation pattern determination, etc. are set. The main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined period (4 ms in the embodiment), and temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c. By rewriting the value before update, a random number is acquired according to the timing at which the detection signal of any of the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 is input to the main control CPU 60a. The control CPU 60a executes timer update processing for measuring time, and various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c. It is like that.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first variable starting part 131 and the second variable starting part 132 is the corresponding first special figure starting hold information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If there is, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start hold information in preference to the first special figure start hold information, and makes a judgment per special figure based on the second special figure start hold information (design variation effect). ) Is prioritized and executed.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first special figure start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second special figure start hold information. The winning information (various random values) acquired upon detection of the first variable start detection sensor 77 is stored in the first start hold area, and the winning information acquired upon detection of the second variable start detection sensor 78 is stored. (Various random values) are stored in the second start hold area. Each of the first start hold area and the second start hold area is composed of four storage areas, a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area, and one of the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78. When winning information (various random values) acquired in response to the detection of the number of times is stored in order in the first special chart storage area to the fourth special figure storage area of the corresponding start holding area, and determination per special figure is performed In addition, the second special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in preference to the first special figure start hold information in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c.

  The random number for determination per special figure is a random number used for determination per special figure as to whether or not a hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect (that is, whether or not per special figure). In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating winning per special figure, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired upon detection of the first variable start detection sensor 77, and the second variable start is designated. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 78, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the symbols per special figure are classified according to the type of the winning game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified to change the symbols. The type of hit game given after the end of the production is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of game. Also, as described above, the type of variable state given after the big hit game is determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determination random number also has a function as a random number for determining the type of variable state. doing. In addition, for each type of jackpot game, the grant period (number of times of change) given after the jackpot game is defined, and the special figure determination random number functions as a random number that determines the grant period of the change state Also have. That is, in the embodiment, the special figure determining random number as the winning information is a random number (information) used for determining the grant privilege to be given when the determination per special figure becomes the determination result per special figure. . In the embodiment, the number of times of change in the change state given in all types of jackpot games is set to be the same.

  In addition, the random number for special figure production execution judgment can be displayed as a win display when the judgment per special figure mentioned above results in a loss judgment result (in the case of a loss that was not won in the winning game). This is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the performance suggesting sex. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for execution of special figure production execution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). . Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility of a winning display being displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the display device 17 in the process of symbol variation or a reach display that is displayed on the display device 17 is displayed. This includes a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being played, and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by the light emitted from the light emitting device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19.

  The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that specify the contents of the effect in the design fluctuation effect. In the embodiment, 254 kinds of integer values from “0” to “253” are set as special figure variation pattern determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). .

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the execution of the special figure, and the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern are the first variable starting part 131 or the second variable starting part. This is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won at 132 (more specifically, when the first variable start detection sensor 77 or the second variable start detection sensor 78 detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains each random number at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first variable starter 131 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second variable starter 132. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start ports 102 and 103.

(About judgment values related to judgment per special figure)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure hit determination value indicating that a hit game is generated. The judgment value per special figure is a judgment value used for judging whether or not it is per special figure (judgment per special figure) using the random number for judgment per special figure, and “0” that the random number for judgment per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set for each special figure differs depending on the type of the variable start ports 102 and 103 in which the pachinko balls that have made the determination for the special figure win. Specifically, this is set when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start unit 131 (specifically, when the first variable start detection sensor 77 detects the pachinko ball). The number of judgment values per figure is set to be per special figure with a probability of 1/10, and when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start part 132 (specifically, (2) When the variable start detection sensor 78 detects a pachinko ball, the number of determination values per special figure is set to be per special figure with a probability of 1/5. Since the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to determine whether it is a small hit or not in the special figure determination, in the special figure determination in response to the winning of the first variable start port 102, 1/10. With the probability of winning a small win, the special figure per hit decision with the chance to win the second variable start port 103 is set with a judgment value per special figure so that the win is won with a probability of 1/5. A number is defined. That is, it is easier to win a small hit when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 than when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start port 102. In the embodiment, the small hit probability for winning a small hit varies depending on the set number of determination values per special figure, and the small hit probability is not limited to the above-mentioned probability and can be arbitrarily set.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is the special figure 1 or the second special figure as a special figure to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A to be confirmed and stopped when the judgment result per special figure is the judgment result per special figure. This is a judgment value for determining the special figure 2 as a special figure per symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the figure display unit 50B using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination value is set to an integer value of “1” to “100” corresponding to the above-described 100 types of special figure determination random numbers. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure effect execution determination values (reach determination values). The special figure production execution determination value is a special figure indicating whether or not to execute a reach production that suggests a possibility that a win display is displayed on the display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (special figure hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in effect execution determination (reach lottery), and is determined from 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for determination of execution of special figure effect. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the acquired special figure effect execution determination random number value matches the set special figure effect execution determination value. ing.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure variation pattern determination values. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each of them, and a special figure variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure variation pattern determination random number is assigned is selected by the main control CPU 60a.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect that is executed between the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final display of the special decorative drawing (display content of the symbol variation effect). , The light emission effect mode, and the sound effect mode) are used to specify the basic content. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of special figures, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of reach where a reach effect is performed, and no reach where a reach effect is not performed A special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is provided. The special figure variation pattern for special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the determination result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for non-reach is selectable by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed on the display device 17 until the symbol combination of the special decorative drawing that is out of the special symbol or out of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Production.

(Regarding the release determination information associated with winning a prize in the gate section 34)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as release determination information when a pachinko ball wins the gate unit 34 (specifically, the gate sensor 76 detects the pachinko ball). . Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a upon detection of the gate sensor 76 include a random number for determining a normal figure, a random number for determining a normal figure, a random number for determining a normal drawing effect, a random number for determining a normal figure variation pattern, etc. Various random numbers are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby The main control CPU 60a acquires the opening determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, the release determination information (various random values) acquired when winning the gate unit 34 (the gate sensor 76 detects a pachinko ball) is a predetermined map storage area of the main control RAM 60c as the map start hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in (storage area). The reserved start information stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined as the reserved start information, and the start start information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the holding area capable of storing the normal start storage information is composed of four storage areas of the first general storage area to the fourth general storage area, and the gate sensor 76. When the release determination information (various random values) acquired in response to one detection of is stored in order in the first general map storage area to the fourth general map storage area, and when the variable map display is executed, The general start CPU reservation information is read by the main control CPU 60a from the first general map storage area to the fourth general map storage area in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c.

  The random number for determining the normal map is determined based on whether or not the normal opening / closing member 111 of the working entrance 110 is to be opened (per normal map) as a result of the normal map change display (lottery per normal map). It is a random number used in. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect display. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Then, when the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that the normal map is hit, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened / closed after the normal map change display is performed. It is like that. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per common figure (65535 in the embodiment) set in the case of the variable state (the first variable state or the second variable state) is the non-variable state. It is set to be larger than the number of judgment values per common map set in this case (16384 in the embodiment). That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state (the first variable state or the second variable state), it is easier for the normal figure to occur than in the non-variable state. Composed. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation when the detection of the gate sensor 76 is triggered.

  The random number for determining the universal figure is a random number used when determining the symbol 1 to symbol 4 per symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the symbol display unit 55 when the decision per symbol is fixed. It is. Here, in the embodiment, 197 kinds of integer values from “0” to “196” are set as random numbers for determining the customary figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. That is, according to the value of the random number for determining the common figure acquired by the detection of the gate sensor 76, the symbols 1 to 1 described above as the common figure displayed as a fixed stop display on the common figure display unit 55 in the case of a common figure are displayed. The symbol 4 per common figure is specified. In the case where the universal symbol hit determination result is an out-of-range determination result, an irregular symbol is specified as a common diagram to be confirmed and stopped on the universal diagram display unit 55.

  The random number for determining the execution of a general drawing is displayed as a per-normal display when the above-mentioned determination for the normal map results in an out-of-game result (in the case of a loss that was not won by the general map). It is a random number used in the general drawing production execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the production suggesting the possibility. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for determining the execution of ordinary drawings, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). . Here, the effect suggesting the possibility of displaying the normal map display is the same as the case described in relation to the special drawing effect execution determination random number.

  The random number for determining the normal fluctuation pattern is a random number used for determining the normal fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal fluctuation display performed in the normal chart display unit 55. In the embodiment, 23 kinds of integer values from “0” to “22” are set as random numbers for determining the normal fluctuation pattern, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). .

(About judgment values related to judgment per ordinary figure)
In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. The determination value for determining the common figure is a symbol for the universal figure 1 to the universal figure 4 as the symbol for the universal figure to be confirmed and stopped in the universal figure display unit 55 when the result of the universal figure determination is affirmative. The determination value is determined using the common figure determination random number acquired when the pachinko sphere is detected by 76. Here, in the embodiment, 197 integer values “0” to “196” corresponding to 197 general-purpose determination random numbers are set as the general-purpose determination determination value. Each of the determination values is associated with symbols 1 to 4 per symbol. Specifically, 61 common figure determination values are assigned to the symbol 1 per universal figure, and two universal figure determination values are assigned to the symbol 2 per universal figure. 77 common figure determination values are assigned to 3, and 57 common figure decision values are assigned to symbols 4 per universal figure.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores an ordinary drawing execution determination value (reach determination value). The general drawing production execution determination value indicates whether or not to execute the reach production that suggests the possibility of the universal drawing display being displayed on the display device 17 when the result of the universal drawing determination is negative. This is a determination value used in the determination (reach lottery), and is determined from 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for determining the execution of ordinary drawings. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the obtained random number for determining the normal drawing effect coincides with the set value for determining the normal drawing effect execution. ing.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the symbols 1 to 4 per universal figure correspond to the first to 4 corresponding to the gaming state specified at the time of determining the universal symbol as described above. The fifth opening patterns P1 to P5 are defined, and the patterns 1 to 4 per common figure are specified, so that the opening pattern for opening and closing the normal opening and closing member 111 is specified after the end of the normal figure change display. It has become. In addition, when the gaming state is the non-changeable state (normal gaming state), it is determined because the first opening pattern P1 is associated with the symbols 1 to 4 per symbol. The main control CPU 60a determines the first opening pattern P1 regardless of the type of symbols per common figure, and is configured to open the normal opening / closing member 111 in the first allowable mode. In the first variable state, the second open pattern P2 is associated with the symbol 1 per universal symbol, the symbol 3 per universal symbol, and the symbol 4 per universal symbol, and the third symbol 2 per universal symbol. Since the opening pattern P3 is associated, the main control CPU 60a determines the second opening pattern P2 at a ratio of 195/197 and opens the normal opening / closing member 111 in the first permissible mode, while 2/197. Thus, the main control CPU 60a determines the third opening pattern P3 at the rate of the above and opens the normal opening / closing member 111 in the second allowable mode. Further, in the second variable state, the fourth open pattern P4 is associated with the symbol 1 per universal symbol, and the third open pattern P3 is associated with the symbol 2 per universal symbol and the symbol 4 per universal symbol. Since the fifth release pattern P5 is associated with the symbol 3 per ordinary figure, the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth release pattern P4 at a rate of 61/197, and at a rate of 59/197. The main control CPU 60a determines the third opening pattern P3, and the main control CPU 60a determines the fifth opening pattern P5 at a ratio of 77/197, and the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the second allowable mode. ing. That is, the random number for determining the normal map has a function as information for determining an allowable mode (open pattern) for operating the normal opening / closing member 111.

  In other words, according to the gaming state specified based on the gaming state specifying information (shortening flag), the main control CPU 60a determines the first allowable mode (first or second release pattern P1 to P1) and the ratio. The ratio of determining the two allowable modes (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5) is different. Accordingly, the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable start portions 131 and 132 are triggered by the determination result that allows the opening operation according to the game state specified based on the game state specifying information (shortening flag). The ratio of opening is different. More specifically, in the embodiment, when the specified game state is the normal game state, only the first allowable mode (first release pattern P1) is determined, and the specified game state is other than the normal game state (first In the case of the second variable state), the ratio of the first allowable mode (second open pattern P2) and the second allowable mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5) are determined. The ratio is different. Further, in a state where the first allowable mode and the second allowable mode can be determined, the second allowable mode (third open pattern P3) is determined rather than the first allowable mode (second open pattern P2). The rate of being made is high. As described above, the variable starter 131 is triggered by the determination result that allows the opening operation between the normal gaming state and the case where the normal gaming state is not specified (in the case of the first or second variable state). 132, the ratio of the opening and closing members 135, 136 to open is varied.

  Here, in the embodiment, the ratio of the opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting portions 131 and 132 to be opened is higher in the first or second variable state than in the normal gaming state. The ratio of the opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 to be opened is higher in the second variable state than in the first variable state. More specifically, in the embodiment, the second permissible mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5) is determined in the second variable state than in the first variable state. The rate at which the second start opening / closing member 136 of the second variable starter 132 is opened is increased. The rate at which the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable start portions 131 and 132 are opened when triggered by the determination result that permits the opening operation in each gaming state is an allowable mode (open) The ratio of the patterns P1 to P5) can be changed in accordance with the opening time of the operation port 101, and the ratio at which the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are opened by changing the normal time fluctuation time in each gaming state. It is possible to change.

(Regarding the usual pattern fluctuation pattern)
In the embodiment, a plurality of types of normal pattern change patterns having different normal map change times are set in the main control ROM 60b, and when the pachinko ball wins the gate 34 (more specifically, the gate sensor 76 The main control CPU 60a determines the normal variation time based on the random number for determining the normal variation pattern obtained when a pachinko ball is detected. In the example, the first common figure variation pattern set to the first common figure variation time (5000 milliseconds in the example) and the second common figure variation time (560 milliseconds in the example) were set. 3rd general pattern change pattern set to 2nd general map change pattern, 3rd general map change time (in the example, 1200 milliseconds), 4th general figure change time (in the example, 700 milliseconds) The fifth common map variation pattern set to 5 and the fifth common map variation pattern set to the fifth common map variation time (1400 milliseconds in the embodiment) are set.

  In the main control ROM 60b, depending on whether the gaming state specified when performing the normal hit determination is the non-changing state, the first changing state, or the second changing state. A determination value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for each normal map variation pattern is set, and one general map is determined based on a random number for determining a normal map variation pattern acquired when a pachinko ball wins the gate unit 34. A variation pattern (variation time) is determined. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment is configured to function as an allowable standby time determining unit that determines a time (permissible standby time) from when the normal hit determination is performed until the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened. ing. Here, in the embodiment, 23 integer values “0” to “22” corresponding to the random number for determining the normal variation pattern are set as the determination value for determining the normal variation pattern.

  Specifically, when the game state at the time of determining the normal map is in the non-variable state, 23 determination values for determining the normal map are assigned to the first normal map variation pattern, and the main control The CPU 60a is configured to determine the first general pattern variation pattern as the normal pattern variation pattern regardless of the random number for determining the normal diagram variation pattern. In addition, when the game state at the time of determining the normal figure is in the first variable state, eight determination values for determining the normal figure are assigned to the second normal figure variation pattern, and the third common figure determination value is assigned. Fifteen common decision determination values are assigned to the figure fluctuation pattern, and the main control CPU 60a uses the second or third common figure change as the common figure change pattern according to the random number for determining the common figure change pattern. The pattern is decided. In addition, when the game state at the time of determining the normal figure is in the second variable state, 13 determination values for determining the common figure are assigned to the fourth normal figure variation pattern, and the fifth common figure determination value is assigned. Ten common decision determination values are assigned to the figure fluctuation pattern, and the main control CPU 60a uses the fourth or fifth common figure change as the normal figure change pattern according to the random number for determining the normal figure change pattern. The pattern is decided. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal figure display part 55 according to a game state becomes random, and it becomes difficult to predict the timing which operates the normal opening / closing member 111. Further, as described above, the opening pattern for operating the normal opening / closing member 111 changes according to the gaming state, so that it becomes more difficult to predict the timing for operating the normal opening / closing member 111. For this reason, it is possible to effectively prevent irregular games such as launching pachinko balls aiming at the timing when the normal opening / closing member 111 opens.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to display contents, flag setting processing, winning game execution processing, etc., special drawing input processing related to winning in the starting unit and special drawing start processing related to special drawing hit determination are executed. It has become. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first variable starting part 131 (first variable starting port 102) (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first variable start detection sensor 77 corresponding to the first variable start unit 131 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives a variety of random numbers such as winning information (random number for determining special figure, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution of special figure, random value for determining special figure variation pattern, etc.) Of the first start hold area in the main control RAM 60c in the main control RAM 60c in which the winning information (random value) is associated with the hold number as the first special figure start hold information. Set in the figure storage area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the second variable starter 132 (second variable start port 103). That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second variable start detection sensor 78 corresponding to the second variable start unit 132 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives a variety of random numbers such as winning information (random number for determining special figure, random value for determining special figure, random value for determining execution of special figure, random value for determining special figure variation pattern, etc.) ) Is read by the main control CPU 60a, and the winning information (random number value) is associated with the number of holds as the second special figure start hold information as the second special figure start hold information. The figure storage area is set (step A18), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the display device 17, or whether or not the winning game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. Figure start hold information (value of random number for determination per special figure, value of random number for determination of special figure, value of random number for execution of special figure production and value of various random numbers such as random number for determination of special figure variation pattern) Is acquired (step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored special figure determination value (step B22). If the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is affirmative (when a winning game occurs), “1” is set in the special figure flag indicating that the fluctuation is per special figure. (Step B23). In the embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, the small hit is won and the small hit game is given, so the special figure hit flag can be said to be a small hit flag. Further, as described above, the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure determination based on the winning of the second variable starter 132 (that is, the probability per special figure) is set to 1/5. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes the symbol per special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value (see FIG. 2). Step B24). Here, since the special figure determination random number value is associated with the special figure per special figure symbol in FIG. 2, the main control CPU 60a associates the acquired special figure determination random number value with the special figure determination random number value. By determining FIG. 2, the symbol per special figure is determined. Then, when the symbol per special figure (special figure 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the special figure based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is negative (if not per special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the special figure effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B29).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the special figure determination random number, the value of the special figure production execution determination random number, and the value of the special figure variation pattern determination random number (step B19). Next, a hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second variable start unit 132 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first variable start unit Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 131 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure starting hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored special figure determination value (step B32). If the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is affirmative (when a winning game occurs), “1” is set in the special figure per flag indicating the fluctuation per special figure. (Step B33). In the embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, the small hit is won and the small hit game is given, so the special figure hit flag can be said to be a small hit flag. Further, as described above, the probability of winning a small hit in the determination per special figure triggered by winning the first variable starter 131 (that is, the probability per special figure) is set to 1/10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special diagram 1) that becomes a symbol per special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special symbol determination random number value ( Step B34). Here, since the special figure determining random number value is associated with the symbol per special figure in FIG. 1, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determining random number value associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the symbol per special figure is determined. When the symbol per special figure (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure out of the special figure variation patterns for each special diagram based on the value of the random number for determining the special diagram variation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is negative (in the case where it is not special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the special figure effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B39).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set a designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a directs the stoppage of the special decoration drawing based on the change time set in the specified special drawing change pattern, and produces the all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Output to the control board 65.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “1” indicating the first variable state in the flag setting process when the symbol per special symbol is the symbol according to the special symbol that gives the first variable state. In the case of a symbol per special figure that is set and gives the second variable state, the variable flag is set to “2” indicating the second variable state. This variable flag is set so that the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the end condition of the variable state (the first variable state or the second variable state) is satisfied. It is supposed to be. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information. In the embodiment, the termination condition of the variable state is established by executing a symbol variation effect (special map variation display) of the variable state grant period (number of variable times) determined when winning per special figure. The change flag is set to “0” before the main control CPU 60a hits the game or before the next symbol change effect (special view change display) of the change number is performed.

  That is, by referring to the game state specifying information (value of the change flag), the game state to which the first winning rate improvement state (first changing state) is given or the second winning rate improvement state (second state) In the normal gaming state in which the first winning rate improvement state (first variation state) and the second winning rate improvement state (second variation state) are not granted. This can be specified by the main control CPU 60a. In this way, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a gaming state determination unit that can specify a plurality of gaming states. Further, when the end condition of the variable state is satisfied as the variable period application period elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a variable end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process. Yes. In addition, during the small hit game, when it does not enter the specific area 36 provided in the special winning portion 40 (when it is determined that the big hit game is not given following the small hit game), In the command input / output process, the main control CPU 60a outputs a change cancellation command to the effect control board 65.

(Regarding control processing associated with winning a prize in the gate unit 34)
Further, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a common figure input process related to winning a prize to the gate unit 34 and a general figure start process related to a common figure determination are executed. Hereinafter, the general map input process and the general map start process will be described in detail.

(Regarding the normal map input process)
In the normal input process, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a pachinko ball has won the gate 34 (step F11). That is, in step F11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the gate sensor 76 corresponding to the gate unit 34 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step F11 is negative, the common map input process is terminated. When the determination result of step F11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the general-purpose chart start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step F12). ). If the determination result in step F12 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the general map start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the general map input process.

  If the determination result in step F12 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information <4), the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is incremented by 1, and the general-purpose start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is rewritten. (Step F13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a reads out the values for the random number for determining the normal figure, the random number for determining the normal figure, the random number for determining the execution of the normal drawing, and the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern from the main control RAM 60c. Then, the value of the random number is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c that is associated with the number of suspensions of the normal-use start suspension information (step F14). Thereby, the common map input process is completed.

(Regarding the usual chart start process)
Next, the common diagram start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the normal diagram start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the general map start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the general map is in a variable display or in the general map display unit 55 (step G11). If the determination result of step G11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step G11 is negative, the number of holds of the general-purpose start hold information is read (step G12), and it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information is greater than “0”. (Step G13). When the determination result of step G13 is negative (when the number of holdings of the general chart start hold information = 0), the main control CPU 60a ends the general chart start process. In addition, when the determination result in step G13 is affirmative (the number of hold of the general map start hold information> 0), the main control CPU 60a stores the normal map change process stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “1” indicating that the normal map change effect is executed is set in the flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the general-purpose starting hold information (step G14), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the number of holdings of the general-purpose start holding information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal figure, the value of the random number for determining the normal figure, the value of the random number for determining the normal drawing effect, and the value of the random number for determining the normal pattern variation pattern (step G15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires a random number from the first general map storage area in which the normal chart start hold information stored earliest is stored. Then, the main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the general-purpose start hold information, and then obtains information (random number) in the second general-purpose map storage area in which the general-purpose start hold information stored second fastest is stored. , Stored in the first map storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the information (random number) of the third map storage area in which the map start hold information stored third fastest is stored in the second map map storage area, and fourthly. The information (random number) in the fourth map storage area in which the early map hold information stored (ie, the newest) is stored in the third map storage area. That is, the normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the general map hold display unit 56 so as to correspond to the number of holds in the general map start hold information after subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the process of step G15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the acquired random number for determining the common figure matches the universal figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A judgment per hit map (win lottery) is performed (step G16). Here, as described above, in the gaming state where the first or second variable state is not given (when the variable state is not changed), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (that is, the general variable state) (Probability per figure) is set to 16384/65536, and the probability that the determination result is affirmative in the gaming state with the first or second variable state (probability per figure) is set to 65535/65536 Has been. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to allow the opening operation by making a hit-by-base determination based on the gaming state specified by the change flag.

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines the opening / closing conditions (first to fifth opening patterns P1 to P5 and the normal map variation pattern) of the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the normal map, and sets the open / close condition to each open / close condition. A value indicating the fluctuation per the usual map is set (steps G17 and G18). That is, in steps G17 and G18, as the opening / closing conditions of the normal opening / closing member 111, the symbols per symbol 1 to the symbols per symbol that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the symbol map display unit 55 based on the acquired random number value for symbol determination. The main control CPU 60a determines the symbol 4. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the first to fifth release patterns P1 to P5 corresponding to the determined symbols per symbol 1 to symbols 4 based on the gaming state specified by the change flag. That is, when the variable flag is “0” (non-variable state), the first open pattern P1 is determined by determining the symbols 1 to 4 per universal symbol, and the variation per universal symbol is determined. “1” is set in the flag for the common map indicating that When the variable flag is “1” (in the first variable state), the second release pattern is determined by determining the symbol 1 per universal symbol, the symbol 3 per universal symbol, and the symbol 4 per universal symbol. By setting P2 and setting “2” in the per-general flag indicating that the fluctuation is per common map, the third open pattern P3 is determined by determining the per-normal symbol 2 and the per-normal map “3” is set in the flag for the normal map indicating that the fluctuation is. Further, when the variable flag is “2” (in the second variable state), the fourth release pattern P4 is determined by determining the symbol 1 per universal symbol, and the variation per universal symbol. Is set to “4” in the per-general symbol flag indicating that the third open pattern P3 is determined by determining the per-normal symbol symbol 2 or the per-normal symbol symbol 4 to indicate the variation per ordinary symbol. By setting “3” in the per-standard-flag flag, and determining the third-per-design symbol 3, the fifth open pattern P5 is determined, and “5” is set in the per-standard-flag flag indicating the variation per standard diagram. Set.

  In step G17, the main control CPU 60a determines the fluctuation time of the normal map change performed in the general map display unit 55 based on the acquired random number for determining the normal map change pattern as the open / close condition of the normal open / close member 111. To do. Here, since the number of allocations of the determination values for determining the normal variation pattern for the normal variation pattern is set in accordance with the gaming state when the determination for the normal variation is performed, the main control CPU 60a displays the variable flag. Based on the gaming state specified by (1), the usual pattern variation pattern is determined. That is, when the variable flag is “0” (in the case of a non-variable state), the first normal pattern variation pattern is determined, and when the variable flag is “1” (in the case of the first variable state) ) Determines the 2nd or 3rd general pattern change pattern based on the random number for determining the normal pattern change pattern, and if the variable flag is “2” (in the second variable state) Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern, the third, fourth, or fifth common variation pattern is determined.

  In addition, when the determination result of the normal map determination in Step G16 is negative (in the case of no normal map determination), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach reach). (Step G19). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a performs a win determination based on whether or not the random number for determining the normal drawing execution obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step G15 matches the normal drawing execution determination value. If the determination result in step G19 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a finally stops the general map showing the deviated normal map displayed on the general map display unit 55. While determining as a symbol, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation of a common figure performed by the common figure display part 55 is determined (step G20). When the determination result of the effect execution determination at step G19 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a detects the deviation from the normal map that is confirmed and stopped on the normal map display unit 55. The general map to be shown is determined as the final stop symbol, and the variation time of the general map change executed by the general map display unit 55 is determined (step G21). Note that the determination of the normal variation pattern in the case of a deviation from the normal map is the same as the determination of the normal variation pattern for each general map described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. Then, when the normal pattern variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined in steps G17, G20, and G21, a predetermined control command is set (G22). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined general map variation pattern and also instructs a general pattern variation pattern start command, and an open pattern designation command for designating the open patterns P1 to P5. Set. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the normal diagram start process.

  Here, each control command set in the general chart start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the normal pattern variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified map change time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the map display unit 55 to start the map change display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stop of the normal map change based on the change time set in the specified normal map change pattern, and controls the normal map stop command for displaying the fixed figure in a fixed stop state. Output to the substrate 65. Then, after displaying the symbols per map on the map display section 55, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened with the release patterns P1 to P5 specified by the flags per map map, in a process different from the map start process. The main control CPU 60a controls to drive the first solenoid 112 and controls to drive the second solenoid 122 so as to displace the sorting member 121 to the first sorting position and the second sorting position in a predetermined sorting operation pattern. Thus, the opening operation of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 is allowed.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect. As the effect pattern, a special figure effect pattern of the symbol fluctuation effect related to the special figure change display and a normal figure effect pattern of the symbol change effect related to the normal figure change display are set. Each special figure production pattern is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the production control CPU 65a determines the corresponding special figure production pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. . The special figure production pattern is not associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of special figure production patterns are associated with one special figure fluctuation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one special figure effect pattern from among the special figure effect patterns associated with the special figure variation pattern. Also, in the special figure production pattern, the special decoration drawing stop timing of each symbol row is determined in the symbol variation production, and the special decoration drawing is stopped in each row according to the stop timing defined in the special drawing production pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the special decoration drawing, or the light-emitting device 18 performs appropriate light emission.

  In addition, each ordinary drawing effect pattern is associated with the usual drawing variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding ordinary drawing effect pattern based on the usual drawing variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. ing. In addition, the general plan effect pattern is not associated with the general plan variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of general plan effect patterns are associated with one general plan variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one ordinary diagram effect pattern from among the ordinary diagram effect patterns associated with the ordinary map variation pattern. In addition, in the normal drawing effect pattern, the stop timing of the normal decoration drawing of each symbol row is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the normal decoration drawing is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined in the normal drawing effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the normal decoration drawing, or the light-emitting device 18 performs appropriate light emission. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, the symbol variation effect (the effect of changing the special decoration drawing and the effect of changing the normal decoration drawing) to be performed by the display device 17. ) Is configured to function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content. In the embodiment, the first symbol variation is to change the normal decoration drawing in response to the winning of the gate unit 34, and the special decoration drawing is displayed on the display device 17 in response to the winning of the variable starting units 131 and 132. Is the second symbol variation, and the first and second symbol variations are displayed in either the first display area S1 or the second display area S2 of the display device 17. Yes.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for controlling the light emission control board 72 and the sound control board 73 in an integrated manner. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, Processing related to the execution of effects during fluctuations, processing for setting flags, processing related to execution of effects during win games, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines the special figure effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a special figure production pattern designation command for designating the determined special figure production pattern is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays the special decoration of each symbol row to be finally stopped and displayed on the display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. Determine the figure. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a sets each symbol so that the symbol combination of the special decorative symbol displayed per special symbol is obtained. A special decoration for the column is determined. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control means for executing the symbol variation effect based on the determined special symbol variation pattern.

  Further, the rendering control CPU 65a sets the change information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command gives the first variable state when the first big hit game is given after the small hit game. The change information flag indicating the change state is set to “1” when corresponding to the symbol per special figure, and the second change state is given when the second big hit game is given after the small hit game. Set the variable information flag indicating the variable state to “2” when corresponding to the symbol per special symbol, and set the variable information flag to “0” when corresponding to the symbol per special symbol that does not give the variable state. Set. Further, the variable information flag is set to “0” based on the variable end command output from the main control board 60. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state. The effect control CPU 65a sets the variable information flag to “0” based on the variable release command output from the main control board 60 when it is determined that the first and second big hit games are not given after the small hit game. To "".

  Then, at the stop timing of the special decoration drawing of each symbol row specified by the special drawing effect pattern, the decoration drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when a special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and left decoration at the stop timing of the special decoration drawing in the left symbol row. A figure designating command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the special design drawing of the right design sequence, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the special design drawing of the middle design sequence.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines the usual figure effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the usual figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a general drawing effect pattern designating command for designating the determined general drawing effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the common design designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal decoration of each symbol sequence to be finally stopped and displayed on the display device 17 in accordance with the general design designation corresponding to the command. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal decorative drawing of each symbol row so that the combination of the normal symbols that are displayed per universal symbol is obtained when the symbol specified by the universal symbol designation command is a symbol per universal symbol. The In this way, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect execution control means for executing the symbol variation effect based on the determined common symbol variation pattern.

  Then, at the stop timing of the normal decorative drawing of each symbol row specified by the normal drawing effect pattern, a decorative drawing designation command for each row is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the production control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the universal pattern change pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the normal decoration in the left symbol row. A figure designating command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the normal design of the right design sequence, and an interior designating command is output at the stop timing of the normal design of the middle design sequence.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the universal symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when an ordinary reach variation pattern for a detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a disregard that does not include a reach formation symbol, when the usual pattern variation pattern for the disapproval effect is indicated. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a displays the symbol variation effect (first symbol variation) related to the normal symbol variation display larger than the symbol variation effect (second symbol variation) related to the special symbol variation display in the normal gaming state. In the variable state (first and second variable states), the symbol variation effect related to the special symbol variation display (second symbol variation) than the symbol variation effect related to the general symbol variation display (first symbol variation). The display device 17 is configured to be controlled via the display control board 70 so as to display a large image. Specifically, the display device 17 displays the symbol variation effect (second symbol variation) related to the special symbol variation display in the second display area S2 in the normal gaming state and also the symbol variation effect (second variation) related to the general symbol variation display. 1 symbol variation) is displayed in the first display area S1, and in the variable state (first and second variable states), the symbol variation effect (first symbol variation) related to the general symbol variation display is displayed in the second. A symbol variation effect (second symbol variation) related to the special symbol variation display is displayed in the first display region S1 while being displayed in the display region S2.

(Display control board 70)
The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display contents of the display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform various functions by executing control processing based on the control program. In other words, winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information triggered by winning a prize to the variable starting parts 131, 132 (detection by any of the variable starting detecting means), winning winning information acquisition by the winning information acquiring means Hit determination means for determining whether or not (whether or not to generate a small hit game), if the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the hit game for determining the hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as determining means. In the embodiment, the fact that the pachinko ball wins the variable start parts 131 and 132 (the variable start detection sensors 77 and 78 detect the pachinko ball) is set as the establishment of the hit determination condition, and the corresponding determination condition is satisfied. Along with this, the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means determines whether or not to generate the small hit game as the first hit game. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a variation time of a symbol variation effect to be performed by the display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means. ing.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the winning determination becomes a winning determination result, increases the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the variable starting parts 131 and 132 is higher than the normal gaming state. It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a variable state as. The main control CPU 60a functions as a grant period determining means for determining a period for granting the winning rate improvement state when giving the winning rate improvement state, and is determined after the end of the big hit game as the second winning game. It also functions as a winning rate improvement state giving means for giving the variable state for the period of giving the winning rate improvement state. In the embodiment, the first winning rate improvement state (first variable state) and the second winning rate improvement state (second variable state) are set as the winning rate improvement state, and the main control CPU 60a The first winning rate improvement state in which the first winning rate improving state in which the winning of the pachinko ball to the variable starting parts 131 and 132 is easy is awarded after the big hit game, when the winning determination becomes the winning determination result. In addition to functioning as a granting means, the second winning rate improvement state in which the winning of the pachinko ball to the variable starting portions 131 and 132 is easy is given after the jackpot game, when the hit determination becomes a win determination result. It functions as a second winning rate improvement state giving means. The main control CPU 60a functions as a gaming state determination unit that identifies a gaming state by referring to predetermined gaming state identification information. In addition, as the game state specifying information, information for specifying the grant status of the variable state can be set, and a plurality of game states can be specified by a combination of the specific information. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a grant privilege determining unit that determines a grant privilege including a winning game when the hit determination unit becomes a hit determination result.

  The main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination unit that allows an opening operation when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins a gate unit 34 as a specific winning unit. The start opening / closing members 135 and 136 are opened when the result of determination that the means permits the opening operation is made, so that the variable starting ports 102 and 103 can be awarded. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a permissible mode (opening pattern) for opening the actuating ball part 110 when triggered by a determination result permitting the opening operation, and a determination permitting the opening operation. The main control CPU 60a functions as a mode determining means that operates in the first allowable mode and the second allowable mode triggered by the result.

  In addition, the main control RAM 60c acquires for each winning with the information acquired for each winning when the pachinko ball wins the first variable starter 131 and for the winning of the pachinko ball with the second variable starting unit 132. Each piece of information functions as storage means capable of individually storing a plurality of pieces of information as special figure start hold information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c moves to the first variable starter 131 (first variable start detection sensor 77) while the display means (the display device 17 and the first special figure display unit 50A) is performing the variable display. It functions as a storage means for storing the winning information acquired as a trigger for the first special figure start hold information, and the display means (the display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) is performing variable display. In the meantime, it functions as a storage means for storing winning information acquired as a trigger to the second variable starting part 132 (second variable starting detection sensor 78) as second special figure starting hold information. Further, the main control RAM 60c functions as a storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information acquired for each winning as a trigger for holding a pachinko ball to the gate unit 34 as normal start-up hold information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c receives a prize that is acquired when a prize is given to the gate unit 34 (gate sensor 76) while the display means (the display device 17 or the general-purpose display unit 55) is performing variable display. It functions as a storage means for storing information as usual-time starting hold information. The effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect determining means for determining the contents of the effect to be performed by the effect executing means such as the display means, and also functions as an effect execution control means for executing the determined effect.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  In the normal game state where the variable state (first or second variable state) is not given, the game board 21 is struck into the game area 21 (first ball flow area 21a or second ball flow area 21b). Based on the general map start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins the gate unit 34, the normal map hit determination (open determination) is performed, and the normal map hit determination is the result of the normal map hit determination result. Thus, any one of the symbols 1 to 4 per common figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Further, in the normal game state, the symbol variation effect that varies the normal decoration diagram in relation to the regular diagram variation display executed by the universal diagram display unit 55 in response to a winning at the gate unit 34 is displayed on the display device 17. This is executed in one display area S1. Since the first display area S1 occupies most of the display unit 17a in the display device 17, the player can play a game by recognizing that the gaming state is the normal gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal gaming state, the first opening pattern P1 is determined in any case of the symbols 1 to 4 per normal symbol, and the normal symbol variation display is confirmed and stopped. On the basis of the 1 opening pattern P1, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entering ball portion 110 is opened. Then, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the working ball entering section 110 is opened based on the first opening pattern P1, the pachinko ball enters the working port 101, so that the sorting member of the passage sorting section 120 As the pachinko balls distributed to the first branch passage 115 by 121 come into contact with each other, the first actuating member 138 of the first variable starting part 131 is actuated to open the first starting opening / closing member 135.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, based on the first special figure start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins the first variable start opening 102 of the first variable start part 131 that has been opened, A determination is made. As described above, in the special figure determination that is executed when the first variable start port 102 is won, a small winning is won with a probability of 1/10. Then, when the determination per special figure becomes a determination result per special figure, the symbol A per special figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and a small hit game is given. In addition, when the small win is won, the main control CPU 60a sets the specific effective time and drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42, so that the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 is set in advance. A small hit game that opens and closes is executed. In this small hit game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 does not detect a pachinko ball before the specific effective time elapses, the main control CPU 60a ends the small hit game. That is, the first big hit game is not given following the small hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of pachinko balls are retained by the ball retaining means 38 at the closed position of the special opening / closing member 43 above the special winning opening 41 and moved to the open position of the special opening / closing member 43. A plurality of pachinko balls that are retained by the movement (opening operation) are configured to win a special winning opening 41. Specifically, pachinko balls that flow down the game area 21 at the closed position of the special opening / closing member 43 are retained by the ball retaining means 38, and a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 are special winning openings. Win 41. A plurality of pachinko balls stay on the upstream side of the special winning opening 41 in a state where the pachinko balls can be retained by the ball retaining means 38 again by the closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43, and the special opening / closing member 43 is opened. A plurality of pachinko balls that have stayed again win the special winning opening 41. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 43 repeats the opening operation for a short time three times in the small hit game, so that a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 win the special winning opening 41. Is repeated three times. Therefore, even when the special opening / closing member 43 opens for a short time in the small hit game, the probability that a pachinko ball enters the specific area 36 is extremely high, and the specific area enters before the specific effective time elapses. It is extremely rare that the ball detection sensor 37 does not detect a pachinko ball. In other words, the specific area entrance detection sensor 37 detects a pachinko ball until the specific effective time elapses, and the main control CPU 60a determines to give the first big hit game after the small hit game. That is, after the small hit game, the special opening and closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 opens with the opening pattern specified by the first big hit game to be given, so that the player can acquire many prize balls. . Further, when the first big hit game is awarded, after the first big hit game is finished, the first variable state of 15 times is given.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the gaming state to which the first variable state is given, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (the first ball falling area 21a or the second ball flowing area 21b) of the game board 20 is provided. Based on the general map start hold information stored when the ball enters the gate unit 34, the base map hit determination (opening determination) is performed, and the base map hit determination becomes the determination result per base map. Thus, any one of the symbols 1 to 4 per common figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the first variable state, when any one of the symbols 1, 3, and 4 per universal symbol is determined, the second release pattern P2 is determined, and the second variable pattern display is confirmed and stopped. Based on the opening pattern P2, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball entrance 110 is opened. Then, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is opened based on the second opening pattern P2, the pachinko ball enters the operation port 101, whereby the distribution member of the passage distribution portion 120 As the pachinko balls distributed to the first branch passage 115 by 121 come into contact with each other, the first actuating member 138 of the first variable starting part 131 is actuated to open the first starting opening / closing member 135. On the other hand, when the symbol 2 per universal figure is determined, the third opening pattern P3 is determined, and after the fixed symbol variation display is confirmed and stopped, the operation of the ball-entering portion 110 based on the third opening pattern P3 is determined. The normal opening / closing member 111 is opened. Then, when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is opened based on the third release pattern P3, the pachinko ball enters the operation port 101, whereby the distribution member of the passage distribution unit 120 As the pachinko balls distributed to the second branch passage 116 by 121 come into contact with each other, the first actuating member 138 of the second variable starting part 132 is actuated to open the second starting opening / closing member 136.

  In the first variable speed state, based on the first special figure start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins a prize at the first variable start port 102 of the first variable start portion 131 that has been opened. The special symbol per-judgment determination is performed, and the per-special-symbol determination is a determination result per special symbol, whereby the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol A per special symbol. That is, in the normal gaming state, as in the case where the judgment per special figure is a winning, the symbol A per special figure is determined, so that a small hitting game is given, and the pachinko to the specific area 36 in the small hitting game is given. The first jackpot game is subsequently awarded on condition that the ball enters.

  Further, in the first variable speed state, based on the second special figure start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start portion 132 that has been opened. Then, the judgment per special figure is performed. As described above, in the special figure determination that is executed when the second variable start port 103 is won, a small winning is won with a probability of 1/5. Then, the determination per special figure becomes a determination result per special figure, whereby the symbol a per special figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and a small hit game is given. Similarly to the above, when a pachinko ball enters the specific area 36 during this small hit game, the second big hit game is awarded following the small hit game. Further, when the second big hit game is awarded, after the second big hit game is finished, fifteen second variable states are given. In the first variable state, a special decoration drawing is displayed in relation to the special figure change display executed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B in response to a winning at the first and second variable start ports 102 and 103. The fluctuating symbol variation effect is executed in the first display area S1 of the display device 17. Since the first display area S1 occupies most of the display unit 17a in the display device 17, the player can play the game by recognizing that the gaming state is the variable state. In the first variable state, the symbol variation effect that changes the normal decoration drawing in relation to the normal variation display executed by the universal symbol display unit 55 triggered by the winning of the gate unit 34 is the display. It is executed in the second display area S2 of the device 17.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the gaming state to which the second variable state is given, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (the first ball falling area 21a or the second ball flowing area 21b) of the game board 20 is provided. Based on the general map start hold information stored when the ball enters the gate unit 34, the base map hit determination (opening determination) is performed, and the base map hit determination becomes the determination result per base map. Thus, any one of the symbols 1 to 4 per common figure is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In the second variable state, when the symbol 1 per universal figure is determined, the fourth release pattern P4 is determined, and after the universal symbol change display is confirmed and stopped, the operation is performed based on the fourth release pattern P4. The normal opening / closing member 111 of the entrance 110 is opened. Further, in the second variable state, when the symbols 2, 4 are determined per base symbol, the third release pattern P3 is determined, and after the base symbol variation display is confirmed and stopped, the third release pattern P3 is concerned. Based on this, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operating ball entrance 110 is opened. Further, in the second variable state, when the symbol 3 per universal symbol is determined, the fifth release pattern P5 is determined, and after the universal symbol change display is fixed and stopped, the fifth release pattern P5 is determined. Thus, the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance part 110 is opened. And when the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 is opened based on the 3rd to 5th release patterns P2 to P5, the pachinko ball enters the operation port 101, so that the passage distribution portion As the pachinko balls distributed to the second branch passage 116 by the 120 distribution members 121 come into contact, the first operation member 138 of the second variable start unit 132 is operated to open the second start opening / closing member 136. .

  Further, in the second variable speed state, based on the second special figure start hold information stored when the pachinko ball wins the second variable start port 103 of the second variable start portion 132 that has been opened. Then, the special figure hit determination is performed, and the special figure hit determination becomes the determination result for the special figure, whereby the main control CPU 60a determines the symbol a per special figure. That is, in the same way as described above, when the symbol a per special figure is determined, a small hit game is awarded, and the second big hit game is performed on condition that the pachinko ball enters the specific area 36 during the small hit game. Will be awarded following the small hit game. Also in the second variable state, as in the case of the first variable state, the special figure change display executed by the second special figure display unit 50B triggered by winning the second variable start port 103 The symbol variation effect that fluctuates the special decoration in relation to the symbol is executed in the first display area S1 of the display device 17, and the symbol change effect is executed in the universal diagram display unit 55 when the gate unit 34 is won. The symbol variation effect that varies the normal decoration in relation to the display is executed in the second display area S2 of the display device 17, and the player can recognize that the gaming state is the variable state.

  In other words, in the first variable state, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened when the pachinko ball wins the gate portion 34, whereby the winning of the pachinko ball is facilitated, and the normal opening / closing member 111 With the opening operation, the opening operation of the first variable starting unit 131 or the second variable starting unit 132 is allowed, and determination per special figure can be performed based on the second special figure starting hold information with high grant privilege. The game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. In the second variable state, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened when the pachinko ball wins the gate portion 34, and the winning of the pachinko ball becomes easy. Since the opening operation of only the second variable starting part 132 is allowed with the opening operation, and the per-specific figure determination based on the second special figure starting hold information having a high grant privilege can be performed, the normal gaming state and the first This is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the above-mentioned shortage state.

  Therefore, when a winning game is triggered by a winning at the first variable starting unit 131, the first variable starting unit 131 or the second variable starting unit 132 is selected by winning the hit determination after the winning game. In contrast, when the winning game is triggered by the winning of the second variable starting unit 132, the second variable starting unit 132 is released by winning the hit determination after the winning game. The As described above, the variable starting parts 131 and 132 that can be released in the variable state after the big hit game change depending on the types of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 that are used as the trigger for the special figure determination, thereby improving the game performance. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by changing.

  As described above, the main control CPU 60a determines the gate unit according to the gaming state (first variation state or second variation state) identified based on the gaming state identification information (specifically, the variation flag). The opening / closing members 135 and 136 of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 are opened when triggered by the determination result (determination result per ordinary figure) that permits the opening operation of the operating ball entering part 110 in accordance with the winning to 34. Variable start depending on the gaming state by making the ratio to be different according to the gaming state (whether it is the first variable state or the second variable state) at the time of the determination per hit The opening operation of the parts 131 and 132 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In other words, according to the gaming state (the first variable state or the second variable state) specified by the main control CPU 60a based on the variable flag, the first result is triggered by the determination result per usual figure. By varying the ratio for determining the permissible mode (second release pattern P2) and the ratio for determining the second permissible mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5), a variable starter depending on the gaming state It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by changing the opening operation of 131, 132, and to enhance the interest of the game by raising interest in the change of the game state.

  Specifically, the ratio of allowing the opening operation of the first start opening / closing member 135 in the first variable start portion 131 (operation port) when the determination result per usual figure is obtained in accordance with the winning to the gate portion 34. 101) and a ratio permitting the opening operation of the second start opening / closing member 136 in the second variable start portion 132 (the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101). The ratio of distribution to the second branch passage 116) is made different depending on whether the gaming state at the time of the determination for the normal figure is made according to the first variable state or the second variable state. This makes it possible to make a significant change in game play.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the first permissible mode (second opening pattern P2), the time during which the pachinko ball can substantially enter the operation port 101 is allowed. Is set to the second working port opening time TA2, and when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the second permissible mode (third to fifth opening patterns P3 to P5), the pachinko ball is moved to the working port 101. Is substantially set to the fifth working port opening time TA5, the ninth working port opening time TA9, and the eleventh working port opening time TA11. That is, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened in the second allowable mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5) rather than the first allowable mode (second open pattern P2), the operating port The time for opening 101 is long, and the probability that the first actuating member 138 of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 is actuated is high. Therefore, in the first permissible mode (second open pattern P2), the first open / close member 111 is easily opened, and in the second permissible mode (third to fifth open patterns P3 to P5). It is possible to enhance the fun of the game by changing the frequency at which the variable start parts 131 and 132 are opened and operated in the second variable state in which the normal opening / closing member 111 is easily opened, and the change in the game state It becomes possible to raise interest in and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the second permission mode occurs after the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 according to the first permission mode. In other words, when the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened according to the second permissible mode, the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened according to the first permissible mode when the pachinko ball can substantially enter the operating port 101. By arriving at a later timing than when operating, the player's interest in the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member 111 (that is, the state where the opening operation of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 is allowed) has been attracted for a long time. Can be attached.

  In addition, the start opening / closing members 135, 132 of the variable starters 131, 132 are triggered by the fact that the determination result per usual figure is obtained as the state changes to the normal gaming state, the first variable state, and the second variable state. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by changing the opening operation of the variable starter according to the gaming state by increasing the rate at which the opening operation of 136 is permitted, and interest in the change of the gaming state. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing.

  In addition, when hitting a normal map, the pachinko ball that has entered the operation port 101 as the normal opening / closing member 111 of the operation entry unit 110 opens by driving the first solenoid 112 communicates with the operation port 101. In the process of passing through the first branch passage 115 or the second branch passage 116, by contacting the first actuating members 138 of the variable start portions 131, 132 corresponding to the branch passages 115, 116, the variable start portions 131, The open / close state of the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 of 132 is switched from the closed state to the open state. In the state where the first start opening / closing member 135 and the second start opening / closing member 136 are in the open position, the pachinko ball wins the opened first variable start opening 102 and second variable start opening 103 so that the start opening / closing By closing the members 135 and 136, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the activated ball entering portion 130, the first variable start portion 131, and the second variable start portion 132. That is, in the state where the first start opening / closing member 135 and the second start opening / closing member 136 are in the closed position, when the pachinko ball enters the opening 101 which is opened as usual, Since the first start opening / closing member 135 and the second start opening / closing member 136 can be opened according to the route through which the entered pachinko balls are distributed, the operation entrance ball portion 110 operated by the first solenoid 112 and the operation It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the variable starting parts 131 and 132 that are operated in relation to the opening / closing operation of the ball entrance part 110.

  The pachinko ball after entering the operating port 101 opened / closed by the normal opening / closing member 111 operated by the first solenoid 112 is not only discharged as it is, but also the first or second variable starter 131 by the pachinko ball. , 132 can be switched between the open / close states of the start opening / closing members 135, 136, and the player's interest in the activated ball entering section 110 and the variable start sections 131, 132 can be increased.

  Further, in the composite ball entering portion 100 of the embodiment, a plurality of variable start portions (first and second variable start portions 131, 132) are provided in each of the plurality of branch passages (first and second branch passages 115, 116). Since any one of the first actuating members 138 is faced, at least one of the variable starting parts 131 and 132 is started and opened by a pachinko ball that has entered the operating port 101 as the operating ball entering part 110 is operated. The members 135 and 136 can be opened. Further, the variable start parts 131 and 132 that operate according to the branch passages (first and second branch passages 115 and 116) through which the pachinko balls that have entered the operation port 101 pass change, and enter the operation port 101. Increases interest in pachinko balls. When the pachinko ball enters the operating port 101, the operating privileges are given by the variable starting ports 102 and 103 (the variable starting units 131 and 132 that are operated) opened by the pachinko ball. It is possible to further increase the interest in the pachinko sphere that entered the ball 101.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in order to be awarded a big hit game, not only the result of the special control hit determination by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the winning of the variable start parts 131, 132 but also the special winning part 40 Different game machines can be differentiated from other game machines and the fun of the game can be improved by the new game characteristics that require entry into the specific area 36 provided. In this way, until the big hit game in which a large number of winning balls can be obtained is given, not only the internal lottery but also the special opening and closing member 43 is opened in a short hit game with a short opening time. Since it is necessary to enter the pachinko ball, it is possible to improve the interest by the new playability that can attract attention to the movement of the pachinko ball.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the small hit probability in the special figure determination when the first variable start unit 131 is won, and the small in the special figure determination in the case where the second variable start unit 132 is won. By making the winning probability different, the probability that the big hit game is given is made different. Therefore, the interest in which variable starting part 131, 132 is won is raised and the interest of the game is increased. It can improve. More specifically, the type of symbol per symbol that is determined when the determination per symbol is performed by the main control CPU 60a when the gate unit 34 is won, that is, the type of symbol per symbol that is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Since the start opening / closing members 135 and 136 that perform the opening operation differ depending on the type of opening pattern of the normal opening / closing member 111 in the portion 110, the interest in the opening pattern of the normal opening / closing member 111 can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured such that a plurality of pachinko balls retained by the ball retaining means 38 are awarded to the special winning opening 41 by the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 accompanying the small hit game. . Therefore, the winning per winning of the special figure is won by winning the variable start ports 102, 103 opened by winning the operating port 101 opened after winning the winning of the normal drawing based on the winning of the gate 34. In spite of the fact that a small hitting game is awarded after clearing a plurality of conditions, the pachinko ball does not enter the specific area 36 provided in the special winning portion 40, and the small hitting game is continued. A so-called puncture that a big hit game is not given is not generated and the player is not discouraged, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating. In other words, when a small hit game is awarded, the big hit game is given with an extremely high probability, so that the game is expected to be given following the small hit game. It can be carried out. In addition, when a big hit game is awarded through a small hit game, since the probability that a pachinko ball will win a higher probability than the normal game state is given to the operation port 101 of the action winning unit 110, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, the display device 17 displays a large design variation effect that changes the normal decoration drawing in the first display area S <b> 1 triggered by a winning at the gate unit 34, while the variable start ports 102 and 103. By displaying in the second display area S2 the symbol variation effect that varies the special decoration drawing in response to winning the prize, it is possible to make the player recognize that the gaming state is the normal gaming state. Further, in the variable state (first or second variable state), the display device 17 displays a symbol variation effect in which the normal decoration is changed in the second display area S2 when the gate unit 34 is won. On the other hand, the player is informed that the gaming state is in a variable state by displaying a symbol variation effect that varies the special decoration diagram in the first display area S1 when the variable start ports 102, 103 are won. Can be recognized.

  In addition, since the gate portion 34 is disposed on the downstream side of the operation entrance ball portion 110, pachinko balls that have flowed down without entering the operation port 101 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 can be awarded to the gate portion 34. For this reason, the pachinko ball is won in the gate portion 34 without changing the ball flow lowering areas 21a and 21b for launching the pachinko ball, and the pachinko ball is inserted into the operation port 101 of the operation entrance ball portion 110 as the normal opening / closing member 111 is opened. A ball can be entered. Furthermore, since the gate part 34 is arranged on the downstream side of the first and second variable starting parts 131 and 132, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the gate part 34 which is an opportunity to open the working ball entering part 110. In addition, it is impossible to avoid the pachinko ball from winning (entering) the variable starting parts 131 and 132. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an irregular game aiming only at the entrance to the operation entrance portion 110 that is opened when the pachinko ball wins the gate portion 34 as an opportunity. In other words, an irregular game in which the pachinko ball is made to enter the operation entrance portion 110 that is released in accordance with the winning of the pachinko ball to the gate portion 34 and only the award ball is acquired by entering the operation entrance portion 110. Can be effectively prevented. Further, since the gate part 34 is arranged at the junction of the first sphere falling area 21a and the second sphere falling area 21b, any pachinko ball coming from both the sphere falling areas 21a, 21b wins the gate part 34. It is possible, the opportunity to open the operation port 101 of the operation winning portion 110 can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the composite ball entering portion 100, the second variable start portion 132 is disposed upstream of the first variable start portion 131, and the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball flow down area 21a are transferred to the first variable start portion 131. Before reaching, the second variable starter 132 is configured to pass through the arrangement position. That is, since the pachinko ball can win the second variable starter 132 in preference to the first variable starter 131, the pachinko ball wins the second variable starter 132 even when the first variable starter 131 is opened. Therefore, it is possible to continuously generate a hit game based on the determination based on the special figure triggered by the winning of the second variable starter 132, and the state has shifted to the second variable state. Thereafter, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the second variable state will continue (occurring per special figure based on the second special figure start hold information). In other words, even when the first variable starter 131 is open and the second variable shift state is entered, the per-special determination based on the winning of the second variable starter 132 can be preferentially executed. Can be. Even when the second variable state is shifted to the normal game state, the second variable start unit 132 is opened and the winning state is maintained, thereby winning the second variable start unit 132. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to return to the gaming state to which the second variable state is given in accordance with the determination per special figure.

  In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information are stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the second special figure start hold information is more than the first special figure start hold information. By giving priority to judgment per special figure based on information, the expectation that the second variable state will occur (the second variable state will continue) is increased. be able to. In particular, as in the embodiment, the ratio of the special figure determination made based on the second special figure start hold information is the winning determination result (the ratio that the small hit game is given) is the first special figure start hold information. Is set to be higher than the rate at which the special figure determination performed based on the result of the determination becomes the winning determination result (the rate at which the small hit game is awarded), and the second variable starter 132 that is easily given the small hit game is provided. By arranging the first variable starter 131 on the upstream side and increasing the chance of winning the second variable starter 132, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) Although the configuration including two variable start parts having a start opening / closing member displaceable in a closed position for closing the start opening and an open position for opening the start opening with respect to the game area has been shown, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of this, three or more variable starters may be provided.
(2) The actuating member serving as a starting condition trigger means that is displaced to the actuating position in accordance with the contact with the game ball that has entered the actuating opening that is opened as the electric driving means is driven, Although it is configured to be opened, it is also possible to configure so that the operating member displaced to the operating position closes the opening / closing member of the variable starter.
(3) In the embodiment, the ball passage communicating with the operation port is branched into two branch passages, but may be branched into three or more. Further, in the embodiment, the actuating member (first actuating member) of the variable starting portion faces each of the branch passages, and is configured to be actuated by contact with a game ball passing through each branch passage. It is also possible to make the actuating member (starting condition trigger means) of the variable starter face the two branch passages.
(4) In the embodiment, as a distribution unit that distributes the game ball that has entered the operation port to any of the branch passages, a path distribution unit that operates the distribution member by driving the electric drive unit is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the ball is naturally distributed to any one of the branch passages depending on the momentum and the rolling direction of the game ball rolling on the ball rolling portion. For example, a ball rolling part called a so-called crune that has a plurality of through holes formed on the bottom surface of a ball rolling part formed in a mortar shape is used as a distributing means, or extends in a certain direction and extends in the direction It is also possible to employ a so-called stage-shaped ball rolling portion provided with ball discharge portions at a plurality of locations spaced apart from each other as a distribution means, and other conventionally known vibrations that can distribute the flow direction of a game ball into a plurality of directions. Minute means can be employed.
(5) Although a configuration has been shown in which a single operation entrance portion having a normal opening / closing member displaceable in a closed position for closing the operation port and an open position for opening the operation port with respect to the game area is shown, It may be made to be provided with two or more of the above-mentioned operation entrance parts. In the case where a plurality of operating ball entering portions are provided, a specific winning portion (gate portion) serving as a trigger for performing an opening determination that allows the opening operation can be provided for each operating ball entering portion. For example, it is possible to provide a first gate portion corresponding to the first operation entrance portion and a second gate portion corresponding to the second operation entrance portion.

(6) In the embodiment, a granting privilege that can be granted when a game ball hits (per special figure) triggered by a game ball entering a plurality of variable pitching parts (first and second variable starting parts) ( Specifically, although the privilege state granted after winning a game is varied, it is also possible to give the same granted privilege.
(7) In the embodiment, the unit (composite ball entry part) provided with the action ball entry part and the variable start part is arranged on the game board, but each of the action ball entry part and the variable start part is individually provided. You may make it arrange | position to a game board.
(8) In the composite ball entry portion of the embodiment, the variable starter located on the downstream side is the first variable starter and the variable starter located on the upstream is the second variable starter, but this is not limitative. It is not a thing. That is, in the composite ball entry portion of the embodiment, the variable starter located on the upstream side may be the first variable starter, and the variable starter located on the downstream may be the second variable starter.
(9) In the embodiment, the variable starting part is configured to be opened when the game ball enters during the opening of the operating ball part that is allowed to open when the specific winning part is won. However, a ball detecting means is provided as a starting condition trigger means in a ball passage that communicates with the operating opening of the operating ball entering section, and the ball detecting means is activated by entering the game ball while the operating ball entering section is open. It may be actuated (a game ball is detected). In this case, the determination can be made upon the operation of the start condition trigger means (ball detection means). It is also possible to pay out a winning ball by establishing a winning ball payout condition triggered by the operation of a start condition triggering means (ball detecting means).
(10) In the embodiment, the composite ball entering portion is provided in the first sphere flow down region, but may be provided in the second sphere flow down region.

(11) In the embodiment, the special winning portion is provided on the downstream side (lower side) from the operating port of the composite winning portion, but the special winning portion can be provided on the upstream side (upper side) from the operating port.
(12) In the embodiment, the game state specified by the main control CPU as the game state determination means is the normal game state (non-variable state), and the first winning rate improvement state (first variable state). And the ratio of allowing the opening operation of the opening / closing member of the variable start portion is different when the determination by the opening determination means is performed in the case of the second winning rate improvement state (second variable state) However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the specified gaming state is a normal gaming state (non-variable state) and when the gaming state is not a normal gaming state (variable state), the determination by the release determination means is triggered. The opening operation of the opening / closing member of the variable starting portion is triggered by the determination by the opening determining means in the case of other gaming states by changing the ratio of allowing the opening operation of the opening / closing member of the variable starting portion to be different. May be set to the same ratio as in the normal gaming state or not in the normal gaming state.
(13) Similarly, when the specified gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-variable state) and either the first or second winning rate improvement state (first or second variable state) When the determination is made by the opening determination means in some cases, the ratio for allowing the opening operation of the opening and closing member of the variable starter is varied, and the determination by the opening determination means in other game states. The ratio at which the opening operation of the opening / closing member of the variable starter is permitted when triggered is performed in either the normal gaming state or the first or second winning rate improvement state (first or second variable state). Or you may make it set to the same ratio as the case of the other.

(14) In the embodiment, when the specified gaming state is the normal gaming state, only the first allowable mode (first release pattern P1) is determined. However, in the case of specifying the normal gaming state, The first allowable aspect and the second allowable aspect can be configured to be determinable. For example, when the specified gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the first to second opening patterns P1 to P2 is configured to be determinable (corresponding to the symbol per symbol), and the third to fifth This can be realized by configuring at least one of the open patterns P3 to P5 to be determinable (corresponding to a symbol per ordinary figure). In this case, the ratio of determining the second allowable mode when not specifying the normal gaming state is higher than the rate of determining the second allowable mode when specifying the normal gaming state. Thus, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game with respect to the change of the game state. For example, in the configuration of the embodiment, when the normal gaming state is specified, the second open pattern P2 can be determined as the second allowable mode, and the symbol per symbol corresponding to the second open pattern P2 is determined. Is set lower than the ratio (2/197 in the embodiment) in which the symbol per symbol corresponding to the second opening pattern P2 is determined in the first winning rate improvement state (first variable state) (for example, 2/197 in the embodiment) 1/197). Note that when the normal gaming state is specified, the ratio at which the symbols per symbol corresponding to the second opening pattern P2 is determined is the second opening pattern P2 in the first winning rate improvement state (first variation state). The ratio per symbol corresponding to the second opening pattern P2 in the second winning rate improvement state (second variable state) in the second winning rate improvement state (second variation state) while being higher than the ratio (2/197 in the embodiment) in which the corresponding symbol per symbol is determined It is also possible to set it lower (for example, 10/197) than the rate at which symbols are determined (2/197 + 57/197 in the embodiment).
(15) In the embodiment, as the gaming state, the first winning rate improvement state (first variation state) and the second winning rate improvement state (second variation state) are set, and the winning game is used as an opportunity. However, only one type of winning rate improvement state may be set.
(16) In the embodiment, the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member according to the second permissible mode is set to occur after the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member according to the first permissible mode. The opening operation of the normal opening / closing member associated with the permissible mode may occur before the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member associated with the first permissible mode.

(17) In the embodiment, the case where one type of small hit game that can be given for each type of variable start opening won has been described, but a game as a big hit game that may be given through the small hit game. By setting multiple types of different value (the number of rounds and the number of changes given after a big hit game, etc.) differing, and setting a small hit game corresponding to each big hit game, the type of variable start opening that won the prize It is possible to adopt a configuration in which there are a plurality of types of small hit games that can be given each time.
(18) In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member opening mode (one opening time of the special opening / closing member and the number of opening times of the special opening / closing member) in the small hit game is described as one type. A plurality of types of small hit games having different modes may be set.
(19) In the embodiment, the small hit game is given when the determination result of the special figure determination based on the winning of the variable start opening is a win, but the determination result of the special figure determination is positive. In this case, a big hit game and a small hit game (a small hit game to which a big hit game is subsequently granted by entering a specific area) are set as the hit games that can be given, and a direct big hit game without going through the small hit game A configuration in which (direct hit big hit game) can be given can be adopted. In this case, the probability of jackpot game being awarded in the determination per special figure triggered by winning the first variable start opening (probability of jackpot) and the determination per special figure triggered by winning the second variable start opening The probability that a big hit game will be given in the judgment per special figure triggered by winning a prize at the first variable start port (the big hit probability) ) And the probability that a small hit game is awarded (special hit probability) in the judgment per special figure triggered by a winning at the second variable starting opening, the winning at the first variable starting opening is triggered. The probability of winning a big hit game by winning a small hit game with the judgment per special figure, and the probability of winning a big hit game when winning a special figure determination triggered by winning a prize at the second variable start opening Can be different.

(20) In the embodiment, as the ball retaining means for retaining a plurality of pachinko balls that can be awarded to the special prize opening, the one constituted by a plurality of ribs has been described. If it can be made, for example, a configuration in which a ball retention member capable of magnetically adsorbing pachinko balls is arranged upstream of the special prize opening, and magnetic adsorption to the pachinko balls is released in conjunction with the opening operation of the special opening and closing member, etc. Various other configurations may be employed.
(21) Further, the ball retention means is not limited to stopping the pachinko ball upstream of the special prize opening, but by depressing the pachinko ball flowing down the game area, A configuration may be adopted in which the flow of pachinko balls is delayed so that a plurality of pachinko balls are present upstream of the special winning opening.
(22) In the embodiment, in the normal game state, a symbol variation effect that fluctuates a normal decoration drawing executed on the display device triggered by winning the gate portion (specific winning portion) is displayed in the first display area and is variable. While displaying a special decoration diagram displayed in the second display area of the display device in response to a winning at the start opening larger than the changing symbol variation effect, the display device is triggered by a winning at the variable starting opening in the variable state. The normal decoration drawing displayed on the second display unit of the display device when the symbol variation effect changing the special decoration drawing executed in step 1 is displayed in the first display area and winning the gate part (specific winning part). However, both symbol variation effects are performed at the same time when switching the display area between the symbol variation effect that varies the normal decoration diagram and the symbol variation effect that varies the special decoration diagram. The configuration is limited to Can be adopted. That is, when each symbol variation effect is executed independently, it is displayed on the first display unit so that it is conspicuous regardless of the game state, and when both symbol variation effects are executed simultaneously, it depends on the game state. The symbol variation effect to be given priority is displayed on the first display unit, and the other symbol variation effect is displayed on the second display unit.
(23) In the embodiment, the probability per universal figure is changed between the variable state and the non-variable state, but the configuration where the probability per general figure does not change between the variable state and the non-variable state is adopted. Can do. For example, the probability per ordinary figure in the variable state and the non-variable state may be set to the high probability of the embodiment.

(24) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions of the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(25) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely the display control means (display control CPU). The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the production control means can also be used for the light emission control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(26) Special figure display means (special figure display section) for displaying special figures is provided independently of the display means (display device) for displaying the design symbols (special decoration figures). It is not limited to. For example, you may make it display both a special decoration drawing and a special drawing in a display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a display means, sharing a special decoration drawing and a special drawing.
(27) Special decorative drawings related to special map changes and normal decorative drawings related to normal map changes are displayed on the display means (display device), but the special decorative drawings and normal decorative figures are displayed on independent display means. You may make it do.
(28) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. Note that the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a entrance that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter.

16 Operation handle (change operation means)
17 Display device (display means)
20 gaming board 21 gaming area 21a first ball falling area 21b second ball falling area 34 gate part (specific winning part)
36 Specific area 38 Ball retaining means 40 Special prize winning part 41 Special prize opening 43 Special opening / closing member (special opening / closing means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means, release determination means)
110 Acting Pitching Club (Working Winning Club)
111 Normal opening / closing member 112 First solenoid (electric drive means)
115 First branch passage 116 Second branch passage 131 First variable start portion 132 Second variable start portion 135 First start opening / closing member 136 Second start opening / closing member 138 First operating member (starting condition trigger means)

Claims (5)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is defined, and a special prize-winning portion that can be opened by a special opening / closing means on the game board and in which a game ball flowing down the game area can win a prize And a hit determining means for determining whether or not the first hit game is to be generated when the hit determination condition is satisfied, and when the hit determining means determines that the first hit game is to be generated, the special In the gaming machine configured to allow the game ball to be awarded to the special prize opening by opening the opening and closing means,
An opening determination means for allowing an opening operation triggered by a game ball flowing down the game area winning a specific winning portion;
A game ball that has a normal opening / closing member that is opened when triggered by the determination result that the opening determination means allows the opening operation can be won, and a game ball that flows down the game area with the opening operation of the normal opening / closing member can be won With an operational winning section,
The operation winning portion is configured such that an electric driving means is connected to the normal opening / closing member, and the normal opening / closing member opens and closes as the electric driving means is driven,
A game that has a first start opening / closing member that can be opened when the release determination means gives a determination result that permits the opening operation, and flows down the game area as the first opening / closing member opens. A first variable starter that is capable of winning a ball, and the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning of the game ball;
A game that has a second start opening / closing member that can be opened when the release determination means gives a determination result that permits the opening operation, and flows down the game area in accordance with the opening operation of the second start opening / closing member. A second variable starter that is capable of winning a ball, and the winning determination condition is satisfied by winning of the game ball;
The game balls won in the operation winning portion are configured to be distributed to a first branch passage corresponding to the first variable start portion and a second branch passage corresponding to the second variable start portion,
Each of the first variable start section and the second variable start section includes a start condition trigger means that is operated by contact of a game ball passing through the corresponding first and second branch passages, and the start condition trigger means is operated. And the opening and closing member provided in the corresponding first and second variable starting parts is configured to be opened,
The special prize is provided on the condition that a game ball has entered a specific area provided in the special prize section during a specific effective period set when the hit determination means determines that the first winning game is to occur. The special opening / closing means of the portion is opened in an opening / closing manner different from the opening / closing manner in the first winning game, and the second winning game is permitted to allow the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening. A gaming machine characterized by   The probability that the hit determination means determines that the first hit game is to be generated when the hit determination condition is satisfied by winning the first variable start unit, and the win is determined by winning the second variable start unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability that the hit determination means determines that the first hit game is caused when the determination condition is satisfied is set to be different.   A plurality of game balls are provided on the upstream side of the special prize opening in the game board, and the game balls staying when the special opening / closing means is opened in accordance with the first winning game, The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a ball staying means configured to be able to win a special winning opening. A first ball falling area in which game balls hit when the change operation means is placed in the first launch state in the game area of the game board, and the change operation means are stronger than the first launch state. A second ball flow area where a game ball launched when the second launch state of the launch force is brought down is provided,
The specific winning part is arranged at a junction of the first ball falling area and the second ball falling area, and the specific winning part is configured to always open to the game area. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. A first symbol variation that fluctuates the first symbol triggered by a winning in the specific winning portion and a second symbol variation that varies the second symbol triggered by a winning in the first or second variable starting portion. A display means capable of displaying;
It is configured to be able to give a winning rate improvement state in which a probability that a game ball wins the operation winning portion after the second winning game is higher than a normal gaming state,
The display means displays the first symbol variation larger than the second symbol variation in the normal gaming state, and displays the second symbol variation larger than the first symbol variation in the winning rate improvement state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is configured to.

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