JP2017158794A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably increasing the degree of attention to a game.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 10, holding information is acquired on the basis of an entry of a game ball to a third operation port, and a pass/fail determination is performed on the basis of the holding information. When a result of the pass/fail determination is a result corresponding to a shift to an open/close execution mode advantageous to a player, a state is set to a pre-shift state. When shifted to the open/close execution mode, a game ball can enter a big winning port, and the player can acquire a prize ball on the basis of the ball entry. A third starting gate is provided as a passing section through which a game ball entering the third operation port passes, and in the pre-shift state, when a game ball passes through the third starting gate, the open/close execution mode is started. A game ball entering the third operation port passes through the third starting gate via a rotation body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a winning gaming state triggered by the entry of a gaming ball into a starting pitching portion provided in the gaming area (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-81853 A

  Here, in gaming machines, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to games, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The invention described in claim 1
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A starting pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the starting ball entering unit;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Transition determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
It is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means being a transition response result corresponding to shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state. First setting means for setting the state before transition;
A passing portion through which a game ball that has entered the starting entrance portion can pass;
A second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the passing portion in a situation where the gaming state is the state before transition;
In order to secure the specific period so that the specific period from when the starting ball enters the starting ball part to when the entered game ball passes through the passing part is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Collateral means,
It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to a game.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the electrically-driven accessory provided in the 2nd operation port. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation | variation display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process after opening / closing execution mode completion | finish. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the gate process for start in MPU of a main controller. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the mode of acquisition of holding information, and the start of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the mode of acquisition of holding information, and the start of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd operation port in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of a 3rd operation port and the 3rd start gate. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the mode of acquisition of holding information, and the start of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the mode of acquisition of pending | holding information and the start of opening-and-closing execution mode in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd operation port in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the notification process in MPU of an effect control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the arrangement | positioning alerting | reporting. In 4th Embodiment, (a) is a front view which shows the structure of a game board, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship of each operation port. In 5th Embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 6th operation port, (b) is a flowchart which shows a gate opening / closing process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions serving as a support side. In addition, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with one of the left and right side portions as a support side. In addition, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated rearward with one of the left and right side portions as a support side.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of making the gaming machine main body 12 locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. The front door frame 14 has a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front door frame 14 provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire gaming area described later can be viewed from the front. The window part 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 62 is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is formed colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed colorless and transparent with a synthetic resin.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display light emitting part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects according to the game situation.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device 96 provided in the back pack unit 15 and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71.

  A firing handle 60 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 72 in the front door frame 14. By operating the firing handle 60, a game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 53 provided below the game area PE in the inner frame 13 toward the game area PE. In this case, by changing the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 60, the launch intensity of the game ball launched toward the game area PE, that is, the launch momentum is changed.

  The game area PE is formed on the game board 24 mounted on the inner frame 13. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the surface of the game board 24, and a game area PE is formed so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52. In addition, the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail for a game ball to the game area PE, and the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 53 when the player rotates the launch handle 60. Is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by the guide rail.

  The guide rail is formed so that the exit portion thereof faces the upper center of the game area PE on one side of the game area PE. Therefore, as the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle 60 by the player increases, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area PE is changed from the side on the side where the exit portion of the guide rail is formed to the opposite side. Shift to the side of the department. The exit portion of the guide rail is provided on the left side of the game area PE.

  A plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in a range defined as the game area PE in the game board 24 by performing router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first working port (first ball entering portion, first starting ball entering portion) 33, a second working port (second ball entering portion, second starting entry) Sphere portion) 34, through gate 35, variable display unit 36, main display portion 43, accessory display portion 44, and the like.

  When a ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35, detection sensors (general winning sensor 31a, variable) provided in correspondence with each other. The winning sensor 32d, the first winning sensor 33a, the second winning sensor 34c, and the through winning sensor 35a) are detected. Then, when a winning is made to the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, when winning to the variable winning device 32 occurs, payout of 15 winning balls is executed, and when winning to the first operating port 33 occurs, paying out 3 winning balls. Is executed, one paying ball is paid out when entering the second operation port 34, and 10 winning balls are entered when entering the general winning port 31. A payout is executed. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls related to the second operation port 34 may be larger than the number of prize balls related to the first operation port 33, The number of prize balls may be the same. Further, the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 32 may be smaller than the number of winning balls related to the operation ports 33 and 34, or may be the same as the number of winning balls of both the operation ports 33 and 34. However, in order to maintain the superiority of the variable winning device 32, it is preferable that the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 32 is larger than the number of winning balls related to the operation ports 33 and 34. In addition, the number of winning balls related to the general winning opening 31 may be the same as or more than the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 32. As will be described later, the general winning opening 31 is a winning portion that has nothing to do with the game that makes the big hit lottery that is the core of the game or the game that is in the big hit, and the prize based on the winning to the general winning opening 31 It can be said that the ball plays an auxiliary role in playing this core game. In that regard, the more the number of winning balls related to the general winning opening 31 (or the more likely the winning arrangement to the general winning opening 31 is), the smaller the number of holding balls in performing a game or the like that makes a big win lottery. It is possible to reduce or increase the number of prize balls obtained in total.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode of discharging from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also the game area PE after passing through the opening. The aspect which is not discharged | emitted from is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, or the through ball 35 to the through gate 35 We refer to winning as winning.

  A variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the peripheral edge of the variable display unit 36 projecting forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, a plurality of regions where the game ball can flow down are partitioned.

  Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and a lower area than the variable display unit 36 that is continuous below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the lower side of the upper region PE1 and to the right of the variable display unit 36, the left region PE2, and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 36.

  When the player performs the turning operation of the firing handle 60 with the turning operation amount in the first range that is not less than the predetermined turning amount and less than the reference turning amount as the first launching operation, the player can perform the lateral operation in the upper region PE1. The game ball starts to flow down to the left of the center position. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the left area PE2, and the lower area PE4. On the other hand, when the player performs the turning operation of the firing handle 60 with the turning operation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference turning amount as the second firing operation, the player moves to the right of the lateral position in the upper region PE1. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the right area PE3, and the lower area PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 of the left area PE2 and the right area PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60, and the right area PE3. The game can be played so that the game ball flows down.

  The reference rotation amount is a rotation amount in which the rate at which the game balls flow down the left region PE2 and the rate at which the game balls flow down the right region PE3 are the same. In the amount, the ratio of the game ball flowing down the left area PE2 is high, and in the rotation operation amount in the second range, the ratio of the game ball flowing down in the right area PE3 is high. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball may flow down the right region PE3 in the rotation operation amount close to the reference rotation amount in the rotation amount in the first range, and close to the reference rotation amount in the rotation operation amount in the second range. With the amount of rotation operation, the game ball may flow down the left region PE2.

  The first working port 33 and the second working port 34 are arranged vertically so that the second working port 34 is below the first working port 33 in the lower region PE4. The first operation port 33 is opened upward, and a game ball flowing down from above can enter. The second operating port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  Here, the configuration of the second working port 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The electric combination 34a is connected to an electric combination driving unit 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric combination driving unit 34b to be in a closed state (not supported) shown in FIG. (A state or a non-guide state) and an open state (a support state or a guide state) shown in FIG. 5B. In the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot be won in the second operating port 34, and in the open state of the electric accessory 34a, the second operating port 34 can be won. Incidentally, when it is in the open state, the electric accessory 34a protrudes toward the game area PE and guides the winning to the second operating port 34.

  A second winning sensor 34c is provided at a position where a game ball that has entered the second operating port 34 always passes, and the second winning sensor 34c detects a winning in the second operating port 34. Further, on the downstream side of the second winning sensor 34c, a first starting sensor 55a is provided at a position where the game ball that has passed the second winning sensor 34c always passes, and the first starting sensor 55a plays a game. The passage of a sphere is detected. The first start sensor 55a will be described in detail later.

  As described above, the first working port 33 is installed in the lower region PE4 of the game board 24. In this case, the first working port 33 is disposed directly below the stage 36a formed in the variable display unit 36, and flows into the stage 36a via a guide passage (not shown) formed in the variable display unit 36. A game ball, which is a game ball and is discharged from the center of the stage 36 a to the outside of the variable display unit 36, can easily win the first operation port 33.

  Incidentally, the entrance portion of the guide passage that enables the guidance of the game ball to the stage 36a is a position corresponding to the boundary portion between the upper region PE1 and the left region PE2 in the variable display unit 36 (first holding light emitting unit in FIG. 4). 45), and is not formed in any other place.

  Since the first operation port 33 is provided in the lower region PE4 as described above, when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and when the game ball moves in the right region PE3. In any case where the firing handle 60 is operated so as to flow down, it is possible to win the first operating port 33. However, since the entrance portion of the guide passage to the stage 36a is provided for the left region PE2, and is not provided for the right region PE3, the one flowing down the left region PE2 flows down the right region PE3. As compared with the case, winning to the first working port 33 is likely to occur. Also, in the arrangement of the gaming parts and nails 38 in the left area PE2 and the right area PE3, it is easier for the first operating port 33 to win a prize when flowing down the left area PE2 than when flowing down the right area PE3. Is set to

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the gaming balls that have flowed down the left side region PE2 may be configured to be able to win the first operation port 33.

  Here, the arrangement of the nails 38 around the second working port 34 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, as a plurality of nails 38 disposed above the second operation port 34 of the game board 24, a left nail group 25 disposed on the upper left and a right nail disposed on the upper right. Group 26 exists.

  The left nail group 25 moves from the lower left of the operating port wall 33b forming the outer periphery of the first operating port 33 to the left of the second operating port 34 toward the left in the upper left of the second operating port 34. A group of nails 38 arranged in a row so as to be inclined downward. The nails 38 of the left nail group 25 are arranged such that the distance between them is narrower than the diameter of one game ball. Therefore, when the second operation port 34 is aimed so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the game ball cannot pass through the left nail group 25 and cannot reach the second operation port 34. . In addition, the gap between the nail 38 at the upper end of the left nail group 25 and the operation port wall portion 33b is also arranged to be shorter than the diameter of one game ball, so that the spilled ball from the first operation port 33 is When the ball falls to the left, the spilled ball does not enter the second working port 34.

  On the other hand, the right nail group 26 extends from the lower right side of the operating port wall 33b to the right side of the second operating port 34 so that the right nail group 26 is inclined downward toward the right in the upper right side of the second operating port 34. A group of nails 38 aligned with each other. The nails 38 of the right nail group 26 are basically arranged so that the distance between them is wider than the diameter of one game ball. Therefore, when the second operation port 34 is aimed so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, the game ball can pass through the right nail group 26 and can reach the second operation port 34. . However, the gap between the nail 38 at the upper end of the right nail group 26 and the operating port wall 33b is arranged to be shorter than the diameter of one game ball, and the spilled ball from the first operating port 33 is When the ball falls to the right, the spilled ball is difficult to enter the second working port 34.

  Since the left nail group 25 and the right nail group 26 are provided as described above, the game ball moves in the right region PE3 as compared with the case where the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down in the left region PE2. When the firing handle 60 is operated so as to flow down, winning in the second operating port 34 is more likely to occur. More specifically, when the launch handle 60 is operated so as to flow down the left region PE2, the game ball does not reach the second operation port 34 due to collision with the left nail group 25. On the other hand, when the launch handle 60 is operated so as to flow down the right region PE3, the game ball can reach the second working port 34 through the right nail group 26.

  That is, when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down in the left region PE2, it is easier to win the first operating port 33 than in the right region PE3, while the second operating port 34 Is difficult to win. When the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, it is difficult to win the first operation port 33 as compared with the left region PE2, while the second operation port 34 Is easy to win.

  Here, the second working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a. When the electric accessory 34a is in an open state, it is easy to win the second operating port 34. 2 It is difficult to win a prize to the operation port 34. Therefore, even when the right region PE3 is aimed, if the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, it is difficult to win the second operating port 34, and the electric actuating member 34a is in the open state so that the second operating port 34a is opened. It becomes easy to win 34. In the pachinko machine 10, a state in which the electric accessory 34a is likely to be in an open state (high frequency support mode) is set to be difficult (low frequency support mode). The case where it is better to aim at PE2 (when winning the first working port 33) is different from the case where it is better to aim at the right region PE3 (when winning toward the second working port 34).

  Instead of or in addition to the configuration in which the difference between the left and right winning rates is provided by the nail 38, a configuration in which a game ball guiding portion made of resin or the like is provided, or the arrangement of the second operation ports 34 may be changed. Further, it is sufficient that the winning rate for the second operating port 34 is higher when the right region PE3 is aimed than the left region PE2, and even when the left region PE2 is aimed, the second operating port 34 is won. It may be configured to.

  The variable winning device 32 is arranged below the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 in the lower region PE4. Therefore, when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 and the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3 to the variable winning device 32. Winning is possible in any of the above.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win, and after winning the transition to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the internal lottery, a predetermined start gate is used as the game ball. When the ball passes, the game ball is switched to a predetermined open state where it is easy to win. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, even if it becomes possible to shift to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) by internal lottery, the opening / closing execution mode is not started immediately, and the game ball passes through a predetermined start gate. The opening / closing execution mode is started using this as a trigger.

  In the present embodiment, the second working port 34 is provided as a kind of the predetermined starting gate. As described above, the first start sensor 55a is provided in the second operation port 34, and a game ball won in the second operation port 34 is detected by the first start sensor 55a. Then, after winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery, when the winning to the second operating port 34 occurs and the winning game ball is detected by the first start sensor 55a, the opening / closing execution mode is set. Be started.

  When a winning at the second operating port 34 occurs, the winning game ball is surely detected by the first start sensor 55a and the opening / closing execution mode is started. As the passing portion, the first starting gate 56a can also be called.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a second start gate 56b is provided in the left region PE2 as a kind of a predetermined start gate (see FIG. 4). The nail 38 around the second start gate 56b is arranged so that passage to the second start gate 56b is likely to occur. Therefore, when the firing handle 60 is operated aiming at the left region PE2, passage to the second start gate 56b is likely to occur, and when the firing handle 60 is manipulated aiming at the right region PE3, 2 The passage of the start gate 56b does not occur. A second start sensor 55b capable of detecting a game ball is provided inside the second start gate 56b, and when the game ball passes through the second start gate 56b, the second start sensor 55b detects the game ball. Is done. After winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery, when the passing of the game ball of the second start gate 56b occurs and the passed game ball is detected by the second start sensor 55b, the opening / closing is performed. Execution mode is started.

  That is, in this embodiment, after winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode by internal lottery, winning to the second operating port 34 (passing through the first start gate 56a) and passing through the second start gate 56b. When either of the above occurs, the opening / closing execution mode is started.

  In the following description, the state before the transition of the game ball is detected by the first start sensor 55a or the second start sensor 55b after winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery is the pre-transition state. Also called.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted when a big win or a special off-winning win is made. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area PE can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between is smaller than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decoration member 39, a part of the plurality of general winning ports 31 described above is installed in a state of being opened upward.

  In the main display section 43, when the variable winning device 32 enters the opening / closing execution mode (or when the opening / closing execution mode is set) by winning the big win, the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is displayed. Round display section RS for clearly indicating the number of times the game is released, first result display section AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the first operation port 33, and the second operation A second result display portion BS is set for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning in the mouth 34.

  In the round display section RS, the display of the number of times of opening is started at the start of the opening / closing execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the first operation port 33 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the first operation port 33 as the stop result of the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the first operating port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed and changed in the first result display section AS. After the display is stopped, a pre-transition state in which the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is possible is obtained.

  In the second result display section BS, the variation display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the second operation port 34 as a stop result of the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning at the second operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and changed. After the display is stopped, a pre-transition state in which the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is possible is obtained.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display sections AS, BS, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if any one of the operation ports 33 and 34 is won, the single game display is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display unit, the variable display is started in the single result display unit, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

  One through gate 35 is provided in each of the left and right game areas PE2, PE3. Therefore, when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 and when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, the through gate 35 is operated. In any case, winnings are possible.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning through the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is opened, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the second working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are used. Also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols that are a kind of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

  On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on winning in the first working port 33 or the second working port 34. That is, when variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 accordingly. Then, for example, in the game times in which the variable winning device 32 is opened and the game execution state that can be shifted to the opening / closing execution mode is performed, the symbol display device 41 has a predetermined combination on the active line set in advance. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42, a first reserved light emitting unit 45 corresponding to the first result display unit AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The maximum number of game balls won in the first operation port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed when the first holding light emitting unit 45 is turned on. A second reserved light emitting unit 46 corresponding to the second result display unit BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper right part on the front side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls won in the second operating port 34 is reserved, and the number of reserved balls is displayed when the second on-hold light emitting unit 46 is turned on. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 and the second reserved light emitting unit 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  A third reserved light emitting unit 47 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided below the center frame 42. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to 4 times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding light emitting unit 47. In addition, the structure etc. which each hold | maintain light emission parts 45-47 are displayed by a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 83 made of, for example. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The effect control device 82 includes an effect control board that controls voice, lamp display, and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81, and the effect control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84 is housed and configured.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is made of a synthetic resin having transparency, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81 and the production control device 82 from the rear. ing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. When changing state such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time it is rented, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode An output terminal is provided for signal output (or during the transition to the state). And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power source and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 60 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. A RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. Connected to the input side of the MPU 202 are a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 31a, 32d, 33a, 34c, 35a and the like provided in the main control device 81. In this case, a power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Further, detection sensors 31a, 32d, 33a of a winning-corresponding winning portion (payout-corresponding entering portion) such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, and a through gate 35, Based on the detection results of 34c and 35a, the MPU 202 of the main controller 81 makes a winning determination (entrance determination) to each of the winning portions. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on winning at the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 and also executes support generation lottery based on winning at the through gate 35. The MPU 202 is connected to start sensors 55a and 55b. Based on the detection results of the start sensors 55a and 55b, the MPU 202 starts the opening / closing execution mode.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an effect control device 82 are connected. For example, the payout control device 97 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to paying out a game ball is output and a winning to the first operating port 33 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out three game balls is output and the second operating port is output. When the winning to 34 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of one game ball is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the effect control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the second operating port 34, and a main A display unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric combination 34a is won, the MPU 202 performs drive control of the electric combination drive unit 34b so that the electric combination 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, the display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display section is operated in the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32. Display control of the round display part RS in 43 is executed.

  Furthermore, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, information on entrance to the various entrances and jackpots to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. The information regarding the lottery result such as is output. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the state and the like of the pachinko machine 10 by the hall computer HC.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply / launch control device 98, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through the route. The power source and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The production control device 82 is based on various commands input from the main control device 81, and each of the on-hold light emitting units 45 to 47 provided on the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting unit 63 and speaker unit provided on the front door frame 14. In addition to driving and controlling 64, the display control device 212 is controlled.

  An MPU 242 is mounted on the effect control board 241 provided in the effect control device 82. The MPU 242 is a ROM 243 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 243 is executed. A RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. A hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command and a hold command is received from the main control device 81. In addition, a game time control command (game time control information) such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command is received. Also, an open / close execution mode command (open / close execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command is received.

  Connected to the output side of the MPU 242 are the holding light emitting units 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided in the front door frame 14, and the display control device 212. Is connected.

  In the display control device 212, display control of the symbol display device 41 is executed based on the command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, in the production control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the symbol display time on the symbol display device 41 and finally the combination type of symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined. The lottery of the presence / absence of reach and the contents of reach production is executed.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. Yes.

  The MPU 252 receives a hold display control command (hold display control information) for performing hold display control, a game turn control command (game time control information) for performing symbol display, from the effect control device 82. A command for opening / closing execution mode (information for opening / closing execution mode) for displaying a moving image in the opening / closing execution mode is received. Then, the received commands are analyzed or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 255).

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and JPEG format image data for a background image is also stored and held.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 252. These work data, flags, etc. are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 255 should be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bit map format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bit map image, and the like.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and store the image data and the like in a shared manner with each character ROM 256. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2 and Z3 of the upper, middle and lower stages are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display screen G is designed to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number attached to any one of the effective lines is formed. When the fluctuation display of .about.Z3 is completed, the jackpot moving image is displayed as a normal jackpot result or a 15R probability variable jackpot result which will be described later.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when a 15R probability variation jackpot result is generated, The combination is stopped. The main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. The

  In addition, when an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result to be described later is obtained, the variation display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is finished in a state in which a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then an explicit moving image is displayed. It is displayed. In addition, in the case of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special outlier result described later, the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and thereafter , The common video is displayed.

  In addition, the mode of the display of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed.

  The first hold display area Ga is set on the left side of the lower part of the display screen G, and the second hold display area Gb is set on the right side of the lower part of the display screen G.

  In the first holding display area (non-priority side holding display area) Ga, the same number of unit holding display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum holding number when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. The section is displayed as shown. Specifically, the maximum number of reserved balls when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 is four, and the first reserved display area Ga corresponding to this is the first unit reserved display area Ga1, A two-unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

  For example, when the number of holds when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 is 1, the predetermined hold image is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Ga1, and the game ball is in the first action. When the number of holds when winning in the mouth 33 is four, predetermined hold images are displayed in all of the first unit hold display area Ga1 to the fourth unit hold display area Ga4.

  The second hold display area (priority hold display area) Gb has the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 arranged in the left-right direction as the maximum hold number when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. The section is displayed so as to be installed. Specifically, when the game ball wins the second operation port 34, the maximum number of reservations is four. Correspondingly, the second reservation display area Gb includes the first unit reservation display area Gb1, A two unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

  For example, if the number of holds when the game ball wins the second operation port 34 is 1, the hold image is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Gb1, and the game ball is displayed in the second operation port 34. When the number of holds when winning is 4, the hold image is displayed in all of the first unit hold display area Gb1 to the fourth unit hold display area Gb4.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for lottery generation of jackpots, a jackpot type counter C2 used when determining jackpot types such as a probabilistic jackpot result and a normal jackpot result, Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display unit AS of the main display unit 43 And the second result display unit BS and the variation type key for determining the variation display time of the symbol sequence Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. It has been decided to use the printer CS. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the second working port 34 is opened is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is acquired information when a winning to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34 occurs. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 as a means.

  The reserved ball storage area 232 includes a reserved area RE composed of a first result display area reserved area Ra and a second result display area reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb have a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and a lottery counter is selected in accordance with the winning history of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. The numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the buffer 231 is stored in any area as hold information. Note that the hold information corresponds to special information.

  In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times, the first area → the second area → the third area → Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the fourth area. Since each of the four areas is provided in this manner, a maximum of four game balls winning histories to the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 are held and stored. Further, the reserved ball storage area 232 is provided with a total number-of-holds storage area, and the total number-of-holds storage area stores the number of winning records stored in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 that are stored on hold. The information for specifying is stored.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area RE when the variable display of the main display unit 43 is started, and at the start of one game round, the execution area AE Based on the various pieces of numerical information stored in the table, the determination of success or failure is performed.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 221 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the success / failure tables include a low probability mode success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) in FIG. 9A and a high probability mode success / failure table in FIG. 9B (high). Probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the value of the random number for winning the big hit is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  Moreover, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is an outlier result except for the random number value that is a big win, but in this pachinko machine 10, two types of special outlook results and normal outlook results are set as outlier results. Has been. These differences will be described later.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 29) and then returns to 0. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are as follows: (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the first after the opening / closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the two operation ports 34.

  Here, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 between the start and end of the opening / closing execution mode becomes relatively high. As described above, the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the opening / closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed 15 times (the number of times for high frequency) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and one opening is 30 sec (high frequency time) ) Or until the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 32a reaches ten. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening / closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed twice (the number of times for low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Or until the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening 32a reaches ten.

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 60 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PE every 0.6 sec. Is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the one big winning opening 32a is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  Note that the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening 32a in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are lower in the high-frequency winning mode. As long as the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 increases from when the opening / closing execution mode is started to when it ends, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, it is only necessary that the high-frequency winning mode is set to have a larger number of opening / closing operations or a longer opening limit time for one opening than the low-frequency winning mode. Further, although the open limit number is the same number (10), it may be different from each other. In this case, the open limit number in the high-frequency winning mode may be set to be larger than that in the low-frequency winning mode. .

  However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning to the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It may be configured. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the launch period of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one release, while in the low-frequency winning mode, It is good also as a structure which sets the product of the launching period of a game ball and the open limit number longer than the open limit time. In addition, even if the launch interval of the game balls and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not as described above, in the low-frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a winning to the variable winning device 32 is not substantially generated.

  As a support mode of the electric work item 34a of the second working port 34, when compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously being emitted in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the electric role of the second working port 34 is Low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) and high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency so that the frequency at which the object 34a is opened per unit time is relatively high. Guide state) is set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 1/2) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the second operation port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the first operating port 33 than in the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is performed more than in the first operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize in the mouth 34 is increased. When a winning is made to the second operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. It can be carried out.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by changing any one condition or any combination of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability.

  As already described, the likelihood of winning a prize differs between the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 when the left region PE2 is caused to flow down and when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down. Specifically, the first working port 33 is more likely to receive a prize when the left region PE2 is caused to flow down than when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down. On the other hand, the second operating port 34 is more likely to receive a winning when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down than when the left region PE2 is caused to flow down.

  Summarizing the relationship between the height of the support mode and the left and right game areas PE2 and PE3, in the low-frequency support mode, winning in the first operating port 33 is most likely to occur when the left area PE flows down. Next, when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down, a winning to the first working port 33 is likely to occur, and the next is a winning to the second working port 34 when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down. In the case where the region PE2 is caused to flow down, winning to the second working port 34 is least likely to occur.

  On the other hand, in the high-frequency support mode, winning in the second working port 34 is most likely to occur when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down, and then the second region PE2 is caused to flow down. A winning to the first working port 33 is likely to occur, and the next is a winning to the first working port 33 when the right region PE3 flows down, and a second working port 34 when the left region PE2 flows down. Winning the most is unlikely to occur.

  Due to such a relationship, as a basic game, in the low frequency support mode, the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and a winning to the first operating port 33 is generated, In the high frequency support mode, the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down through the right region PE3, and a winning to the second working port 34 is generated.

  However, even if the left and right areas PE2 and PE3 are caused to flow down, although there is a difference in the frequency, it is possible to generate a prize for both operating ports 33 and 34, so the right side in the low frequency support mode. The launch handle 60 may be operated so that the game ball flows down the region PE3 to aim at the second operation port 34, or the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 in the high frequency support mode. Then, the first working port 33 may be aimed. It is the player's freedom to play the game in what kind of launch mode, and it is difficult to achieve a uniform game by allowing the player to freely operate in this way. Is achieved.

  The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 222 as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit in FIG. 10A and a second result display unit in FIG. A distribution table (second distribution information group) is set.

  In the distribution table for the first result display section, as shown in FIG. 10A, as the distribution destination of the game result, the normal jackpot result (low-probability corresponding special game result), the unspecified 2R probability variable jackpot result (non- Explicit high-probability corresponding game result or latent probability variation state), explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (explicit high probability corresponding game result or sudden probability variation result), 15R probability variation jackpot result (high probability special game result) Has been.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / not-lotting mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (special gaming state corresponding to low probability).

  The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (non-explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the gaming state is shifted to the 15R probability variation jackpot state (a special gaming state corresponding to high probability).

  Note that the normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 14” is unspecified. It corresponds to the 2R probability variation jackpot result, “15 to 19” corresponds to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and “20 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

  As described above, the non-explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot result, thereby diversifying the mode of the probability variation jackpot result. That is, when the three types of probability variation jackpot results are compared, the advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high-frequency winning mode in the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest. Although the mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, the support mode has the second highest explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high-frequency support mode, and the support mode is the low-frequency winning mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. 2R probability variation jackpot result is lowest. Thereby, monotonization of a game is suppressed and it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a game.

  In particular, in the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / raising lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, as a gaming state, it is possible to create a gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode becomes a high probability mode even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode or the low probability mode, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 10B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result are set as the game result distribution destination. Of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the big win is won is based on the case where the big win is won based on the winning to the first working port 33 and the second working port 34. This is different from the case of winning a jackpot based on the winning.

  Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display section or the distribution table for the second result display section is used, the probability of a promiscuous jackpot result when the jackpot is won is the same. Yes. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. ing. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display section, the number of values of the big hit type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is based on the case of winning the big hit based on the winning to the first operating port 33 and the winning to the second operating port 34. It is the same as when winning the jackpot (specifically 2/3).

  However, if a jackpot win is won based on the winning of the second operating port 34 and a probable jackpot result is generated, a 15R probable jackpot result will always be obtained, whereas a jackpot winning will be won based on the win for the first operating port 33 And the probability variation jackpot result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result with a probability of 1/4, and a 15R probability variation jackpot result with a probability of 1/2. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is greater in the case of winning the jackpot based on winning the second actuation port 34 in the first actuation port 33. It will be higher than if you win a jackpot based on winning a prize.

  In addition, in the unclear 2R probability variation jackpot result, the winning / raft lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends as described above, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. When compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the opportunity to receive game balls is reduced by the fact that the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, and further, based on the distribution table for the second result display section. The possibility that a lottery will be performed is reduced.

  As described above, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 have a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays a game while expecting a winning to the second operating port 34 out of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and accordingly, the second operating port 34. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode in which the winning frequency is increased is increased.

  Further, in the present pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a result of losing is determined in the lottery, a result of normal losing or a special losing result is obtained. In this case, in the case of a normal losing result that occurs with a relatively high probability when the result is a losing result, the open / close execution mode is not shifted, and further, the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode are not changed.

  On the other hand, a special failure result that occurs with a relatively low probability when a failure result is obtained results in a special failure state. In the special losing state, the open / close execution mode is entered in a situation where the result of losing is determined in the lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the transfer destination is the low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special losing result, it is not possible to expect a game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening 32a. Further, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode do not shift.

  By setting the special loss result as described above, the opening of the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, not in the opening / closing execution mode, but also in the normal gaming state where the winning / raising lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, if the result is a special outage result, the low frequency winning mode is executed. Only the mode is changed, and thereafter, the normal gaming state is restored. On the other hand, when the above-described implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode that is the low-frequency winning mode, and thereafter, the winning / raising lottery mode is high although the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. Probability mode. As a result, the occurrence of a special outage result under normal gaming conditions and the occurrence of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result will result in a transition to the opening / closing execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes low-frequency support. In both cases, the difference between the two is that the winning lottery mode is the low probability mode in the former, whereas the high probability mode is in the latter. In other words, the occurrence of a special outage result and the occurrence of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state are caused by the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. Only the internal lottery state is different in common. As a result, when the opening / closing execution mode that is the low-frequency winning mode occurs under the normal gaming state, it is possible to imagine whether or not the winning lottery mode has shifted to the high-probability mode afterwards. It becomes possible to raise the degree of attention.

  Note that when the winning lottery mode is the low-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 9A, the number of random numbers that result in a special loss result is two, similar to the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / losing lottery mode is the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the random number value resulting in the special losing result is the special number in the low probability mode. It is one smaller than the number of random number values that will be the result of divergence. In this way, by reducing the number of random values that result in special outliers to be less than the number of random number values that are won in big hits in the high probability mode, the jackpot is greater than the probability that results in special outage in the high probability mode. The probability of winning can be increased. In addition, by setting the number of random numbers resulting in special outliers to be lower in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probability of a special outage result in the high probability mode is lower than in the low probability mode. Can also be lowered.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C <b> 3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203, it is determined whether to generate a reach. However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In the game machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is a special display result in the game times to be, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode can be obtained by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be established is displayed, and in that state, a symbol variation display is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the display of symbol variation, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed, and a symbol change display is performed by a final stop symbol row in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  When the display content of FIG. 7 is demonstrated concretely, first, the high-speed fluctuation display is started about all the symbol rows Z1-Z3. In this case, it is difficult or difficult to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the variation display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or can recognize the symbol displayed. Then, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, and the fluctuation display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display. Thereafter, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. When the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display, and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2 is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen G after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS includes a variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43, a symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41, and a main display area in the symbol display device 41. This is used to determine the variable display time in P and the MPU 202. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. More specifically, the second result of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 and the second result of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the display unit reserved area Rb.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in an open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to be in an open state.

  As already described, the MPU 202 determines the fluctuation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS using the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE. In the determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. Further, the MPU 202 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to determine the stop results in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination.

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 202 in the main controller 81 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various detection sensor reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (winning detection information, passage detection information) is stored. To do. For example, if it is determined that a ball has entered the first working port 33, a winning detection flag for the first working port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and the second working port 34 is entered. If it is determined that a ball has been generated, a winning detection flag for the second working port is stored in the various flag storage area 235. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, a winning detection flag for through gate is stored in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. When it is determined that a ball has entered the special winning opening 32a, a winning detection flag for the special winning opening is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the first start sensor 55a or the second start sensor 55b, the big hit start passage detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning through the through gate 35 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not a through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. On the condition that the stored number of stored accessory items is less than 4, the value of the electric component release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the stored electric component reservation area 233. In addition, a process for lighting the third on-hold light emitting unit 47 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the on-hold storage number is executed on the effect control device 82. If the through-gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235, the winning detection flag is deleted and the through-gate winning process is terminated.

  After performing the through gate winning process in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the winning opening process for the operating port accompanying winning in the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt process is completed. To do.

<Winning process for working port>
Here, the winning process for the operation port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S <b> 201, it is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first operation port 33 whether or not the game ball has won the first operation port 33 (start winning prize). If it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out three game balls is set. In the subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal that the game ball has won the first operating port 33 to the management control device on the game hall side. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the first start reserved memory number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the first operation port 33, in step S206, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second operation port 34 (starting winning). It is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second operation port 34, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out one game ball is set in step S207. In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the second operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is read, and the start reserved memory number RbN stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, if a game ball has not won any of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, the main winning process is terminated as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the start pending storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the start pending storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the start pending storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the corresponding start display storage number N of the corresponding result display area holding area is set in step S302. In addition to incrementing by 1, the value stored in the total pending count storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as common pending count CRN) is incremented by 1.

  In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in the above step S103 are stored in the free storage area area of the corresponding result display area reservation area. Of these, the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  That is, when the start pending storage number RaN for the first working port is set, each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS updated in the step S103. The value is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area of the first working port holding area Ra, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the start holding memory number RaN for the first working port incremented by 1 in step S302. Store.

  When the start pending storage number RbN for the second working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the second The first storage area of the empty storage area for the working port holding area Rb, that is, the holding area Rb corresponding to the start holding memory number RbN for the second working port incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  In subsequent steps S305 and S306, the display control device 212 and the display control device 212, which are control devices on the sub-side (sub-side), recognize that the winning of the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 has occurred. At the same time, a hold confirmation process and a hold command setting process, which are processes for executing a hold notice to be described later, are executed. Thereafter, when the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is erased and the information acquisition process is terminated.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the normal output external process described later. The information indicating which of the two winning openings is based on which winning opening is included is included, and the production control device 82 receives the hold command to thereby display the hold display areas Ga and Gb. A process for changing the display in is performed in accordance with the increase in the number of reserved items.

  Specifically, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the first working port 33, the first working port number is changed. A process for displaying the hold image in the 1 hold display area Ga is executed. In the first hold display area Ga, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the first working port is 1, the left first unit hold display area Ga1 is displayed. If the hold image is displayed and the start hold storage number RaN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4. In addition, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the second working port 34, the second hold display for the second working port. Processing for displaying the reserved image in the region Gb is executed. In the second hold display area Gb, the hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RbN for the second working port is 1, the left end first unit hold display area Gb1 is displayed. If a hold image is displayed and the start hold storage number RbN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an overview, the processing of steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S408 and S409 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, first, an external output process is executed in step S401. In the external output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. In addition, when a production command such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, or the like is set, it is transmitted to the production control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game times control process of step S403, the process proceeds to step S404, and the game state transition process is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state transition process shifts to a state in which the gaming state can be shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like. Details of the game turn control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, an electric power support process for driving and controlling the electric charge 34a provided in the second working port 34 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, the electronic combination release whether or not to open the electric combination 34a using the numerical information acquired from the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the electronic combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is determined. A lottery is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 34a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric character release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and the transition to one of the support modes is performed in the gaming state transition process. Is called. After this processing, the high frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and the low frequency support mode is set when the flag is not set.

  In the electric power support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. In the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set larger than in the low-frequency support mode. Set a longer opening time. Also, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the next open state is started after one open state is completed. The closing time until is set to be shorter than one opening time.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and launch control device 98. . Thereby, a game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In subsequent step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode or the pre-transition state in which the shift to the open / close execution mode is possible. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) or a pre-migration state flag (pre-migration state information) is stored (stored) in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process. Further, the pre-transition state flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the pre-transition state in the game state transition process described later. Similarly, when the pre-transition state is terminated in the game state transition process, that is, to the opening / closing execution mode. Cleared when migrating.

  In the opening / closing execution mode or the state before the transition, both the processing after step S502, that is, the game turn start processing in steps S503 to S505 and the game turn progress processing in steps S506 to S509 are executed. The game times control process is terminated without any processing. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode or the state before the transition, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning to the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode or the state before transition, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is in a variable display. This determination is made by determining whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The variable display flag is stored when variable display is started for either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S503 to S505. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the common reserved number CRN is “0” means that the start reserved memory numbers RaN and RbN are “0” for both the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is. If the common reserved number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra or the second result display area reservation area Rb in step S504 is set for variable display. In step S505, a variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is performed.

  Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the change start process in step S505 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is “0”. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not “0”. Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If stored, the data stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start reservation storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display portion reservation area Ra and the second result display portion reservation area Rb, the second result display portion corresponding to the second operation port 34 is used. The hold information stored in the hold area Rb is prioritized.

  In the data setting process for the first result display portion, first, in step S602, the first start hold storage number RaN of the first result display portion hold area Ra is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S605, a process for shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S606, if the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, it is deleted, and if it is not stored, the state is displayed. To maintain. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  In the subsequent step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) that is information for causing the presentation control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the first operating port 33. A shift command including information indicating that it is compatible with is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). In the production control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the first hold light emitting unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 correspond to a decrease in the number of holds. Execute the process to change.

  In the data setting process for the second result display portion, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the second result display portion hold area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the storage area of 2nd result display part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S611 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S612, when the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is not stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the second result display unit flag is stored and stored. Keep that state.

  In the subsequent step S613, a shift command (shift occurrence information) that is information for causing the presentation control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the second operation port 34. A shift command including information indicating that it corresponds is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). In the production control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second hold light emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second hold display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 correspond to a decrease in the number of holds. Execute the process to change.

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode is a high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability mode flag (high probability state information) is stored (stored) in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The high probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is erased when a normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

  If it is not the high probability mode, in step S702, the determination is made with reference to the determination table for the low probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the success / failure table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the success / failure determination is performed with reference to the success / failure table for the high probability mode in step S703. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the success / failure table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 9B. It is determined whether or not.

  After the process of step S702 or step S703, in step S704 to step S712, a process for setting the game result of the current game round is executed, and the first result display section AS or the (2) A process for setting a stop result when the variable display executed in one of the result display units BS is ended is executed. In this case, when setting the stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

  Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the lottery result in step S702 or step S703 is a big win. If it is a big win, in steps S705 to S712, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big win are executed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display unit flag is not stored, in step S706, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display unit (see FIG. 10A). Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is a numerical range of a normal jackpot result, a numerical range of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, a numerical range of an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, a 15R probability variation jackpot Determine which of the resulting numerical ranges is included.

  On the other hand, if the second result display unit flag is stored, in step S707, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 10B). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

  After the processing of step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probable big hit result. If it is a probable jackpot result, in step S709, any stop result is displayed on the first result display part AS or the second result display part BS in the current game round in which the probable change jackpot result will occur. Execute the stop result setting process for probability variation jackpot to set whether to end the variable display at. In subsequent step S710, the MPU 202 stores information for specifying in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204 which of the probability variation jackpot results is the result of determining whether or not the current game is successful. Specifically, in step S710, any one of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, and the 15R probability change flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S714.

  On the other hand, if the game result assigned in step S706 or step S707 is not a probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, referring to the normal jackpot stop result table, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired, and the address information is stopped in the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. Thereafter, in step S 712, information for specifying in the MPU 202 whether or not the result of determining whether or not the current game time is a normal jackpot result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S712, a normal flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S714.

  If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big win, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S713. In step S713, for the out-of-game time for setting which stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game round that results in a detachment result. Execute the stop result setting process. In step S713, the MPU 202 stores information for specifying in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204 that the current game times determination result is an outlier result. Specifically, in step S713, either a normal out flag or a special out flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S714.

  After executing any one of the processes of step S709, step S712, and step S713, in step S714, in order to set the variation display time of the current game time in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS. Executes the variable display time setting process.

  The variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variable display time setting process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current game result is one of each jackpot result or special loss result. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the implicit 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal flag, and the special outlier flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the current game result is a normal off result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as occurrence of reach display. When specifying the presence / absence of reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to.

  If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, where the current generation time is displayed with reference to the reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203. Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS and the like is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the fluctuation display time information is provided in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204). ). Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result of the lottery determination is a result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode (any jackpot result or special loss result), or the result of the same lottery result is a normal loss result and for reach generation When the lottery is won, the reach display is executed.

  Here, the reach display is provided with a normal reach and a super reach with different display modes. In the variable display time table for reach generation, variable display time information corresponding to each of the normal reach and super reach is set, and by referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is acquired. The Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, a table is provided in which the type of reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS. By referring to the table, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined.

  Further, the reach generation variation display time table corresponds to the jackpot type. Specifically, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped in the case of a probable jackpot result, and the combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in the case of a normal jackpot result. In addition, the variable display time is set.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 in step S805. In step S806, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. Thereafter, the setting process ends. Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set such that the variable display time is shortened as the number of the start-pending storage numbers N increases.

  In the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the non-reach time is selected so that the shorter display time is selected compared to the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. Although the generation variation display time table is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation display time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the time of reach occurrence, and the variable display time that is easily selected and the variable display time that is difficult to select are different at the time of jackpot winning and out of reach. It is good also as a structure. Also, a variation display time table for probability variation jackpot, a variation display time table for normal jackpot, a variation display time table for outreach, and a variation display time table for complete losing may be set individually.

  The reach occurrence variation display time table and the reach non-occurrence variation display time table include a game times table corresponding to the first result display section AS and a game times table corresponding to the second result display section BS, respectively. In step S803 and step S805, the corresponding variable display time table is acquired and the variable display time is set. In this case, when the game times starting this time are game times corresponding to the first result display unit AS, a longer variable display time is selected than when game times corresponding to the second result display unit BS is selected. Each variable display time table is set so that it can be easily performed.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 17), after step S714, a variation command and a type command are set in step S715. The fluctuation command includes information on presence / absence of reach and information on fluctuation display time. The type command includes game result information. That is, in the type command, 15R probability variation jackpot result information, normal jackpot result information, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result information, non-explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result information, special outage result information, normal It includes information on the results of misses.

  The variation command and type command set in step S715 are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect in the game times based on the received variation command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of the effect include the variable display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 41. The determined variable display mode of the symbol is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The Based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the symbol variation display corresponding to each game time is performed.

  After that, in step S716, the display of the variation of the picture is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 15), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the current game time fluctuation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 18) as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display process, the result display unit is controlled to display and turn off the display segments in a predetermined order in the result display unit related to the current game time (light emission control of each display segment). Then, the game times control process is terminated.

  If the change display time has elapsed, change end processing is executed in step S508. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 204 is specified in any of the processes in steps S709, S711, and S713, and the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. The main display unit 43 is controlled.

  In the subsequent step S509, a change end command is set. Thereafter, the game times control process is terminated. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The effect control device 82 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 212 receives the change end command, and finally displays the final stop symbol combination in the game round (final stop display).

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition process in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19, the gaming state transition process is roughly divided into a first transition process in step S <b> 901 and a second transition process in step S <b> 902. The first transition process is a process for transitioning the gaming state to a pre-transition state that can transition to the opening / closing execution mode based on the game result of the game times. The second transition process is a process for shifting the gaming state to the opening / closing execution mode in the pre-transition state, performing various controls during the opening / closing execution mode, and setting the gaming state to transition after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Here, first, the second transition process will be described, and then the first transition process will be described.

  In the second transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the pre-transition state flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, thereby determining whether or not the state is the pre-transition state. The pre-migration state flag is a flag stored in the first migration process (step S901).

  If it is in the pre-migration state, it is determined in step S1003 whether or not the valid pass flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The valid passage flag is a flag stored based on the passage of the first start sensor 55a or the second start sensor 55b being detected in the state before the transition. If it is not in the pre-transition state in step S1002, or if no valid passing flag is stored in step S1003 and no start sensor 55a, 55b detects the passing of the game ball, the opening / closing execution mode The second transition process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in either step S1002 or step S1003, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, the pre-transition state flag and the valid pass flag are deleted. In step S1005, an opening / closing execution mode start process is executed. In the start processing, the above-mentioned pre-transition state flag is erased, and an opening waiting time (starting time) for waiting for the opening in the opening / closing execution mode without opening the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is started. Set the waiting period. Specifically, opening waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information that is set differs depending on whether the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information indicates that the waiting time information is lower in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time is 1 sec. In the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed.

  In a succeeding step S1006, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the 15R probability variation flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If it is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low-frequency winning mode, “2” is set in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S1007. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of times that the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, if it is the high-frequency winning mode, “15” is set in the round counter RC in step S1008.

  After executing the processing of step S1007 or step S1008, in step S1009, based on the processing result of step S1007 or step S1008, a round display start process for informing the type of the current opening / closing execution mode is executed. . In the round display start process, the content of the number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43 based on the round counter RC set in step S1007 or step S1008. As a result, the round display section RS displays information about the round related to the output.

  After executing the process of step S1009, an opening command is set in step S1010. The set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). This opening command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The contents of the effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. Based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that display corresponding to the current open / close execution mode (for example, moving image display) is performed.

  Thereafter, after the external signal setting process is executed in step S1011, the second transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any one of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. Thereby, when the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot is generated in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. I can understand what happened.

  Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether any of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the non-explicit 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special out flag is stored in the RAM 204. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the jackpot and special out signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and special out signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot and special out signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the big hit and special out signal is output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine in the management control device. 10 that the opening / closing execution mode has occurred.

  On the other hand, if it is in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, and the process proceeds to step S1012. In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the second transition process is terminated. When the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, a big winning opening / closing process is executed in step S1013. Here, the special prize opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the driving state of the variable prize driving unit 32c. If the big prize opening 32a is not being opened, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” in step S1102, and the timer area T provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S1103. It is determined whether the value of “0” is “0”.

  When the value of the round counter RC is “0” or when the value of the timer area T is not “0”, the big prize opening / closing process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not “0” and the value of the timer area T is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the variable prize driving unit 32c is driven to open the big prize opening 32a. And

  In subsequent step S1105, setting processing for each round is executed. In the setting process for each round, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode being executed is the high-frequency winning mode, and if it is the high-frequency winning mode, the opening time corresponding to the round game in the high-frequency winning mode is determined. (30 sec) is set in the timer area T. On the other hand, in the case of the low frequency winning mode, the opening time (0.2 sec) corresponding to the round game in the low frequency winning mode is set in the timer area T. After the timer area T is set, “10” is set to the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 32a.

  After executing the setting process for each round, an opening command is set in step S1106, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set release command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). This release command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the received release command in the high-frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the special winning opening 32a is open, the process proceeds to step S1107, and it is determined whether or not the value of the timer area T is “0”. If the value of the timer area T is not “0”, it is determined in step S1108 whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 32a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If no winning has occurred, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, if a winning has occurred, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1 in step S1109, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0” in step S1110. If not, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If the value of the timer area T is “0” in step S1107, or if the value of the winning counter PC is “0” in step S1110, it means that the special winning opening closing condition is established. In such a case, in step S1111, the variable winning drive unit 32 c is set in a non-driven state so as to close the special winning opening 32 a.

  In subsequent step S1112, the value of the round counter RC is decremented by 1, and in step S1113, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, it is determined in step S1114 whether or not the high-frequency winning mode is set.

  When the high-frequency winning mode is set, “1000” (that is, 2 sec) is set in the timer area T, and when the low-frequency winning mode is set, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T. To do. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the time during which the large winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Thereafter, a closing command is set in step S1117, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). This closing command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. In the effect control device 82, in the high-frequency winning mode, the content of the effect corresponding to the received close command is determined, and various devices are controlled so that the determined content of the effect is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1113 that the value of the round counter RC is “0”, an ending start process is executed in step S1018. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information that is set differs depending on whether the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information indicates that the waiting time information is lower in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time is 1 sec. In the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed.

  Then, after setting an ending command in step S1119, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). This ending command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of the effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. Based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that display corresponding to the current open / close execution mode (for example, moving image display) is performed.

  Returning to the description of the second transition process (FIG. 20), after executing the special winning opening and closing process in step S1013, it is determined in step S1014 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”, and in step S1015. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has passed. If the value of the round counter RC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the second transition process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the round counter RC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S1016. Here, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the 15R probability variation flag or the explicit 2R probability variation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any flag is stored, in step S1202, a flag erasure process for erasing information for specifying the gaming state is executed. Specifically, if the opening / closing execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the pre-migration support flag are stored, they are deleted, and if not already stored, the states are maintained. Note that the pre-migration support flag is a flag that is stored when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode when setting the pre-migration state that can be shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. In the subsequent step S1203, the high probability mode flag is stored, and in step S1204, the high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1204, the present migration process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored. If the implicit 2R probability change flag is stored, the flag erasure process is executed in step S1206. Thereafter, in step S1207, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1207, the migration process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1205 that the implicit 2R probability variation flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1208 whether the normal jackpot flag is stored. If the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasure process is executed in step S1209. Thereafter, in step S1210, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, “100” is set in the game number counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode is ended when the number of game times continues 100 times, and thereafter, a transition is made to a normal game state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1211, the migration process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, it means that the current opening / closing execution mode is an opening / closing execution mode triggered by a special outage result. In this case, after the flag maintenance process is executed in step S1212, the transition process is terminated. In the flag maintenance process, the open / close execution mode flag is deleted, the high probability mode flag is confirmed, and if the high probability mode flag is stored, the stored state is maintained, and the high probability mode flag is stored. If not, the unstored state is maintained. Further, in the flag maintenance process in step S1212, it is determined whether or not the pre-migration support flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the pre-migration support flag is stored, the pre-migration support flag is deleted and the frequency is high. Stores support flags. When the pre-migration support flag is not stored, the state where it is not stored is maintained. In other words, when the result is a special losing result and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the gaming state of the game times resulting in the special losing result is maintained after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Returning to the description of the second transition process (FIG. 20), after the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in step S1016 is terminated, a round display termination process is performed in step S1017. In this process, the display control of the round display unit RS is terminated so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off. That is, the round display in the round display unit RS is started when the opening / closing execution mode is started, and is ended when the opening / closing execution mode is ended. In this case, when the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode, the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening 32a is smaller and the opening time and closing time of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. . Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion RS is shorter than that in the high-frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display that is stopped and displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is started when the game round ends, and is continued until the next game round is started. Therefore, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the result display starts before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display unit RS and after the display of the content of the number of rounds is finished. Will continue. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period than the display of the content of the number of rounds.

  Thereafter, in step S1018, after executing the opening / closing execution mode termination processing, the second transition processing is terminated. In the open / close execution mode end processing, if the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special out flag are stored, they are erased and are not already stored. If so, keep that state.

  Thus, the opening / closing execution mode is performed by the second transition process, and the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode is set. After the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to perform each process of the game times control process (FIG. 15) (step S501: NO), and game times start based on the hold information stored in the hold areas Ra and Rb. Is done.

  Here, as already described, when the hold information is stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra and the second result display area reservation area Rb, in the data setting process (FIG. 16) in the game times control process. The hold information stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is preferentially digested over the hold information stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra. In the success / failure determination / distribution determination using the hold information stored in the second result display holding area Rb, the use determination / vibration using the hold information stored in the first result display holding area Ra. A determination that is more advantageous to the player than the minute determination is made. Specifically, the holding information in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit is more easily distributed to the jackpot result (normal jackpot result, 15R probability variation jackpot result) that becomes the opening / closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode, The support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is easily assigned to the jackpot result (normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, 15R probability variation jackpot result) set to the high frequency support mode (see FIG. 10). In particular, if the high-frequency support mode is set, it is easy to win the second operating port 34, that is, the second result display section reservation area Rb can be easily judged by the hold information, which is advantageous for the player. It can be said that the states are chained.

  However, in the data setting process, when the hold information is not stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb, the determination based on the hold information stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra is performed. That is, even if the opening / closing execution mode, which is set to the high frequency support mode, is entered, if the holding information is not stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit, the advantageous state as described above is obtained. Chaining does not occur, and determination based on the hold information of the hold area Ra for the first result display section is performed.

  In particular, during the opening / closing execution mode, if a game ball is launched so as to generate a prize for the variable winning device 32 arranged in the lower area PE4, the first operation port 33 also arranged in the lower area PE4 is used. Can also occur, so even if the hold information is not stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra at the start of the opening / closing execution mode, the first result display area reservation area Ra is held during the opening / closing execution mode. Information can be stored. On the other hand, since the low-frequency support mode is set during the opening / closing execution mode, winning in the second working port 34 is unlikely to occur, and the holding information is not easily stored in the second result display holding area Rb.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won during the low frequency support mode and the mode is changed to the opening / closing execution mode, the number of the hold information stored in the second result display section hold area Rb is small / the hold information is not stored. Therefore, after the opening / closing execution mode, the above-described chain of advantageous states is unlikely to occur.

  In other words, when the big win is won during the low frequency support mode, no hold information is stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display section, and the second result display section is also in the open / close execution mode. Since the hold information is not stored in the hold area Rb (not easily stored), at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the determination is based on the hold information on the first result display section hold area Ra side instead of the second result display section hold area Rb side In some cases, the chain of advantageous states cannot be effectively utilized.

  In view of this, in the present embodiment, when the opening / closing execution mode is started, a measure is taken to store the hold information in the second result display portion hold area Rb. Hereinafter, the first transition process for this purpose will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in effect. In step S1302, it is determined whether the pre-migration state is in progress. If an affirmative determination is made in either step S1301 or step S1302, the first transition process is terminated as it is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1302, it is determined in step S1303 whether or not it is the timing at which the game times are completed. If it is time to end the game round, the process proceeds to step S1304, and it is determined whether or not the game result of the game round that ends this time is any jackpot result or special loss result. That is, it is confirmed whether any one of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the non-explicit 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal flag, and the special out flag is stored in the RAM 204. If no flag is stored, the first transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any flag is stored, it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the current support mode is the high frequency support mode. If it is the high frequency support mode, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode by deleting the high frequency support flag in the RAM 204 in step S1306. In the subsequent step S1307, in order for the MPU 202 to specify that the support mode is the high frequency support mode when the pre-migration state is set, a process for setting the pre-migration support flag in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Execute. As a result, it is possible to execute the process (step S1212) for returning to the support mode before the transition at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1305, or after the processing of step S1307 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, the pre-migration state flag is set in the RAM 204. Thereby, the gaming state is set to a pre-transition state in which the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is possible.

  In a succeeding step S1309, a pre-migration command is set. The set pre-transition command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 14). This pre-transition command includes information on the game result that triggered the transition to the pre-transition state, that is, information on the type of the open / close execution mode when transitioning to the open / close execution mode in the pre-transition state. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the state in which the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is possible based on the received pre-transition command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. . The contents of the effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. Based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that display corresponding to the current pre-transition state (for example, moving image display) is performed.

  In step S1310, after executing the external signal setting process, the first transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the non-explicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any one of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. This signal output state is switched to a stopped state after a certain time (for example, 0.5 sec) has elapsed. Thus, when the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the output is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thus, in the management control device, it is possible to grasp that the state before the transition occurs and the jackpot occurs after that in the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, in the external signal setting process in step S1310, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special loss flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any flag is stored, the signal output state of the jackpot and special out signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and special out signal output state. This signal output state is switched to a stopped state after a certain time (for example, 0.5 sec) has elapsed. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot and special out signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the big hit and special out signal is output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine in the management control device. 10 that the opening / closing execution mode has occurred.

  Note that the time for maintaining the output terminal for jackpot signals and the output terminal for jackpots and special off-set signals in the signal output state is set to be shorter than the period (1.0 sec) required for the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode. Has been. As a result, the management control device distinguishes the occurrence of the big hit state and the occurrence of the state before the big hit state by using a common output terminal such as the output terminal for the big hit signal and the output terminal for the big hit and special out-of-range signals. In addition, the management control device can distinguish between the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode and the occurrence of the pre-transition state prior to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode.

  Next, processing when a game ball passes through one of the start gates 56a and 56b in the state before transition will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the start gate process. The start gate process is a process activated by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec cycle).

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through one of the start gates 56a and 56b by checking the pass detection flag for starting the big hit in the RAM 204. The pass detection flag for the jackpot start is the first start sensor 55a or the second start provided in the second operation port 34 (first start gate 56a) in the various sensor reading processes of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). This flag is stored when it is determined that the passing of the game ball is detected by the second start sensor 55b provided in the gate 56b. If the passing detection flag for starting the big hit is not stored and any of the start gates 56a and 56b has not passed the game ball, the start gate process is terminated as it is.

  If the game ball has passed through any of the start gates 56a and 56b, it is determined in step S1402 whether or not the state is a pre-migration state. As described above, it can be determined whether or not there is a pre-migration state flag. If it is not in the state before the transition, the big hit start passage detection flag is erased, and the start gate process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a state before the transition, in step S1403, the pass detection flag for starting the big hit is erased and the valid pass flag is stored in the RAM 204, and then the start gate processing is terminated.

  That is, when any of the start gates 56a and 56b passes during the state before the transition, the valid passage flag is stored, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1002 in the second transition processing to start the opening / closing execution mode. It becomes possible to shift to the processing for. In other words, even if the start gates 56a and 56b pass in a state that is not the state before the transition, the passage is not valid, and the opening / closing execution mode is not started in the second transition process.

  In this case, when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the passage of the second start gate 56b occurs relatively quickly. For this reason, when the state is shifted to the state before transition, the opening / closing execution mode can be generated at an early stage by flowing down the left region PE2. However, as described above, when the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is not stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the second result display unit Even if it shifts to the state where the hold information on the BS side is easily acquired, until the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired (if the hold information on the first result display unit AS side exists), The game times on the first result display section AS side that is disadvantageous to the player will be executed.

  On the other hand, the first start gate 56a is the second operation port 34, and when the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, a winning to the second operation port 34 occurs. Can do. As already described, when the pre-transition state is set, the low-frequency support mode is set regardless of the level of the previous support mode. Therefore, even when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down, it may take a relatively long time (launch of a large number of game balls) to win the second operation port 34. However, if the winning to the second operating port 34 is generated and the opening / closing execution mode is started, the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired based on the winning that becomes the start trigger. Therefore, avoiding the situation where there is no hold information on the second result display unit BS side at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, that is, the first result display unit AS side game times that are disadvantageous for the player are avoided. Can do.

  The flow of the game of this embodiment is demonstrated referring FIG.25 and FIG.26.

  First, the case where the opening / closing execution mode is started after passing through the second start gate 56b will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, description will be made on the assumption that the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode is started (before the state before transition is set) is the low-frequency support mode. In the low-frequency support mode, when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left side region PE2, winning to the first operating port 33 is relatively likely to occur.

  In the situation where the hold information is not stored, when a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs at the timing of t1, a game turn is started in the first result display section AS corresponding to the winning to the first operating port 33. The If this game round is executed until, for example, the timing of t4, and if the winning to the first operating port 33 occurs again at the timing t2, which is the timing before the timing of t4, the hold information based on the winning is The first result display area is stored in the reserved area Ra. In addition, when a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs at a timing after the timing of t2 and at a timing of t3 before the timing of t4, the hold information based on the winning is the second It is stored in the result display section holding area Rb.

  Here, when a winning to the second working port 34 occurs at the timing of t3, the passage of the first start gate 56a also occurs simultaneously (actually a little after the winning detection) (not shown). However, in this case, since the pre-transition state is not set, the valid passage flag is not stored (step S1402: NO), and the opening / closing execution mode is not started.

  When the game times being executed from the timing t1 are finished at the timing t4, the next game times are started at the timing t5. The game times correspond to the winning to the second operating port 34 generated at the timing of t3. That is, the game times based on the winning at the second operating port 34 are executed earlier than the gaming times corresponding to the winning at the first operating port 33 that occurred at the timing t2. This game round is executed until timing t7.

  As already described, a variation display time that is shorter in the variation display time of the game times corresponding to the second result display portion BS than the variation display time of the game times corresponding to the first result display portion AS is easily selected. That is, in addition to being digested preferentially, also from the viewpoint of short fluctuation display time, the hold information of the second result display area reservation area Rb is more than the hold information of the first result display area reservation area Ra. It can be said that it is hard to accumulate.

  When a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs at a timing t6 that is a timing before the timing t7, the number of pieces of holding information stored in the first result display portion holding area Ra is two. On the other hand, the number of hold information stored in the second result display portion reservation area Rb is zero. At the timing of t7, the above game times are completed, and at the timing of t8, the next game times are started. In this case, since the hold information is not stored in the second result display area holding area Rb as described above, the game times are executed based on the hold information stored in the first result display area hold area Ra. Is done. More specifically, the game round started at the timing of t8 corresponds to a winning to the first operating port 33 that occurred at the timing of t2.

  When the game times started at the timing of t8 corresponds to any jackpot result, when the game times are completed at the timing of t10, the state before the transition is set. In addition, the winning to the 1st operation port 33 generate | occur | produces at the timing of t9 before the timing of t10, and the holding information of the holding area Ra for 1st result display parts is two again.

  The passage to the second start gate 56b occurs relatively quickly if the game ball flows down the left region PE2 regardless of the height of the support mode. That is, in the state before the transition set at the timing of t10, when the passage of the second start gate 56b occurs at the timing of t11, the passage of the game ball is detected by the second start sensor 55b. Thereby, the opening / closing execution mode is started.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 25, if the support mode is the low-frequency support mode and the game is performed by flowing down the left side region PE2, the second start gate 56b is also in the timing before the state before the transition. Passage occurs frequently. However, in this case, since the pre-transition state is not set, the valid passage flag is not stored (step S1402: NO), and the opening / closing execution mode is not started.

  When the opening / closing execution mode started at the timing of t11 ends at the timing of t12 and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode, the right region PE3 flows down and a winning to the second working port 34 is likely to occur. It becomes a state. In this case, the game times on the second result display unit BS side, which is advantageous for the player, are frequently executed. As already described, in the distribution determination on the second result display unit BS side, it is easy to distribute the jackpot result that is the opening / closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode. Since the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode after each jackpot result, it is possible to receive an advantageous distribution determination again by setting the high-frequency support mode. Thus, it can be said that setting to the high frequency support mode serves as a trigger in which states advantageous to the player are chained.

  However, when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of t12, no hold information is stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb, and the hold information is stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra. Therefore, the game times started at the timing of t12 are game times on the first result display section AS side which is disadvantageous for the player. Then, if the game times started at the timing of t12 is a jackpot result, a distribution determination on the first result display section AS side that is disadvantageous to the player is performed. As already described, in the distribution determination on the first result display unit AS side, the ratio set in the high probability mode and the ratio set in the high frequency support mode are the same as the distribution determination on the second result display unit BS side. However, it may be distributed to the jackpot result that becomes the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even though the high-frequency support mode is set as a trigger for chaining advantageous states for the player, it is sufficient compared with the case where it is distributed to the jackpot result that becomes the opening / closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode. I can't get out.

  Accordingly, if the firing handle 60 is operated so as to flow down the left region PE2 in the state before the transition, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode can be performed relatively quickly, while the hold on the second result display unit BS side There is a possibility that the opening / closing execution mode ends in a situation where there is no information or there is little information. If it does so, the game turn by the side of the 1st result display part AS by which distribution determination which is more disadvantageous than the 2nd result display part BS will be performed may be implemented.

  Incidentally, when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of t12, the high-frequency support mode is set, so that it becomes easy to win the second operating port 34 by flowing down the right region PE3. Therefore, the winning to the second operating port 34 occurs at the timing of t13 or t14 after the timing of t12. However, as described above, the game turn on the first result display unit AS side is started at the timing of t12, and the first result display unit on the non-priority side is preceded by the hold information acquired at the timing of t13 and t14. The AS hold information is digested.

  Next, the case where the opening / closing execution mode is started through the first start gate 56a will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, the description will be made on the assumption that the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode is started (before the pre-transition state is set) is the low-frequency support mode.

  When a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs at the timing of t1, a game turn in the first result display section AS corresponding to the winning to the first operating port 33 is started. If this game round is executed until, for example, the timing of t3, and if the winning to the first operating port 33 occurs again at the timing t2, which is a timing before the timing of t3, the hold information based on the winning is obtained. The first result display area is stored in the reserved area Ra. In addition, when the game result of the game run being executed from the timing of t1 is a jackpot result, when the game run is completed at the timing of t3, the pre-transition state is shifted to at the same timing.

  When the player moves to the pre-transition state, if the player operates the firing handle 60 so as to flow down the right region PE3, unlike the case of FIG. 25, the second start gate 56b does not pass. On the other hand, the winning to the second working port 34 occurs with a low frequency.

  When a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs at the timing of t4, the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired, and the first start gate 56a is passed, and the state before the transition is started. Transition to open / close execution mode. In this case, when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing t5, not only the hold information on the first result display section AS side but also the hold information on the second result display section BS side acquired at the timing t4. Exists. If it does so, the game time started at the timing of t5 will be the game time on the second result display section BS side, and the game time on the side where the distribution determination advantageous to the player is performed.

  In addition, since the high frequency support mode is set when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of t5, in the high frequency support mode, a winning to the second operation port 34 occurs relatively frequently. For example, when a game winning is started at the timing of t5, and a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs at the timing of t6 or t7, the game about the hold information acquired at the timing of t6 or t7 The number of times is executed prior to the number of games for the hold information on the first result display unit AS side acquired at the timing t2.

  In the above example, when the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing t5, the first result display acquired at the timing t2 in addition to the hold information on the second result display unit BS side acquired at the timing t4. Although it has been described on the assumption that there is holding information on the part AS side, even if there is no holding information on the first result display part AS side, at least t4 at the end of the opening / closing execution mode at t5 The hold information on the second result display unit BS side acquired at the timing of is present. For this reason, it is possible to avoid an event that the game times are not easily started after the opening / closing execution mode.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  As a specific event in which a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs as a kind of start opportunity of the opening / closing execution mode, the first starting sensor 55a provided at a position where a game ball that has won the second operating port 34 always passes is used. The passing of a game ball is detected. By doing so, when the opening / closing execution mode is started by passing the second working port 34 (first start gate 56a), at least after the opening / closing execution mode ends, at least the start trigger The hold information based on the winning at the second operation port 34 is stored, and the inconvenience that the game times are not easily started after the opening / closing execution mode can be avoided.

  The jackpot lottery based on winning for the second operating port 34 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot lottery based on winning for the first operating port 33. That is, by allowing the advantageous side lottery to be received after the opening / closing execution mode, the disadvantageous side (the lottery based on winning to the first operating port 33) is suppressed from being executed after the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the game preferable for the player.

  The jackpot lottery based on winning for the second operating port 34 is executed prior to the jackpot lottery based on winning for the first operating port 33. Therefore, even if the hold information based on the winning to the first operating port 33 is stored before the opening / closing execution mode is started, the holding information is stored based on the winning to the second operating port 34 at the start of the opening / closing execution mode. Then, the lottery based on the winning can be preferentially performed after the opening / closing execution mode.

  The variation display time of the game times based on the winning at the second operation port 34 is easily set to be shorter than the variation display time of the game times based on the winning at the first operation port 33. For this reason, the hold information on the second operation port 34 side is less likely to be stored, and an event such that there is no or little hold information based on winning in the second operation port 34 before the start of the opening / closing execution mode is likely to occur. The significance that the specific event that the winning to 34 occurs is an opportunity to start the opening / closing execution mode increases.

  The second operating port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a, and it is easy to win the second operating port 34 in the high frequency support mode, but it is difficult to win the second operating port 34 in the low frequency support mode. . For this reason, in particular, when a jackpot result is obtained in the low frequency support mode, an event that there is no or little hold information based on winning in the second operating port 34 is likely to occur, and winning in the second operating port 34 occurs. The significance of using a specific event as a trigger for starting the opening / closing execution mode increases.

  As a trigger for starting the opening / closing execution mode, in addition to a specific event in which a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs, it is assumed that the second starting gate 56b has been passed, and in the low frequency support mode, The gate 56b is configured to pass more easily than the second working port 34 that is the first start gate 56a. As described above, in the low frequency support mode, it is difficult to generate a prize for the second operation port 34. Therefore, if a prize is to be generated for the second operation port 34 in the state before the transition, many There is a possibility that the ball will be consumed, and it may take a long time to generate a prize. Therefore, in particular, a player with a limited number of balls and game time can open and close more quickly with a smaller number of shots than if the game result on the second result display section BS side is surely executed after the opening and closing execution mode ends. It may also be desired to generate an execution mode. Therefore, by providing the second start gate 56b separately from the first start gate 56a as described above, the player can select which start gate 56a, 56b to pass through, It is possible to meet the diverse needs of players.

  When passing through the first start gate 56a, the launch handle 60 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, and when passing through the second start gate 56b, the launch handle so as to flow down the left region PE2. 60 was operated. In other words, when a game ball is being fired toward the right region PE3, the passage of the first start gate 56a can occur, but the passage of the second start gate 56b does not occur. In addition, when the game ball is being fired toward the left region PE2, the passage of the second start gate 56b can occur, but the passage of the first start gate 56a does not occur. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event in which the gate on the side unintended by the player occurs and the opening / closing execution mode is started in an unintended situation.

  Here, as a player, in a situation where jackpots are in a row, the player is interested in shifting to the opening / closing execution mode at the first jackpot and receiving a more advantageous determination of the game times after the opening / closing execution mode. However, in the subsequent jackpot, rather than shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, interest has shifted to the number of times that the jackpot will occur, and it is not easy to switch to the opening / closing execution mode. Can be large compared to the first jackpot. In particular, even during the retreat, if the state before the transition is set, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode regardless of the state before that, so the passage to the first start gate 56a is not performed. Less likely to occur. On the other hand, it is considered that a lot of hold information on the second result display unit BS side is accumulated in the reaming resort due to the benefit of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, during the retreat, it is only necessary to aim at the second start gate 56b that is easy to pass instead of the first start gate 56a that is difficult to pass in the state before transition, and the level of the support mode and the pass rate of each gate are determined. The game is used smoothly in relation to the player's interests, thereby realizing a smooth game progression.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the second working port 34 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the second working port in the present embodiment (in the following description, the second working port in the present embodiment is referred to as a third working port 340) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the third working port 340 is provided below the first working port 33 and above the variable winning device 32 in the lower region PE4.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the third operation port 340 is a passing gate, and when a game ball flowing down the game area PE passes through the third operation port 340, the third operation port 340 It is configured to be discharged to a predetermined area on the downstream side. A left lower nail group 27 in which a plurality of nails 38 are arranged at intervals less than the diameter of one game ball is embedded in the lower left portion of the third operation port 340, and in the lower right portion of the third operation port 340. A right lower nail group 28 in which a plurality of nails 38 are arranged at intervals less than the diameter of one game ball is embedded, and the left lower nail group 27 and the right lower nail group 28 downstream of the third operation port 340. The predetermined area on the side is defined. Since the predetermined area is surrounded by the left lower nail group 27 and the right lower nail group 28, the game balls flowing down the game area PE do not flow into the predetermined area without passing through the third operation port 340. It has become. Note that the area below the predetermined area communicates with the out port 37, and the game ball that has passed through the third operating port 340 is discharged through the out port 37.

  A third winning sensor 340c is provided in the third operating port 340, and it is detected by the third winning sensor 340c that a game ball has passed through the third operating port 340. When the third winning sensor 340c detects the passing of the game ball, similarly to the first embodiment, a single winning ball corresponding to the winning to the third operating port 340 is paid out and held. Information is acquired, and the hold information is stored in the second result display area hold area Rb.

  The third operating port 340 is provided with a third electric accessory 340a. The third electric combination 340a corresponds to the electric combination 34a of the first embodiment. That is, the third electric accessory 340a is composed of a pair of guide pieces, and the third electric accessory 340b disposed on the back side of the game board 24 is in a closed state shown in FIG. It is switched to the open state shown in (b). Similar to the first embodiment, the left nail group 25 is provided on the left side of the third working port 340, and the left nails PE are separated from the left region PE regardless of the level of the support mode and the state of the third electric accessory 340a. The winning to the third working port 340 is less likely to occur. Similarly to the first embodiment, the right nail group 26 is provided on the right side of the third working port 340, and the right region PE3 is provided on the condition that the third electric accessory 340a is in an open state. Can be awarded to the third working port 340. Similarly to the first embodiment, the first working port 33 is provided above the third working port 340, and the left nail group 25 and the right nail group 26 are the working ports of the first working port 33. It is provided so that it may continue from the wall part 33b. A support lottery for determining whether or not to open the third electric accessory 340a is executed based on the winning to the through gate 35.

  A rotating body 350 that rotates about a direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 24 as a rotation axis is provided below the third operating port 340 and in a predetermined area surrounded by the left lower nail group 27 and the right lower nail group 28. It has been. The rotating body 350 has a disk-like role in which the thickness in the direction in which the rotating shaft of the rotating body 350 extends is slightly thicker than the diameter of the game ball, and the radial radius parallel to the board surface is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. It is a thing. In the rotating body 350, a depressed portion 351 that is depressed toward the rotation axis is formed to be slightly larger than one game ball, and it is possible to rotate while receiving the game ball in the depressed portion 351. It has become. A plurality of depressions 351 are provided. Specifically, four depressions 351 are provided 90 degrees each in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 350.

  The rotating body 350 is connected to a rotating body driving unit 350 a disposed on the back side of the game board 24, and the rotating body driving unit 350 a is connected to the main control device 81. The main control device 81 drives and controls the rotating body driving unit 350a so that the rotating body 350 is always rotated counterclockwise at a constant cycle.

  In this embodiment, the rotation period of the rotator 350 is set to about 3.0 seconds (about 6.0 seconds per half), and the time for the half turn is one game time in the high frequency support mode. Longer than the variable display time (approximately 2.0 sec), and longer than the time required for one support lottery in the high frequency support mode, that is, the closing time (approximately 1.8 sec) of the third electric accessory 340a. ing. In addition, it is set longer than the time during which the third electric combination 340a is kept open in one support lottery during the high frequency support mode, that is, the opening time of the third electric combination 340a (about 1.9 sec). ing.

  The rotating body 350 is disposed slightly shifted left and right below the third working port 340. Specifically, below the third working port 340, from the center in the left-right direction of the third working port 340 to the left where the rotation axis of the rotating body 350 is one in the left-right direction, the amount of deviation less than half a game ball Rotating body 350 is arranged so as to be displaced at. On the other hand, a standby nail 29 is buried between the lower right nail group 28 and the rotating body 350 at the upper right of the rotating body 350 (a position of about 30 degrees in the clockwise direction with 0 degree as the upper right). . The standby nail 29 is arranged such that the distance between the standby nail 29 and the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350 is less than one game ball. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the third operation port 340 contacts the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350 and then flows down to the right, which is the direction opposite to the direction in which the rotating body 350 rotates. Contact and stop on the circumferential surface of the rotator 350. When the rotating body 350 rotates and the depressed portion 351 reaches the stop position, the stopped game ball is accommodated in the depressed portion 351 and rotates with the rotation of the rotating body 350.

  Only one game ball can be stopped at the stop position where the game ball contacts the standby nail 29. The distance between the lower left nail group 27 and the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350 is set wider than the diameter of one game ball. Therefore, when a game ball is stopped at the stop position and a subsequent game ball falls through the third operation port 340, it collides with the stopped game ball and moves to the left. And is dropped below the rotating body 350 and discharged from the out port 37.

  A third start gate 560 that is a pass-type gate is provided below the rotating body 350, and a game ball that passes through the third start gate 560 is detected by the third start sensor 550. The third start sensor 550 corresponds to the first start sensor 55a in the first embodiment. The third start sensor 550 is connected to the main controller 81, and the detection information is input to the MPU 202 of the main controller 81. When the game ball passes through the third start gate 560 in the pre-transition state, detection information of the third start sensor 550 is input to the main control device 81, and the opening / closing execution mode is started.

  The third start gate 560 is disposed directly below the rotating body 350. In a situation where the recessed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 is disposed at a position facing directly below, the game ball accommodated in the recessed portion 351 is Drop and pass through the third start gate 560. The third start gate 560 is arranged at a smaller interval than the diameter of the rotating body 350 and one game ball, and passage of the third start gate 560 without the depression 351 is restricted.

  Note that the recessed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 is provided with a locking portion that catches a game ball accommodated in the recessed portion 351 (not shown). The hooking of the game ball by the locking portion is released by the rotation of the rotating body 350 to the position where the depressed portion 351 is disposed directly below. As a result, the game ball accommodated in the depressed portion 351 continues to be accommodated in the depressed portion 351 until it reaches directly above the third start gate 560, and falls toward the third start gate 560 when it reaches directly above. To come.

  The movement of the game ball that has entered the third working port 340 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the game ball flowing down the right region PE3 reaches the third operation port 340, if the third electric combination 340a is in the open state, the game ball is in the third operation. Win the mouth 340. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the game ball won in the third operating port 340 falls toward the rotating body 350, and the center of the third operating port 340 and the rotating body 350 shifts to cause the rotation of the rotating body 350. The peripheral surface and the standby nail 29 are stopped on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350.

  If the rotating body 350 is arranged at a position where the empty depressed portion 351 faces directly above at the timing of winning the third operating port 340, the winning game ball is depressed without stopping on the standby nail 29 side. It is directly accommodated in the part 351. In addition, when a game ball is stopped at the stop position and a succeeding game ball wins the third operation port 340, and the winning game ball falls from the third operation port 340, the game The ball collides with the parked game ball and falls to the left, which is the opposite side of the standby nail 29.

  By the way, the rotating body 350 is arranged such that the stopping position where the game ball stops on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350 is shifted from the position directly above the rotating body 350 in the direction opposite to the direction in which the rotating body 350 rotates. And the position of the standby nail 29 are set, the game ball stopped at the stopping position is accommodated in the depressed portion 351 faster than the depressed portion 351 reaches directly above. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the stop position is arranged on the opposite side (upper left of the rotator 350), when the game ball falls from the third operation port 340, the stop position is stopped at the standby position or the depressed portion 351. The probability of falling below the rotating body 350 without being housed in is low.

  When the rotating body 350 rotates and the depressed portion 351 reaches a position corresponding to the game ball that is stopped, the game ball is accommodated in the depressed portion 351 as shown in FIG. When the rotating body 350 further rotates and the depressed portion 351 that accommodated the game ball reaches directly above the third start gate 560, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the depressed portion 351 is accommodated in the depressed portion 351. The game ball falls toward the third start gate 560, passes through the third start gate 560, and the passage is detected by the third start sensor 550. If the timing of passing through the third start gate 560 is the state before transition, the opening / closing execution mode is started based on the passage.

  Also in the present embodiment, the second start gate 56b is provided in the left side region PE2, and the third start gate 560 is passed through the rotating body 350 or the second start gate 56b is passed. Or the player can select.

  The relationship between the winning timing for the third working port 340 and the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, when the third electric accessory 340a is opened at the timing t1, the opened state is maintained until the timing t6 when the opening time (about 1.9 sec) elapses. . If the third electric accessory 340a is in an open state, a winning to the third operating port 340 is possible, and a winning to the third operating port 340 occurs at the timing of t2, for example. In this case, if the game is not performed at the timing of t2, when a winning is made to the third operating port 340 at the timing of t2, the corresponding prize ball is paid out and the second result display is performed. The game round on the part BS side is started. This game time continues over a variable display time in the high-frequency support mode (in this embodiment, uniformly about 2.0 sec), and ends at the timing t7. In the figure, the period until the end of the variable display is referred to as the game time period, and the period during which the stop result is held and the fixed display is performed is expressed as the period between the game time and the game time. The variable display time means a period obtained by adding a period during which fixed display is performed to a period until the variable display ends.

  For example, when a game ball won at the timing of t2 is directly accommodated in the depressed portion 351 of the rotator 350, the waiting time (3.0 sec) corresponding to a half of the rotation cycle (a quarter of a turn × 2) is set. Then, it passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t8. In addition, since the timing of t8 is not a state before transition, the opening / closing execution mode is not started.

  Here, the standby time in the present embodiment is set to be longer than the variable display time of one game time in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, for example, even if the game start started at the timing of t2 is a jackpot result, the game ball that is the trigger of the game start started at the timing of t2 is after the timing of t7 when the game turn ends. It passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t8. Therefore, a winning game ball that triggers the start of a game round that generates a jackpot can be used as a trigger for opening and closing execution mode based on the occurrence of a jackpot.

  On the other hand, the standby time is set to be shorter than the variable display time of the two game times in the high frequency support mode. For this reason, the occurrence of slack such that the passage of the third start gate 560 does not easily occur despite the fact that the jackpot result is reported is suppressed.

  The game ball that won the third operating port 340 at the timing of t3 is temporarily held at the stop position on the rotating body 350 with respect to the third electric accessory 340a that has been opened at the timing of t1. Then, the depressed portion 351 is accommodated in the depressed portion 351 at a timing t5 when the depressed portion 351 rotates to a position corresponding to the stop position. Then, the passage of the third start gate 560 occurs at the timing t11 when the standby time elapses from the timing t5. In other words, at the timing when a winning is made to the third operating port 340, if the winning game ball is not directly stored in the depressed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 and is once held at the stop position, the third start from the winning is started. The time until the gate 560 passes is longer than the waiting time.

  As described above, the game ball won at the timing t2 is directly accommodated in the depressed portion 351 of the rotating body 350. In other words, the game ball won at the timing after the timing of t2 and before the timing of t4 is shifted by a quarter of a round from the depressed portion 351 in which the game ball won at the timing of t2 is accommodated. It is accommodated in the depression 351. Then, the time until the game ball accommodated at the timing of t4 passes through the third start gate 560 is the longest, and is a time obtained by adding a little less than one-quarter lap time to the waiting time for half a lap. (Time from timing slightly after timing t2 to timing t11). In this case, the time from winning the third operating port 340 to passing through the third start gate 560 is the sum of the opening time and closing time in the high frequency support mode (time from t1 to t9). Also gets longer.

  In addition, when the game ball that has won the third operation port 340 at the timing of t3 is temporarily held at the stop position on the rotating body 350, the subsequent game ball at the timing of t4, which is the held status. When the player wins the third operating port 340, the game ball won at the timing t4 is not held at the stop position, is not stored in the depressed portion 351, and falls to the out port 37 as it is. In other words, in this case, only winning to the third operation port 340 occurs, and the passage of the third start gate 560 does not occur.

  For example, when the game time started at the timing of t7 corresponds to the jackpot result and the game time ends at the timing of t10, the support mode is changed from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support at the timing of the time t10. The mode is switched, and the gaming state is set to the pre-transition state at the timing t10.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, when the pre-transition state is set and the high frequency support mode is switched to the low frequency support mode, the support lottery in progress is once deleted, and the support lottery in the low frequency support mode is performed again. The configuration is made. Therefore, the support lottery that is performed in a relatively short time and is likely to be in the open state during the high-frequency support mode is performed again as the support lottery that is performed in a long time and is not likely to be in the open state. In addition, if the third electric combination 340a is in the open state when the support mode is switched, the third electric combination 340a is forcibly switched to the closed state when the support mode is switched. By doing in this way, the player can grasp that the switching of the support mode has occurred by an easily understandable event.

  For example, if the third electric accessory 340a is in an open state at a timing t9 that is a timing before the timing of t10, in this embodiment, the open time for maintaining the open state has not elapsed. However, based on being switched to the low frequency support mode at the timing of t9, the third electric accessory 340a is also switched to the closed state. On the other hand, when the third electric accessory 340a is switched to the closed state in this way, the winning to the third working port 340 is less likely to occur after the state before the transition is set.

  However, as described above, the waiting time from when the winning to the third operating port 340 occurs until passing through the third start gate 560 is longer than the fluctuation display time of one game time. Since it is set, the game ball that has won the third operating port 340 at the timing t3, which is the timing before t7, is t11 after the timing t10 at which the game round started at the timing t7 ends. It passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing.

  The waiting time is the time required for the support lottery for opening the third electric accessory 340a in the high frequency support mode, that is, the closing time (about 1.8 sec, the support time for which the third electric accessory 340a is closed). Side fluctuation display time). Therefore, for example, when the third electric accessory 340a is switched from the open state to the closed state at the timing of t12, when the winning to the third operating port 340 occurs at the last timing of the same t12, the winning game ball is It passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing t15 after the timing t13 when the closing time from the timing t12 elapses and the third electric accessory 340a is opened again. The timing t15 is not yet set to the pre-transition state, is the high-frequency support mode, and is a timing at which a winning to the third working port 340 is possible.

  Then, when the pre-transition state is set at the timing t16 before the elapse of the opening time of the third electric accessory 340a that is opened at the timing t13, the third operation is performed at the timing t14 before that. If the winning is made to the mouth 340, the passage of the third start gate 560 occurs at the timing t17 when the waiting time including the stopping time from the timing t14 to the timing t15 elapses, and the opening / closing execution mode is started. .

  On the other hand, when the third electric accessory 340a is switched from the open state to the closed state at the timing of t20, if a prize is generated at the third operating port 340 at the timing of t18 prior to the same t20, the prize is received. The gaming ball that has passed passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t23 when the waiting time elapses including the stopping time from t18 to t19. The timing of t23 is a timing after the timing of t22 when the closing time elapses from the timing of t20 and the next is the open state. When the state before the transition is set at the timing t21 during the closing time from t20 to t22, the mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode, and therefore the third electric accessory 340a is not opened at the timing t22. For this reason, a winning to the third working port 340 does not occur. However, as described above, if the passage of the third start gate 560 occurs at the timing of t23, the timing of t23 is the state before the transition, so the opening / closing execution mode is started based on the passage.

  That is, since the waiting time is longer than the time required for the support lottery, even if the state before the transition is set during the time required for the support lottery, that is, during the period in which the third electric accessory 340a is in the closed state, It is possible to start the opening / closing execution mode with a winning that occurred during the period that was previously open.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In a configuration in which passage of the third start gate 560 detected by the third start sensor 550 may occur after winning the third operation port 340, a game that has passed through the third operation port 340 during the high-frequency support mode The sphere is detected by the third start sensor 550 after switching to the low frequency support mode. By doing in this way, it is possible to start the opening / closing execution mode by using the winning for the third operating port 340 generated during the high frequency support mode, and it is quite easy to win the third operating port 340 in the state before the transition. Inconvenience that the opening / closing execution mode is not started without the occurrence of the occurrence of the failure, and the launching mode in which the right region PE3 is caused to flow down during the high frequency support mode, the launching that is caused to flow down the left region PE2 only to start the opening / closing execution mode It is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of switching to the mode.

  The waiting time, which is a period until the game ball won in the third operating port 340 passes through the third start gate 560, is longer than the fluctuation display time of one game time in the high frequency support mode. For this reason, even if the game number started based on the winning to the third working port 340 is a big hit result, the passage through the third start gate 560 occurs after being set to the state before the transition, There is no need to newly generate a prize for the third operating port 340.

  In addition, the waiting time, which is a period until the game ball won in the third operating port 340 passes through the third start gate 560, is shorter than the fluctuation display time of the two game times in the high frequency support mode. Therefore, avoiding the event that the passage of the third start gate 560 occurs after being set to the state before the transition as described above, but the waiting time for the passage is sluggish. can do.

  In this embodiment, the same variable display time is set for the variable display time in the high frequency support mode, but a different variable display time may be set. For example, a game time that is a jackpot result or a special loss result or a game time that is a normal loss result that causes reach display may be configured such that a variable display time that is longer than the variable display time of other game times is easily set. In this way, each game time can be inflected even in the high frequency support mode. In this case, the standby time should be longer than the variable display time of the game times that can be set to the pre-transition state, and the game times and reach indications that result in the above-mentioned jackpot result or special loss result will occur. The rotation period and the fluctuation display time of the rotator 350 may be determined so that the standby time is longer than the fluctuation display time set for each time.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure from which the variable display time in high frequency support mode changes according to the number of the hold information memorize | stored. For example, a shorter variable display time may be set as the number of the hold information is larger. In this way, each game time in the high frequency support mode can be digested smoothly, and if there is little hold information, it becomes a long variable display time, so a waiting period when game times are not implemented Can be reduced. In this case, from the viewpoint that the hold information on the second result display unit BS side only needs to be stored after the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display when the number of hold information on the second result display unit BS side is one. It is preferable to determine the rotation period and the fluctuation display time of the rotating body 350 so that the standby time is longer than the time.

  In relation to the support lottery, the standby time is set to be longer than the time required for one support lottery in the high-frequency support mode. By doing in this way, when the time required for the support lottery, that is, when the third electric accessory 340a is set to the pre-transition state at the timing when it is in the closed state, the third operation port at the final timing of the open state immediately before If the player has won 340, the winning game ball will pass through the third start gate 560 at the timing after being set to the pre-transition state. Conversely, if the third electric accessory 340a is not set to the pre-transition state at the timing when it is in the closed state, but is set to the pre-transition state at the timing when it is in the open state, It suffices if a winning to the third working port 340 is generated during the open state. In other words, due to the time relationship as described above, winning in the third operating port 340 occurs in a situation where the third electric accessory 340a is in an open state before the pre-transition state is set. Then, the winning game ball can easily pass through the third start gate 560 after being set to the pre-transition state. Therefore, the opening / closing execution mode can be started by the game ball.

  The time from the occurrence of winning to the third operating port 340 to the passage of the third start gate 560 is the sum of the time required for one support lottery and the time during which the open state is maintained. The waiting time itself may be longer than the sum of the time required for one support lottery and the time during which the open state is maintained. . In this way, if the pre-transition state is set during the time required for one support lottery, no matter which timing in the open state immediately before that occurs, the third operating port 340 is awarded. The opening / closing execution mode can be started by the winning game ball.

  In addition, although the time required for one support lottery is uniform, a different time may be set. In this case, for example, the standby time may be longer than the average value of the time required for one support lottery, or may be longer than the longest time.

  As a configuration for providing the waiting time, the rotating body 350 is used, and the waiting time is determined by the rotation cycle of the rotating body 350. Thereby, for example, when making a design change such as changing the standby time or changing the variable display time, the relationship with the standby time may be to change the rotation period of the rotating body 350 (change the rotation speed), Each of the above relationships can be secured with minor changes.

  The game ball won in the third working port 340 is once held at the standby position on the rotating body 350 and then accommodated in the depressed portion 351. By doing in this way, the phenomenon that the probability that a game ball will be accommodated by the rotational position of the rotating body 350 (the position of the depressed portion 351) is avoided.

  Further, when the game ball is held at the standby position on the rotating body 350, the subsequent game ball collides with the game ball held at the standby position and is not accommodated in the depressed portion 351, and the rotating body 350. Fall down. That is, the game ball that has won the third operating port 340 may pass through the third start gate 560 via the rotating body 350 or may not pass through the third start gate 560. In other words, a part of the game balls won in the third operation port 340 pass through the third start gate 560. As a result, an increase in the winning rate for the third operating port 340 prevents an event that the game ball is clogged in front of the third start gate 560. Further, from the viewpoint of obtaining the hold information based on the winning to the third working port 340 before passing through the third start gate 560, the second result display unit is more than the number of passes through the third start gate 560. Since the hold information on the BS side is acquired, a favorable result is obtained.

  The waiting time (3.0 sec) from when the winning to the third operating port 340 occurs until passing through the third start gate 560 is the time for opening the third electric accessory 340a once (1.9 sec). Is set to be longer. As a result, the game ball that has won the third operating port 340 during one opening time passes through the third start gate 560 after the one opening time ends. In other words, after the third operating port 340 can no longer be won, the third start gate 560 will pass, and there will be inconvenience that the points to be noticed will overlap and it will be easy to overlook the occurrence of each event. Is suppressed.

  The waiting time is set to be longer than the product (2.4 sec) of the game ball firing cycle (0.6 sec) and the maximum number of reserves (4) on the second result display section BS side. That is, a maximum number of game balls on the second result display section BS side are supplied to the third operation port 340 after the winning of the third operation port 340 occurs until the opening / closing execution mode is started. You can win a prize. If it does in this way, it will become possible to carry out suitably, without interrupting the game times by the side of the 2nd result display part BS immediately after the end of opening and closing execution mode.

<Modification of support mode switching>
Here, in the first embodiment and the present embodiment, the support mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode based on being set to the pre-migration state. However, when the pre-migration state is set, The support mode may not be switched, and the support mode may be switched when the release execution mode is started. Specifically, in the first transition process (FIG. 23) for setting the state before transition, the processes in steps S1305 to S1307 are not the first transition process, but the first transition process for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. 2 (FIG. 20) (for example, opening / closing execution mode start processing, step S1005). In this way, even if the jackpot is won during the high-frequency support mode and the pre-transition state is set, the high-frequency support mode itself continues, so the second result display section relatively quickly. It is possible to acquire the hold information on the BS side and pass the start gate (first start gate 56a, third start gate 560). This also applies to other embodiments.

  When this configuration is applied to the second embodiment, it may be modified as follows.

  In this modification, the rotation cycle of the rotating body 350 is shorter than that of the second embodiment (specifically, a half circumference of about 1.5 sec). Therefore, the waiting time until the game ball that has won the third operating port 340 passes through the third start gate 560 is also shorter than that of the second embodiment. In other words, this waiting time is shorter than the game display variation display time (2.0 sec) in the high frequency support mode, and the waiting time is the opening time (1.9 sec) or closing time of the third electric accessory 340a. Shorter than (1.8 sec).

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), assuming that the time from the timing t1 to the timing t4 is the opening time of the third electric accessory 340a, the game ball that won the third operating port 340 at the timing t3 It passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing t5 when the standby time set to be shorter than that of the embodiment elapses.

  If the game round ending at the timing of t2 is a jackpot result, the state before the transition is set at the timing of t2. On the other hand, in the modified example, the support mode is not switched at the timing t2. Therefore, even after the timing of t2, the third electric accessory 340a is maintained in the open state, and a winning to the third operating port 340 is possible.

  As described above, when a winning to the third operation port 340 occurs at a timing t3 which is a timing later than the timing t2, the winning game ball is transferred to the third start gate 560 at a timing t5. Pass through. Thereby, the opening / closing execution mode is started, and the support mode is switched from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  As described above, if the support mode is switched not at the time of setting the pre-transition state but at a later timing (at the time of passing through the start gate), after the transition to the pre-transition state, Even if it is, it is possible to cause the start gate to pass while acquiring the hold information on the second result display unit BS side.

  Here, as the waiting time is shorter, it becomes possible to closely relate the events that the player is interested in, such as winning the third operating port 340 and starting the opening / closing execution mode. The degree of attention can be increased. In that respect, the first embodiment has a configuration in which the standby time is substantially zero (occurs simultaneously).

  On the other hand, the longer the waiting time, the longer it takes to enjoy the opening / closing execution mode while watching the movement of the game ball. In particular, when the game ball is moved by the rotator 350, the game ball PE moves at a slower speed than flowing down the game area PE as it is, so that the game ball can be moved and the opening / closing execution mode can be more enjoyed. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, if the configuration is such that the high-frequency support mode cannot be switched to the low-frequency support mode when the pre-transition state is set, there is room for a subsequent game ball to win the third operation port 340 during the waiting time. It is possible to acquire more hold information on the second result display unit BS side.

  That is, in the pre-transition state, a winning to the third operating port 340 is generated and the holding information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired, and then the winning game ball passes through the third start gate 560. If the subsequent game ball wins the third operation port 340 during the waiting time until the opening / closing execution mode is started (switched to the low frequency support mode), the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is further increased. To be acquired. In this case, from the viewpoint of acquiring more hold information, the waiting time is preferably longer than the opening time in relation to the third electric combination 340a, and more preferably the opening time. It is preferable that the time is longer than the total of the closing time and the closing time. Further, from the viewpoint that the second result display unit BS obtains the holding information that is the upper limit number, the waiting time is determined by the product of the game ball firing period (0.6 sec) and the upper limit number (4 pieces). It is preferable that the time is too long.

<Modification for providing standby time>
A modified example of the configuration of the rotating body 350 for providing the standby time will be described below.

  As a first modification, the rotational speed of the rotating body 350 is periodically changed. For example, if the speed is changed by a quarter rotation of low speed → low speed → high speed → high speed → low speed, the length of the standby time varies depending on which of the plurality of depressions 351 is accommodated. In other words, the length of the waiting time changes in accordance with the winning timing to the third working port 340.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30B, for example, when a game ball won at the timing of t6 is accommodated in the depressed portion 351, a quarter turn from that timing rotates at a low speed, and the next Assuming that one-quarter of the turn rotates at high speed, the waiting time until the timing of t8 when the game ball won at the timing of t6 passes through the third start gate 560 is T1. On the other hand, if the game ball won at the timing of t7 is accommodated in the depressed portion 351, it is assumed that a quarter turn from that timing rotates at a high speed and the next quarter turn also rotates at a high speed. The waiting time until the timing of t9 when the game ball won at the timing of t7 passes through the third start gate 560 is T2 shorter than T1. In this example, the waiting time in the case where the quarter rotation is rotated at a low speed and the next quarter rotation is also performed at a low speed is T3 which is longer than T1.

  In this way, if the waiting time is different depending on the timing at which the third operating port 340 is won, variations in the game that is enjoyed while watching the movement of the game ball increase, and the game is diversified. In addition, from the viewpoint of acquiring hold information during the standby time, the number of hold information that can be acquired will change depending on the change in the standby time, and the advantage including game times after the open / close execution mode Can be changed. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is started so as to be the waiting time of T3, a large amount of hold information is acquired, and when the opening / closing execution mode is started so as to be the waiting time of T2, the holding is acquired. Information is less than in T3.

  As a second modified example, the waiting time is set so that it passes at the end timing of the game times by using the rotating body 350 or a different accessory. For example, a stopping part for stopping the game ball won in the third operating port 340 is provided, and the stopping by the stopping part is released at the timing when the game is being executed and passes through the third start gate 560. To do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the game ball won at the timing of t10 passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t11 when the running game round ends. The waiting time T4 in this case is the remaining variable display time of the game times at the time of winning at the timing t10. In addition, the game ball won at the timing of t12 passes through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t14 when the currently executed game round ends. The waiting time T5 in this case is the remaining variable display time of the game times at the time of winning at the timing of t11, and is longer than T4.

  If a game ball that has won a prize at the timing of t12 and a winning to the third operation port 340 occurs at a timing of t13 that is waiting to pass through the third start gate 560 at the timing of t14, It is preferable that the discharge is made to the out port 37 without passing through the third start gate 560.

  By doing as described above, when the game time becomes a big hit result and is set to the state before the transition, the passage of the third start gate 560 occurs at that timing (actually a little later) and the opening / closing is executed. The mode is started. In other words, a game ball won before being set to the pre-transition state will pass through the third start gate 560 when set to the pre-transition state, The substantial waiting time can be shortened to the limit.

  As a third modification, as shown in FIG. 31, the interval between the rotator 350 and the third start gate 560 is set to be as wide as one game ball. In this way, even if the game balls accommodated in the depression 351 of the rotator 350 reach the third start gate 560 and fall from the rotator 350, some of the game balls are gated. And the third start gate 560 does not pass.

  In other words, a part of the game ball that has entered the third operation port 340 passes through the third start gate 560. In other words, the number of winnings to the third operating port 340 and the number of passages of the third start gate 560 are different. In this way, it is possible to adjust the balance between the ease of acquiring the hold information on the second result display unit BS side and the ease of starting the opening / closing execution mode.

  For example, as described above, if the number of passing the third start gate 560 is smaller than the number of winning of the third working port 340, the third working port 340 is won in the state before the transition. In some cases, the opening / closing execution mode is started early and the opening / closing execution mode is not started easily. In this case, if the opening / closing execution mode is not easily started, it is necessary to generate a prize for the third operation port 340 correspondingly, and a lot of hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired, The advantage after the opening / closing execution mode can be improved. If the support mode is switched after the setting of the pre-transition state, even if the opening / closing execution mode is not easily started, the winning to the third operating port 340 itself can occur at a high frequency. It is thought that the decrease of the ball is small.

  In addition, the positional relationship between the third start gate 560 and the third operation port 340 is reversed (the game ball that has passed through the third start gate 560 is then configured to win the third operation port 340), etc. If the number of passes through the third start gate 560 is greater than the number of winnings in the third operating port 340, the third start gate is used to start the opening / closing execution mode in the pre-transition state. When 560 is passed, the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired in part. Therefore, after the opening / closing execution mode, there is a situation where there is holding information on the second result display section BS side and a situation where there is no holding information, thereby diversifying the game.

  In this case, for example, a part of the game balls that have passed through the third start gate 560 (for example, one-tenth of the game balls) pass through the third operation port 340, and the second result display unit BS side In the determination of success / failure and allocation determination, the jackpot result is set with a probability of almost 100%. In this way, after the opening / closing execution mode started by passing through the third start gate 560, a novel game in which the opening / closing execution mode occurs again as a big hit result at a rate of once every 10 times. Can be realized.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the game board 24 is different from those of the first and second embodiments. Hereinafter, a different configuration will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as the said 1st, 2nd embodiment, the code | symbol is shown as the same thing in FIG. 32, and description is abbreviate | omitted fundamentally about these structures.

  In the present embodiment, the operation ports corresponding to the second operation port 34 and the third operation port 340 are not provided in the lower region PE4. The corresponding operation port is provided as the fourth operation port 342 in the right region PE3.

  The fourth operating port 342 is opened upward, and, as with the first operating port 33, there is provided an accessory for changing the entrance rate (an electric accessory 34a or a third electric accessory 340a). Absent. When a game ball is fired so as to flow down the right region PE3 aiming at the fourth operating port 342, the rate of entering the fourth operating port 342 flows down the left region PE2 aiming at the first operating port 33. Thus, the nail 38 and other accessories are arranged so as to be lower than the rate of entrance into the first working port 33 when the game ball is fired.

  A fourth start gate 561 that is a pass-type gate is provided directly above the fourth working port 342. The fourth start gate 561 corresponds to the start gate 56 and the third start gate 560, and has a fourth start sensor corresponding to the start sensors 55a and 55b and the third start sensor 550 inside. 551 is provided. When the game ball passes through the fourth start gate 561, the passage is detected by the fourth start sensor 551, and the opening / closing execution mode is started on the condition that the state is before transition. The fourth operation port 342 and the fourth start gate 561 are arranged so that the distance between them is shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the fourth operation port does not pass through the fourth start gate 561. It is restricted that game balls enter 342.

  In the present embodiment, a fifth start gate 562 is provided separately from the fourth start gate 561 as a start gate corresponding to the second start gate 56b in each of the above embodiments. The fifth start gate 562 is provided in the left region PE2, and can be passed by firing a game ball so as to flow down the left region PE2. The fifth start gate 562 is provided with a fifth start sensor 552. If the state is before transition, the opening / closing execution mode is started even when detected by the fifth start sensor 552. The

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the fourth start gate 561 and the fifth start gate 562 are provided as start gates that trigger the start of the opening / closing execution mode. When the game balls are fired so as to flow down the right area PE3, the fourth starting gate 561 can pass through the fifth starting gate 562, and the fifth starting gate 562 cannot pass through. When the game ball is fired, the fifth start gate 562 can pass and the fourth start gate 561 cannot pass. When the fourth start gate 561 is passed, a winning to the fourth working port 342 occurs thereafter, and the hold information is stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb, When the 5 start gate 562 is passed, the storage of the hold information in the second result display portion holding area Rb is not performed thereafter.

  When the fourth start gate 561 and the fifth start gate 562 are compared, the fifth start gate 562 is easier to pass the game ball than the fourth start gate 561, so that the nail 38 and other accessories Is arranged. In the lower region PE4, which is downstream of the fourth start gate 561 and the fifth start gate 562, the variable winning device 32 is arranged as in the first and second embodiments.

  With the configuration as described above, it is possible to make a decision based on the number of pieces of hold information stored in the second result display portion hold area Rb. That is, in the state before the transition, when sufficient holding information is not stored in the second result display area holding area Rb, the game ball is fired so as to pass through the fourth start gate 561, and the second result. When sufficient holding information is stored in the display holding area Rb, the game ball is fired so as to pass through the fifth start gate 562.

  In this case, since the fifth start gate 562 is easier to pass than the fourth start gate 561 as described above, sufficient hold information is stored in the second result display portion hold area Rb. In such a case, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the opening / closing execution mode is not started easily. In addition, even if sufficient hold information is not stored in the second result display holding area Rb, first, rather than the lottery after the opening / closing execution mode, for example, just before the closing time of the game hall. When it is desired to shift to the opening / closing execution mode at an early stage, the opening / closing execution mode can be started at an early stage by aiming at the fifth start gate 562.

  Here, the fourth start gate 561 can also be configured to allow game balls to pass easily. However, if the passing rate of the fourth start gate 561 is increased too much, the winning rate for the fourth operating port 342 is also increased, and the ball-out rate may rise. Further, if no hold information is stored in the second result display area hold area Rb, for a player who thinks that storing the hold information is more important than starting the opening / closing execution mode, Even if it is difficult to pass through the fourth start gate 561 and the opening / closing execution mode is not started, it is considered that there is little irritation. From these viewpoints, the fourth start gate 561 can be configured to be difficult to pass through, and the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode can be adjusted while suppressing a rise in the exit rate.

  In the present embodiment, the following configuration may be added.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating the notifying notification process executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82. The notifying process is activated, for example, at a predetermined cycle (2 msec cycle).

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the game is being played. If the game is not being played, the notification process is terminated. If the game is being played, it is possible to shift to the opening / closing execution mode in step S1502 as to whether or not the game result of the game being executed is any jackpot result or special loss result. It is determined whether or not the game time is a trigger for the state before the transition. This determination can be made by analyzing the type command received from the main control device 81. If the game time is the trigger for the pre-transition state, a winning notification lottery process is executed in step S1503. In the winning notification lottery process, a lottery table is acquired from the ROM 243 and a lottery counter is acquired from the RAM 244 to execute the lottery. In this case, in step S1503, the winning is set with a probability of 50%, for example.

  If it is determined in step S1502 that it is not a game time that triggers the state before the transition, the process proceeds to step S1504 to determine whether or not the game time being executed is a game time corresponding to super reach. Whether or not it is super reach can be determined by grasping the variable display time set for the game time being executed. More specifically, the determination can be made by analyzing the variation command received from the main control device 81. If it is a game time corresponding to super reach, in step S1505, a missed notification lottery process is executed. In the notification lottery process for losing, a lottery table is acquired from the ROM 243 and a lottery counter is acquired from the RAM 244 to execute the lottery. In this case, in step S1505, for example, it is set to win with a probability of 2%, and is set lower than the winning probability of the winning notification lottery process. If the game time does not correspond to super reach in step S1504, the notification process is terminated.

  After executing the lottery process in step S1503 or step S1505, it is determined in step S1506 whether the result of the lottery process is a winning result. If it is a detachment result, the notification process is terminated as it is. If it is a winning result, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the number of pieces of hold information currently stored in the second result display portion hold area Rb is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (two). Such a determination can be grasped by a hold command or a shift command received from the main control device 81. When a predetermined number or more of the hold information is stored in the second result display portion hold area Rb, after setting left-handed notification that is a notification instructing to flow down the left region PE2 in step S1508 Then, the notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number is less than the predetermined number, right notification is set in step S1509, which is an instruction for instructing the right region PE3 to flow down, and then the notification processing is terminated. When left-handed notification or right-handed notification is set, the effect control device 82 outputs a command corresponding to the notification to the display control device 212. Based on the received command, the display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 to execute left-handed notification or right-handed notification.

  An example of left-handed notification and right-handed notification will be described with reference to FIG.

  The left-handed notification and the right-handed notification are executed at a predetermined timing before the game round ends during the game round. The predetermined timing is set, for example, as a timing during reach display. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a1), when two pieces of hold information are stored in the second result display portion hold area Rb during the reach display, FIG. 34 (a2) shows. As shown in the figure, in the specific area UH of the display screen G, there is a case where a left-handed notification is given by a display “Waiting for the left and waiting for the big hit!”. The specific area UH is set in an area overlapping with the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 during reach display, and is displayed on the front side of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The display of the specific area UH is performed over a certain period (for example, 3 seconds), and the display of the specific area UH is ended at a timing before the reach display is ended. That is, the left-handed notification is performed in a predetermined period during which the reach display is performed, and ends at a timing before the reach display ends, that is, at a timing before the game time variation display ends. Is set as follows.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (b1), when the hold information is not stored in the second result display portion holding area Rb while the reach display is being performed, FIG. 34 (b2) ), In the specific area UH of the display screen G, there is a case where a right-handed notification is given by the display “Waiting for the right and waiting for the big hit!”. The specific area UH is set in an area overlapping with the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 during reach display, and is displayed on the front side of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The display of the specific area UH is performed over a certain period (for example, 3 seconds), and the display of the specific area UH is ended at a timing before the reach display is ended. That is, the right-handed notification is also performed in a predetermined period during which the reach display is performed, and ends at a timing before the reach display ends, that is, at a timing before the game time variation display ends. Is set as follows.

  By doing so, the player can be notified which of the left and right start gates 561 and 562 should be aimed, and the notification can also be used as an expected effect during the game. That is, by performing the left-handed notification and the right-handed notification, the player expects that the current game time is a game time that triggers the state before the transition, and the degree of attention of the game time is further increased.

  Here, for example, during the reach of game times, there is a case where the act of stopping the launch of the game ball and watching the reach is performed. In this case, there is a concern for the manager of the game hall that it is difficult to distinguish the act of trying to obtain an unfair advantage by repeatedly launching and stopping the game ball. On the other hand, as described above, it is possible to urge the game ball to continue to be fired by adopting a configuration in which the right and left divided notification is performed before the game round ends, as a result, It becomes easier to detect fraud.

  Also, as a player, the second result display section hold is not performed because the above-described divided notification does not wait for the end of the game round, that is, is performed earlier than the transition to the pre-transition state. It becomes possible to carry out the launch for storing the hold information in the area Rb for a longer time. In particular, since the winning rate to the fourth operating port 342 is set low, even if it is attempted to win the fourth operating port 342 after shifting to the state before the transition, it is quite easy to reach the fourth operating port 342. For example, it is conceivable that the opening / closing execution mode ends in a state in which no winning is generated and only the hold information that triggers the opening / closing execution mode is stored. Then, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the game times of the second result display unit BS can be secured only once, but after that, the game times of the first result display unit AS are likely to be executed. In that regard, as described above, since the period is secured for a longer period, it is possible to store as much hold information as possible in the second result display portion hold area Rb.

  Here, an action of causing the right region PE3 to flow down and generating a prize for the fourth working port 342 even during normal times is conceivable. However, as already explained, when the right region PE3 is caused to flow down, the winning rate for the first working port 33 is lower than when the left region PE2 is caused to flow down. In that regard, in normal times, it is advantageous for the player to flow down the left area PE2. However, it is the content that the player should select as to which operating port is aimed. As described above, the right region PE3 is allowed to flow down even during normal times, leaving room for the player to select. It becomes possible to ensure the diversity of games.

  It should be noted that the second result display unit is displayed in the lower region PE4, for example, so that the hold information is acquired on the second result display unit holding area Rb side even in the situation where the game ball is flowing down the left region PE2. You may provide the operation opening for BS separately.

  In addition, the left-handed notification is a case where a predetermined number or more of the hold information has already been stored in the second result display unit reservation area Rb, and the necessity of early notification is lower than that of the right-handed notification. Conceivable. In this regard, the left-handed notification may be performed after the game round ends, or may not be performed, and the right-handed notification may be performed before the game round ends. However, it is possible to focus attention on the content of whether the notification timing is set to the right or left, and simplification of the processing configuration compared to different notification timings.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the 1st operation port 33 is provided in the position different from the said 1st-3rd embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35A, it is arranged directly below the fifth start gate 562 shown in the third embodiment. In addition, in order to distinguish the working port corresponding to the 1st working port 33 in this embodiment from said each embodiment, it shows as the 5th working port 330. FIG. When a winning to the fifth operating port 330 occurs, the hold information is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra, and the game times in the first result display section AS are executed.

  Further, when a winning is made to the fifth working port 330, it is passed through the fifth starting gate 562 disposed immediately above. That is, in the present embodiment, as a trigger for starting the opening / closing execution mode, a case where the hold information on the first result display unit AS side is acquired and a case where the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired are displayed. It becomes the structure which makes it select.

  As shown in FIG. 35B, when the fifth operation port 330 on the first result display unit AS side and the fourth operation port 342 on the second result display unit BS side are compared, the fifth operation port 330 is awarded a prize. In this case, the number of prize balls is three, which is more than the number of prize balls (one) when winning the fourth operating port 342. Further, the nail 38 and the like are arranged so that the fifth working port 330 is easier to win than the fourth working port 342. On the other hand, the allocation table in the success / failure lottery is set so that the fifth operation port 330 on the first result display unit AS side is more disadvantageous than the fourth operation port 342 on the second result display unit BS side. (See FIG. 10).

  As described above, both the operation ports 330 and 342 can be distinguished from each other, and the opening / closing execution mode can be started even if any winning of the both operation ports 330 and 342 is generated in the state before the transition. Thus, it is possible to make a novel game in which the player selects the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode in consideration of the winning ball, the winning rate, the allocation table in the winning / losing lottery, and the like.

  Here, when the opening / closing execution mode is based on any probability variation jackpot result, the game times after the opening / closing execution mode are performed in the high probability mode. For this reason, the possibility that the hold information that triggers the start of the opening / closing execution mode becomes a jackpot result is higher than in the low probability mode. If it does so, it can be said that the influence of a distribution table becomes strong in the game which selects the start opportunity of said opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it can be advantageous for the player to use the winning at the fourth operating port 342 as the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode rather than the winning at the fifth operating port 330 as the starting timing of the opening / closing execution mode.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing execution mode is based on the normal jackpot result, the game times after the opening / closing execution mode are executed in the low probability mode. Therefore, in the game for selecting the start opportunity, The impact is weakened. Therefore, it can be advantageous for the player to use the winning at the fifth operating port 330 as the start trigger for the opening / closing execution mode rather than the winning at the fourth operating port 342 as the start trigger for the opening / closing execution mode.

  As described above, since the level of the success / failure lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode also affects the selection of the start opportunity, the player's selection is more complicated and the game is diversified.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configurations of the second working port 34 and the start gate 56 shown in the first embodiment are different. In addition, the operating port corresponding to the 2nd operating port 34 in this embodiment is shown as the 6th operating port 343 in order to distinguish from said each embodiment. In addition, a start gate corresponding to the start gate 56 in the present embodiment is shown as a sixth start gate 563 so as to be distinguished from the above embodiments. Note that the sixth start gate 563 of the present embodiment is not a pass-through gate, but has a configuration in which the entered game ball is discharged to a different area from the game area PE through the discharge passage. In that regard, the sixth start gate 563 can also be referred to as a sixth start ball entrance 563.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (a1) and 36 (a2), the sixth operating port 343 and the sixth start gate 563 are unitized and installed in the game board 24. Both the sixth operating port 343 and the sixth start gate 563 are opened upward. In addition, the sixth operating port 343 and the sixth start gate 563 are aligned in the vertical direction so that the sixth operating port 343 is directed upward. The sixth starting gate 563 is provided with a sixth electric accessory 343a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces. A game ball that has entered the sixth operation port 343 is detected by the sixth winning sensor 343c, and a game ball that passes through the sixth start gate 563 is detected by the sixth start sensor 553.

  The sixth electric combination 343a corresponds to the electric combination 34a described above. The sixth electric accessory 343a is switched between a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the sixth start gate 563 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to pass than in the closed state.

  The working port case 343b constituting the sixth working port 343 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as seen from the front while projecting to the near side, and the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 343b (that is, the left and right width of the sixth operating port 343) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is the sixth electric accessory 343a in the closed state. In some cases, the length is greater than the distance between the left and right sixth electric combination 343a. When the sixth electric combination 343a is in the closed state, the sixth operation opening 343 is set so that the distance between the operation port case 343b and the upper end of the sixth electric combination 343a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The installation interval of the sixth start gate 563 is adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the sixth electric combination 343a, the game ball cannot pass through the sixth start gate 563, and when the sixth electric combination 343a is opened, the sixth electric combination 343a is opened. Passage is possible. In particular, at this time, during the operation of the sixth electric accessory 343a shifting from the closed state to the open state, the operation port case 343b of the sixth operation port 343 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Thus, until the sixth electric combination 343a is fully opened, it is impossible to pass the game ball to the sixth start gate 563, and the sixth electric combination 343a can pass only when it is almost fully opened. ing. That is, the game ball falling from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 343b and is bounced outward, and does not directly win the sixth start gate 563. In this way, the passage to the sixth start gate 563 can be made more limited.

  The opening / closing process of the sixth electric accessory 343a will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not a winning for the sixth operating port 343 has occurred. If a winning has occurred, in step S1602, as the gate opening process, the sixth electric accessory 343a is opened, and then this opening / closing process ends. Thereby, the passage of the game ball of the sixth start gate 563 is allowed. That is, the opening / closing execution mode can be started.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that a winning to the sixth operating port 343 has not occurred, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not a game ball has passed through the sixth start gate 563. If the passage of the sixth start gate 563 occurs, the gate opening process is ended in step S1604, and the sixth electric accessory 363 is closed, and then the main opening / closing process is terminated. As a result, the game ball cannot pass through the sixth start gate 563. That is, the opening / closing execution mode cannot be started. If a negative determination is made in step S1603, the main opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in order to pass the sixth start gate 563 and shift to the opening / closing execution mode in the pre-transition state, it is necessary to win at least the sixth operating port 343 and execute the opening / closing execution. After the mode, it is possible to avoid an event that the game result on the second result display unit BS side is not executed.

  In the above configuration, the arrangement of the sixth start gate 563 and the sixth working port 343 may be reversed. In other words, the sixth start gate 563 is disposed on the upper side and the sixth operation port 343 is disposed on the lower side, and a winning of the sixth operation port 343 is allowed based on the passage of the sixth start gate 563. Even in this case, after shifting to the opening / closing execution mode (that is, after passing through the sixth starting gate 563), the sixth starting gate 563 can be passed, and the second result display section at the end of the opening / closing execution mode It is possible to secure game times on the BS side. In this case, depending on the position of the sixth operating port 343, the player may start the opening / closing execution mode and then adjust the firing strength so that the sixth operating port 343 does not win. It is also possible to respond to a request such that the game times on the first result display unit AS side are to be actively performed after the execution mode (the game times on the second result display unit BS side are not desired to be performed). However, since the sixth operating port 343 is likely to win a prize by passing through the sixth start gate 563, from the viewpoint of suppressing an increase in the winning rate of the sixth operating port 343, as described above. In addition, a configuration in which passage of the sixth start gate 563 is allowed based on the winning on the sixth operating port 343 side is preferable.

  Based on the winning to the sixth operating port 343 and the sixth start gate 563, the sixth electric combination 343a is controlled to open and close by electric drive, but the open state is received by the weight of the game ball that has entered The above-described configuration may be realized by a mechanical non-electrically-operated accessory that switches to a closed state.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or some of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effects to be exerted) of the components to be combined is ensured. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration that is a combination of the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) When switching to the opening / closing execution mode is possible, the configuration is such that the high-frequency support mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode, but the support mode may not be switched. Specifically, as in each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration is switched to the low-frequency support mode when set to the state before the transition, or the frequency is low when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode shown in the second embodiment. Instead of the configuration that can be switched to the support mode, a configuration that cannot be switched to the low-frequency support mode may be adopted. Even in this case, when the pre-transition state is set during the low frequency support mode or when the opening / closing execution mode is started, the winning of the second operation port 34 or the like on the second result display unit BS side is won. If it is generated and the opening / closing execution mode is started, after the opening / closing execution mode, game play on the second result display unit BS side can be performed. In addition, when the pre-transition state is set during the high frequency support mode or when the opening / closing execution mode is started, a large amount of hold information on the second result display unit BS side is stored during the pre-transition state or the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it is preferable from the viewpoint that the game times on the second result display unit BS side can be more reliably implemented as the game times after the opening / closing execution mode.

  In addition, the switching from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode may be performed at a timing after setting the pre-transition state and before starting the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, for example, at the timing when the state before transition is set, the update of the counter that measures the predetermined time is started, and the support mode is based on the fact that the counter reaches a numerical value corresponding to the passage of the predetermined time. It is preferable that the switching is performed.

  Further, the support mode may be switched from low frequency to high frequency, low frequency to low frequency, or high frequency to high frequency instead of switching to the low frequency support mode. For example, the support mode may be set according to the game result in the pre-transition state, or the level of the support mode set by lottery or the like may be determined regardless of the game result or with a probability according to the game result. It is good also as a structure. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which is forcedly set to high frequency support mode based on becoming a state before transfer. If the configuration is set to the high-frequency support mode, for example, in the first embodiment, the first start sensor 55a can be easily passed, and the entrance rate to the second operation port 34 at the normal time is increased. Thus, it is possible to quickly start the opening / closing execution mode.

  (2) Although the through ball 35 is configured so that the game ball can always pass through, the configuration may be configured to allow the game ball to pass based on the state before the transition. For the passable state, for example, an accessory that can be switched between an open state and a closed state, such as the electric accessory 34a, is provided in the through gate 35, and the through gate 35 is based on the state before the transition. It may be configured to be switched to an open state so that a prize can be won. In this way, it is possible to obtain a game that has passed through the through gate 35 in the state before the transition to open the electric accessory 34a and the like. In this case, since it is not necessary to consider the winning probability of the support lottery at the normal time (other than the state before the transition), it is possible to enter the support state with a high probability in the state before the transition, and to promptly start the opening / closing execution mode. Can be realized.

  Incidentally, in the case of the above configuration, the opening / closing control of the accessory may be performed so that the through gate 35 can be won during the high frequency support mode and the through gate 35 cannot be won during the low frequency support mode. .

  (3) The configuration of the operation port on the second result display unit BS side and the start gate that is a trigger for starting the opening / closing execution mode is not limited to the above. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a start gate is built in (also used as) in the operation port as in the first embodiment, a configuration that realizes acquisition of hold and start information for opening / closing execution mode by one sensor is used. Also good. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which a winning detection sensor is arrange | positioned after the start sensor instead of the structure by which the start sensor is arrange | positioned after the winning detection sensor to an operation port. Further, in the case of the configuration in which the working port and the starting gate are separately provided as in the second embodiment, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the starting gate is disposed on the downstream side of the working port, and the downstream side of the starting gate. A configuration may be employed in which the operation port is disposed. In addition, the start gate and the operation port may be arranged in different regions, and the start gate may be allowed to be awarded based on winning in the operation port as in the fifth embodiment. A configuration may be adopted in which winning to the operating port is allowed based on winning of the start gate.

  In addition, the detection of passage of the start gate is always performed by various sensor reading processes of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). However, when a winning to the operation port occurs in the state before the transition, the passage of the start gate is passed. It is good also as a structure which performs a detection.

  (4) Although the hold information of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit Rb is preferentially determined over the hold information of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, the converse may be the reverse, It is good also as a structure which judges the success or failure in order (acquisition order). For example, in the configuration in which the first result display area reservation area Ra is prioritized, the second result display area reservation area Rb side wants to acquire the reservation information earlier (that is, the first result display area reservation area Ra is acquired earlier than the first side). The player will think that the significance of acquiring the hold information on the second side at the start of the opening / closing execution mode before the high frequency support mode is set is considered to increase.

  (5) In the second embodiment, a locking portion is provided as a configuration in which a game ball is accommodated in the depressed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 so that the game ball does not fall even if the depressed portion 351 faces downward. However, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a latching | locking part. When the locking portion is not provided, the rotation angle at which the game ball falls from the depressed portion 351 is constant, so the third start gate 560 may be provided at the location where the game ball falls. In addition, as a configuration for preventing the camera from falling, for example, a structure for providing a drop prevention accessory such as a nail 38 around the rotating body 350 may be used. Further, as a configuration for preventing the camera from falling, a shutter may be provided so that inflow to the depressed portion 351 and outflow from the depressed portion 351 are restricted except on the stop position and the third start gate 560.

  (6) In the second embodiment, the game ball is temporarily stopped on the circumferential surface of the rotating body 350. However, the structure in which the game ball is stopped (waiting to be accommodated in the depressed portion 351) is not limited to the above. . For example, the game ball that has passed through the third working port 340 is configured to stop at a stopping portion that is provided separately from the rotating body 350, and the bottom surface of the stopping portion is inclined downward toward the rotating body 350. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball that is stopped at the stopping portion according to the rotation angle of the rotating body 350 can be stored in the recessed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 or cannot be stored.

  In addition, the number of game balls that are waiting to be accommodated in the depressed portion 351 of the rotating body 350 is not limited to one, and may be a plurality.

  Further, the game ball is temporarily stopped on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 350 based on the relationship between the winning timing at the third operating port 340 and the rotation angle of the rotating body 350, but the third operating port is not stopped. When the game ball that has won 340 reaches the rotating body 350 at the timing when it is received in the recessed portion 351 of the rotating body 350, it is received in the recessed portion 351, but reaches the rotating body 350 at other timings. In such a case, it may be configured not to be accommodated in the depressed portion 351. In this way, in the pre-transition state, the number of winnings to the third operating port 340 is increased before passing the third start gate 560 (if the timing is not met, the winning to the third operating port 340 is won). Only occurs).

  (7) In the second embodiment, the period until the game ball that has passed through the third operation port 340 reaches the third start gate 560 is secured by the rotating body 350. For example, the third operation It is good also as a structure which ensures the period by the flow-down channel | path from passing through the opening | mouth 340 to reaching the 3rd start gate 560. Specifically, the flow path is configured to be a flow path that is longer than the vertical drop by making the flow path zigzag, etc., and the flow speed is decreased by making the bottom and the wall uneven. For example, the flow path or flow speed of the game ball that has passed through the third operation port 340 may be adjusted by a movable accessory.

  (8) In the second embodiment, the rotational speed of the rotating body 350 (period required for a half turn, standby time) is not limited to the above, and at least a game ball that has passed through the third operating port 340 starts the third. If a period longer than the game ball firing period (0.6 sec) is secured before reaching the use gate 560, the subsequent game balls can reach the third operation port 340. Further, if a period longer than the product of the firing period and the retained upper limit number (4) is ensured, the succeeding game balls for the upper limit number can reach the third operation port 340. Furthermore, if the period is longer than the closing time (about 1.8 sec) required for one support lottery in the high frequency support mode, there is a chance that the third electric accessory 340a can be opened once, and the support lottery. If it is a period longer than the total period of the closing time required for the opening and the opening time (about 1.9 sec) in which the open state is maintained, the third operating port 340 can be more reliably won.

  (9) In the second embodiment, the opening / closing timing of the third electric accessory 340a may be made different so that the subsequent game ball can easily reach the third operation port 340. Specifically, regardless of whether the support mode is high or low, based on the transition to the pre-transition state, the period required for the support lottery (closing time) is made shorter than the previous period (for example, from 1.8 sec to 0.00. And the third operation port by changing the period during which the open state is maintained (opening time) to be longer than the previous period (for example, changing from 1.9 sec to 4.0 sec), etc. It is good also as a structure which is easy to reach 340.

  The timing for changing the opening / closing timing is not limited to shifting (set) to the pre-transition state, but may be shifting (setting) to the opening / closing execution mode, or transition to the pre-transition state. Then, a predetermined period may elapse.

  (10) In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, not only the opening time and closing time of the electric power articles 34a and 340a but also the number of times of opening is made different so that the operating port 34 on the second result display unit BS side , 340 may be configured to improve the winning frequency.

  (11) In the third embodiment, the right and left divided notification is configured. However, if at least one (particularly right-handed notification) is configured, the player can grasp which one should be aimed. is there.

  (12) In the third embodiment, if the passage rate of the fifth start gate 562 is higher than that of the fourth start gate 561, for example, an electric accessory that can be switched between an open state and a closed state. Depending on, the level of the passing rate may be set. In this case, an electric charge may be provided on the fourth start gate 561 side to lower the passing rate, or an electric charge may be provided on the fifth start gate 562 side to increase the pass rate.

  (13) In the third and fourth embodiments, the positions of the fourth start gate 561 and the fifth start gate 562 are not limited to those described above. In order to achieve at least the effect of the game, it is only necessary to have a positional relationship that does not reach the other in a situation where the game ball is being fired to aim at one.

  (14) Also in the first, third to fifth embodiments, as in the second embodiment, a winning to the operating port on the second result display unit BS side and a start that triggers the opening / closing execution mode are started. There is no need for one-to-one correspondence with the passage of the service gate. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined proportion of game balls that have won a prize at the operation port pass through a start gate. Specifically, for example, a sorting device is provided at a position where a game ball that has won a prize in the operation port always passes. The distribution device is configured to distribute the game balls to the start gate side when a predetermined number of game balls pass and distribute the game balls to a different area from the start gate until the predetermined number of game balls pass. As a result, if the predetermined number is, for example, four, one of the four winning openings will pass to the start gate. In this case, if the predetermined number is equal to or greater than the holding upper limit number, it is possible to acquire the holding information for the holding upper limit number of the second result display unit holding area Rb at the start of the opening / closing execution mode.

  Conversely, a predetermined proportion of the game balls that have passed through the start gate may be configured to win the operation opening.

  In these cases, the predetermined ratio may be set to a constant ratio using the sorting device as described above, or as a configuration that is random depending on the behavior of the game ball as in the second embodiment. Alternatively, the allocation destination may be determined by lottery or the like. Further, when the working port and the starting gate are made common, the ratio for determining the winning to the working port and the ratio for determining the passing of the starting gate may be different.

  In addition, when using a distribution device, the configuration may be such that the distribution destination is changed by electric drive (controlled by the main control device 81 or the like), or is non-electric and distributed by the weight of the game ball, etc. A configuration may be adopted in which the tip is changed.

  (15) As in the fourth embodiment, in a configuration in which it is possible to shift to the opening / closing execution mode regardless of whether the fifth operation port 330 or the fourth operation port 342 is in the state before the transition, the effective start The gates 561 and 562 may be selected based on a lottery or a game result that triggers the transition to the state before transition. In this case, for example, when the transition to the pre-transition state is made based on the jackpot result that can transition to the high-frequency support mode, the fourth start gate 561 on the fourth operating port 342 side is enabled and the high-frequency support mode is set. In the case of shifting to the pre-transition state based on the non-transparent 2R probability variation jackpot result or the special loss result that does not shift, the fifth start gate 562 on the fifth operating port 330 side is validated. In this way, only in the high-frequency support mode in which the game play on the second result display unit BS side is actively performed after the opening / closing execution mode, the hold information is stored on the second result display unit holding area Rb side. It is possible to start the opening / closing execution mode. In other words, it is possible to avoid an event in which the hold information on the second result display portion holding area Rb side is stored, even though the mode is not shifted to the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode. In addition, if the winner on the second result display unit BS side is more advantageous for the player, if the player wins by the lottery at the time of transition to the pre-transition state, the second result display unit BS side holds A configuration in which information is acquired (a configuration in which the fourth start gate 561 side is effective) may be employed.

  (16) The subsequent advantages may be different depending on the length of the period from the transition to the pre-transition state to the passage of the start gate. For example, assuming that the opening / closing execution mode and the advantage obtained thereafter increase as the start gate is passed early after the transition to the pre-transition state, It is possible to increase the fun of the game such as which one is aimed as in the fourth embodiment. As the configuration with different advantages depending on the period, change the part directly connected to the player's profit such as the number of continuations of the high frequency support mode after the opening and closing execution mode, the number of continuations of the high probability mode, the probability of the lottery Alternatively, for example, it may be a privilege on rendering such that a rare image / rare rendering is easily displayed / generated.

  (17) In the state before transition, when passage of the start gate occurs without acquiring the corresponding hold information, the passage may be invalidated. In this way, it is possible to acquire the corresponding hold information more reliably at the start of the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, in the configuration in which the start gate can be passed before the hold information is acquired, the presence or absence of the hold information is monitored and acquired for a predetermined period after the start gate passes. If so, the passage of the start gate may be treated as valid, and if not obtained, the passage of the start gate may be treated as invalid.

  (18) The prize ball may be paid out when passing through the start gate. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a sense of satisfaction with having passed the start gate. However, from the standpoint of not increasing the exit rate too much, the number of winning balls may be equal to or less than the number of passing through the start gate.

  (19) A predetermined lottery may be performed based on the passage of the start gate. For example, it may be configured such that the contents of the effects in the opening / closing execution mode are different depending on the predetermined lottery, and the contents of the effects after the opening / closing execution mode are different, or the subsequent advantage is different depending on the predetermined lottery.

  (20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the distribution determination on the second result display unit BS side is more likely to be the open / close execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode than the distribution determination on the first result display unit AS side. Although the probability of being distributed and the probability of being distributed to the jackpot result set in the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is increased, the game on the second result display unit BS side than the first result display unit AS side Any configuration that is advantageous to the user may be used. For example, one of the probability of being assigned to the jackpot result that is the opening / closing execution mode of the high-frequency winning mode and the probability of being assigned to the jackpot result set to the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is the first result display unit AS. The second result display unit BS side may be higher than the side.

  Further, for example, a configuration may be employed in which the success / failure lottery of the second result display unit BS has a higher probability of winning a big hit than the success / failure lottery on the first result display unit AS side. Further, the distribution determination of the second result display unit BS may have a higher probability of being distributed to the jackpot result that can be set to the high probability mode than the distribution determination of the first result display unit AS.

  As a configuration in which the probability of being distributed to the jackpot result that can be set to the high probability mode is higher on the second result display unit BS side, for example, by passing the game ball through a predetermined passing unit during the opening / closing execution mode, The success / failure lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode is set to the high probability mode. And it is set as the structure which changes the passability of the said predetermined | prescribed passage part with the opening / closing mode of the variable prize-winning apparatus 32 in opening / closing execution mode. That is, a distribution device is provided that distributes the predetermined passing portion and a different area in the passage through which the game balls won in the special winning opening 32a pass. For example, the distribution device is configured to be controlled by the main control device 81 or the like so as to operate so as to periodically change the distribution destination. In addition, as a type of jackpot result that is distributed as a jackpot win, the jackpot result in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is determined so that the winning prize opening 32a is won at a timing that can be easily distributed to a predetermined passing portion side. And a jackpot result in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize winning device 32 is determined so that the prize winning opening 32a is won at a timing that is difficult to be distributed to the predetermined passing portion side. And, if the winning lottery on the second result display unit BS side is a big win, it is likely to be a big hit result that is likely to be distributed to the predetermined passing unit side, and the big winning lottery on the first result display unit AS side In such a case, the jackpot result is difficult to be distributed to the predetermined passing portion side. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to make the probability which can be set to a substantially high probability mode differ in the 1st result display part AS side and the 2nd result display part BS side.

  In such a configuration, the difference in the advantage between the first result display unit AS side and the second result display unit BS side is larger than that in each of the above embodiments. For this reason, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode set in the high-frequency support mode, the demerit of the player due to the game times being performed not on the second result display unit BS but on the first result display unit AS side increases. In that respect, if the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is acquired in accordance with the start timing of the opening / closing execution mode, the game times on the second result display unit BS side are surely executed after the opening / closing execution mode. It becomes possible.

  (21) Although there is provided a configuration in which the electric accessories 34a and 340a are provided and the ease of entering the second operating port 34 and the third operating port 340 is changed according to the opening / closing mode of the electric connecting agents 34a and 340a, Based on the winning rate relationship between the 1 result display section AS side and the second result display section BS side, an electric accessory is provided on the first operating port 33 side, and the mode is set so that the electric accessory is likely to be in an open state at normal times. As a result, the winning rate is higher on the first result display unit AS side than on the second result display unit BS side, and the second result display unit is set in a mode in which the electric accessory is not easily opened. The BS side may have a higher winning rate than the first result display unit AS side. In short, the second result display unit BS and the first result display unit AS only need to win the second result display unit BS more easily. What is necessary is just the structure which a change produces in the relative difference of the ease of winning of a prize with display part AS and 2nd result display part BS. From that point of view, for example, by setting the high-frequency support mode, the hold information on the second result display unit BS side is more easily acquired than the first result display unit AS side. The hold information on the BS side only needs to be easily acquired, and even if the high frequency support mode is set, the hold result information on the first result display unit AS side may be easily acquired.

  (22) The game result of the game times in the high frequency support mode may be configured to be grasped / predictable before the end of the variable display time. For example, as a kind of effect during the game round, a special effect indicating that the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (pre-transition state) is confirmed (transition with high probability) can be executed. In this way, the player can grasp that the state before the transition is set when the game round is ended during the display of the fluctuation of the game round. Since the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the pre-migration state is set, for example, in the case of the second embodiment, before the transition to the low-frequency support mode, that is, the special mode described above. Prior to the end of the game round in which the production has occurred, a winning is made to the third operating port 340 to obtain the hold information, and a winning is made to the third operating port 340 and thereafter It is considered that the opening / closing execution mode is started early (passage to the third start gate 560 occurs). Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the contents of each game.

  (23) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters the specific area of the special device, or a game ball in the specific area of the special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when entering, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the active line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

  In addition, the invention described in each of the following feature groups is as follows: “In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball enters a start ball entering section provided in the game area, Regarding the background technology, “whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a state (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853)”, “in gaming machines, the degree of attention to the game is increased. It is necessary and there is still room for improvement in this respect. "

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball into the game area (game area PE);
A starting ball entrance (operating port 34, 340, 342, 330, 343) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering the starting pitching portion (whether the main controller 81 determines whether or not the game is successful) Processing function), and
The pre-transition state that can be shifted to the special gaming state based on the transition determination result corresponding to the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state as a result of the transition determination by the transition determination means First setting means (function to execute the first transition processing by the main control device 81),
A specific event (starting gate) that may occur based on the game ball entering the start entrance part or that may occur prior to the entrance when the game ball enters the start entrance part 56a, 560 to 563) occurs in a situation where the gaming state is the pre-transition state, and second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state (second by the main controller 81). The function to execute the migration process), and
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the above configuration, when the game ball launched by the launching unit enters the start entrance part, it is determined whether or not it is possible to shift to the special game state. If the result of the transition determination is a transition response result, first, the state before transition is set before transition to the special gaming state. And in the situation staying in the state before the transition, it can be generated based on the game ball entering the start entrance part, or when the game ball enters the start entrance part from the entrance When a specific event that can occur first occurs, the game state shifts to a special game state. As described above, the entry to the starting entry portion is an opportunity for determining whether or not to shift to the special gaming state and also causes the transition to the special gaming state. Therefore, it is possible not only to increase the degree of attention to the starting pitching part, but also to realize a novel game in a limited game area by integrating functions.

  For the second setting means, “the game state is set to the special game based on the occurrence of a specific event in which the game ball can enter the start ball entering part in the situation where the game state is the state before the transition”. “Second setting means for setting the state” or “a specific event that occurs at a predetermined rate when a game ball enters the start ball entering part in a situation where the game state is the state before the transition” Based on the second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state ”,“ passes through a predetermined passing portion provided on a path that passes when the gaming ball enters the starting pitching portion. Based on the occurrence of the specific event in the situation where the gaming state is the pre-transition state, the second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state ”,“ the gaming ball enters the starting pitching unit ” Specific events that may occur when the game state transitions Based on that generated in the state situation, the gaming state may be expressed as second setting means "to be set to the special game state.

Feature A2. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball into the game area (game area PE);
A starting ball entrance (operating port 34, 340, 342, 330, 343) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the start ball entrance unit;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player (whether the main control device 81 determines whether or not A function for executing a judgment process), and
Based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition response result corresponding to transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state, the state before transitioning to which the transition to the special gaming state is possible First setting means for setting (function to execute the first transition processing by the main control device 81);
A specific event that may occur based on the game ball entering the start ball entrance part or that may occur prior to the game entry when the game ball enters the start ball part is a game state Second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state based on what occurred in the state before the transition (function to execute the second transition processing by the main control device 81),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the above configuration, when the game ball launched by the launching unit enters the starting entrance part, the special information is acquired and the information is stored in the acquired information storage unit. Then, based on the stored special information, it is determined whether or not it is possible to shift to the special game state. If the result of the transition determination is a transition response result, first, the state before transition is set before transition to the special gaming state. And in the situation staying in the state before the transition, it can be generated based on the game ball entering the start entrance part, or when the game ball enters the start entrance part from the entrance When a specific event that can occur first occurs, the game state shifts to a special game state. As described above, the entry to the starting entry portion is an opportunity for determining whether or not to shift to the special gaming state and also causes the transition to the special gaming state. Therefore, it is possible not only to increase the degree of attention to the starting pitching part, but also to realize a novel game in a limited game area by integrating functions.

  Furthermore, if a configuration is adopted in which a ball enters the start ball entering part in the state before the transition and is shifted to the special game state, at least when the special game state ends, the ball entering the start ball part generated during the transition The special information based is stored in the acquired information storage means. In this way, there is no special information at the end of the special game state, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that a series of games such as transition determination → special game state → transition determination cannot be performed smoothly. .

  Note that the above configuration is configured to include “a means for restricting execution of the transition determination by the transition determination means in the pre-transition state and the special game state” so that the transition determination is quickly performed after the special game state. The effect for this will become clearer.

  Further, regarding the second setting means, “the game state is changed to the special game based on the occurrence of a specific event in which the game ball can enter the start ball-in part in the situation where the game state is the state before the transition”. “Second setting means for setting the state” or “a specific event that occurs at a predetermined rate when a game ball enters the start ball entering part in a situation where the game state is the state before the transition” Based on the second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state ”,“ passes through a predetermined passing portion provided on a path that passes when the gaming ball enters the starting pitching portion. Based on the occurrence of the specific event in the situation where the gaming state is the pre-transition state, the second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state ”,“ the gaming ball enters the starting pitching unit ” Specific events that may occur when the game state transitions Based on that generated in the state situation, the gaming state may be expressed as second setting means "to be set to the special game state.

Feature A3. As the starting ball entering part, a first starting ball entering part (first working port 33, fifth working port 330) and a second starting ball entering part different from the first starting ball entering part (second working port 34, A third working port 340, a fourth working port 342, a sixth working port 343) are provided,
The advantage for the player differs between the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the first starting entrance portion and the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the second start entrance portion. The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, wherein the gaming machine is set as described above.

  According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which the player's advantage differs depending on which starting entrance portion, the specific event that may occur when entering the starting entrance portion is specially specified. If the game state is used as a trigger, the gameability can be further improved.

Feature A4. The transition determination performed based on the entrance to the second starting entrance portion is more advantageous to the player than the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the first entrance entrance portion. Is set to be high,
The second setting means may be generated based on the game ball entering the second start ball entering part, or when the game ball enters the second start ball entering part, The gaming machine according to Feature A3, characterized in that the gaming state can be shifted to the special gaming state based on a specific event that can occur first.

  According to the above configuration, the case where the specific event occurs is a case where a ball enters the second starting ball entering portion on the side where an advantageous transition determination is made, and when this specific event occurs, the special gaming state Migrate to In this way, it is possible to improve the gameability by using an event such as entering the second starting entrance part where attention is originally gathered.

  In particular, if this configuration is applied to a configuration in which special information such as feature A2 is stored, the special information acquired based on the entrance to the second starting entrance portion is stored at least after the special gaming state ends. Therefore, an advantageous transition determination is made after the special gaming state. In this way, the merit of shifting to the special game state can be enhanced, and the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Feature A5. As the starting ball entering part, a first starting ball entering part (first working port 33, fifth working port 330) and a second starting ball entering part different from the first starting ball entering part (second working port 34, A third working port 340, a fourth working port 342, a sixth working port 343) are provided,
The transition about the special information acquired based on the entrance to the second starting entrance part rather than the transition determination about the special information obtained based on the entrance to the first start entrance part. A priority means (a function for executing a data setting process by the main control device 81) capable of executing the determination with priority;
The second setting means may be generated based on the game ball entering the second start ball entering part, or when the game ball enters the second start ball entering part, The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A4, characterized in that a gaming state can be shifted to the special gaming state based on a specific event that can occur first.

  According to the above configuration, the case where the specific event occurs is a case where a ball entering the second starting ball entering portion that is executed with priority on the transition determination may occur, and when this specific event occurs, the special gaming state Transition to. By doing in this way, even if special information acquired based on the entrance part to the first starting entrance part before the occurrence of the specific event is stored when the transition determination is performed after the special gaming state Therefore, it is possible to reliably perform the transition determination for the special information on the priority side acquired based on the occurrence of the specific event.

Feature A6. As the starting ball entering part, a first starting ball entering part (first working port 33, fifth working port 330) and a second starting ball entering part different from the first starting ball entering part (second working port 34, A third working port 340, a fourth working port 342, a sixth working port 343) are provided,
The second starting entrance part is less configured to enter the game ball than the first starting entrance part,
The second setting means is based on a specific event that occurs based on a game ball entering or entering a second starting ball entry part, or a specific event that occurs before the ball entry. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A5, wherein the gaming machine can be shifted to the special gaming state.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to reliably perform the transition determination on the side where it is difficult to enter the ball normally and the special information is difficult to obtain after the special gaming state. In this way, the superiority of the special game state can be further increased, and it can be used to improve the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature A7. Before and after the special gaming state, changing means (electrical accessory 34a, second one) capable of changing a relative difference in ease of entering between the first starting entrance portion and the second starting entrance portion. 3, a gaming machine having a function of executing a process of setting the level of the support mode in the first and second transition processes in the main control device 81.

  According to the above configuration, when the first starting entrance part is easier to enter before the special gaming state, a special event based on entering the second starting entrance part by a specific event to be shifted to the special gaming state. When the information is acquired, it is determined whether or not to transfer the special information based on the entry to the second starting entrance part that becomes easy to enter after the special gaming state. You can start more quickly without waiting for the ball. On the other hand, if the second starting entrance part is easier to enter before the special gaming state, it is possible to generate a specific event to shift to the special gaming state more quickly, and the special gaming state Later, it becomes possible to make a transition determination based on the entry to the second starting entrance part, which is difficult to enter, in combination with the special game state, and the superiority of the special game state is enhanced.

  In particular, in the feature A6, since the second starting ball entering portion is less likely to enter the game ball than the first starting ball entering portion, the first starting ball entering portion and the second starting ball entering portion are As a changing means for changing the relative difference in the ease of entering a ball, it is possible to change the second starting entrance portion, which is difficult to enter normally, so that it can easily enter the first starting entrance portion. The structure that changes the relative difference in the ease of entering the ball, and the first start ball entering part that is easy to enter if it is usually changed so that it is difficult to enter the ball. A configuration that changes the relative difference in ease of entering the ball can be considered.

Feature A8. As the starting ball entering part, a first starting ball entering part (first working port 33, fifth working port 330) and a second starting ball entering part different from the first starting ball entering part (second working port 34, A third working port 340, a fourth working port 342, a sixth working port 343) are provided,
The second starting entrance portion has changing means for changing the entrance rate to the second starting entrance portion (the electric accessory 34a, the third electric accessory 340a, the first and second transitions in the main controller 81). The function to execute the processing to set the support mode high and low in the processing)
The second setting means is based on a specific event that occurs based on a game ball entering or entering a second starting ball entry part, or a specific event that occurs before the ball entry. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A7, wherein the gaming machine can be shifted to the special gaming state.

  According to the above configuration, the entrance rate to the second start entrance part may change, and the case of entering the second start entrance part is a case where a specific event may occur. . Since the configuration is such that when a specific event occurs, the transition to the special gaming state is made. Therefore, the ease of transition to the special gaming state changes in the pre-transition state by providing the changing means. That is, if the entrance rate to the second start entrance part is increased, it becomes easier to shift to the special game state, and if the entrance rate to the second start entrance part is lowered, it becomes difficult to enter the special game state. In this way, it is possible to vary the ease of transition to the special game state without changing the probability of the success / failure lottery (transition determination), and a new game can be created.

Feature A9. The specific event is a configuration that occurs after entering the second starting entrance part,
Collateral means for guaranteeing the specific period so that the specific period from the occurrence of the entrance to the second starting entrance part to the occurrence of the specific event is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. A gaming machine according to Feature A8, comprising a rotating body 350).

  In the configuration of the feature A8, for example, in a situation where the entrance rate to the second starting entrance part is increased, the transition to the special gaming state can be smoothly performed, while the transition to the second starting entrance part is performed. There is a possibility that a transition to the special gaming state may occur in a situation where the special information based on the entry is not sufficiently acquired. In that respect, by providing a collateral means as in feature A9, it is possible to enter the second starting ball entering part in a specific period from when the ball entering the second starting ball part is generated until a specific event occurs. It is also possible to further generate a sphere, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the above disadvantages.

  Feature A10. The collateral means has a period longer than a unit period (one closing time) required for the changing means to switch from a low entry rate to a high entry rate of the second starting entry part as the predetermined period, The gaming machine according to Feature A9, characterized in that the specific period can be guaranteed.

  According to the above configuration, in the predetermined period from when the entry to the second start entrance part is generated in the state before the transition until the specific event occurs, the changing means has the entrance rate of the second start entrance part. Switch to a higher state. Thereby, it becomes possible to more reliably generate a ball into the second start ball-in part during a predetermined period.

Feature A11. As the starting ball entering part, a first starting ball entering part (fourth working port 342) and a second starting ball entering part (fifth working port 330) different from the first starting ball entering part are provided,
The advantage for the player differs between the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the first starting entrance portion and the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the second start entrance portion. Is set to
The first starting entrance part and the second starting entrance part are different in the ease of entering a game ball,
The second setting means is generated based on a game ball having entered the first start ball entering part or the second start ball entering part, or is generated before the ball is entered when entering. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, characterized in that the gaming state can be shifted to the special gaming state based on a specific event.

  According to the above configuration, when the transition to the special gaming state is generated in the state before transition, it is possible to enter any starting entrance part by taking into consideration the ease of entering, the advantage of transition determination, etc. It becomes possible for the player to select whether or not the transition to the gaming state occurs. In this way, if the configuration is selectable by the player, active participation in the game can be promoted, which can be used to improve the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature A12. In the case where a game ball is being launched at the first launch intensity by the launching means, the launched game ball can reach the first start entrance and is in the second start entrance When the game ball is being launched with a second launch strength different from the first launch strength by the launching means, the launched game ball reaches the second starting ball-entry portion. The feature A11 is characterized in that the positions of the first start ball entering portion and the second start ball entering portion are set so as to be possible and difficult to reach the first start ball entering portion. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the above-described configuration, the occurrence of an event such as entering a starting pitching portion different from the starting pitching portion intended by the player is suppressed, and the player can enter any starting pitching portion. It is possible to more suitably realize a game such as whether or not to shift to a special game state.

Feature A13. Based on the occurrence of the entrance to the starting entrance part, there are provided passing parts (third starting gate 560, sixth starting gate 563) that allow the passing of game balls,
Any of the features A1 to A12, wherein the second setting means is configured to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the passing portion in the state before the transition. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the above configuration, when a ball enters the starting ball entrance part, passage of the passage part is permitted, and passing the game ball through the passage part is a specific event. If it does in this way, it cannot pass a passage part until the entrance to the starting entrance part generate | occur | produces, and it can manage more reliably the transition to a special game state. In this case, since the entrance rate to the start entrance part does not change, there is also an advantage that the entrance rate to the start entrance part is not unduly increased.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball into the game area (game area PE);
A starting entrance portion (third operation port 340) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
Transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering the starting pitching portion (whether the main controller 81 determines whether or not the game is successful) Processing function), and
It is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means being a transition response result corresponding to shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state. First setting means (function for executing the first transition processing by the main control device 81) for setting the state before transition;
A passing portion (third starting gate 560) through which the game ball that has entered the starting pitching portion can pass;
Second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the passing portion in a situation where the gaming state is the state before the transition (second transition processing by the main control device 81) Function to execute)
In order to secure the specific period so that the specific period from when the starting ball enters the starting ball part to when the entered game ball passes through the passing part is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Security means (rotating body 350),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the above configuration, before the transition that can be shifted to the special gaming state when the transition response result corresponds to the transition to the special gaming state in the transition determination performed based on the entrance to the starting pitching portion. When the game ball passes through the passage in the state before the transition, the special game state is set. In such a structure, the said period is ensured so that the specific period from the entrance to the starting entrance part to the passage of the passing part may be a predetermined period or more. Therefore, there is an increased possibility that a subsequent game ball will enter the start ball entering part before the game ball that has entered the start ball part passes the passing part, and the subsequent transition determination is performed more smoothly. It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize a special game in which a transition to a special game state is made in two stages, a lottery such as a transition determination and a game ball operation such as a passage to a passing part.

Feature B2. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball into the game area (game area PE);
A starting entrance portion (third operation port 340) provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the start ball entrance unit;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
The special information stored in the acquired information storage means sequentially determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Function to execute)
It is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means being a transition response result corresponding to shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state. First setting means (function for executing the first transition processing by the main control device 81) for setting the state before transition;
A passing portion (third starting gate 560) through which the game ball that has entered the starting pitching portion can pass;
Second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the passing portion in a situation where the gaming state is the state before the transition (second transition processing by the main control device 81) Function to execute)
In order to secure the specific period so that the specific period from when the starting ball enters the starting ball part to when the entered game ball passes through the passing part is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Security means (rotating body 350),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the said structure, special information is acquired based on the entrance to a starting entrance part, and it memorize | stores in an acquisition information storage means. The stored special information is sequentially judged as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and when the result of the transition determination becomes the transition response result, it becomes a pre-transition state that can be shifted to the special gaming state. When the game ball passes through the passage part in the state before the transition, the special game state is set. In such a structure, the said period is ensured so that the specific period from the entrance to the starting entrance part to the passage of the passing part may be a predetermined period or more. Therefore, before the game ball that has entered the starting entrance part passes through the passing part, there is a higher possibility that subsequent game balls will enter the start entrance part and store special information. It is possible to make the transition determination more smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize a special game in which a transition to a special game state is made in two stages, a lottery such as a transition determination and a game ball operation such as a passage to a passing part.

  Feature B3. Change means (third electric accessory 340a) capable of changing between a first state in which the entrance rate to the starting entrance part is improved and a second state in which the entrance rate is lower than the first state. A gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, which is provided.

  According to the above configuration, the passing rate of the passing portion, that is, the ease of shifting to the special gaming state can be changed in the state before the transition using the configuration for changing the entrance rate to the starting pitching portion. it can. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to make the gameability of the feature B1 and the feature B2 which linked the entrance rate to the starting entrance part and the ease of shifting to the special game state more diverse. .

  Feature B4. The collateral means is a configuration capable of collateralizing the specific period so as to be longer than a period (closing time) required for the changing means to change from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein

  According to the above configuration, the changing means changes from the second state to the first state during the period from the start of the entrance to the start entrance portion to the passage through the passage portion, and the entrance to the start entrance portion. The sphere rate can be improved. Therefore, it is possible for subsequent game balls to enter the start ball entering part after entering the start ball entering part in the state before the transition and until the entered game ball passes through the passing part. Increases nature. Therefore, it is possible to play the game by the transition to the special game state and the transition determination without delay.

  Feature B5. The collateral means collateralizes the specific period so that the change means becomes a period longer than a period (opening time) required from the second state to the first state and then to the second state. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration that can

  According to the above configuration, the changing means is in the first state in the period before entering the starting entry part in the state before the transition and until the entered game ball passes through the passage part. It becomes easy to reach the start ball entering part in the situation, and the ball entering the start ball entering part during the period becomes more reliable.

Feature B6. As a control mode of the changing means, a high mode (high frequency support mode) such that at least one of the frequency at which the changing means is in the first state and the period during which the first state is maintained is relatively high or low. And low mode (low frequency support mode) are set,
Comprising mode setting means for executing the setting of the control mode (function of executing processing for setting the level of the support mode in the first and second transition processing in the main control device 81);
The mode setting means is a specifying means (in step S1306 by the main control device 81) capable of setting the control mode to the low mode at a timing subsequent to the timing set by the first setting means to the state before transition. A gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B5, wherein the gaming machine has a function of executing a process.

  According to the above configuration, the entrance rate to the starting entrance part decreases when the state before the transition is entered. In this way, a first game in which a start ball is entered and a transition determination is performed and the state before the transition is set, and a second game that is set in the special game state by passing through the passage portion. In a configuration in which staged games are set, the entrance rate to the starting pitching part that triggers the transition determination decreases after the timing set in the pre-transition state, so it passes the player's interest Easy to move to the club side.

  However, since the special game state is set by the game ball that has entered the starting entrance part passing through the passing part, a special game state is generated when the entrance rate to the starting entrance part decreases. It becomes difficult to let you. On the other hand, since it is ensured that the specific period until the game ball that has entered the starting pitching part passes through the passing part is a predetermined period or longer, the control mode is switched during the specific period. For example, it is easy for a game ball that has entered with a high entrance rate to pass through the passage after the entrance rate has decreased. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the gameability through the stepwise setting such that the pre-transition state is set and then the special game state is set.

  Feature B7. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein the specifying unit sets the control mode to the low mode at a timing set by the first setting unit to the pre-transition state.

  According to the above configuration, the timing at which the low mode is set is clarified, the fairness of the game is ensured, the first game that is set to the pre-transition state, and the second game that is set to the special game state Is easier to distinguish. Even in this case, since the specific period is secured, the distinction between the first game and the second game is clarified, but the start pitching portion generated during the first game is made. Can be associated with the passage of the passing portion that occurs in the second game, making the game easy to understand and interesting.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein the specifying unit sets the control mode to the low mode at a timing when the second setting unit sets the special gaming state.

  According to the above configuration, the low mode is not set until the special game state is set after the pre-transition state is set. Therefore, if the previous control mode is the high mode, it is possible to set the special game state by entering the starting ball entering portion relatively quickly. Further, it is possible to make subsequent smooth transition determination based on the entrance to the starting entrance portion.

  Feature B9. The specifying means may set the control mode to the low mode at a timing after the timing set by the first setting means to the pre-transition state when the specific period is secured by the collateral means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B6 to B8, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration that enables it.

  According to the said structure, the effect of the said characteristics B thru | or B8 can be suitably show | played by the relationship with a securing means.

Feature B10. The launching means is configured to launch a game ball toward the game area at a predetermined launch cycle,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, wherein the collateral means is configured to ensure the specific period so as to be a period longer than the firing cycle.

  According to the above configuration, in the state before the transition to the starting entrance ball portion in the state before the transition, the game ball that has entered the ball is fired next to the game ball in a period from when the entered game ball passes through the passage portion. Subsequent game balls may reach the starting entrance. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the starting entrance part will enter during the period.

Feature B11. Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the start ball entrance unit;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
With
The transition determination unit is configured to perform the transition determination on the special information stored in the acquisition information storage unit.
The gaming machine according to Feature B10, wherein the collateral means is configured to collateralize the specific period so as to be a period longer than a product of the firing period and the predetermined number.

  According to the above configuration, at least in the specific period, the upper limit number of game balls that can be stored in the acquired information storage unit can reach the starting entrance part. Therefore, it is possible to store special information for the upper limit number in a specific period.

Feature B12. A game notification effect is started by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41) based on the determination of the transition by the transition determination device, and the notification corresponding to the result of the determination of the transition is performed to display the game rotation effect. Game time control means for terminating (a function of executing game time control processing by the main control device 81),
The collateral means has a configuration capable of collateralizing the specific period so as to be longer than a period in which one game time effect is performed by the game time control means. A gaming machine according to any one of B11.

  According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which a game turn effect is executed when a game ball enters the start ball entering part and a transition determination is performed, the game ball that has entered the start ball entering part is a game turn effect. Passes through the passage at a timing later than the end of. As a result, when the game round effect is ended and the state before transition is set, the game ball that has entered the starting pitching portion that has been set to the state before transition is set to the state before transition. It is possible to pass through the passage part. Therefore, a special gaming state occurs even if a new entry to the starting entry part is not generated. However, in order to perform smoother transition determination, it is necessary to generate a new starting ball entry, and even for the above configuration, a ball for smooth transition determination is generated. There is room for it.

  Feature B13. The collateral means is configured to collateralize the specific period so as to be a period shorter than a period in which the game times effect is performed twice by the game time control means. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the above configuration, the period secured by the collateral means is not unlimitedly extended while the effect of the feature B12 is achieved, and smooth game progress is not hindered.

  Feature B14. In any one of the characteristics B1 to B13, the collateral means has a configuration in which a period required for a game ball that has entered the start ball entering part to flow down to the passing part is the specific period. The gaming machine described.

  According to the above configuration, since it is a configuration that uses the period required for the game ball to flow down, it can be fair in appearance and relatively simple compared to a configuration that guarantees the period as processing inside the gaming machine. With the configuration, the effects of the feature B1 and the feature B2 can be achieved.

  Feature B15. The gaming machine according to Feature B14, wherein the collateral means is a moving body that receives a game ball that has entered the start ball entering section and moves the game ball to the passing section at a predetermined speed.

  According to the above configuration, since the game ball is moved by the moving body while using the period required for the game ball to flow down, regardless of the flow speed of the game ball, the specific period is ensured for a long time, It becomes possible to make the specific period more constant.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball to the game area (game area PE) with a launch intensity corresponding to the launch operation by the player;
A first passage portion (for example, the first working port 33, the fourth working port 342) and a second passage portion (for example, the fourth start gate 561) provided in the gaming area and through which a game ball can pass;
A game state transition means (a function for executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
A privilege granting means (payout control device 97) for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first passage part;
With
As the predetermined condition, a first condition including at least the passage of the first passage part (the hold information acquired based on the winning is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode), and the second passage The second condition (passing through the start gate) including the passage of the part is set,
The gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the advantageous state based on the fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied,
The game area includes a first route through which the game balls passing through the first passage can pass through the second passage, and a game ball passing through the first passage through the first route. 2. A game machine characterized in that a second route that is difficult to pass through is set.

  According to the above configuration, when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the first route, the first condition and the second condition are established, and the game ball is fired so as to flow down the second route. In many cases, only the first condition is satisfied as compared with the first route, and it is difficult to shift to the advantageous state. However, even if it is a case where it flows down the 2nd route, a privilege will be given by privilege grant means if it passes the 1st passage part. In this way, it is possible to make a novel game in which the condition established by the route to flow down and the privilege granted are different.

Feature C2. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball to the game area (game area PE) with a launch intensity corresponding to the launch operation by the player;
A first passage portion (for example, the first working port 33, the fourth working port 342) and a second passage portion (for example, the fourth start gate 561) provided in the gaming area and through which a game ball can pass;
A game state transition means (a function for executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
A privilege granting means (payout control device 97) for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first passage part;
With
As the predetermined condition, a first condition including at least the passage of the first passage part (the hold information acquired based on the winning is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode), and the second passage The second condition (passing through the start gate) including the passage of the part is set,
The gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the advantageous state based on the fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied,
In the game area, a first area in which a game ball launched with a launch intensity greater than or equal to a predetermined launch intensity by the launch means flows down, and a second area in which a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined launch intensity flows down. Area is set,
As a route through which the game balls flowing down the first region can pass, a first route through which the game balls passing through the first passage can pass through the second passage, and a game ball flowing down the second region A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball passing through the first passage portion is set as a passable route and a second route in which the ball passing through the second passage portion is less likely than the first route.

  According to the above configuration, when a game ball is fired with a firing strength equal to or higher than a predetermined launch strength so as to flow down the first route, the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and the state shifts to an advantageous state, and the second route flows down. As described above, when a game ball is launched with a firing strength less than a predetermined launch strength, only the first condition is often satisfied as compared with the first route, and it is difficult to shift to an advantageous state. However, even if it is a case where it flows down the 2nd route, a privilege will be given by privilege grant means if it passes the 1st passage part. In this way, it is possible to make a novel game in which the condition established by the route to flow down and the privilege granted are different.

Feature C3. Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball to the game area (game area PE) with a launch intensity corresponding to the launch operation by the player;
Providing means (symbol display device 41) that is provided in the game area and performs a predetermined effect;
A first passage portion (for example, the first working port 33, the fourth working port 342) and a second passage portion (for example, the fourth start gate 561) provided in the gaming area and through which a game ball can pass;
A game state transition means (a function for executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
A privilege granting means (payout control device 97) for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first passage part;
With
As the predetermined condition, a first condition including at least the passage of the first passage part (the hold information acquired based on the winning is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode), and the second passage The second condition (passing through the start gate) including the passage of the part is set,
The gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the advantageous state based on the fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied,
In the game area, a first area on the left and right sides of the effect means that allows a game ball to flow down and a second area that is opposite to the first area and that allows the game ball to flow down are set. And
As a route through which the game balls flowing down the first region can pass, a first route through which the game balls passing through the first passage can pass through the second passage, and a game ball flowing down the second region A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball passing through the first passage portion is set as a passable route and a second route in which the ball passing through the second passage portion is less likely than the first route.

  According to the above configuration, when the game ball is fired toward the first area provided on the left and right sides of the rendering means so as to flow down the first route, the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and the state shifts to an advantageous state. However, when a game ball is fired toward the second area on the opposite side of the first area of the rendering means so as to flow down the second route, only the first condition is often satisfied as compared to the first route. It becomes difficult to shift to the advantageous state. However, even if it is a case where it flows down the 2nd route, a privilege will be given by privilege grant means if it passes the 1st passage part. In this way, it is possible to make a novel game in which the condition established by the route to flow down and the privilege granted are different.

  Feature C4. The privilege granting unit flows down the second route and passes through the first passage, rather than a privilege granted based on the game ball flowing down the first route and passing through the first passage. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein a privilege to be granted based on the fact that the privilege that is advantageous to the player can be given.

  According to the above configuration, when the first route is caused to flow down, the first condition and the second condition may be established and it may be possible to shift to the advantageous state. There are many benefits granted based on passage. Therefore, it can be set as the game of which route is made to flow down by the balance of the privilege provided by a privilege provision means and the advantageous state which transfers based on establishment of predetermined conditions, and an interest improvement is achieved.

  Feature C5. The game area is set so that a game ball can pass through the first passage portion more easily when the second route is caused to flow down than when the first route is caused to flow down. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4.

  According to the above configuration, the second route in which one of the predetermined conditions (second condition) is not satisfied is preferable in order to satisfy the first condition. Therefore, for example, a game can be played such that the second route flows down until the first condition is satisfied, and after the first condition is satisfied, the first route flows down. It is possible to make a novel game in which the player switches the operation of the launching means.

  Feature C6. When the game ball is being fired with the first launch intensity by the launching means, the fired game ball is more likely to flow down in the first route than in the second route, and the launching means When a game ball is being fired with a second launch strength different from the first launch strength, the fired game ball is more likely to flow down in the second route than in the first route. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein positions of the first passage and the second passage are set.

  According to the above configuration, when the player operates the launching means so as to have the first launch intensity, it becomes easier to flow down the first route instead of the second route, and the launch means is set so as to obtain the second launch intensity. When operated, it is easy to flow down the second route instead of the first route. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event that flows down the route on the side unintended by the player due to a deviation in the flow-down mode of the game ball, etc., and suitably realizes the game intended by the player. It becomes possible.

Feature C7. Variable entry means (variable winning device 32) provided in the game area and capable of switching between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it is harder to enter than the open state;
Variable pitch control means (a function for executing a big prize opening opening / closing process by the main controller 81) for executing switching control between the open state and the closed state in the variable pitch means;
With
The advantageous state is a period during which switching control is performed in which the variable pitching means is opened by the variable pitching means,
The variable entry means is characterized in that both the game ball flowing down the first route and the game ball flowing down the second route are arranged at a reachable position. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the above configuration, for example, when only the first condition is satisfied by the second route and then the second condition is also satisfied by the first route and the state is shifted to the advantageous state, the first route is changed at the time of the transition. A game ball is being fired to flow down. In this case, it is possible to enter the game ball into the variable ball entry means as it is without changing the route to flow down, thereby realizing a smooth game progression. Further, for example, when the second route is more advantageous as in the feature C4, it may be more advantageous for the player to aim at the variable entry means while flowing down the second route during the advantageous state. . As described above, if the variable pitching means is provided on both routes, it is possible to deal with various game modes.

  Feature C8. Based on at least the first condition, a notification executing means (effect display) capable of executing a first notification (right-handed notification) suggesting that the first route should flow down by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, further comprising a function of executing a process for notifying by the control device 82).

  According to the above-described configuration, the player can recognize which route should flow down by the first notification. By doing in this way, even if it is complicated game nature, a player's understanding can be promoted and game fairness can be secured.

  Feature C9. The gaming machine according to C8, wherein the notification execution unit is configured to be able to execute the first notification at a timing before the first condition is satisfied.

  According to the above configuration, for example, if the first notification is made while the second route is flowing down, the preparation is made in advance to switch to the first route and shift to the advantageous state. Is possible. Therefore, a smooth game can be realized.

  Feature C10. The privilege granting unit pays out the number of game balls equal to or less than the number of passing the first passing portion as a privilege to be given when the first passing portion passes through the first passing portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C9, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration capable of handling the same.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to further increase the significance of separately providing the first route and the second route that can satisfy the first condition. That is, when the first route flows down, both the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied, so it seems that it is advantageous for the player at first glance, but it passes through the first passage portion as in the above configuration. The benefit obtained by doing this is only paying out the number of game balls that are equal to or less than the number of balls that have passed through, and no amount of game balls can be expected to pass through the first passage portion by the first route. Therefore, depending on the privilege on the second route side, it may be advantageous to flow down the second route.

Feature C11. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first passing section, it has lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process by the main control device 81) for executing a predetermined lottery,
Any one of the features C1 to C10, wherein the first condition is that a result of the predetermined lottery executed based on a game ball passing through the first passage portion is a winning result. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the above configuration, the first condition is not satisfied even if the first passage portion is simply passed, and the first condition is not satisfied until a predetermined lottery is won. Therefore, when the first route is caused to flow down, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event in which both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied in one flow. This makes it possible to increase the significance of the existence of the second route.

  In addition, the technical idea shown in each invention of each of the above-described features A to C may be applied to each invention of each of the features A to C, and some or all may be combined to each feature A to C. You may apply with respect to each invention of C group. Moreover, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or part of the various configurations shown in the inventions of the features A to C.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means (launching handle 60) operated by a player, gaming ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the launched game ball A ball path (rail portions 51, 52) for guiding the player to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage part (general winning prize) of the game parts. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31 or the like.

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33 ... 1st operation port, 34 ... 2nd operation port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 55a ... First start sensor, 55b ... Second start sensor, 60 ... Launch Handle, 81 ... main control device, 82 ... production control device, PE ... gaming area.

Claims (6)

Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A starting pitching portion provided in the gaming area and capable of entering a gaming ball;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the starting ball entering unit;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Transition determination means for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
It is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means being a transition response result corresponding to shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state. First setting means for setting the state before transition;
A passing portion through which a game ball that has entered the starting entrance portion can pass;
A second setting means for setting the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the passing portion in a situation where the gaming state is the state before transition;
In order to secure the specific period so that the specific period from when the starting ball enters the starting ball part to when the entered game ball passes through the passing part is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Collateral means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   It is characterized by comprising change means capable of changing between a first state where the entrance rate to the starting entrance part is improved and a second state where the entrance rate is lower than the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The collateral means has a configuration capable of collateralizing the specific period so as to be longer than a period required for the changing means to change from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 2. As the control mode of the changing means, the high mode and the low mode so that at least one of the frequency at which the changing means is in the first state and the period during which the first state is maintained is relatively high, Is set,
Comprising mode setting means for setting the control mode;
The mode setting unit includes a specifying unit capable of setting the control mode to the low mode at a timing after the timing set by the first setting unit to the state before transition. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the specifying unit sets the control mode to the low mode at a timing set by the first setting unit to the pre-transition state.   The specifying means may set the control mode to the low mode at a timing after the timing set by the first setting means to the pre-transition state when the specific period is secured by the collateral means. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be possible.

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