JP2017086792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A normal winning lottery is performed when a game ball enters an operation gate. At the time of a normal winning, an opening and closing member is operated so that a predetermined start winning hole is opened, and a winning lottery is performed when a game ball enters a predetermined start winning hole. A winning lottery indicates a lottery in which either a big winning or a small winning is won. When a small winning is won, a first large winning door is operated so that the first big winning hole is opened. A big winning game is started when the game ball which has entered the first big winning hole passes through a special passage area or a big winning is won.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined entrance.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  Among such gaming machines, one that operates the opening / closing member so that the start winning opening is opened is common. And, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal starting condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operating gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied, As a result, it is disclosed that the opening / closing member is opened when the normal hit is achieved. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, there is a tendency to pay attention to whether or not a game ball is won at the start winning opening, and there is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game. It is desired.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems operates a normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery when a game ball enters the normal entrance, and an open / close means to open the starting entrance. Opening and closing control means, winning lottery means for winning lottery triggered by game balls entering the starting entrance, and specific opening and closing control for operating the specified opening and closing means so that the specific entrance is opened And the winning lottery is a lottery for winning one of the first hit and the second hit, and the opening / closing control means is triggered by the fact that the winning hit is a normal win. The specific opening / closing means is operated so that the mouth is in an open state, and the specific opening / closing control means is triggered by the fact that the second winning is won, the specific opening / closing means so that the specific entrance is in an open state. To enter the specific entrance and play Sphere is summarized in that the jackpot gaming is caused to be advantageous to the player in response that was elected to or the first per passed through the special passage region.

  For the gaming machine, when the winning lottery is not performed when the game ball enters the starting entrance, the game machine has a holding means for holding the execution of the winning lottery up to a predetermined prescribed number, The open / close control means is configured to operate the open / close means so that the starting entrance is opened in an open state in which the execution of the winning lottery can be suspended up to an upper limit, triggered by winning the normal hit. Also good.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when a game ball that has entered the specific entrance has passed through a special passing area triggered by winning the second hit, the number of winning lotteries held by the holding means is determined. It is good also as a structure provided with the production | presentation execution means which performs the corresponding production | presentation during a big hit game.

  In the gaming machine, the normal entrance is provided in a first flow path through which a game ball can flow down, and the starting entrance and the specific entrance are in a second flow path through which the game ball can flow down. It is good also as a structure provided with the alerting | reporting means which alerts | urges discharge of the game ball | bowl to the said 2nd flow path, provided before the said opening / closing means will be in an open state triggered by having won the said normal winning .

  For the gaming machine, while the specific opening / closing means is operated so that the specific entrance is in an open state, an effect is performed in a predetermined effect mode, and while the big hit game is generated, It is good also as a structure provided with the production | presentation execution means which performs production | production with a production | presentation aspect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows the surface side of the pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the inside of the 1st big winning device of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining a hit game and a normal hit game. The figure which shows the opening-and-closing timing of a 1st big winning opening apparatus in a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the execution timing of alerting | reporting effect in a pachinko machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect in jackpot game in a pachinko game machine. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. The figure which shows the surface side of the pachinko machine. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining a hit game and a normal hit game. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 10 is provided with a normal symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the normal symbol display device 11, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbols”) are varied to derive one common symbol. May be shown).

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display device 11 stops and displays one ordinary figure corresponding to the lottery result of the ordinary winning lottery among a plurality of types of ordinary figures as the ordinary figure game ends. The ordinary figure includes an ordinary winning symbol that can recognize ordinary hits (ordinary hit display result) and an unusually different symbol that can usually recognize deviations (usually a deviation display result). When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given.

  The game board 10 is provided with a first special symbol display device 12a having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 12a, a variation game (design variation game, first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, symbol, first symbol) are displayed while being varied is performed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as a “first variable game”.

  The game board 10 is provided with a second special symbol display device 12b having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game (symbol variable game, second symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, symbol, second symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variation game played on the second special symbol display device 12b may be referred to as a “second variation game”.

  In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery) among a plurality of types of special symbols varies. Stopped when the game ends. Special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a big hit (big hit display result), a small jackpot symbol that can recognize a small hit (small hit display result), and an outlier symbol that can recognize a loss (outlier display result) ) And are included. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is awarded, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is awarded.

  The game board 10 is provided with a first hold display device 13a. The first hold display device 13a indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is put on hold, that is, the so-called first start hold storage number (hereinafter referred to as the first hold storage number). A predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number, “2” in the present embodiment) is defined for the first reserved storage number.

  The game board 10 is provided with a second hold display device 13b. The second hold display device 13b indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is being held, that is, the so-called second start hold storage number (hereinafter referred to as second hold storage number). A predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, specified number, “2” in the present embodiment) is specified for the second reserved storage number.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time, and when the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, When both the second reserved memory numbers are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  The game board 10 is provided with an effect display device 14 having an image display unit GH for displaying an effect image, which is separate from the normal symbol display device 11, the first special symbol display device 12a, and the second special symbol display device 12b. It is installed. In the effect display device 14, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 14, when the variable game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 14, the symbol combinations corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b are stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol (big hit symbol or small winning symbol) is stopped on each special symbol display device 12a, 12b, the winning symbol combination is also stopped on the effect display device 14. When the off symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14.

  Further, in the effect display device 14, a display effect related to the ordinary game is performed, and specifically, a normal decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns is performed.

  In the effect display device 14, when the normal game is started, the normal decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 14, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the normal symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when a normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 11, the normal winning symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14. When the off symbol symbol is normally stopped on the normal symbol display device 11, the off symbol symbol combination is also stopped on the effect display device 14.

  Further, the effect display device 14 is configured with a display area larger than that of the normal symbol display device 11 and the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The decorative pattern is displayed much larger than the usual figure. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing in the variable game and the normal or losing in the ordinary game from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14.

  In the game board 10, an operation gate 20 as a normal entrance is disposed below the effect display device 14. A gate sensor SE1 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) is provided in the operation gate 20 as the normal entrance means. When the game ball that has passed through the operating gate 20 is detected by the gate sensor SE1, the start condition for the usual game can be given.

  In the game board 10, on the left side of the operation gate 20, a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21 a (first start entering port) through which a game ball can enter is disposed. A first start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a is disposed in the first start winning device 21 as the first starting winning means. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE2, a start condition for the first variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  In the game board 10, a general winning device 25 having a general winning port 25 a into which a game ball can enter is disposed on both sides of the first start winning port 21 a. The general winning device 25 is provided with a general winning sensor SE7 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 25a. When a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 25a is detected by the general winning sensor SE7, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

  In the game board 10, on the right side of the effect display device 14, there is a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22 a (starting entrance, second starting entrance) through which a game ball can enter. It is arranged. An opening / closing member that opens and closes the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 5) is provided in the second start winning device 22 serving as the second start entering means (start entering means). 22b (ordinary electric accessory) is disposed. The opening / closing member 22b as the opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter ( Operates in the open state (where entry is permitted). The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE3 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE3, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  In the game board 10, below the second start winning device 22, there is disposed a first big winning device 23 having a first big winning port 23 a (specific ball opening) through which a game ball can enter. The first grand prize-winning device 23 as the specific winning means is provided with a first grand prize-winning door 23b that opens and closes the first grand prize-winning port 23a by the operation of the first grand prize-winning solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 5). ing. The first grand prize winning door 23b as the specific opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The first big prize door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The first grand prize winning device 23 is provided with a first count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the first grand prize winning device 23, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize winning opening 23a pass one by one in the back of the first grand prize winning opening 23a (see FIG. 1). A possible discharge channel 23c is formed. The discharge flow path 23c is formed so as to incline at a predetermined angle downward from the first major winning opening 23a. In addition, a special passage area 23d through which one game ball can pass and a general passage area 23e are formed in parallel as branch passages in the discharge passage 23c. In the special passage area 23d, a special passage sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the passed game ball is provided. The special passage area 23d is provided with a special distribution shutter 23f as special means for opening and closing the special passage area 23d by operating a special passage distribution solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the special distribution shutter 23f is a special position that opens the special passage area 23d so that the game ball can pass when the first big winning opening 23a is opened. May be provided. On the other hand, in other cases, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the special passing area 23d is closed so that the gaming ball cannot pass, and the gaming ball is arranged at a general position where it is led to the general passing area 23e. Established.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 10, below the first grand prize winning device 23, a second big prize winning device 24 having a second grand prize winning port 24 a (special ball entrance) through which a game ball can enter. Is arranged. The second grand prize-winning device 24 as the special prize-winning means is provided with a second grand prize-winning door 24b that opens and closes the second grand prize-winning port 24a by operating the second grand prize-winning solenoid SOL3 (see FIG. 5). ing. The second grand prize winning door 24b as a special opening / closing means has a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The second grand prize winning door 24b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second grand prize device 24 is provided with a second count sensor SE5 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize port 24a. When the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE5, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is given.

  In the present embodiment, the normal winning game is won based on the result of the normal winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 11 in a fixed stop state, and is started after the end of the normal game. The When the normal hit game is started, the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened, the second start winning port 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can start the game with the start condition and prize of the variable game (second variable game). You can get a chance to get the ball easily.

  The small hit game is won based on the result of the small hit lottery, and the small hit symbol is played in the first variable game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variable game of the second special symbol display device 12b. Is displayed as a fixed stop and is started after the end of the variable game.

  When the small hit game is started, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (game winning upper limit number) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 23a. Until the specified time (1.8 s in the present embodiment) elapses, and the small hit game is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the big hit game, the big win is won based on the result of the big win lottery, and the big hit symbol is displayed in the first variable game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variable game of the second special symbol display device 12b. And started after the game is over. When the big hit game based on the winning of the big win lottery starts, the round game in which the first big winning opening 23a is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment) in the same manner as the small win game. This first round game is until a specified number (the maximum number of winning prizes) of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a or a specified time (round game time, 1.8s in this embodiment). It is released until

  Then, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 24a is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment). In this case, one round game is performed until the second grand prize opening 24a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and during the first round game, It is released until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of winning prizes) enter or until a specified time (25 s in this embodiment) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  The big hit game is won after the small hit lottery, and when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a passes the special passing area 23d, the big hit game is started. When the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d is started, the round game in which the second big winning opening 24a is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times in this embodiment). One round game is performed until the second grand prize opening 24a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). During the round game, a predetermined number ( It is released until a predetermined number of winning balls) is won or until a specified time (round game time, 25 s in this embodiment) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In this way, the small hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery and the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball in the special passing area 23d are each in an open manner similar to the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery. The big winning doors 23b and 24b are opened. For this reason, it is impossible to specify which jackpot game is based on the open mode of each big winning door 23b, 24b. As described above, the opening mode of each of the large winning doors 23b and 24b corresponds to a specific opening mode.

  In the present embodiment, the operation gate 20 is disposed below the effect display device 14, and a first start winning port 21a and a general winning port 25a are disposed on the left side of the operation gate 20. For this reason, rolling the first flow path X on the left side of the game board 10 to the operation gate 20, the first start winning opening 21a and the general winning opening 25a causes the second flow path Y on the right side of the game board 10 to roll. It becomes easier for a game ball to enter than to roll. In this way, when the game ball is not a normal hit game in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to roll in the first flow path X so that the game ball can pass through the operation gate 20. There is a tendency to fire. In that case, a game ball may be inserted into the first start winning opening 21a or the general winning opening 25a.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 14, a second start winning port 22a, a first major winning port 23a, and a second major winning port 24a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y Is easier to enter the game ball than rolling the first flow path X. For this reason, in a normal hit game in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to roll in the second flow path Y so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 22a. Tend to fire. In the winning game, the game balls tend to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y in order to allow the game balls to enter the first big prize opening 23a and the second big prize opening 24a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation function and the easy entry function are not provided. The probability changing function is a function for changing the lottery probability that is a big hit in the big hit lottery in the variable game. The easy-to-enter function shortens the fluctuation time of the usual game, improves the winning probability of the lottery per universal figure, extends the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the winning of the lottery per one normal figure, and the fluctuation time of the variable game It is a function such as shortening.

Here, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery is about 1/320, the upper limit number of holdings of the normal game is 4, and the opening / closing member 22b is opened in the normal winning game. 6000 ms is specified as the upper limit of time. Note that the normal winning lottery has no probability variation state, and the normal winning lottery is won with a certain probability. Further, in the normal hit game, the opening / closing member 22b is opened in a certain release mode. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening / closing member 22b, is defined as three. In addition, since it is common for 100 game balls to be fired per minute, in this embodiment, when a normal hit game is achieved, the second start winning device 22 is caused to fire a game ball. The second start winning device 22 is defined so that three game balls can enter. That is, the opening / closing member 22b is controlled to be in an open state so that the second reserved memory number can be the upper limit number of balls.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the winning probability of the big win lottery is defined to be about 1/320 as in the first variation game and the second variation game. In addition, the winning probability of the small win lottery is defined as approximately 1 / 17.5 for the first variation game and approximately 1/1 for the second variation game. Thus, by defining the winning probability of the small lottery, the probability of not winning the small lottery (shown as “pure loss probability” in the figure) is about 1/1. 06 is defined, and in the second variable game, the small win lottery is not won. In other words, in the first variation game, whether or not the big hit, the small win, the big hit or the small hit is not drawn is determined by the winning lottery, while in the second floating game, the big winning is determined by the winning lottery. It will be a lottery whether it will be or a small hit, and there will be no big hit and small hit. In the big win lottery, there is no probability variation state, the big win will be won with a certain probability, and even in the small hit lottery there is no probability fluctuation state, and each small game will be won with a constant probability. Become.

Each of the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b has 102 types of special symbols, and is classified into one type of big hit symbol, 100 types of small bonus symbols, and one type of lost symbol.
In the small hit game, the probability that the special distribution shutter 23f is controlled so that the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a passes through the special passage area 23d (in the figure, “special passage distribution probability”). In the first variation game, 1/100 is defined, and in the second variation game, 1/1 is defined. The special passing distribution probability in the first variation game is defined so as to correspond to the determined type of the small hit symbol. In the same manner as in the first variation game and the second variation game, two are defined as the upper limit of the number of reserved memories. In the present embodiment, it is defined that three game balls can enter the second starting prize-winning device 22 when it becomes a normal hit game, and three game balls enter. As a result, the execution of one fluctuation game is started and the execution of the two fluctuation games is put on hold.

  As shown in FIG. 3C, in each round game, the upper limit number of winnings is defined as 10 for the first big winning device 23 and 9 for the second big winning device 24. In addition, the number of game balls to be awarded is defined as 3 for the first grand prize device 23 and 15 for the second grand prize device 24. In this embodiment, 16 round games can be performed in a series of winning games (small winning game and big winning game), but 1.8s is 2 to 2 as the upper limit time of the first round game. Each upper limit time of the 16th round game is defined as 25 s. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened with 1.8s as the upper limit, while in the 2nd to 16th round games, the second grand prize opening 24a with 25s as the upper limit. Becomes open.

  Further, three are defined for the first start winning device 21 and the second start winning device 22, and six are defined for the general winning device 25, and the operation gate 20 is not awarded a prize ball. It is prescribed as follows.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the control of the first big prize door 23b and the special distribution shutter 23f in the first big prize device 23 will be described below.
In the first big winning device 23, the first big winning door 23b has one kind of operation mode (open pattern) in the same manner regardless of the small winning symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b. It operates so that it can be in an open state and a closed state. Specifically, the first grand prize winning door 23b can be in an open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 to the timing indicated by the symbol T13 with the time Ta as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  On the other hand, the special sort shutter 23f operates so as to be able to take a special position and a general position in an open mode (open pattern) according to the type of small hit. Specifically, the opening pattern P11 and the opening pattern P12 are the opening patterns of the special sorting shutter 23f.

  In the opening pattern P11, the special sorting shutter 23f is operated to the special position from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 at which the first grand prize winning door 23b is opened to the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 with the time Tb as an upper limit. The time Tb starts with the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 at which the first grand prize winning door 23b is opened, and is the time after the first grand prize winning door 23b is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. It is a time to end with the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when Tc has passed. The time Tb is defined as a time sufficient for the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a to pass through the special passing area 23d. Thus, when the special distribution shutter 23f operates in the open pattern P11, there is a very high possibility that the game balls won from the first big winning opening 23a will be distributed so as to pass through the special passing area 23d. In other words, it is a big hit based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d, and the big hit game is given after the small hit game ends.

  On the other hand, in the opening pattern P12, the special sorting shutter 23f is operated to the special position from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the first grand prize winning door 23b is opened to the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 with the time Td as an upper limit. Then it is moved to the general position. In addition, this time Td is prescribed | regulated so short that the game ball which entered the 1st big winning opening 23a does not pass the special passage area | region 23d. As described above, when the special distribution shutter 23f operates in the open pattern P12, there is a high possibility that the game balls entered from the first big winning opening 23a are distributed so as to pass through the general passage area 23e. That is, the big hit game is not given after the small hit game is ended, without being a big hit based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d.

  In addition, when the small win lottery is won in the first variation game, the release pattern P11 is selected with a probability of 1/100, and the release pattern P12 is selected with a probability of 99/100. In other words, even if a small winning lottery is won in the first variation game and a predetermined number of game balls enter the first big winning opening 23a, the game balls are distributed to the special pass area 23d with a probability of 1/100. The big hit game will be given after the small hit game ends. In other words, the special passing area 23d has a degree of passing of a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a due to a change in the operation mode of the special distribution shutter 23f when the small hit lottery in the first variation game is won (entered). It can be said that the sphere degree is different.

  On the other hand, when the small win lottery is won in the second variation game, the release pattern P11 is selected with a probability of 1/1, and the release pattern P12 is not selected. In other words, if the player wins the small win lottery in the second variable game and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 23a, the game ball is distributed to the special passing area 23d, and after the small hit game ends, A game will be awarded. In other words, the special passing area 23d is a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a because the operation mode of the special distribution shutter 23f is a fixed mode when the small hit lottery in the second variation game is won. It can be said that the passing degree of the region is the same.

  In this way, in the first variation game, the big win is won with a probability of about 1/220, or the small win is won with a probability of about 1 / 17.5, and the open pattern P11 is determined with a probability of 1/100. As a result, a jackpot game is awarded. Also, by winning a small hit with a probability of about 1 / 17.5, a small hit game is awarded.

  On the other hand, in the second variation game, the big win is won with a probability of about 1/220, or the small pattern is won with a probability of about 1/1 and the open pattern P11 is determined with a probability of 1/1. A jackpot game is awarded.

  That is, in the first variable game, the big hit game is awarded with a much lower probability than the second variable game. In particular, in the second variation game, a big hit game is awarded with a probability of about 1/1 if a win lottery is performed.

  For this reason, in order to give a big hit game, a game ball is played by firing a game ball in the first flow path X and passing the game ball through the operation gate 20. When a normal game is won in the usual game, a normal game is awarded. In the normal winning game, since the second start winning opening 22a is in an open state, the game ball is launched into the second flow path Y, and the game ball is inserted into the second starting winning opening 22a. The big hit game based on the winning of the game or the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d is awarded. In this case, it is stipulated that the possibility that a big hit game will not occur is extremely low. In this way, when a regular game is played and a normal hit game is generated, a right to be granted a big hit game is generated, and by hitting a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, You will get the right to play games.

  Also, by entering three or more game balls into the second start winning opening 22a, one second variation game is executed and two second variation games are suspended. One big hit game will be awarded three big hit games. That is, the right to be awarded the big hit game is generated three times (three sets) by giving the normal hit game once.

  Further, when the game ball is fired in the first flow path X so as to pass the game ball through the operation gate 20, the game ball enters the first start winning device 21 and the general winning device 25, thereby winning a prize. A sphere is obtained. Further, when a game ball enters the first start winning device 21, there is a possibility that a big hit game is given in the first variation game. As a result, even when the ordinary game is being executed, in addition to the expectation regarding the ordinary game, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the game balls to enter the first start winning device 21 and the general winning device 25. it can.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as the first control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The presentation control board 31 as the second control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode (design images, various background images, display images of characters, characters, etc.) of the presentation display device 14. Etc.).

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various sensors SE1 to SE7 can detect and output detection signals of the game balls. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a normal symbol display device 11, a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first hold display device 13a, and a second hold display device 13b. . The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first big prize solenoid SOL2, a second big prize solenoid SOL3, and a special passing sorting solenoid SOL4.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a hit determination value). The winning determination value is a determination value used in the winning lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the winning determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These fluctuation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and the variation content (production content) and variation time (production) of the variation game. Time) can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation and variation patterns for deviation variation. The winning variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that a winning game is given, and the effect display device 14 has an effect that the changing game is developed so that the winning symbol combination is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Executed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the winning game is not given, and the effect display device 14 executes an effect that is developed so that the variation game will finally stop and display the symbol combination of the deviation. Is done. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of normal map variation patterns related to the normal game. These normal map variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the general game to the end of the general game, and the fluctuation content (production content) of the general game. In addition, it is possible to specify (designate) the variation time (effect time). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of ordinary figure fluctuation patterns can be classified into ordinary hit fluctuation ordinary figure fluctuation patterns and unusual deviation fluctuation ordinary figure fluctuation patterns. The normal hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the normal hit is won, and the extraordinary fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when the normal hit is not won.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. An effect display device 14 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, a special symbol input process, and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described below. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

First, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 20, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored customary maps is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination.

  When the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a normal hit flag indicating that the game is a normal game in which the normal hit is made in the main control RAM 30c. On the other hand, if the result of the normal hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal out-of-order symbol as a normal diagram to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 11 in a fixed stop display. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a normal variation pattern of the normal game based on the result of the normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, such a normal winning determination corresponds to a normal winning lottery, and the main control CPU 30a that performs the normal winning determination functions as a normal winning lottery means.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the normal symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a general-purpose variation pattern designation command for instructing a general-purpose variation pattern in the general-purpose game and instructing the start of the general-purpose game at the start of the general-purpose game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a universal map designation command for designating a universal map, after outputting the universal map change pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a general map stop command to the effect control board 31 when displaying the fixed stop of the normal map.

Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display content of the normal symbol display device 11 so as to start the normal variable display.
Subsequently, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the opening / closing member 22b is opened in a predetermined opening manner when the normal winning game is started. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that operates the opening / closing member 22b so as to open the second start winning port 22a functions as an opening / closing control means, triggered by the fact that the normal winning is won.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a normal opening command to the effect control board 31 when the normal winning game is started. The main control CPU 30a outputs a normal ending command to the effect control board 31 when the normal winning game is finished.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE2. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “2”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “2”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display contents of the first hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE3. Determine whether or not. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “2”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “2”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “2”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the second reserved memory number controls the display content of the second reserved display device 13b so as to display the updated (added) second reserved memory number. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning lottery is not performed in response to a game ball entering each start winning opening, and as a result, each variable game is not executed, the execution of each variable game (win lottery) is suspended. The The main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a holding unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition indicating whether or not a variable game is being executed or a winning game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a winning game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a winning game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved memory number is subtracted by “1”, and the second held display device 13b displays so as to display the second reserved memory number after update (after subtraction). Control the content. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first held display device 13a displays so that the first reserved memory number is subtracted by “1” and the updated first (after subtraction) first reserved memory number is displayed. Control the content. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a performs the second variation game by giving priority to the second hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has been won when the value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value. The main control CPU 30a determines that a small hit is won when the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the random number for hit determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines that neither the big hit nor the small hit has been won.

  When it is determined that the winning game is won, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the first hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. In particular, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the small hit by determining the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a win, the main control CPU 30a executes a first deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes variation variation. In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the second hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has been won when the value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value. The main control CPU 30a determines that a small hit is won when the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value. In the present embodiment, it is not determined that neither big win nor small win is won in the second variation game.

  When it is determined that the winning game is won, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the second per-hour fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. In particular, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the small hit by determining the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, such a win determination corresponds to a win lottery, a win determination in the first variable game corresponds to a first lottery, and a win determination in the second variable game corresponds to a second lottery. Then, the main control CPU 30a for making a hit determination functions as a win lottery means. The big hit corresponds to the first hit, and the small hit corresponds to the second hit.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  If the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the big hit game, and gives a predetermined control command to the production control CPU 31a of the production control board 31. Output at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big winning lottery, when the first big winning opening 23a is opened in the first round, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to the first big winning solenoid SOL2, and the first big winning opening 23a. Is closed, the closing signal is output to the first big winning solenoid SOL2.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery, in the 2nd to 16th rounds, when opening the second big winning opening 24a, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to the second big winning solenoid SOL3, and the second big winning prize is obtained. When closing the opening 24a, the second large winning solenoid SOL3 closing signal is output.

  Further, when determining the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command in the same manner as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command when determining the big hit game. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0” and ends the small hit game.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a wins the small winning lottery, in the small winning game (the winning game corresponding to the first round), the main control CPU 30a opens to the first large winning solenoid SOL2 when the first large winning port 23a is opened. A signal is output to output a closing signal to the first big winning solenoid SOL2 when the first big winning opening 23a is closed.

  In particular, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the opening patterns P11 and P12 based on the type of the small hit symbol (the type of the small hit) when winning the small hit in the first variation game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a selects the opening pattern P11 and does not select the opening pattern P12 in all types of small hit symbols (types of small hits) when winning a small hit in the second variation game. . Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a predetermined signal to the special passing sorting solenoid SOL4 to operate the special sorting shutter 23f with the selected opening pattern.

  Further, during the small hit game, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 23d based on the pass signal from the special pass sensor SE6, it sets “1” in the big hit flag. Then, a special passage command designating that the passage has passed through the special passage area 23d is output to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a, after the end of the small hit game, plays the big hit game in the same manner as the big hit game associated with winning the big hit lottery.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 23d, the main control CPU 30a uses the big winning game (the winning game corresponding to the 2nd to 16th rounds) to open the second big winning opening 24a. An opening signal is output to the second big winning solenoid SOL3, and a second big winning solenoid SOL3 closing signal is outputted when the second big winning opening 24a is closed. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 23d based on the passing signal from the special passing sensor SE6, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game. Instead, the next variable game will be played.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that operates the first big winning door 23b so as to open the first big winning opening 23a functions as the specific opening / closing control means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that operates the special distribution shutter 23f so as to allow the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a to pass through the special passage area 23d functions as a distribution control means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that operates the second big prize door 24b so that the second big prize opening 24a is opened functions as a special opening / closing control means.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs the common map variation pattern designation command and the common map designation command, the general diagram variation pattern designated by the common figure variation pattern designation command and the common figure designation command are designated. Based on the usual figure displayed in a fixed stop state, a normal decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 14 is determined.

  In more detail, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a normal pattern variation pattern designation command that is a normal hit, it determines a normal ornament pattern from among the normal hit symbol combinations, and a normal pattern variation pattern designation command that is normally out of sync. Is entered, the normal decoration symbol is determined from the unusual symbol combinations.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to start displaying the normal game by variably displaying the normal design with the normal pattern change pattern designated by the normal figure change pattern designation command. . Subsequently, when the general drawing stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the determined normal decoration symbol in a fixed stop display.

  When the normal opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the effect in the normal hit game. When the normal ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the execution of the effect in the normal hit game.

  In particular, when the normal control game 31b is input, the production control CPU 31a displays a notification image that prompts the player to launch a game ball into the second flow path Y before the normal game ends. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to continuously display the notification image until the normal ending command is input. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to display the notification image.

  As shown in FIG. 6, as a specific example, when a normal winning lottery is performed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T21, and when the normal winning is won, the normal game is played from the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T23. Is done. In this case, in the usual game won in the normal game, execution of the notification effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T22. The timing indicated by the reference symbol T22 is a timing before the timing indicated by the reference symbol T23 when the ordinary game won in the normal win is finished. Since the second start winning opening 22a is opened in the normal winning game, the notification effect is started before the second start winning opening 22a is opened.

  Then, the normal hit game is started from the timing indicated by reference numeral T23, and the normal hit game is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24. In this case, the execution of the notification effect is continued until the normal hit game is ended, and the execution of the notification effect is ended with the end of the normal hit game.

  In this way, the effect display device 14 is triggered by the fact that the normal hit is won, and the normal hit game is started, and before the opening / closing member 22b is opened, the game ball is launched into the second flow path Y. An urgent notification will be made. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 that performs such notification functions as notification means.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the change pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the effect control CPU 31a produces the effect based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. A decorative design to be displayed on the display device 14 is determined.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from the winning symbol combinations when a winning variation pattern designation command is input, and inputs a variation pattern designation command that causes a deviation variation. The decorative design is determined from the design combinations.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to start the variable game by displaying the decorative symbols in a variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specifying command. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the determined decorative design in a fixed stop manner.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute each round effect. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In particular, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a winning variation pattern designation command, an effect display is displayed so as to display a notification image that prompts the player to launch a game ball into the second flow path Y before the end of the variation game. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to continuously display the notification image until an ending command is input. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to display the notification image.

  In this way, the effect display device 14 is triggered by winning the winning game, and before the first big prize opening 23a is opened, the game balls of the game balls to the first big prize opening 23a are opened. The notification that prompts the launch is performed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 that performs such notification functions as notification means.

  In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control rounds in the same effect mode in the round game of the first round in the small hit game based on the winning of the lottery lottery and the first round game in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the effect is executed. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control controls the 1st to 15th round games in the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d and the 2nd to 16th round games in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery. Then, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the round effect is executed in the same effect mode. In addition, here, as the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d, the round game after the end of the small hit game is set as the first round, and the 1st to 15th round games are performed. However, if a small hit game is included, it corresponds to a round game of the 2nd to 16th rounds.

  In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a reads information indicating the reserved memory number based on the hold designation command from the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the reserved memory number. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the total reserved memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the ending effect corresponding to the total number of pending storages. In the present embodiment, the total number of pending storages is the number of sets that can possibly be a big hit. Particularly, when the first variable game is played, the big hit game is given with a very low probability, and the second variable game is When this is done, the jackpot game is awarded with a very high probability, so the second reserved memory number is substantially the number of sets to which the jackpot game is awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), to give a specific example, when a big hit lottery is won, a big hit game in which a round game is performed up to 16 times is given. The big hit game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, and after the opening time has elapsed, the first round game is performed at the timing indicated by the symbol T31. In this case, opening / closing control of the first big winning device 23 is performed, and the big hit game is continuously performed regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 23d.

  Next, the second round game is performed at the timing indicated by the symbol T32. In this case, the opening / closing control of the second large winning device 24 is performed. And even if the second round game is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the sixteenth round game is performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34 after the third to fifteenth round games are performed. Subsequently, the ending time is reached at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35, and the ending effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when winning a small hit lottery, a small hit game is awarded. The small hit game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, and after the opening time has elapsed, the first round game is performed at the timing indicated by the symbol T31. In this case, when the opening / closing control of the first big winning device 23 is performed and the game ball passes through the special passing area 23d, a big hit game in which a round game is performed up to 15 times is given after the end of the small hit game. . That is, when the small hit game and the big hit game are combined, a winning game in which a round game is performed up to 16 times is given.

  When the big hit game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the second round game is performed. In this case, the opening / closing control of the second large winning device 24 is performed. And even if the second round game is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the sixteenth round game is performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34 after the third to fifteenth round games are performed. In addition, the ending time is reached at the timing indicated by T35, and the ending effect is executed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the first round game of the small hit game, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 23d, the big hit game is not given after the small hit game ends.

  As described above, in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in each round game, the same prize winning devices 23 and 24 are controlled to be opened and closed in the same opening mode, and the round effects are executed in the same rendering mode. Thus, the ending effect is executed in the same effect mode. In this ending effect, an effect corresponding to the number of reserved memories is executed.

  Therefore, the effect display device 14 has the first big winning door 23b so that the first big winning opening 23a is opened in the small hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery and the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery. While is operated, the effect is executed in the same effect mode (predetermined effect mode). In addition, the effect display device 14 is configured so that the second big winning opening 24a is opened in the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d and the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery. While the special winning door 24b is operated, the production is performed in the same production mode (predetermined production mode).

  In addition, the effect display device 14 is a variable game (winning lottery) held during the ending time during the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special pass area 23d and during the big hit game based on winning the big hit. The effect corresponding to the number of reserved memories corresponding to the number of executions is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 that executes such an effect functions as an effect executing means.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 14 will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 8A, an ordinary decorative symbol corresponding to a normal figure is stopped and displayed at the center of the image display unit GH. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the normal game is started, the display of normal decorative symbols is started. As shown in FIG. 8 (c), the unusual symbol combination is stopped and displayed. It can be recognized that it was not normal.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), when the regular game is started, the variation display of the normal decorations is started, and as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the normal decorations in the left column and the right column are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8 (f), the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the normal winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and it can be recognized that the normal winning is achieved in the normal game.

  In this case, since the normal win is won in the ordinary game, a normal hit game will be awarded after that, but before the normal hit game is granted, “Right-handed! Aim for Electric Chu!” A notification image that prompts the game ball to be discharged to the two flow paths Y is displayed on the image display unit GH. In addition, when the second variation game is executed by causing the second start winning device 22 to win the game ball in the normal winning game, the big winning game or the small winning can be given in the second variable game. Therefore, the image “right generation” is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), when the game ball is fired into the second flow path Y and the game ball enters the second start winning device 22, the center of the image display unit GH is displayed with a special figure. Corresponding decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the second variable game is played. In the present embodiment, when the variable game and the normal game are played simultaneously, the normal design is reduced and displayed with priority over the normal design. Further, when a game ball enters the second start winning device 22 during the execution of the second variation game, the execution of the second variation game is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (“2” in the present embodiment). Will be. In addition, on the lower left side of the image display unit GH, hold images HG1 and HG2 indicating the hold memory number of each variable game are displayed, so that the number of change games whose execution is held can be recognized. In this case, three game balls enter the second start winning device 22, the execution of the second variation game is started, and the execution of the second variation game for two times is suspended.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and it can be recognized that the winning in the second variation game.
In this case, the winning game is won in the second variable game, and thereafter, a winning game is given. However, before the winning game is given, “Right-handed! Aim for the attacker!” And the second channel. A notification image that prompts the player to launch a game ball to Y is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when a small hitting game is awarded by winning the small hitting lottery in the second variable game, the gaming ball is made to enter the first big winning device 23 in the small hitting game, thereby playing the gaming ball. Is very likely to pass through the special passing area 23d, and after the small hit game is over, the possibility of being awarded a big hit game is extremely high. Further, when a big hit game is awarded by winning the big hit lottery in the second variable game, whether or not the game ball that has entered the first big prize device 23 passes through the special pass area 23d in the big win game. Regardless, a predetermined number of round games are played. For this reason, an image “right acquisition” is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the winning game is started, the first grand prize winning device 23 is controlled to open and close, and "Right-handed!" A notification image for prompting is displayed on the image display unit GH. In addition, even when a small hitting game is awarded by winning the small win lottery in the second variable game, a big hit game is awarded by winning the big hit lottery in the second variable game. However, the round image is displayed on the image display unit GH in the same display mode as “1R”, and it can be recognized that it corresponds to the first round game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the next round game is performed, the second grand prize winning device 24 is controlled to be opened and closed, and "Right-handed!" Is displayed on the image display unit GH, and a round image “2R” is displayed on the image display unit GH. Similarly, when the round game is repeatedly performed and the final round game is performed as shown in FIG. 9C, the second grand prize winning device 24 is controlled to be opened and closed, and "right-handed!" A notification image that prompts the game ball to be discharged to the flow path Y is displayed on the image display unit GH, and a round image “16R” is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In this way, even if a small win game is awarded by winning the small win lottery in the second variable game and then a big hit game is awarded, the big win lottery is won in the second variable game. Even when the big hit game is awarded, various images are displayed on the image display unit GH in the same display mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG.9 (d), after the last round game is complete | finished, an ending effect is performed in ending time. During this ending time, an image indicating the end of the big hit game, “End of jackpot” is displayed on the image display unit GH, and an image of “two remaining sets” corresponding to the second reserved storage number is displayed on the image display unit GH. It is possible to recognize that the right to grant the big hit game by the execution of the second variable game is given twice.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), the big hit game is finished, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the decorative symbol variation display is started and the second variation game is executed. Is started. In this case, the hold image HG1 is displayed, and it can be recognized that the second hold storage number is “1”. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and it can be recognized that the winning is achieved in the second variation game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), when the second set of hit games is started, the first grand prize winning device 23 is controlled to open and close, and “Right-handed!” Is emitted to the second flow path Y. A notification image for prompting is displayed on the image display unit GH. In addition, the round image is displayed on the image display unit GH in the same display mode such as “1R”, and it can be recognized that it corresponds to the first round game. Subsequently, when the next round game is performed, the second grand prize device 24 is controlled to open and close. Similarly, when the round game is repeatedly performed and the final round game is performed as shown in FIG. 10A, the second big winning device 24 is controlled to be opened and closed, and “right-handed!” A notification image that prompts the game ball to be discharged to the flow path Y is displayed on the image display unit GH, and a round image “16R” is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, during the ending time, an image of “1 remaining set” is displayed on the image display unit GH corresponding to the second reserved memory number, and the second variation game is executed. It becomes possible to recognize that the right to receive the big hit game is granted once.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the big hit game is finished, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the decorative symbols change display is started and the second variable game is executed. Is started. In this case, it is possible to recognize that the hold image is not displayed and the second hold storage number is “0”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10E, the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and it can be recognized that the winning in the second variation game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), when the third set of hit games is started, the first grand prize winning device 23 is controlled to open and close, and “Right-handed!” Is emitted to the second flow path Y. A notification image for prompting is displayed on the image display unit GH. In addition, the round image is displayed on the image display unit GH in the same display mode such as “1R”, and it can be recognized that it corresponds to the first round game. Subsequently, when the next round game is performed, the second grand prize device 24 is controlled to open and close. Similarly, when the round game is repeatedly performed and the final round game is performed as shown in FIG. 10G, the second big winning device 24 is controlled to be opened and closed, and “right-handed!” A notification image that prompts the game ball to be discharged to the flow path Y is displayed on the image display unit GH, and a round image “16R” is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), during the ending time, an image “no remaining set” is displayed on the image display unit GH corresponding to the second reserved memory number, and the second variation game is executed. It becomes possible to recognize that there is no right to be awarded a big hit game. When the third set of hit games is completed, “Left-handed!” And a notification image prompting the release of the game ball to the first flow path X are displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In this way, even in the second and third sets of winning games, even if a small hit game is awarded in the second variable game and then a big hit game is awarded, the big hit lottery is won in the second variable game. Even if the big hit game is given, various images are displayed on the image display unit GH in the same display mode. In the first to third sets of hit games, images indicating information corresponding to the second reserved memory number are different, and images corresponding to the respective hit games are displayed. Otherwise, images are displayed in the same display mode. .

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the normal winning lottery is won by the passing of the game ball to the operation gate 20, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the big hit and the small hit by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a. Either of the winnings will be won. For this reason, it is possible to provide a new game that can enhance the expectation for the normal lottery, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The big hit game is generated both in the case of winning the big win and in the case where the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a when winning the big win passes the special passing area 23d. The Rukoto. Then, after winning the normal winning lottery, both the game nature in which the game ball passes through the special passing area 23d and causes a big hit game, and the game nature in which a big hit game is directly generated and wins a big hit game. Can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) Even if the game ball is fired so as to pass through the operation gate 20, if the game ball wins the first start winning port 21a, the game ball enters the first start winning port 21a. There is a possibility of winning a big or small hit with a ball. For this reason, it is possible to be aware of the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a, and when the game balls are awarded to the operating gate 20 and the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a. Different game characteristics can be provided depending on whether or not the game ball is inserted into the game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) When the small win lottery in the first variation game is won, the degree of entering the special passing area 23d of the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a due to the change in the operation mode of the special distribution shutter 23f Since they are different, it is possible to adjust the degree of entry of the game ball into the special passage area 23d.

  (5) When winning per normal, the lottery per each upper limit can be suspended, and by winning per ordinary one, lottery per upper limit can be executed in addition to the per lot. It is possible to provide new playability that can be achieved, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a has passed through the special passing area 23d when the small win is won, it remains to correspond to the number of hit lotteries that are held. An effect such as a notification effect of the number of sets is executed during the big hit game. For this reason, attention can be paid to the number of executions of the winning lottery that is put on hold, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) With the winning of the normal winning, a notification is made to urge the game ball to be launched into the second flow path Y before the opening / closing member 22b is opened, and the game to the second start winning opening 22a It is possible to prompt the ball to enter.

  (8) The first big winning door 23b is opened in the same open manner in the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning lottery and the big winning game based on the winning of the big winning lottery. Be operated. Also, in the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d and the big hit game based on winning the big hit, the second big winning opening 24a is opened in the same open mode. The winning door 24b is operated. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize which jackpot game is from the opening mode of the first big prize door 23b and the second big prize door 24b, and it is possible to enhance the expectation that the big hit game has occurred. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (9) In the small hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery while the first big winning door 23b is operated so that the first big winning opening 23a is opened. The production is executed in a similar production manner while the first big prize door 23b is operated so that the first big prize opening 23a is in the open state. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the game is a small hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery or the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery, and the first big winning door 23b is operated. From time to time, it is possible to enhance the expectation that a big hit game has occurred and to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed. In the second embodiment, a variation game corresponding to the second variation game in the first embodiment can be executed. The variation game corresponding to the first variation game in the first embodiment is not executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the game board 10 is provided with a special symbol display device 12 and a hold display device 13 corresponding to the variable game. Further, in the game board 10, the operation gate 20 is disposed in the first flow path X, and the first start winning device 21 and the general winning device 25 are not disposed. On the other hand, a start winning device 22 corresponding to the second start winning device 22 in the first embodiment, a first big winning device 23, and a second big winning device 24 are arranged in the second flow path Y. Yes. In addition, the start winning device 22 corresponding to the second start winning device 22 in the first embodiment functions as a start winning means, and the start winning port 22a corresponding to the second start winning port 22a functions as a start winning port. .

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the specification relating to the second variable game in the first embodiment is defined as the specification of the variable game, and the specification relating to the first variable game in the first embodiment. The specification is not specified.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the second start sensor SE3 in the first embodiment is provided as a start sensor, and the first start sensor SE2 is not provided. Further, the general winning sensor SE7 in the first embodiment is not provided. Also, a special symbol display device 12 and a hold display device 13 corresponding to the variable game are provided.

  By comprising in this way, the same playability as 1st Embodiment can be provided. For this reason, in 2nd Embodiment, it has the effect of said (1), (2), and (5)-(9).

  Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, in the first variation game, a winning lottery that wins a big win, wins a small win, or does not win any of the big win or the small win is performed. A lottery was held to win or win a small win. In the third embodiment, in each variable game, a winning lottery is performed in which a big win, a small win, or neither big win nor small win is won. Specifically, in the first variable game, it is defined as a higher probability that neither the big win nor the small win is won than in the small win, and in the second variable game, the small win is won. Is also defined as a low probability of not winning the big hit or the small hit.

  In the second embodiment, a winning lottery in which a big win or a small win is won in the variable game. In the third embodiment, in a variable game, a winning lottery that wins a big win, wins a small win, or wins neither a big win nor a small win is performed, but more specifically than winning a small win It is defined as a low probability that the player will not win either the big hit or the small hit.

  As a specific example, a jackpot probability of about 1/320 is defined, a jackpot probability of about 1/1 is defined, and a probability of not winning the jackpot or the jackpot is defined as 1/65536. In addition, it is preferable that it is about 5% or less as a probability that neither big hit nor small win is won.

  Thus, although there is a case where neither the big hit or the small hit is won, it is an extremely low probability. For this reason, 3rd Embodiment has an effect similar to 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the notification is performed at the ending time so that the number of remaining sets corresponding to the number of reserved memories can be specified. However, the notification is not limited to this, and for example, the final round game may be performed. You may go at the opening time. Further, for example, it may be performed during a variable game in which a winning lottery is won or during a variable game in which execution is started after the winning game ends. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal hit is won, before the normal hit game is started, and before the opening / closing member 22b is operated so that the second start winning opening 22a is opened, the second flow path Although the notification effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball to Y has been executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed after the normal winning game is started. Further, for example, the notification effect may be executed when the operation of the opening / closing member 22b is started so that the second start winning opening 22a is opened or after that. Also, for example, the timing at which the second start winning opening 22a is opened may be after the timing at which the normal winning game is started, and any timing may be used as the timing for starting the notification.

  -In the above embodiment, if the winning game is won, before the winning game is started, before the first big winning door 23b is operated so that the first big winning opening 23a is opened, the second flow Although the notification effect that urges the launch of the game ball on the road Y has been executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed after the winning game is started. Further, for example, the notification effect may be executed when the operation of the first grand prize winning door 23b is started such that the first grand prize winning opening 23a is in the open state or after that. Also, for example, the timing at which the first big prize opening 23a is opened may be from the timing at which the winning game is started, and any timing may be used as the timing at which the notification is started.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit lottery by determining whether the value of the hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value and the small hit lottery by whether the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value Although it was performed, for example, any of them may be performed first or simultaneously.

In the above embodiment, for example, the degree of passage of the game ball to the special passing area 23d by changing the opening mode of the first big prize door 23b while operating the special sorting shutter 23f in a certain opening mode. May be changed. Further, for example, by changing both the opening mode of the special distribution shutter 23f and the opening mode of the first big prize door 23b, the passing degree of the game ball to the special passing area 23d may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the first grand prize winning device 23 is configured to include the special passing area 23d, the general passing area 23e, and the special distribution shutter 23f. 23 may not include the special passage area 23d, the general passage area 23e, and the special sorting shutter 23f.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a configuration without the special sorting shutter 23f may be used. For example, the general passage area 23e may not be provided, and the special passage area 23d may not be provided. As a specific example, in the second embodiment, if a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a in the small hit game passes through the special passing area 23d, the general passing area 23e and the special distribution shutter 23f are It may not be provided. In addition, for example, in the second embodiment, if a big hit game is given after the small hit game is finished, triggered by the fact that the game ball has entered the first big prize opening 23a in the small hit game, the special passing area 23d. The general passage area 23e and the special sorting shutter 23f may not be provided.

  In the above embodiment, “4” is defined as the upper limit for suspension of execution of the usual game, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, “1” to “3”, “5” or more. The execution of the usual game need not be suspended.

  In the above embodiment, “2” is defined as the upper limit of the number of reserved memories, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, “1”, “3” or more, and the execution of the variable game is not suspended. May be. Further, for example, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the first reserved memory number may be different from the upper limit of the second reserved memory number, and the execution of the first variation game may not be suspended.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol and the normal decorative symbol are configured by a plurality of columns of symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured by a single column of symbols and displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined variation direction. It does not have to be. For example, as a normal decorative pattern, a round image corresponding to a normal hit and a cross image corresponding to a normal shift may be displayed in an alternating manner.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation game and the normal game are played simultaneously, the normal design is displayed in a reduced size with priority over the normal design, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal decorative design may be given priority over the decorative design, and the decorative design may be displayed in a reduced size, or may be displayed without being reduced.

  -In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the normal lottery, the winning probability of the big lottery, the winning probability of the lottery lottery, the special passing distribution probability, etc. may be changed. For example, in the first embodiment, the small lottery lottery May be changed to about 1 / 8.7, and the special passing distribution probability may be changed to 1/50. In the first embodiment, the average of the special passing distribution probability in the first variation game and the special passing distribution probability in the second variation game is preferably about 1/10, for example.

  In the second variation game according to the first embodiment and the variation game according to the second embodiment, when the small win lottery is won, the release pattern P11 is always selected and the release pattern P12 is not selected. For example, the open pattern P12 may be selected.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, the storage member which can store game balls may be provided in the upper stream side of the 1st grand prize opening 23a, for example. As a specific example, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are stored in the storage member, and stored by the storage member when the first big prize opening 23a is opened. It is possible to perform control such that a predetermined number of game balls that have been placed enter the first grand prize opening 23a. Thus, for example, even if the upper limit of the opening time is short (for example, 1.8 s) at the first big winning opening 23a, the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10) can be entered, and the special passing distribution is possible. Even if the probability is about 1/10, it can be controlled so that any game ball passes through the special passing area 23d. In addition, for example, such a storage member is provided integrally with the first grand prize winning door 23b, and the first grand prize winning door 23b is operated so that the first major prize winning opening 23a is opened, so that the stored game is stored. You may comprise so that a ball may enter into the 1st big winning opening 23a. As a specific example, the first big prize device has a box-shaped storage member, and the bottom plate of the box-type storage member is provided as a first big prize door (opening / closing member). Then, a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the storage member, and the first game winning door is operated so that the stored game balls enter the first game winning opening. . Moreover, you may employ | adopt about the above structures for the 2nd start winning apparatus 22 and the 2nd big prize apparatus 24, for example.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the small hit game, the number of times that the first big winning opening 23a is opened may be plural.
In the above embodiment, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big win lottery, the second big prize opening 24a may be controlled to be in the open state instead of the first big prize opening 23a even in the first round game. .

  In the above embodiment, one type of jackpot is defined when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of jackpots may be defined. Further, when a big hit is made based on the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 23d, one type of big hit is defined, but not limited to this, for example, multiple types of big hit may be defined. . Further, for example, there may be one kind or a plurality of kinds of small hits.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a probability changing function or an easy entry function may be employed. For example, there may be a plurality of types of opening modes of the opening / closing member 22b.
In the above embodiment, the game ball cannot be won when the second start winning opening 22a is closed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is harder to win than the open state, the game ball can be won. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the operation gate 20 may be disposed in the second flow path Y, and the first operation gate is disposed in the first flow path X and the second operation gate is disposed in the second flow path Y. May be provided. Further, for example, the first grand prize winning port 23a and the second grand prize winning port 24a may be arranged in the first flow path X, or may be arranged in different flow paths, respectively. Further, for example, the first start winning opening 21 a and the second starting winning opening 22 a may be arranged in the center of the game board 10. That is, the arrangement positions of the various items on the game board 10 can be changed as appropriate.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, a 7-segment or 14-segment display device may be used, and a display device that displays a plurality of dots, or a display that simply turns on and off a plurality of LEDs, etc., without displaying numbers. It may be a device.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a special passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 24a can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the special passing area by the end of the round game. If not, control may be made so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round game (so-called “punk”). Further, for example, only in a round game of a specific round, when a game ball does not pass through a special passing area, control may be made so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round game.

In the above embodiment, the first grand prize device 23 and the second grand prize device 24 are configured as separate bodies. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured as, for example, one grand prize port.
In the first embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are performed according to the winning order. You may control so that it may be performed. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, the description has been made using “entrance ball” in which a game ball simply enters, “pass” in which the game ball passes as it is, and “win prize” in which a prize ball can be obtained by entering the game ball. All are the concepts included in the “entrance ball” in the claims.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery triggered by a game ball entering the normal entrance, an opening / closing control means for operating the opening / closing means so that the starting entrance is opened; A winning lottery means for performing a lottery with the entry of a game ball into the starting entrance, and a specific opening / closing control means for operating the specific opening / closing means so that the specific entrance is in an open state, The winning lottery is a lottery in which either the first win or the second win is won by the entry of the game ball into the starting entrance, and the win is won per the second The opening probability is higher than the probability that neither the first hit nor the second win is won, and the opening / closing control means is in an open state when the normal hit is won. The opening / closing means is operated so that the specific opening / closing control The stage operates the specific opening / closing means so that the specific entrance is in an open state, with the winning of the second winning, and the game ball entering the specific entrance is in a special passing area. A big hit game that is advantageous to the player is triggered by passing the game or winning the first win.

  (B) Ordinary winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery with the entry of a game ball into the ordinary entrance, a first starting entrance means having a first starting entrance, and a second starting entrance And a second start entrance means that operates to open the second start entrance, an open / close control means that operates the open / close means, and the first start entrance or A winning lottery means for performing a lottery with the game ball entering the second starting entrance, a specific entrance, and a specific opening / closing means that operates so that the specific entrance is in an open state; And a specific opening / closing control means for operating the specific opening / closing means. The winning lottery is triggered by a game ball entering the first starting entrance. And the second lottery, and the first lottery that won any of the second wins and won neither, When a game ball enters the mouth, there is a second lottery in which one of the first and second wins is won or neither is won, and the second lot is won by the first lottery. The probability of winning either of the first winning or the second winning is lower than the probability of not winning any of the first winning and the second winning, and the probability of winning the second winning by the second lottery is lower than the first winning and the second winning winning. The normal entrance and the first start entrance are provided in a first flow path through which game balls can flow down, and the second start entrance and The specific entrance is provided in a second flow path through which a game ball can flow, and the opening / closing control means is configured to open the second start entrance when triggered by a normal winning. And the specific opening / closing control means wins the second hit. As a result, the specific opening / closing means is operated so that the specific entrance is in an open state, and the game ball that has entered the specific entrance has passed the special passage area or the first hit A big hit game that is advantageous to the player is triggered by the fact that it was won.

(C) The winning lottery is a lottery in which a lottery result that does not win is not derived.
(D) Special opening / closing control means for operating the special opening / closing means so that the special ball entrance is in an open state, and the specific opening / closing control means is triggered by the winning of the second hit. The special opening / closing means is operated so that the mouth is opened, and the special opening / closing control means operates the special opening / closing means so that the special entrance is opened when the big hit game is generated. It is characterized by making it.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Normal symbol display device, 12a ... 1st special symbol display device, 12b ... 2nd special symbol display device, 14 ... Production display device (production execution means, alerting means), 20 ... Actuation gate (normal) 21) ... 1st start winning device (first start entering port), 21 ... 2nd start winning device (2nd start entering ball) Means), 22a ... second start winning opening (second starting winning opening), 22b ... opening / closing member (opening / closing means), 23 ... first big winning device (specific winning means), 23a ... first big winning opening ( Specific entrance), 23b... First grand prize winning door (specific opening / closing means), 23d. Special passing area, 23e ... general passing area, 23f ... special sorting shutter (sorting means), 24 ... second prize winning device. (Special entry means), 24a ... 2nd grand prize opening (special entrance), 24b ... 2nd big prize door Special opening / closing means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (normal winning lottery means, winning lottery means, opening / closing control means, specific opening / closing control means, distribution control means, special opening / closing control means), 31 ... production Control board, 31a ... CPU for effect control.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems operates a normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery when a game ball enters the normal entrance, and an open / close means to open the starting entrance. Opening and closing control means, winning lottery means for winning lottery triggered by game balls entering the starting entrance, and specific opening and closing control for operating the specified opening and closing means so that the specific entrance is opened and means, the previous SL-off control means, in response to the winning ordinary per the starting allowed entry ball port to operate the switching means so that the open state, the Koatari before Symbol per lottery ball entrance of game ball into the special winning opening triggered by the gaming balls which have entered the special before Symbol particular input sphere outlet and an opportunity that is won is won the jackpot by or the per lottery passed through the special passage region be summarized as that but is caused is jackpot gaming acceptable .

For the above gaming machine, when a game ball that has entered the specific entrance has passed through a special passing area triggered by winning the small hit , it corresponds to the number of times that the lottery is held by the holding means It is good also as a structure provided with the production | presentation execution means which performs the production to perform during a big hit game.

Claims (5)

Ordinary lottery means for performing lottery per ordinary when a game ball enters the normal entrance,
Open / close control means for operating the open / close means so that the starting entrance is in an open state;
A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery triggered by a game ball entering the starting entrance,
Specific opening / closing control means for operating the specific opening / closing means so that the specific entrance is in an open state,
The winning lottery is a lottery in which one of the first and second wins is won,
The opening / closing control means operates the opening / closing means so that the starting entrance is in an open state, triggered by a normal win.
The specific opening / closing control means operates the specific opening / closing means so that the specific entrance is in an open state, triggered by winning the second hit,
A gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is triggered when a game ball that has entered the specific entrance has passed through a special passing area or is won in the first hit. When the winning lottery is not performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the starting entrance, a holding means for holding the execution of the winning lottery up to a predetermined prescribed number is provided.
The opening / closing control means operates the opening / closing means so that the starting entrance is opened in an open state in which the execution of the winning lottery can be suspended up to an upper limit when the normal winning is won. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.   When a game ball that has entered the specific entrance is triggered by winning the second hit, when the game ball passes through a special passing area, the effect corresponding to the number of win lotteries held by the holding means is a big hit. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising production execution means executed during the game. The normal entrance is provided in a first flow path through which game balls can flow down,
The starting entrance and the specific entrance are provided in a second flow path through which game balls can flow down,
Among the first to third aspects, comprising notification means for notifying the player to launch a game ball into the second flow path before the opening / closing means is opened in response to winning of the normal hit. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.   While the specific opening / closing means is operated so that the specific entrance is in an open state, an effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, and an effect is performed in the predetermined effect mode while the big hit game is generated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an effect executing means for executing.

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