JP2018050697A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A second operation part 33 is in an opening state based on entry to a through entry part 34 to permit entry of game balls. Occurrence of entry into the second operation part 33 permits acquisition of hold information at a second special pattern side and winning/losing determination processing of the hold information at the second special pattern side results in one of first to third minor jackpots to permit opening of a distribution winning device 35. Detection of game balls entering the distribution winning device 35 by a V winning detection sensor causes an opening/closing execution mode to occur. In a high-frequency support mode in which the frequency of opening of the second operation part 33 becomes high, a short period is selected as a continuous period of a game round corresponding to the first minor jackpot result or the second minor jackpot result, and a middle period is selected as a continuous period of a game round corresponding to the third minor jackpot result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as a kind of gaming machine. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which a profit is given to a player by shifting a gaming state to a special control state based on a predetermined transition condition being established.

  Specifically, for pachinko machines, a configuration that shifts to a special control state when a winning result is obtained in an internal lottery based on the fact that a game ball has entered the entrance area provided in the game area, or a predetermined entry There is known a configuration in which a special control state is entered based on a game ball entering a part. And when it shifts to the special control state, for example, opening and closing of the pitching device provided in the gaming area is started, and the gaming ball is paid out based on the pitching into the pitching device (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-009055

  Here, in the gaming machines such as the above-described examples, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 includes an effect execution means for executing an effect,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so that a unit effect is executed;
Specific situation generating means for generating a specific situation in which a predetermined event can be generated based on a player's game operation after the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect executing means;
Profit granting means for granting a profit to the player based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation;
First state setting means for causing the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means to be a relatively advantageous first gaming state;
Second state setting means for causing the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit giving means to be a relatively disadvantageous second gaming state;
With
The effect control means includes a first situation that enters the first gaming state after the profit is provided by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation, and the predetermined event in the specific situation. Characterized in that it comprises predetermined determination means for making the execution content of the unit effect different from the second situation that becomes the second gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of To do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the 2nd action | operation part in the case of being a non-induction state, (b) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the 2nd action | operation part in the case of an induction state. (A)-(j) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the symbol display apparatus in case a game turn is performed in high frequency support mode. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view for demonstrating the internal structure of a distribution prize-winning apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a jackpot type table, (c) The kind of support mode corresponding to each jackpot result, and the duration of game times It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the combination of the kind of table, (d) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a small hitting type table, (e) The kind of support mode corresponding to each small hitting result, and game times It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the combination of the kind of continuation period table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the pending | holding information performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure finalizing process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a distribution start performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for distribution performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the distribution completion process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power completion | finish process performed in main side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st table in high frequency, and the 2nd table in high frequency. It is a flowchart which shows the specific process of the duration of the game time performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process performed in sound light side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content displayed on a symbol display apparatus in the effect for game times whose continuation period of game times is a middle period. (A)-(f) It is a time chart which shows a mode that a game progresses. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure finalizing process performed in main side MPU in 2nd Embodiment. (A) It is a front view of the game board in 3rd Embodiment, (b) It is a front view of the game board which expands and shows the distribution prize apparatus and its periphery. It is a perspective view of an opening / closing member. (A), (b) It is a perspective view of the channel | path formation body and opening / closing member which show a mode that the inlet_port | entrance part of a discharge channel part is opened and closed by the opening / closing member. It is a top view of the drive part for an opening-and-closing member and special electricity. (A), (b) It is a cross-sectional view of a 2nd action | operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the usual figure normal power control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the general power control process performed in main side MPU. (A)-(f) It is a time chart which shows a mode that a game progresses. (A) It is a cross-sectional view of the game board showing a state when the second operating unit in the fourth embodiment is in a closed state, (b) a game showing a state when the second operating unit is in an open state It is a cross-sectional view of a board.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. Have. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and may be configured such that the outer frame 11 is provided in the island facility of the game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 2, 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. ing. An inner frame 13 of the gaming machine body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at the rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. The door frame 14 has a function of locking the door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation on the cylinder lock 17 provided exposed at the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlocking key.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21. The game board 24 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of a synthetic resin such as an acrylic board or a polycarbonate board.

  The configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. The inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26 provide guidance means. As a guide rail, it is configured. A game ball launched from a game ball launching mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by a guide rail.

  Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying a game ball stored in an upper plate 75a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. And a solenoid 27c which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail. When the launch operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is rotated, the solenoid 27c is driven and controlled, and a game ball is launched.

  The game board 24 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning portion 31, a first operating portion 32, a second operating portion 33, a through winning portion 34, a distribution winning device 35, a special prize winning device 36, a variable display unit 41, a special figure unit 42, and a general figure. Units 43 and the like are provided. Four general winning portions 31 are provided in total, and one is provided for each other.

  Even if a ball enters the through winning portion 34, the payout of the game ball is not executed. On the other hand, the number of game media that can be used by the player in the case where a winning to any one of the general winning unit 31, the first operating unit 32, the second operating unit 33, the distribution winning device 35, and the special electric winning device 36 occurs. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out in order to increase the value. Specifically, with respect to the number of winning balls, when 10 balls are thrown into the general winning portion 31, 10 game balls are paid out, and when the first operating portion 32 is thrown out. When three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the second operating unit 33, one game ball is paid out and a ball enters the sorting prize device 35. 15 game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the special prize winning device 36, the same 15 game balls are paid out as when a ball enters the distribution winning device 35. Is executed.

  As will be described later, the distribution winning device 35 is provided with a discharge passage area 65b and a V winning passage area 65c, and the game balls that have entered the distribution winning device 35 are discharged into the discharge passage area 65b and the V winning passage. Although one of the areas 65c will pass through, the same number (specifically, 15) of game balls will be paid out regardless of which of the discharge path area 65b and the V prize path area 65c passes. Is done. The number of prize balls may be arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in the first actuating unit 32 and the second actuating part 33 may be the same. The configuration may be greater or less than the number of prize balls of the device 36.

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

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode of discharging from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the game area PA continues to flow down without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 24a, the general winning part 31, the first operating part 32, the second operating part 33, the through winning part 34, and the distribution winning award. Entering a game ball into the device 35 and the special electricity winning device 36 is also expressed as winning.

  A variable display unit 41 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PA. Due to the fact that the peripheral edge of the variable display unit 41 protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area where the game ball launched into the game area PA can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PA, an upper area PA1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 41, and a lower area than the variable display unit 41 that is continuous below the upper area PA1. A left area PA2 that is the left area, a right area PA3 that is continuous to the upper area PA1 and below the variable display unit 41, and a left area PA2 and a right area PA3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower area PA4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 41.

  When the player operates the firing operation device 28 with a rotation amount within a first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first launch operation, the game ball is moved to the left of the lateral center position in the upper area PA1. Run down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the left area PA2, and the lower area PA4. On the other hand, when the player operates the firing operation device 28 with the rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second firing operation, in the upper area PA1, on the right side of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the right area PA3, and the lower area PA4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2 of the left area PA2 and the right area PA3 by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the launch operation device 28, and the right area A game can be played so that a game ball flows down on PA3. Incidentally, when the firing operation device 28 is operated with the maximum rotation amount, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the right area PA3, and the lower area PA4.

  The 1st operation part 32 is installed in lower field PA4. The first operating part 32 is opened upward, and no member such as an opening / closing member for preventing the game ball from entering the first operating part 32 is provided. In a situation where game balls are being fired in the same manner, the winning probability to the first operating unit 32 is constant without depending on the game state. In other words, the first operating part 32 can always enter a game ball that flows down the game area PA toward the first operating part 32. The first operating unit 32 is a game ball that is disposed directly below the stage 41 a formed in the variable display unit 41 and flows into the stage 41 a through a guide passage formed in the variable display unit 41. The game balls discharged from the center in the horizontal direction of the stage 41a to the outside of the variable display unit 41 are easy to win the first operating unit 32. The first operating part 32 is provided with a detection sensor 32a, and a game ball won in the first operating part 32 is detected by the detection sensor 32a.

  As described above, the first operating part 32 is provided in the lower area PA4. On the upstream side of the first operating part 32 toward the right area PA3, a game ball flowing down the right area PA3 is first. A restricting nail 24c is provided so as to make it impossible to reach the first operating portion 32. In addition, the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 41a is provided for the left area PA2, and is not provided for the right area PA3. With these configurations, when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, the first operating unit 32 can be won, but the game ball flows down the right area PA3. When the firing operation device 28 is operated as described above, the winning to the first operating unit 32 becomes impossible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls flow down in the right area PA3 because the regulation nail 24c is not provided or the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 41a is provided for the right area PA3. Even when the firing operation device 28 is operated as described above, the first operating unit 32 may be awarded.

  The 2nd operation part 33 is installed in right field PA3. In other words, the second operating unit 33 cannot win when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is being operated.

  The configuration of the second operating unit 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a longitudinal sectional view of the second operating part 33 in the non-accepting state. The second operating unit 33 includes a base unit 51 in which a discharge passage 53 for discharging the game ball flowing in from the game area PA to the rear of the game board 24 is formed, and a discharge ball 53 for flowing the game ball flowing down the game area PA. And a guiding unit 52 for guiding to the above. The entrance 53a of the discharge passage 53 has an opening area equal to or greater than that of one game ball, and is open toward the front of the pachinko machine 10. A detection sensor 54 is provided on the outlet 53b side of the discharge passage 53, and the detection sensor 54 detects a game ball that has won the second operating unit 33.

  The guide unit 52 receives a game ball flowing down from the front area of the entrance portion 53a in the game area PA from below, and guides the received game ball into the discharge passage 53, and into the discharge passage 53. The guide drive unit 56 for displacing the guide member 55 between the initial position where the game ball cannot be guided and the guide position where the guidance is enabled, and the guide member 55 are disposed at the initial position In the state where the guide ball 55 is disposed at the guiding position and the guide member 55 is disposed at the guiding position in the state where the inflow of the game ball into the discharge passage 53 is not blocked. And a blocking member 57. The guide member 55 and the blocking member 57 are arranged to face each other at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction so that the guide member 55 is located below. A transmission unit 58 is provided so as to transmit the driving force of the guide driving unit 56 to the guide member 55 and the blocking member 57.

  When the guide driving unit 56 is in a non-driven state, the guide member 55 is disposed at the initial position and the blocking member 57 is disposed at the blocking position by a biasing force of a biasing means such as a spring (not shown). In this case, the guide member 55 and the blocking member 57 are entirely buried in the discharge passage 53 and do not protrude into the game area PA. Thereby, the game ball flowing down the area in front of the inlet 53a of the discharge passage 53 in the game area PA is not guided into the discharge passage 53 by the guide member 55 and the blocking member 57, that is, the game ball is second The game area PA flows downward without entering the operating portion 33. Further, since the blocking member 57 is disposed at the blocking position, the substantial opening area of the inlet portion 53a of the discharge passage 53 becomes less than one gaming ball. Thereby, in the situation where the guide member 55 is disposed at the initial position, it is possible to reliably prevent the game ball from entering the second operating portion 33.

  When the guide driving unit 56 is in the driving state, the guide member 55 and the blocking member 57 are displaced against the urging force of the urging means, so that the guide member 55 is disposed at the guiding position and the blocking member 57 is not Located in the blocking position. FIG. 4B is a vertical cross-sectional view of the second operating portion 33 in the induction state.

  When the guide member 55 is disposed at the guide position, the distal end side of the guide member 55 protrudes from the inlet portion 53a of the discharge passage 53 toward the game area PA. This amount of protrusion is such that it is possible to receive a game ball flowing down from the front area of the entrance 53a in the game area PA from below. The top surface of the guide member 55 is inclined downward toward the inlet 53 a of the discharge passage 53, so that the game ball received from below on the front end side of the guide member 55 is the top surface of the guide member 55. To be guided into the discharge passage 53. In addition, when the blocking member 57 is disposed at the non-blocking position, the blocking member 57 is displaced so that its tip end is positioned above the blocking position, so that the game rolls on the upper surface of the guide member 55. The sphere flows into the discharge passage 53 without interfering with the blocking member 57. Thereby, when the guide drive unit 56 is in the drive state, the game ball flowing down the area in front of the entrance 53a in the game area PA enters the second operating unit 33. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a state in which the guide driving unit 56 is in the non-driven state, the guide member 55 is disposed at the initial position, and the blocking member 57 is disposed at the blocking position is referred to as the non-guided state of the guiding unit 52 or the second operating unit. 33, the guide driving unit 56 is in the driving state, the guide member 55 is disposed in the guiding position, and the blocking member 57 is disposed in the non-blocking position. 33 is in an open state.

  The second operating portion 33 includes a cover member 59 provided so as to face the inlet portion 53 a of the discharge passage 53 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The cover member 59 is formed in a gate shape so as to form a vertical passage portion 59a in the front area of the entrance portion 53a in the game area PA, and 1 game ball passing through the front area of the entrance portion 53a simultaneously. It is provided to restrict the movement of the game ball to the front and the lateral direction of the pachinko machine 10 while limiting the number of the game balls. This prevents a plurality of game balls from being simultaneously guided into the discharge passage 53 of the second operating portion 33 when the guiding unit 52 of the second operating portion 33 is in the guiding state. It is possible to reliably guide the game ball passing through the front area of the inlet portion 53a into the discharge passage 53 in the guide state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a through winning portion 34 is provided above the second operating portion 33 in the right region PA3. In other words, the through winning unit 34 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation device so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. Winning is possible when 28 is operated. The through winning portion 34 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction. A second operating portion 33 is provided at a position vertically below the through winning portion 34. Further, in the right region PA3, the special electric winning device 36 and the distribution winning device are located downstream of the second operating portion 33. 35 is provided. Therefore, it is possible for a game ball that has won the through winning portion 34 to win the second operating portion 33, the special electricity winning device 36, or the distribution winning device 35.

  The right side area PA3 in which the second actuating part 33 and the through winning part 34 are collectively arranged is defined by a side wall 41b that bulges ahead of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 in the variable display unit 41. In addition, the right side is defined by a restriction wall that is provided on the resin base 21 of the inner frame 13 and protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24. The right-side area PA3 is set to have a smaller horizontal dimension than the lower area PA4, and the horizontal dimension is such that it is impossible to line up the game ball entry devices in the horizontal direction at the same height position. It has become. This makes it possible to limit the flow trajectory of the game ball flowing down the right area PA3 to a predetermined range, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the second operating portion 33 and the through winning portion 34. .

  The arrangement of the plurality of nails 24b upstream of the through winning portion 34 in the right area PA3 is set so as to guide the game balls flowing down the right area PA3 to the through winning portion 34. As a result, the game balls flowing down the right area PA3 are easy to enter the through winning portion 34, and easily enter the second operating portion 33 due to easy entry into the through winning portion 34. Yes. The through winning portion 34 is provided with a detection sensor 34a, and the detection sensor 34a detects a game ball won in the through winning portion 34.

  Based on the winning to the through winning part 34, the guiding unit 52 of the second operating part 33 is switched from the non-inducing state to the guiding state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning in the through winning portion 34 as a trigger, and a normal map display portion of the general symbol unit 43 provided in the lower left corner, which is a region through which a game ball does not pass in the game region PA. At 43a, the variation of the pattern is displayed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the guidance execution state, a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and when the variable display of the pattern in the general map display unit 43a is finished, the state shifts to the guidance execution state. In the guidance execution state, the guidance unit 52 enters the guidance state in a predetermined manner.

  The general-purpose display unit 43a is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. In this case, it is impossible to perform complicated display as in the symbol display device 44 described later on the general-purpose display unit 43a, but it is possible to reduce the processing load for display control of the general-purpose display unit 43a. Become. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern displayed on the general map display unit 43a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a plurality of types of colors A configuration in which is displayed is conceivable.

  In the universal map unit 43, a universal map hold display section 43b is provided at a position adjacent to the universal map display section 43a. The number of game balls won in the through winning portion 34 is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose holding display portion 43b.

  Incidentally, the display range of the general-purpose display unit 43a is narrower than the display surface of the symbol display device 44 described later. Furthermore, the display range for both the general symbol display unit 43 a and the general symbol hold display unit 43 b is also narrower than the display surface of the symbol display device 44. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise a player's attention degree to the symbol display device 44 rather than the general symbol display unit 43a and the general diagram hold display unit 43b.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of modes are set as support modes so that the support modes of the guidance unit 52 are different. Specifically, in the support mode, the frequency at which the guidance unit 52 enters the guidance state per unit time when compared with the game area PA in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in a similar manner is relative. The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are set so as to be high and low.

  The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the induction state in the induction state lottery (for example, both 4/5), but in the high frequency support mode, compared to the low frequency support mode, The number of times that the guidance unit 52 enters the guidance state when the guidance state is won is set, and the upper limit induction period during which the guidance unit 52 is maintained in the guidance state is set longer in one execution of guidance control. Has been. In this case, when the induction state is won in the high frequency support mode and the induction state of the induction unit 52 occurs multiple times, the closing period from the end of one induction state to the start of the next induction state is It is set to be shorter than one upper limit induction period. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time (ie, the normal map display section) after the next guidance state lottery is performed after one guidance state lottery is performed, compared to the low-frequency support mode. The one display continuation time in 43a) is set short.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the second operating unit 33 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 unit 32 than in the second operating unit 33, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is higher than in the first operating unit 32. The probability of winning a prize in the section 33 is increased. When a prize is awarded to the second operating unit 33, 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. It can be carried out.

  Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high-frequency support mode is in the guided state per unit time higher than the low-frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the guided state winning in the guided state lottery It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of becoming high. In addition, a secured time (for example, executed in the general-purpose display unit 43a based on winning to the through winning unit 34) secured after the next guiding state lottery is performed after the next guiding state lottery is performed. In a configuration in which a plurality of variable display times) are prepared, even in the high frequency support mode, even if the short reservation time is easily selected or the average reservation time is set shorter than in the low frequency support mode. Good. Furthermore, the number of executions of the guidance state is increased, the upper limit induction period is lengthened, and the securing time secured when the next guidance state lottery is performed after one guidance state lottery is performed is shortened. The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased by applying any one condition or any combination of the conditions for shortening the average time of the reservation time and increasing the winning probability. .

  A winning lottery is performed based on the occurrence of a winning in the first operating unit 32 or the second operating unit 33. When the winning lottery is performed, the special figure unit 42 displays the change of the pattern, and finally the result corresponding to the winning lottery result is displayed.

  Specifically, the special figure unit 42 is provided with a first special figure display part 42a and a second special figure display part 42b. In the first special figure display unit 42a, a winning lottery is performed based on the fact that the winning to the first operating unit 32 has occurred, thereby displaying a variation of the pattern, and finally displaying a result corresponding to the lottery result. Is done. In addition, in the second special figure display unit 42b, a winning lottery is performed based on the winning of the second operating unit 33, and the display of the variation of the pattern is performed. Finally, the result corresponding to the lottery result Is displayed. The display of the variation of the picture is started in either the first special figure display part 42a or the second special figure display part 42b, and the display of the fluctuation of the pattern is terminated after displaying a predetermined result. Equivalent to times.

  The 1st special figure display part 42a and the 2nd special figure display part 42b are comprised by the segment display by which a some segment light emission part is arranged in the predetermined | prescribed aspect. In this case, it is impossible to perform a complicated display like the symbol display device 44 described later in the first special figure display unit 42a and the second special figure display unit 42b, but the first special figure display unit 42a and the second special figure display unit 42b. It is possible to reduce the processing load for controlling the display of the special figure display unit 42b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. Moreover, as a pattern displayed on the 1st special figure display part 42a and the 2nd special figure display part 42b, the structure by which a multiple types of character is displayed, the structure by which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a plurality of types of characters A configuration in which is displayed or a configuration in which a plurality of colors are displayed is conceivable.

  In the special figure unit 42, a first special figure holding display part 42c is provided at a position adjacent to the first special figure display part 42a. The maximum number of game balls won in the first operating section 32 is reserved, and the number of the reserved balls is displayed by turning on the first special figure reservation display section 42c. On the other hand, the special figure hold display part corresponding to the second special figure display part 42b is not provided. Unlike the first operating unit 32, the number of game balls won in the second operating unit 33 is not stored on hold. In other words, in the situation where the game times can be started, when a winning to the second operation unit 33 occurs, the game times in the second special figure display unit 42b are executed, but the game times can be started. Even if a win to the second operating unit 33 occurs in a situation where it is not possible, the hold information that triggers the start of game times is not stored. However, even when a winning to the second operating unit 33 occurs in a situation where the game times cannot be started, the payout of the game ball is executed.

  In the special figure unit 42, a special display part 42d is provided at a position adjacent to the first special figure display part 42a. The special display unit 42d is controlled to display a predetermined display state when an opening / closing execution mode, which will be described later, is started, and when the opening / closing execution mode ends, the predetermined display state is turned off. The display of the special display unit 42d is controlled. The special display unit 42d is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display.

  The display range of the 1st special figure display part 42a and the 2nd special figure display part 42b is a range narrower than the display surface of the symbol display apparatus 44 mentioned later. Further, the display range for the entire first special figure display unit 42a, second special figure display unit 42b, first special figure holding display unit 42c and special display unit 42d is also narrower than the display surface of the symbol display device 44. It has become. Thereby, it is possible to raise the player's attention to the symbol display device 44 more than the first special figure display part 42a, the second special figure display part 42b, the first special figure holding display part 42c, and the special display part 42d. It becomes.

  When the variable display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b, that is, when the game times are being executed, the symbol display device 44 provided in the variable display unit 41 adjusts accordingly. The display effect is performed. In addition, in the symbol display device 44, not only a display effect triggered by winning a prize to the first operating unit 32 or the second operating unit 33, but also a display effect during an opening / closing execution mode that shifts to after a big hit result or the like Is done. The symbol display device 44 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 44 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device having a display surface such as a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  The contents of the display effect performed on the symbol display device 44 during the execution of the game times differ depending on whether the support mode of the second operating unit 33 is the low frequency support mode or the high frequency support mode. First, the contents of the display effect of the symbol display device 44 when the game times are executed in the low frequency support mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the symbol display device 44 when the game times are executed in the low frequency support mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, on the display surface of the symbol display device 44, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. That is, when game times are executed in the low-frequency support mode, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner using the entire display surface of the symbol display device 44.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main symbol and the sub-symbol displayed in a variable manner in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (j), a design which is a kind of design is composed of nine main designs with numbers "1" to "9", respectively, and a shell-shaped design. It consists of sub-designs. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and a sub symbol is 1 between the main symbols. It is arranged one by one. 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 surface, 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. In the symbol display device 44, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. As a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5A, the symbol display device 44 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. Yes.

  When symbols are displayed on the display screen based on winning in the first operating unit 32 or the second operating unit 33, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The variable display is started. Basically, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally a predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. It ends with. In addition, when the symbol display is finished, if the result of the internal lottery is a first jackpot result to be described later, a combination of “7” symbols is formed on any active line, and the result of the internal lottery is displayed. If it is the second jackpot result to be described later, a combination of the same odd number symbols other than “7” symbols is formed on any of the effective lines, and the result of the internal lottery is the third jackpot result to be described later The same even symbol combination is formed on one of the active lines, and the result of the internal lottery is one of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, or the third small hit result, which will be described later A predetermined symbol combination (for example, “3 · 4 · 1”) that is neither a combination of the same symbols nor a combination of reach symbols is formed on any active line.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the symbol variation display is performed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the expected effect is set as the display effect of the symbol display device 44 when the game times are executed in the low frequency support mode. . The expected effect is a stage before the stop result is derived and displayed after the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 44 is started, and a display state for making the player think that the variation display state is likely to be a jackpot result. Say. Two types of expectation effects are set: a reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of a reach display or a jackpot result at a stage before the reach display occurs.

  In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying the same type of symbols for the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 among the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the remaining middle symbols in that state The display state in which the symbol variation display is performed in the column Z2 is included. In addition, 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, and the reach effect is performed. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. If the number of game times is a jackpot result, the same type of symbols as the symbols forming the combination of reach symbols is stopped and displayed on the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2, and if the number of game times is not a jackpot result, the reach symbol is displayed. Symbols of a type different from the symbols forming the combination of are stopped and displayed on the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2.

  In the notice display, in a situation in which the symbols are variably displayed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 after the symbol variation display is started in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, or a part of the symbol columns Z1 to Z1. In a situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in Z3, a mode in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is included. Moreover, what makes a background screen the predetermined aspect different from the aspect until then, and what makes the symbol on the symbol row | line | column Z1-Z3 the predetermined aspect different from the previous aspect are also contained. Such a notice display can occur in any game times when reach display is performed and when reach display is not performed, but the case where reach display is performed is higher than the case where reach display is not performed. Set to occur with probability.

  Next, the contents of the display effect of the symbol display device 44 when the game times are executed in the high frequency support mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display content of the symbol display device 44 when the game times are executed in the high frequency support mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a variable partition area 44a and a decoration area 44b are displayed on the display surface of the symbol display device 44. FIG. The variable partition area 44 a is set at the upper right corner of the display surface of the symbol display device 44. In addition, an area other than the variable partition area 44a on the display surface of the symbol display device 44 is set as a decoration area 44b. The display area of the decoration area 44b is set larger than that of the variable partition area 44a.

  In the variable partition area 44a, when the pattern is displayed in the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b, the corresponding image display is performed. In detail about the contents of the image display, three symbol rows Z4, Z5 and Z6 are set in the horizontal direction in the variable partition region 44a. In each symbol row Z4 to Z6, nine types of symbols each having the numbers "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of the numbers. In each symbol row Z4 to Z6, FIG. As shown in (a), the symbols are scrolled so that the symbols are moving from top to bottom according to the arrangement order. In addition, when the game round is started, the symbol variation display in each symbol row Z4 to Z6 starts simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, and when the game round is finished, the symbol variation display in each symbol row Z4 to Z6 is simultaneous. Or they are stopped almost simultaneously. When the symbol variation display is stopped, as shown in FIG. 7B, one symbol is stopped and displayed in each symbol row Z4 to Z6. Note that when the game times are executed in the high-frequency support mode, the reach display and the notice display as described above are not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach display and the notice display as described above may be executed even when the game times are executed in the high frequency support mode.

  The relationship between the combination of numbers that are stopped when symbol variation display ends and the result of the internal lottery is the same as when symbol variation display ends in the low-frequency support mode. Specifically, when the result of the internal lottery is a first jackpot result to be described later, a combination of “7” symbols is formed, and when the result of the internal lottery is a second jackpot result to be described later, “ 7 ”The same odd symbol combinations other than symbols are formed, and when the result of the internal lottery is a third jackpot result to be described later, the same even symbol combination is formed, and the result of the internal lottery is described later. If the result is one small hit result, second small hit result, or third small hit result, a predetermined symbol combination that is neither a combination of the same symbol nor a combination of reach symbols (for example, “3. 1 ") is formed.

  In the decoration area 44b, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, various effect images including the effect character G1 are displayed. In the decoration area 44b, a series of display effects are executed until the opening / closing execution mode is started, regardless of whether or not it is the execution period of the game times and the execution period of the distribution execution mode described later. The series of display effects is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period. When the series of display effects makes one round, the series of display effects is started again from the start timing of the series of display effects.

  In the decoration area 44b, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a notification image G2 is displayed separately from the various effect images. In the notification image G2, an image for notifying whether or not a launch operation aimed at winning a prize to the second operating unit 33 should be performed is displayed. Here, as already described, since the second operation part 33 is provided in the right area PA3 in the game area PA, in order to aim for winning in the second operation part 33, the game ball flows down the right area PA3. It is necessary to operate the firing operation device 28. In this case, in a situation where a launch operation aiming at winning a prize to the second operating unit 33 is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. Is displayed.

  When any of the first jackpot result to the third jackpot result is selected in the internal lottery executed based on the winning to the first operating section 32 or the second operating section 33, the game times corresponding to the jackpot result is After finishing, it shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. In the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to win a special electric prize winning device 36. As shown in FIG. 3, the special electric prize winning device 36 is provided at a position below the second operating portion 33 and above the sorting prize winning device 35 in the right region PA3. That is, the special electric prize winning device 36 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation device so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. Winning is possible when 28 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special electric prize winning device 36 includes a large winning opening 36a formed in a size allowing a game ball to pass therethrough, and a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot pass through the large winning opening 36a. And a special electric side opening / closing member 36b for switching to an open state in which a game ball can pass. The special electric side opening / closing member 36b is opened by being driven by a special electric drive unit 36c through a link mechanism (not shown). The special electricity prize winning device 36 is provided with a game ball passage so that the big prize opening 36a becomes an entrance portion, and the game ball flowing into the game ball passage through the big prize opening 36a is a special electricity prize detection sensor provided in the game ball passage. After being detected by 36d, it is discharged behind the game board 24.

  In the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined number of round games (specifically, 16 times) are executed. The round game is continued until one of the conditions in which the number of opening / closing of the special electricity prize winning device 36 becomes the upper limit number and a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win the special electricity prize winning device 36 is satisfied. It is a game. In the present embodiment, the special prize winning device 36 is opened and closed once in one round game, and the open duration in each round game is set to 29 seconds. In addition, the upper limit number of winnings to the special electric prize winning device 36 is set to ten. In the situation where the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. Is set to a time longer than the product of the launch period of the game ball and the upper limit winning number of one round game. Therefore, it can be expected that more than the upper limit number of game balls will win the special electric prize winning device 36 in each round game.

  When any one of the first small hit result to the third small hit result is selected in the internal lottery executed based on the winning to the second operating unit 33, after the game times corresponding to the small hit result are finished Move to the distribution execution mode. In the distribution execution mode, winning in the distribution winning device 35 is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution winning device 35 is provided at a position below the second operating portion 33 in the right region PA3. In other words, the allocation winning device 35 is not allowed to win when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is being operated.

  The configuration of the distribution winning device 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 in addition to FIG. FIG. 8 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view for explaining the internal configuration of the distribution winning device 35.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution winning device 35 includes a distribution inlet 61 that is large enough to allow a game ball to pass therethrough, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the distribution inlet 61 and a game. A distribution-side opening / closing member 62 that switches to an open state in which a ball can pass is provided. The distribution-side opening / closing member 62 is opened by being driven by a distribution inlet drive unit 63 through a link mechanism (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game balls won at the distribution entrance 61 are led out to the branch passage 65 formed in the base body 64 of the distribution winning apparatus 35. The branch passage 65 includes an upstream passage region 65a set so that the passage direction is inclined downward in the horizontal direction from the entrance portion of the branch passage 65 to the middle position of the branch passage 65, and the upstream passage region 65a. The discharge passage area 65b is set to be continuous with the downstream end of the discharge passage so that the passage direction is vertically downward, and is branched from the midway position of the discharge passage area 65b. And a V winning path area 65c for guiding the ball. In this case, since the dimension of the upstream passage area 65a in the direction orthogonal to the passage direction is not less than one game ball and less than two game balls, the upstream passage region 65a is in a direction orthogonal to the passage direction. The game ball is prevented from passing through the upstream passage area 65a in a state where a plurality of game balls are arranged. Therefore, a plurality of game balls are prevented from reaching the branch position to the V winning path area 65c in the discharge path area 65b at the same time.

  A switching piece 66 for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the discharge path area 65b to the V prize path area 65c is provided at a branch point of the discharge path area 65b to the V prize path area 65c. The switching piece 66 is rotatably supported in a region opposite to the V winning award passage region 65c with respect to the discharge passage region 65b in the base body 64, and is retracted as a whole outside the discharge passage region 65b. The position can be displaced between the position and the V guide position protruding into the discharge passage area 65b. The switching force is transmitted to the switching piece 66 through a transmission unit (not shown). When the switching drive unit 67 is in the non-driven state, the switching piece 66 is disposed at the retracted position by the biasing force of a biasing means such as a spring (not shown), and the switching drive unit 67 is in the driving state. The switching piece 66 is displaced against the urging force and disposed at the V guide position.

  When the switching piece 66 is disposed at the retracted position, the game ball that has flowed into the branch passage 65 flows down the discharge passage region 65b without being guided to the V winning passage region 65c. Then, the game ball is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 after being detected by the count detection sensor 68 provided downstream of the branch position by the switching piece 66 in the discharge passage area 65b. On the other hand, when the switching piece 66 is disposed at the V guide position, the game ball that has flowed into the branch passage 65 is received from below by the switching piece 66. The upper surface of the switching piece 66 in the state where it is arranged at the V guide position is inclined downward toward the V winning path area 65c. Thereby, the game ball received from below by the switching piece 66 flows into the V winning path area 65c by its own weight, and flows down through the V winning path area 65c. The game ball is discharged to the rear of the game board 24 after being detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 provided in the V winning path area 65c.

  When the distribution-side opening / closing member 62 is in the open state, the period maintained in the open state is constant at 2 seconds, which is a period longer than the game ball firing cycle, and in the distribution execution mode The upper limit number of game balls that can enter the winning device 35 is fixed at five. Further, in a situation where the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 27 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. Then, when the distribution side opening / closing member 62 is opened, the number of game balls to be awarded to the distribution winning device 35 is often one or two, and is about three at the maximum. On the other hand, the operation of the switching piece 66 is started when the operating power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and the switching piece 66 is arranged at the V induction position over a certain period with a certain period. . The period in which the switching piece 66 is arranged at the V guide position is once every 4 seconds, and the period during which the switching piece 66 is held at the V guide position is 1 second. Therefore, even if a game ball enters the allocation winning device 35 that is in the open state, the switching piece 66 may not be arranged at the V guide position at the timing when the gaming ball reaches the position of the switching piece 66. In this case, the game ball is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69.

  Whether the game ball is detected by the count detection sensor 68 or the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, the same number of award balls corresponding to the distribution winning device 35 is paid out. Is done. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode, an opening / closing execution mode occurs after the distribution execution mode. On the other hand, when the distribution execution mode ends without the game ball being detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, the opening / closing execution mode does not occur.

  The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 71 so that almost the entire game area PA can be viewed from the front. The window portion 71 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 72 is fitted therein. The window panel 72 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with synthetic resin, and the game area PA is defined through the window panel 72 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As long as it is visible, it may be colored and transparent.

  A display light emitting unit 73 is provided above the window unit 71. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker units 74 that output sound effects according to the gaming state are provided. Further, below the window portion 71, an upper bulging portion 75 and a lower bulging portion 76 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 75a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulge portion 75, and a lower plate 76a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulge portion 76. The upper plate 75a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device 96 described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while aligning them in a row. In addition, the lower tray 76a has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 75a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main controller 80 that controls the main game is mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 80 includes a main control board 81 accommodated in a board box 80a. In addition, you may provide the trace structure for giving the trace means for leaving the trace of the opening to the board | substrate box 80a, or leaving the trace of the open. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 80a are unseparably coupled, and a structure of a coupling portion that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation or an adhesive layer remains on an adhesion target at the time of peeling A configuration is conceivable in which a seal seal that leaves a trace of being peeled is pasted so as to straddle the boundaries between a plurality of case bodies. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent with respect to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise the board | substrate box 80a can be considered.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 80. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 92 formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and a payout mechanism 93 and a control device assembly unit 94 are attached to the back pack 92.

  The payout mechanism unit 93 includes a tank 95 in which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 96 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 95. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 75a or the lower plate 76a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. The payout mechanism unit 93 is provided with a backpack substrate having a power switch for performing an ON operation and an OFF operation of the power supply, for example, while being supplied with a main power of AC 24 volts.

  The control device assembly unit 94 generates and outputs a predetermined power required by the payout control device 97 having a function of controlling the payout device 96 and various control devices, and is accompanied by an operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. And a power source / launch control device 98 that controls the launch of the game ball. 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.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main control device 80 includes a main control board 81 that controls the main control of the game. An MPU 82 is mounted on the main control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A RAM 84, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, but each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to the MPUs of control devices other than the main control device 80.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 82, a power failure monitoring board 85 provided in the main controller 80 is connected, and a payout controller 97 is connected. The power failure monitoring board 85 is connected to a power supply / launch control device 98 having a function of supplying operating power, and power is supplied to the MPU 82 via the power failure monitoring board 85.

  Various sensors such as various winning detection sensors 32a, 34a, 36d, 54, 68, and 69 (hereinafter referred to as various winning detection sensors 32a to 69) are connected to the input side of the MPU 82. The various winning detection sensors 32a to 69 include a detection sensor 32a provided in the first operating unit 32, a detection sensor 54 provided in the second operating unit 33, a detection sensor 34a provided in the through winning unit 34, and distribution. A count detection sensor 68 and a V winning detection sensor 69 provided in the winning device 35, and a special electricity winning detection sensor 36d provided in the special electricity winning device 36 are included. In addition, a detection sensor provided in the general winning portion 31 is included. Based on the detection results of the various winning detection sensors 32a to 69, the MPU 82 makes a winning determination for each winning-corresponding winning portion. Further, the MPU 82 executes various lotteries based on winnings to the first operating unit 32 and the second operating unit 33.

  On the output side of the MPU 82, a power failure monitoring board 85, a payout control device 97, and a sound emission control device 100 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. When the payout control device 97 receives a prize ball command, the payout device 96 is driven to control the number of game balls specified by the prize ball command. Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 100.

  On the output side of the MPU 82, the guide driving unit 56 switches the guiding unit 52 of the second operating unit 33 between the non-inducing state and the guiding state (in other words, opens and closes the inlet 53a of the second operating unit 33). The switching entrance driving unit 63 that opens and closes the distribution side opening / closing member 62 of the distribution winning device 35 and the switching piece 66 that displaces the switching piece 66 of the distribution winning device 35 between the retracted position and the V guide position. The drive unit 67, the special electric drive unit 36c for opening and closing the special electric side opening / closing member 36b of the special electric prize winning device 36, the special figure unit 42, and the universal figure unit 43 are connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 42 is provided with a first special figure display part 42a, a second special figure display part 42b, a first special figure reservation display part 42c, and a special display part 42d, all of which are provided in the MPU 82. It is connected to the output side. Similarly, the universal map unit 43 is provided with a universal map display unit 43 a and a universal map hold display unit 43 b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 81, and the MPU 82 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, when the guidance state of the guidance unit 52 is won, the MPU 82 outputs a drive signal to the guide drive unit 56 so that the guidance unit 52 is in the guidance state, and the return condition to the non-guidance state is satisfied. Then, the output of the drive signal is stopped to return the induction unit 52 to the non-induction state. Further, when the opening start condition for the distribution inlet 61 is established in the distribution execution mode, the MPU 82 outputs a drive signal to the distribution inlet drive unit 63 so that the distribution inlet 61 is opened, When the closing condition of the distribution inlet 61 is satisfied, the output of the drive signal is stopped and the distribution inlet 61 is closed. Further, when the guidance start condition to the V winning path area 65c is established in the distribution execution mode, the MPU 82 outputs a drive signal to the switching drive unit 67 so that the switching piece 66 is disposed at the V guidance position. When the return condition to the retracted position is satisfied, the output of the drive signal is stopped and the switching piece 66 is returned to the retracted position. When the opening start condition for the special winning opening 36a is satisfied in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 82 sends a drive signal to the special electric drive unit 36c so that the special winning opening 36a is in an open state in which a game ball can be won. When the closing condition of the special winning opening 36a is established, the output of the drive signal is stopped and the special winning opening 36a is brought into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won. In each game time and opening / closing execution mode, the display control of the special figure unit 42 is executed in the MPU 82. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the guidance unit 52 is in the guidance state is clearly indicated, the display control of the general map unit 43 is executed in the MPU 82.

  The power failure monitoring board 85 relays between the main control board 81 and the power / fire control device 98, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire 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 MPU 82 of the main control device 80.

  The power source / 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 81, the payout control device 97, and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply / launch control device 98 is provided with a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the main side RAM 84 and the payout control device 97 of the control device 80. Further, the power supply / launch control device 98 is responsible for the launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27, and the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound emission control device 100 includes a sound emission control board 101 on which an MPU 102 is mounted. The MPU 102 includes a ROM 103 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 103 is executed. A RAM 104, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated. Based on the command received from the main control device 80, the MPU 102 drives and controls the display light emitting unit 73 and the speaker unit 74 and transmits the command to the display control device 110.

  The display control device 110 includes a display control board 111 on which an MPU 112 is mounted. The MPU 112 includes a ROM 113 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 112 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 113 is executed. A RAM 114, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated. The MPU 112 controls the symbol display device 44 based on the command received from the sound emission control device 100.

  Although not shown, the display control board 111 includes a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM, a video RAM, and the like in addition to the MPU 112. The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver installed in the symbol display device 44. The VDP intervenes in reading and writing data in the video RAM, and reads out image data to be stored in the video RAM from the character ROM at a predetermined timing and displays the image data on the symbol display device 44. The character ROM plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 44. This character ROM holds bitmap format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. The video RAM is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 44, and the display contents of the symbol display device 44 are changed based on rewriting the contents of the video RAM.

  In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84 of the main controller 80 are referred to as the main MPU 82, the main ROM 83, and the main RAM 84, and the MPU 102, ROM 103, and RAM 104 of the sound emission controller 100 are referred to as sound light. The side MPU 102, the sound light side ROM 103, and the sound light side RAM 104 are referred to as the MPU 112, the ROM 113, and the RAM 114 of the display control device 110, and are referred to as the display side MPU 112, the display side ROM 113, and the display side RAM 114, respectively.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the main MPU 82>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main side MPU 82 uses various counter information in the game, and wins lottery, setting of the display of the first special figure display unit 42a, setting of display of the second special figure display unit 42b, and the effect of playing the game on the symbol display device 44. The setting and the display setting of the general chart display unit 43a are performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when determining the winning random number counter C1 used for the winning lottery and the winning type, The type counter C2 to be used, the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery in the case of an out-of-game fluctuation in the game display effect on the symbol display device 44, and the random number initial value counter used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1 The CINI and the variation type counter CS used when determining the duration of the game times in the low frequency support mode are used. In addition, a general-purpose random number counter C4 used for lottery for determining whether or not the guidance unit 52 of the second operation unit 33 is in the guidance state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 121 of the main RAM 84.

  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 C1-C3, CINI, CS, C4 is updated at short time intervals. Each numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first special figure area 122 provided in the main side RAM 84 when a winning to the first operating unit 32 occurs. The The numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 and the type counter C2 is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure provided in the main RAM 84 when a winning to the second operating unit 33 occurs. .

  The first special drawing area 122 includes a first area 123a, a second area 123b, a third area 123c, and a fourth area 123d, and a winning random number counter C1 according to the winning history to the first operating unit 32. The numerical information of the type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any one of the areas 123a to 123d as the hold information on the first special figure side. In this case, in the first area 123a to the fourth area 123d, when a winning to the first operating unit 32 occurs continuously several times, the first area 123a → the second area 123b → the third area 123c → the second area. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the four areas 123d. By providing the four areas 123a to 123d in this manner, up to four game ball winning histories to the first operating unit 32 are held and stored. Note that the number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure area 122 is not limited to four, but may be arbitrary, and may be other plural such as two, three, five or more. May be singular. The first special figure area 122 is provided with a first special figure execution area 124 in addition to the first area 123a to the fourth area 123d. In the first special figure execution area 124, when the first special figure display unit 42a starts to display the variation of the picture, the holding information of the target for which the special figure determination or the type determination is performed is stored. It is an area. The hold information stored in the first area 123a is shifted to the execution area 124 for the first special figure when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 42a is started.

  In the execution area 125 for the second special figure, each of the numerical information of the random number counter C1 and the type counter C2 is stored in the second when the winning to the second operating unit 33 occurs in a situation where the game turn can be started. Stored as hold information on the special figure side. Here, as described above, the first special figure area 122 is provided with the first to fourth areas 123a to 123d, and even if it is impossible to start the game times, the first special figure side. On the other hand, with respect to the hold information on the second special figure side, only the execution area 125 for the second special figure is provided, and the hold information on the second special figure side is provided. There is no area for storing the information. As a result, it is possible to make different handling of presence / absence of holding storage between holding information on the first special figure side and holding information on the second special figure side. In addition, when the hold information on the second special figure side is the target of the success / failure determination process, the details will be described later, but the result is a big hit result or a small hit result, and no result is lost. Accordingly, in the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, there is no reach effect that will eventually be missed, so the hold information on the first special figure side contains the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3. On the other hand, the hold information on the second special figure side does not include the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3.

  Information corresponding to the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the general-purpose reservation area 126 provided in the main RAM 84 when a winning to the through winning unit 34 occurs. The general-purpose reserved area 126 includes a first area 127a, a second area 127b, a third area 127c, and a fourth area 127d, and the numerical value of the general-purpose random number counter C4 is set in accordance with the winning history to the through winning portion 34. The information is stored in any one of the areas 127a to 127d as the hold information on the normal side. In this case, in the first area 127a to the fourth area 127d, the first area 127a → the second area 127b → the third area 127c → the fourth area when the winning to the through winning portion 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the area 127d. By providing the four areas 127a to 127d in this manner, up to four game balls winning histories to the through winning portion 34 are held and stored. Note that the number that can be stored in the reserved map area 126 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be two, three, five or more, and the like. It may be. In the common map hold area 126, an execution area 128 for general maps is provided. The execution area 128 for the common map is an area in which the hold information to be subjected to the determination of whether or not to guide is stored when the variable display is started in the general map display unit 43a. Specifically, when the variable display of the general map display unit 43a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 127a of the general map hold area 126 is shifted to the execution area 128 for the normal map.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the general-purpose random number counter C4 will be described. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is incremented one by one within the range of “0 to 250”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and the value of the general-purpose random number counter C4 at that time is stored in the general-purpose holding area 126 at the timing when a game ball wins the through winning portion 34. Then, at a predetermined timing, a guidance state lottery is performed as to whether or not the guidance unit 52 is controlled to the guidance state based on the stored value of the general-purpose random number counter C4. As described above, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are set as the support mode of the guidance unit 52 (that is, the support mode of the second operation unit 33), and the guidance state of the guidance unit 52 (the second operation unit 33). Is controlled in a manner corresponding to the type of support mode at that time.

  Next, the winning random number counter C1 will be described. The winning random number counter C1 is incremented by “1” in order within the range of “0 to 399”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial random number counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 399). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and the value of the winning random number counter C1 at that time is stored in the first special figure area 122 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating unit 32, and game play is started. In such a situation, the value of the winning random number counter C1 at that time is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure at the timing when the game ball wins the second operating unit 33. Then, the determination of success / failure is performed using the value of the stored random number counter C1.

  The random number value that is won in the determination of the success / failure is stored in the main ROM 83 as a success / failure table. As the success / failure table, one type of table is provided which is common to the hold information on the first special figure side and the hold information on the second special figure side. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is not a lottery mode for determining whether or not there is a plurality of types of modes in which the probability of a jackpot result is different, but one mode is set so that the probability of a jackpot result is constant. Has been.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the success / failure table. In the success / failure table, two pieces of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 that is a jackpot result are set, and other pieces of numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 are set to a non-hit result. When a jackpot result is selected in the success / failure determination process using the success / failure table, the type of the jackpot result is selected using the type counter C2. In addition, when a non-big hit result is selected in the success / failure determination process using the success / failure table, if the execution target of the current success / failure determination process is the hold information on the first special figure side, both the big hit result and the small hit result are The result is a non-occurrence result, and if the execution target of the current success / failure determination process is the hold information on the second special figure side, a small hit result is obtained. That is, when the hold information on the first special figure side becomes the execution target of the success / failure determination process, the small hit result is not selected, whereas the hold information on the second special figure side becomes the execution target of the success / failure determination process. If the jackpot result is not selected, the jackpot result is surely selected. When a small hit result is selected in the hit determination process using the hit determination table, the type of the small hit result is selected using the type counter C2.

  The type counter C2 is configured such that “1” is sequentially added within the range of “0 to 29”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The type counter C2 is periodically updated, and the value of the type counter C2 at that time is stored in the first special figure area 122 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating unit 32, and the game turn can be started. In a possible situation, the value of the type counter C2 at that time is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure at the timing when the game ball wins the second operating unit 33. Then, using the stored value of the type counter C2, the type determination of the big hit result or the type determination of the small hit result is performed.

  FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot type table used when the type determination of the jackpot result for the type counter C2 is performed. In the jackpot type table, among the values of the type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the first jackpot result, and “10 to 19” corresponds to the second jackpot result. “20 to 29” corresponds to the third jackpot result. Any of these first to third jackpot results is an opportunity to shift to the opening / closing execution mode. In the opening / closing execution mode, as described above, a predetermined number of round games (specifically, 16 times) are executed. In each round game, the special prize winning device 36 is opened and closed once.

  Depending on the type of the first to third jackpot results, the type of support mode after the opening / closing execution mode and the continuation of the game times referred to in order to determine the duration of the game times when the game times are executed The combination with the type of period table is different. FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram for explaining combinations of types of support modes and game duration duration tables corresponding to each jackpot result. When the first jackpot result or the second jackpot result is reached, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, and when the third jackpot result is reached, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is the low-frequency support mode. Become. The selection probabilities of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the third jackpot result when the jackpot result is selected in the success / failure determination process are all 1/3. The support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 3, and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 1/3 when a jackpot result is obtained. Further, the game duration duration table referred to in the game times executed after the opening / closing execution mode is the first table having a high frequency in the case of the first jackpot result, and is high in the case of the second jackpot result. It is the second table in frequency, and in the case of the third jackpot result, it is a low frequency medium table. The contents of the high-frequency first table, the high-frequency second table, and the low-frequency medium table will be described later in detail. The determination mode is different.

  FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram for explaining a small hitting type table used when performing the type determination of the small hitting result for the type counter C2. In the small hit type table, among the type counters C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the first small hit result, and “10 to 19” corresponds to the second small hit result. “20 to 29” corresponds to the third small hit result. These first to third small hit results are all the triggers for shifting to the distribution execution mode. In the distribution execution mode, the distribution winning device 35 is opened as described above. Then, the game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35 flows into the V winning path area 65c and is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, so that it shifts to the opening / closing execution mode after the distribution execution mode. The contents of the opening / closing execution mode are the same as the contents of the opening / closing execution mode when the transition is triggered by any of the jackpot results. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening / closing execution mode that shifts when the game winning ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode is triggered when the jackpot result is obtained. The configuration may be more advantageous than the open / close execution mode, or may be disadvantageous. In this case, the former opening / closing execution mode may have a configuration in which the number of executions of the round game is larger than that of the latter opening / closing execution mode, and conversely, the configuration may be small. Further, the former opening / closing execution mode may have a configuration in which the upper limit number of winnings to the special electric prize winning device 36 in each round game is larger than the latter opening / closing execution mode, and conversely, the configuration may be small.

  When any one of the first to third small hit results occurs, the game shifts to the distribution execution mode as described above, and further, the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode. Transition to execution mode. When the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs, it is referred to determine the type of support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends and the duration of the game time when the game time is executed. The type of the continuation time table of the game times differs depending on the type of the small hit result that is the trigger for the transition to the current distribution execution mode and the opening / closing execution mode.

  FIG. 11E is an explanatory diagram for explaining combinations of types of support modes and types of duration tables of game times corresponding to each small hit result. When the first small hit result or the second small hit result is reached, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency support mode, and when the third small hit result is obtained, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency. It becomes support mode. Since the selection probabilities of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result are all 1/3 when the small hit result is selected in the success / failure determination process, the small hit result is obtained. The support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 2/3, and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 1/3 when a small hit result is obtained. The setting probability of this support mode is the same as the setting probability when a jackpot result is obtained. In addition, the game duration duration table referred to in the game times executed after the opening / closing execution mode is the first high-frequency table that is the same as the case of the first jackpot result in the case of the first jackpot result. Yes, the second small hit result is the same as the second big hit result in the second table, and the third small hit result is the same as the third big hit result. Low frequency medium table. The contents of the high-frequency first table, the high-frequency second table, and the low-frequency medium table will be described later in detail. The selection mode is different.

  As described above, even if any small hit result is obtained, if the game winning ball is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs. do not do. In this case, neither the change of the support mode triggered by the result of the small hitting result nor the change of the duration table of the game times to be referred to occurs.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “238”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 at that time is stored in the first special figure area 122 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating unit 32. In the situation where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, when the game times corresponding to the result of losing are executed in the first special figure display unit 42a, the reach value is stored using the value of the stored reach random number counter C3. Whether to execute the display is determined.

  In addition, when the hold information on the second special figure side is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure based on the winning of the second operating unit 33, the hold information on the second special figure side is as follows. The winning random number counter C1 and the type counter C2 are stored, but the reach random number counter C3 is not stored. In the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, either a big win result or a small win result occurs and does not result in a losing result. There is no need to store the reach random number counter C3.

  Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within the range of “0 to 198” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the main MPU 82 determines the duration of game times in the low frequency support mode.

<About various processes executed by the main MPU 82>
Next, various processes executed to advance the game in the main MPU 82 will be described. The main MPU 82 processes are roughly classified into a main process that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the main process, first, a power-on wait process is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 84 is permitted (step S102), and the internal function register of the main MPU 82 is set (step S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase button provided in the power supply / launch control device 98 is manually operated (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the power failure flag of the main RAM 84 is set to “1”. (Step S105). Also, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed (step S106), and it is determined whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored at the time of power-off, that is, the validity of the stored data ( Step S107).

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when a game hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase button is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the main RAM 84 is cleared as initialization of the main RAM 84. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase button has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and step S109 is not executed without executing step S108. Proceed to In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main side RAM 84 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value. Also, a payout initialization command indicating that the RAM of the payout control device 97 should be initialized is transmitted to the payout control device 97.

  Then, it progresses to the residual process of step S110-step S113. That is, the main MPU 82 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but a remaining time occurs between one timer interrupt process and the next timer interrupt process. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process (step S110). In addition, a random number initial value updating process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed (step S111), and a variation counter updating process for updating the variation type counter CS is performed (step S112). In these update processes, the current numerical value information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 84, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value. Thereafter, an interrupt permission setting is made to switch from the state in which the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which it is permitted (step S113). If the process of step S113 is performed, it will return to step S110 and will repeat the process of step S110-step S113.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is started repeatedly with a period of 4 msec.

  First, a power failure information storage process is executed (step S201). In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power failure monitoring board 85, and when the occurrence of a power failure is specified, the power failure process is executed.

  Thereafter, a lottery random number update process is executed (step S202). In the random number random number update process, the winning random number counter C1, the type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary power random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read out from the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general-purpose random number counter C4, and the read numerical information is added to each one, and then read out. Execute processing to overwrite the original counter. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111 (step S203), and the variation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112 (step S204). Thereafter, a game stop determination process is executed (step S205). In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped. Thereafter, on the condition that the progress of the game is not stopped (step S206: NO), the processing after step S207 is executed.

  In step S207, port output processing is executed. In the port output processing, when output information is set in the previous timer interrupt processing, output corresponding to the output information is executed.

  Thereafter, a reading process is executed (step S208). In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

  Thereafter, a winning detection process is executed (step S209). In the winning detection process, signals received from the various winning detection sensors 32a to 69 are read, and the general winning unit 31, the first operating unit 32, the second operating unit 33, the through winning unit 34, and the distribution winning device 35. And the process which specifies the presence or absence of the prize to the special electricity prize-winning apparatus 36 is performed.

  Thereafter, a timer update process for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 84 is executed (step S210). In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

  Thereafter, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred is executed (step S211). In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of a plurality of types of events and confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop setting is made in step S205 in the next timer interrupt process, An affirmative determination is made in step S206.

  Thereafter, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed (step S212). In a situation where the launch operation is continued with respect to the launch operation device 28, as already described, one game ball is launched in 0.6 seconds so as to have a predetermined launch cycle.

  Thereafter, as input status monitoring processing, disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor 32a to 69 and opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are performed based on the information read in the reading processing of step S208 (step S208). S213).

  After that, special charts for performing the game times execution control in the first special figure display unit 42a, the game times execution control in the second special figure display unit 42b, the distribution execution mode execution control, and the opening / closing execution mode execution control. The special electric control process is executed (step S214). Further, a guidance state lottery for determining whether or not the guidance unit 52 of the second operating unit 33 is in the guidance state, and a general power control for switching the guidance unit 52 between the guidance state and the non-guidance state. Processing is executed (step S215). In the general map power control process, if the support mode is the low frequency support mode, the display control of the general map display unit 43a and the drive control of the guidance unit 52 are performed with the contents corresponding to the low frequency support mode, and the support mode is high. If it is the frequency support mode, the display control of the general map display unit 43a and the drive control of the guidance unit 52 are performed with the contents corresponding to the high frequency support mode. Further, in the ordinary power transmission control process, when the switching execution mode is set, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode regardless of whether or not the support mode of the guidance unit 52 is set to the high frequency support mode until immediately before that. Set. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the flow of the game ball toward the special prize winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode from being obstructed by the guidance unit 52.

  Further, in the case of the distribution execution mode, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode regardless of whether or not the support mode of the guidance unit 52 has been set to the high frequency support mode until just before that. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the flow of the game balls toward the distribution winning device 35 in the distribution execution mode from being obstructed by the guidance unit 52. In addition, in the configuration, when the distribution execution mode has occurred in the high-frequency support mode but the game ball has not been detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, the distribution execution mode has not been entered. After the execution mode ends, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode again. As a result, it is possible to prevent the high-frequency support mode from being terminated due to the occurrence of only the distribution execution mode even though the transition to the opening / closing execution mode has not occurred.

  Thereafter, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding step S214 to step S215, setting of output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information on the first special figure side in the first special figure hold display section 42c, and the normal figure side The output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information in the general-purpose hold display unit 43b is set (step S216). Further, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding step S214 to step S215, setting of output information for updating the display content of the first special figure display unit 42a and updating of the display content of the second special figure display unit 42b. The output information is set, and the output information for updating the display contents of the general map display unit 43a is set (step S216).

  Thereafter, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 97 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed (step S217). Also, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed (step S218). In addition, a switching control process for driving and controlling the switching drive unit 67 is performed so that the switching piece 66 of the sorting and winning device 35 is arranged at the V guide position over a certain period with a certain period (step). S219). In addition, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process is executed (step S220). When an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or after executing the processing of steps S207 to S220, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

<Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
Next, the special figure special power control process executed in step S214 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special figure special power control process, first, hold information acquisition processing is executed (step S301). FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the hold information acquisition process. When the winning to the first operating unit 32 has occurred (step S401: YES), the first special figure side hold stored in the first area 123a to the fourth area 123d of the first special figure area 122 On condition that the number of information is less than the upper limit storage number of 4 (step S402: NO), the storage process to the first special figure area 122 is executed (step S403). In the storing process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is used as the hold information on the first special figure side, and the first area 123a to the fourth area 123d of the first special figure hold area 123 are used. In the area where the special information side hold information is not stored in the area where the digestion order is earlier. When the hold information on the first special figure side is acquired, the display content of the first special figure hold display unit 42c is updated in accordance with the increase in the number of hold information on the first special figure side this time. Set the data to make sure. When the hold information on the first special figure side is acquired, a hold increase command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102. Thereby, the image for alerting | reporting the memory | storage number of the hold information of the 1st special figure side hold information in the symbol display apparatus 44 is updated corresponding to the new acquisition of the hold information by the 1st special figure side.

  When a negative determination is made in step S401, or when the process of step S403 is executed, it is determined whether or not a winning to the second operating unit 33 has occurred (step S404). If an affirmative determination is made in step S404, the current situation is a situation where none of the game times, the distribution execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed (step S405: YES), for the second special figure. Is stored in the execution area 125 (step S406). In the storage process, the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 and the type counter C2 is stored in the second special figure execution area 125 as the hold information on the second special figure side. That is, the hold information on the second special figure side is the game times triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, the distribution execution mode, and the open / close execution mode. It is obtained only in the situation where none of the above is executed. As will be described in detail later, regarding the execution of the success / failure determination process, in other words, regarding the execution of the game times, the hold information on the second special figure side has priority over the hold information on the first special figure side as an execution opportunity. When the hold information on the second special figure side is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure, the success / failure determination process is immediately executed with the hold information on the second special figure side as a trigger. 2. The game times are triggered by the hold information on the special figure side. Note that there is no second special figure holding display section for notifying the number of pieces of holding information stored on the second special figure side, and the second special figure side holding information on the second special figure side is not displayed in the symbol display device 44. An image for notifying the number of reserved memories is not displayed.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 14), after executing the holding information acquisition process in step S301, the special figure special electric address table stored in the main ROM 83 is read (step S302). In the special figure special power address table, the start address of a program for executing processing corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter is set. The special figure special power counter is a counter for the main MPU 82 to specify the processing contents to be executed in the special figure special electric control process.

  The special figure special electricity counter can take values of “0” to “8”, and each value of “0” to “8” corresponds to the start address SA0 to SA8 of each process (step S305 to step S313). ing. Specifically, when the value of the special figure special power counter is “0”, a special figure fluctuation start process (step S305), which is a process for starting an effect for game play, is executed, and the special figure special electric power is executed. When the value of the counter is “1”, the special figure changing process (step S306), which is the process for advancing the effect for the game round, is executed, and the value of the special figure special electricity counter is “2”. In some cases, a special figure finalizing process (step S307), which is a process for ending the effect for the game round, is to be executed. When the special figure special electric counter value is “3”, a distribution execution mode is set. The distribution start process (step S308), which is a process for performing the start setting of, is executed, and when the value of the special figure special counter is “4”, various processes in the distribution execution mode are executed. For distribution (steps) 309) is the execution target, and when the value of the special figure special power counter is “5”, the special electric power start process (step S310), which is a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode opening, is the execution target. When the value of the counter is “6”, the special electric release opening process (step S311), which is a process for controlling the open state of the special electric prize winning device 36, is executed, and the special figure special electric counter value is “ In the case of “7”, the special electricity closing process (step S312), which is the process for controlling the closed state of the special electricity prize winning device 36, is executed, and the value of the special figure special electricity counter is “8”. The target of execution is the special electric power end process (step S313), which is a process for controlling the ending of the open / close execution mode and the transition of the gaming state at the end of the open / close execution mode.

  In the special figure special power control process, after reading the special figure special electric address table (step S302), the start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter is obtained from the special figure special electric address table (step S303). The process jumps to the process indicated by the start address (step S304). Hereinafter, each process of step S305-step S313 is demonstrated separately.

<Special map start processing>
First, the special figure variation start process of step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special figure change start process, the data setting process is executed (step S502) on condition that the hold information on the first special figure side or the hold information on the second special figure side is stored (step S501: YES). . In the data setting process, when the hold information on the second special figure side is stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure, the hold information on the second special figure side is stored in the first special figure area 122. Regardless of whether or not the hold information on the first special figure side acquired in step 2 is acquired, the hold information on the second special figure side stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure is set as an execution target. To do. As a result, the hold information on the second special figure side can be given priority over the hold information on the first special figure side as an execution trigger for the success / failure determination process, and can be given priority as an execution trigger for the game times. Become. Note that the hold information on the second special figure side stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure is deleted when the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side are terminated.

  On the other hand, in the data setting process, when the second special figure side holding information is not stored in the second special figure execution area 125, the data stored in the first area 123a of the first special figure area 122 is stored. Move to the execution area 124 for the special figure. Thereafter, processing for shifting data stored in the storage area of the first special figure area 122 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 123a to 123d to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area 123a, and the second area 123b → The data in each area is shifted such that the first area 123a, the third area 123c → the second area 123b, and the fourth area 123d → the third area 123c. Further, in the data setting process, data setting is performed so that the display content of the first special figure hold display section 42c is updated in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold information on the first special figure side this time. In the data setting process, a hold decrease command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102. As a result, the image for informing the number of reserved information stored in the holding information on the first special figure side in the symbol display device 44 is updated in correspondence with the decrease in the holding information on the special figure side.

  After the data setting process is executed, a validity determination process is executed (step S503). In the success / failure determination process, first, the success / failure table shown in FIG. As already described, the pachinko machine 10 does not have a plurality of modes that differ in the probability of a jackpot result as the success / failure lottery mode, and the probability of a jackpot result is constant. After reading the success / failure table, if the hold information on the first special figure side is the trigger of the current game round, the numerical information about the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 124 for the first special figure When the hold information on the second special figure side is the trigger of the current game round, the numerical information on the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical information about the read hit random number counter C1 matches any of the numerical information set as the jackpot result in the success / failure table.

  When the result of the determination process is a jackpot result (step S504: YES), the type determination process for the jackpot is executed (step S505). In the jackpot type determination process, the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 11B is read from the main ROM 83. In addition, when the hold information on the first special figure side is an opportunity of the current game, the numerical information on the type counter C2 stored in the execution area 124 for the first special figure is read, and the second special figure When the hold information on the side is the trigger of the current game round, the numerical information on the type counter C2 stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure is read. The numerical information about the read type counter C2 corresponds to the numerical range of any type of jackpot result among the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result and the third jackpot result set in the jackpot type table. It is determined whether it is.

  After executing the jackpot type determination process, “1” is set in the flag of the main RAM 84 corresponding to the type of jackpot result specified in the type determination process (step S506). Specifically, when the first jackpot result is supported, the first jackpot flag is set to “1”, and when the second jackpot result is supported, the second jackpot flag is set to “1”. If it corresponds to the third jackpot result, “1” is set to the third jackpot flag. The state in which “1” is set in any of the first to third jackpot flags is cleared to “0” when the game state transition process is executed when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Thereafter, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step S507). Specifically, information on the pattern stop mode that is finally stopped and displayed in the current game round on the side of the first special chart display section 42a and the second special chart display section 42b that is the target of the game round execution. Is determined from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the main ROM 83, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. In the jackpot result stop result table, the types of the pattern stop modes displayed on the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b are set differently for each type of jackpot result. In step S507, information on the pattern stop mode corresponding to the type of jackpot result specified in step S505 is stored in the main RAM 84. In addition, the pattern stop mode may be set corresponding to each jackpot result on a one-to-one basis, and a plurality of types of pattern stop modes may be set for at least some jackpot results. Although the method for selecting the stop result for the jackpot result in which the stop modes of a plurality of types of patterns are set is arbitrary, for example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the type counter C2.

  If the result of the determination process is not a jackpot result (step S504: NO), it is determined whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side (step S508). As already explained, either the jackpot result or the disapproval result is selected in the success / failure determination process triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, whereas the success / failure triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side In the determination process, either the big hit result or the small hit result is selected.

  When the game time this time is based on the hold information on the second special figure side (step S508: YES), the type determination process at the time of small hit is executed (step S509). In the type determination process at the time of small hitting, the small hitting type table shown in FIG. Also, the numerical information about the type counter C2 stored in the execution area 125 for the second special figure is read. Then, the numerical information on the read type counter C2 indicates any kind of small hit result among the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result set in the small hit type table. Determine if it corresponds to the numerical range.

  After executing the type determination process at the time of the small hit, “1” is set to the flag of the main RAM 84 corresponding to the type of the small hit result specified in the type determination process (step S510). Specifically, when the first small hitting result is supported, “1” is set in the first small hitting flag, and when the second small hitting result is supported, the second small hitting flag is set. When “1” is set and the third small hit result is supported, “1” is set in the third small hit flag. The state in which “1” is set in any of the first to third small hit flags indicates that the game state transitions when the opening / closing execution mode ends when the opening / closing execution mode ends after the distribution execution mode. When the process is executed, “0” is cleared. When the process is not shifted to the opening / closing execution mode after the distribution execution mode, “0” is cleared when the distribution execution mode ends.

  Thereafter, a stop result setting process for the small hit result is executed (step S511). Specifically, information on the pattern stop mode that is finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 42b in the current game round is obtained from the stop result table for the small hit result stored in the main ROM 83 in advance. The specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. In the stop result table for the small hit results, the types of the stop modes of the pictures to be stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 42b are set differently for each type of the small hit results. In step S511, The information on the pattern stop mode corresponding to the type of the small hit result specified in step S509 is stored in the main RAM 84. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the jackpot result. The pattern stop mode may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each small hit result, or a plurality of types of pattern stop modes may be set for at least some small hit results. . Although the method for selecting the stop result for the small hit result in which the stop modes of a plurality of types of patterns are set is arbitrary, for example, the stop result may be selected according to the value of the type counter C2.

  If the result of the determination process is not a jackpot result (step S504: NO), and if the current game time is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side (step S508: NO) A stop result setting process is executed (step S512). Specifically, information on the pattern stop mode that is finally stopped and displayed in the current game round on the side of the first special chart display section 42a and the second special chart display section 42b that is the target of the game round execution. Is specified from the stop result table for the outlier result stored in advance in the main ROM 83, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. The picture mode information selected in this case is different from the picture mode information selected for the jackpot result and the picture mode information selected for the jackpot result.

  After executing any of the stop result setting processes, a process for specifying the duration of game times is executed (step S513). In the specific process, the game time duration table currently set, the result of the current game time determination process, and the game time duration corresponding to the result of the current game type determination process are determined. . The details of the process for specifying the duration of game times will be described later.

  After that, as a result of the current pass / fail determination process and the type determination process, the current support mode type and the change command and type command corresponding to the process result in step S513 are selected from the main ROM 83 (step S514). Then, the selected variation command and type command are transmitted to the sound-side MPU 102 (step S515). The sound light side MPU 102 executes control for executing the effect for game times corresponding to the received variation command and type command.

  After that, the variable display of the pattern is started on the side of the first special figure display part 42a and the second special figure display part 42b that is the execution target of the current game round (step S516). The first special figure display unit 42a and the second special figure display unit are used as tables to be referred to by the main MPU 82 when the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b displays the variation of the pattern. A variation display table for a special figure that is common to 42b is stored in the main ROM 83 in advance. When the variation display of the pattern is executed in the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b, the same variation display table is used regardless of the result of the success / failure determination process and the result of the type determination process. The When the variation display of the pattern is performed in the first special figure display section 42a or the second special figure display section 42b, the variation display of the pattern by a predetermined pattern is repeated. The control data for one round in the pattern variation display by the predetermined pattern is set. Therefore, when the variation display of the pattern is performed on the first special figure display unit 42a or the second special figure display unit 42b, the special graphic variation display table is displayed until the duration of the game times determined in step S513 elapses. It will be used repeatedly.

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter (step S517). Since the value of the special figure special electricity counter when the special figure fluctuation start process is executed is “0”, the value of the special figure special electric counter that is the addition target by adding 1 is the special figure fluctuation in-process ( "1" corresponding to step S306).

<Special map change processing>
Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S306 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 14) will be described.

  When the duration of the current game round has not elapsed, and when it is the update timing of the display contents of the special figure display units 42a and 42b that are the execution targets of the current game round, By referring to the display table, data setting for updating the display contents of the special figure display units 42a and 42b is performed. Thereby, the display content of the picture in the special figure display parts 42a and 42b which are the execution targets of the current game round is updated to the display content in the next order.

  In the special figure display units 42a and 42b, the pattern change display start mode and the pattern change display update mode are performed in a fixed mode regardless of the processing result of the success / failure determination process and the process result of the type determination process. At the same time, it is performed in a certain manner regardless of the contents of the effects for the game times in the symbol display device 44. For example, when a predetermined plurality of update timings occur, the display content of the pattern goes around once and the display pattern in a constant display order is repeatedly performed. Even if the display pattern is displayed in any order, the stop result determined at the start of the game round is displayed. As a result, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of the special figure display units 42a and 42b.

  On the other hand, when the duration of the game round has elapsed, information on the picture stop mode of the special figure display units 42a and 42b stored in the main RAM 84 at the start of the game round is read and the picture stop mode is set. In this way, display control is performed on the special figure display units 42a and 42b which are the execution targets of the current game round. Thereby, the variation display of the picture is stopped in a state where the picture corresponding to the game result of the current game round is displayed on the special figure display units 42a and 42b that are the execution targets of the current game round. Regardless of whether or not the pattern mode stopped and displayed in the special figure display units 42a and 42b is the distribution execution mode and the open / close execution mode, the next variation display of the pattern in the special figure display units 42a and 42b is displayed. Maintained until started. Further, information on the final stop period (for example, 0.5 sec) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84. Thereby, the measurement of the last stop period is started.

  Thereafter, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102. When the sound light side MPU 102 receives the final stop command from the main side MPU 82, it transmits the final stop command to the display side MPU 112. When the display-side MPU 112 receives a final stop command from the sound-side MPU 102, the display-side MPU 112 reads a display pattern table for stopping and displaying the combination of stop symbols in the current game round over the final stop period. Thereby, the combination of stop symbols corresponding to the current game time is stopped and displayed in the symbol display device 44 over the final stop period.

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter. Since the value of the special figure special electricity counter is “1” when the special figure fluctuation process is executed, the value of the special figure special electricity counter corresponds to the special figure finalizing process (step S307) by adding 1. “2”.

<Processing during special figure determination>
Next, the special figure finalizing process executed in step S307 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the final stop period has elapsed (step S601: YES), and if the current game round is neither a big hit result nor a small hit result (step S602 and step S603: NO), the value of the special figure special electricity counter is set to “ “0” is cleared (step S604). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “0” corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start process (step S305).

  When the current game time corresponds to the small hit result (step S603: YES), 1 is added to the value of the special figure special counter (step S605). As a result, the value of the special electric counter in the figure becomes “3” corresponding to the distribution start process (step S308).

  When the game time this time corresponds to the jackpot result (step S602: YES), the display start process of the special display unit 42d is executed (step S606). In the display start process, display control is performed on the special display unit 42d so that the display state of the special display unit 42d becomes a predetermined display state corresponding to the execution of the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, the special display unit 42d is turned on in a predetermined manner. Thereafter, the value of the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 3 (step S607). As a result, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “5” corresponding to the special electricity start process (step S310).

<Process for starting distribution>
Next, the distribution start process executed in step S308 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a distribution start command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102 (step S701). When the sound light side MPU 102 receives the distribution start command from the main side MPU 82, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 73 and the sound output of the speaker unit 74 are executed so that an effect indicating that the distribution execution mode is being executed is executed. Execute control. Further, the sound light side MPU 102 transmits a distribution start command to the display side MPU 112. When the display side MPU 112 receives the distribution start command from the sound light side MPU 102, the display side MPU 112 executes the display effect indicating that the distribution execution mode is started, and then displays the display effect indicating that the distribution execution mode is being performed. The symbol display device 44 is controlled to be executed.

  Thereafter, “5” is set in the distribution prize counter provided in the main RAM 84 (step S702). The distribution winning counter is an opportunity to switch the distribution winning device 35 from the open state to the closed state in relation to the number of game balls that have entered the distribution winning device 35 that is open in the distribution execution mode. This is a counter for specifying in the main side MPU 82. In addition, a set process for the allocation release period is executed (step S703). In the setting process of the allocation release period, information corresponding to the 2 seconds is stored in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 so that the period during which the distribution winning device 35 is maintained in the release state is 2 seconds, which is the allocation release period. set. Then, output of the drive signal to the drive unit 63 for the distribution entrance is started in order to place the distribution winning device 35 in the open state (step S704).

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter. Since the value of the special figure special power counter when the distribution start process is executed is “3”, the value of the special figure special power counter corresponding to the distribution process (step S309) is increased by one. 4 ".

<Processing for sorting>
Next, the distribution process executed in step S309 of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 of the distribution winning device 35 (step S801: YES), “1” is set to the V winning flag provided in the main RAM 84 (step S802). The V winning flag is a flag for the main MPU 82 to specify that a game ball has been detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Further, the V winning command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102 (step S803). When the sound light side MPU 102 receives the V winning command from the main side MPU 82, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 73 and the speaker are executed so that an effect corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the V winning detection sensor 69 is executed. The sound output control of the unit 74 is executed. The sound light side MPU 102 transmits a V winning command to the display side MPU 112. When the display-side MPU 112 receives the V-winning command from the sound-side MPU 102, the display-side MPU 112 controls the display of the symbol display device 44 so that a display effect indicating that a game ball has been detected by the V-winning detection sensor 69 is executed. .

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, or if the process of step S803 is executed, the distribution release measured using the timer counter of the main RAM 84 in the situation where the distribution winning device 35 is in the open state. It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed (step S804). If the allocation release period has not elapsed (step S804: NO), it is determined by determining whether or not a game ball is detected by the count detection sensor 68 or the V winning detection sensor 69 of the allocation prize winning device 35. It is determined whether or not a winning for the winning device 35 has occurred (step S805). If a prize is awarded to the distribution prize device 35 (step S805: YES), 1 is subtracted from the value of the distribution prize counter in the main RAM 84 (step S806). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution prize counter after the 1 subtraction is “0” (step S807).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S804, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S807, the closing condition of the distribution winning device 35 is satisfied, and therefore the drive signal is output to the distribution entrance drive unit 63. Is stopped, the distribution winning device 35 is closed (step S808). Thereafter, in order to wait for the end of the allocation execution mode until there is no game ball in the allocation prize winning device 35, information corresponding to the standby period is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 (step S809). . The waiting period is set as a period longer than the longest period required until a game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35 is detected by either the count detection sensor 68 or the V winning detection sensor 69. Specifically, it is set to 4 seconds. By waiting for the end of the allocation execution mode until the waiting period elapses in this way, the game ball that has entered the allocation prize winning device 35 immediately before the allocation prize winning device 35 is closed is temporarily detected as a V prize. When detected by the sensor 69, it can be handled as effective.

  When a negative determination is made at step S805, when a negative determination is made at step S807, or when the process at step S809 is executed, whether or not the standby period measured by the timer counter of the main RAM 84 has elapsed. Is determined (step S810). If the standby period has not elapsed (step S810: NO), the distribution process is terminated as it is. In this case, the distribution process is executed again. In the distribution process, the process in step S801 is executed as already described. As a result, even if the distribution winning device 35 is in the closed state, if a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 before the waiting period elapses, the V winning flag of the main RAM 84 is set. “1” is set.

  If the standby period has elapsed (step S810: YES), a distribution end process is executed (step S811). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the distribution end process.

  When “1” is set in the V winning flag of the main RAM 84 (step S901: YES), processing for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Specifically, first, display start processing of the special display unit 42d is executed (step S902). In the display start process, as in step S606 of the special figure determination process (FIG. 17), the special display unit 42d is in a predetermined display state corresponding to the execution of the opening / closing execution mode. Display control of 42d is performed. Specifically, the special display unit 42d is turned on in a predetermined manner. Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter (step S903). As a result, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “5” corresponding to the special electricity start process (step S310). If an affirmative determination is made in step S901, the V winning flag is cleared to “0”.

  On the other hand, when “1” is not set in the V winning flag in the main RAM 84 (step S901: NO), a flag clear process is executed (step S904). In the flag clear process, various flags in the main RAM 84 used in the current game round are cleared to “0”. For example, in the distribution execution mode, “1” is set in any of the first to third small hit flags of the main RAM 84, but the flag in which “1” is set is cleared to “0”. . Thereafter, the value of the special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0” (step S905). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “0” corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start process (step S305).

  Here, when a game ball is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 although the game is shifted to the distribution execution mode, the process for shifting the support mode and the duration table of the game times to be referred to are changed. The processing for this is not executed. As a result, when the mode is changed to the allocation execution mode but the opening / closing execution mode does not occur after that, the support mode corresponding to the type of the small hit result that triggered the allocation execution mode and the duration table of the game times It is possible to prevent setting. Then, after the distribution execution mode ends, the setting state of the support mode and the game times duration table before the start of the distribution execution mode is maintained.

<Special electricity start processing>
Next, the special electricity start process executed in step S310 of the special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 14) will be described.

  In the special electric power start process, if it is before the start of the opening period, measurement of the opening period (for example, 4 seconds) is started and an opening command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102. When receiving the opening command, the sound light side MPU 102 executes the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 73 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 74 so that the opening effect is executed. The sound light side MPU 102 transmits an opening command to the display side MPU 112. When receiving the opening command, the display side MPU 112 executes display control of the symbol display device 44 so that the opening effect is executed.

  In the special power start process, when the opening period has elapsed, “16” is set in the round counter provided in the main RAM 84. The round counter is a counter for the main side MPU 82 to specify the number of remaining round games in the open / close execution mode, and the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 each time a round game is executed. Further, information on the duration of the round game release (specifically 29 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84, and the special prize winning device 36 for one round game is stored in the win counter provided in the main RAM 84. Information (specifically “10”) corresponding to the upper limit number of winnings is set. Then, an opening setting process for special electricity is executed. In the opening setting process, output of a drive signal to the special electric drive unit 36c is started so that the special electric prize winning device 36 is in an open state. Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “6” corresponding to the special electricity release process (step S311).

<Processing during opening of special electricity>
Next, the special power release open process executed in step S311 of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 14) will be described.

  In the special electric release opening process, when the opening duration of the special electric prize winning device 36 has elapsed, or when the special electric prize winning device 36 has received a maximum number of winning game balls, the closing setting process is executed. In the closing setting process, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 36c is stopped so that the special electric prize winning device 36 is in the closed state. Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter in the main RAM 84.

  When the value of the round counter after 1 subtraction is not “0”, information corresponding to the closing duration (specifically, 2 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84. Thereafter, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “7” corresponding to the special electricity closing process (step S312).

  When the value of the round counter after 1 subtraction is “0”, information corresponding to the ending period (specifically, 10 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84. Also, an ending command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 102. When receiving the ending command, the sound light side MPU 102 performs the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 73 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 74 so that the ending effect is executed. The sound light side MPU 102 transmits an ending command to the display side MPU 112. When receiving the ending command, the display side MPU 112 executes display control of the symbol display device 44 so that the ending effect is executed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by two. Thereby, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “8” corresponding to the special electricity termination process (step S313).

<Treatment during special electricity closure>
Next, the special electricity closing process executed in step S312 of the special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 14) will be described.

  When the closing continuation period has elapsed, information on the continuation period of the round game (specifically 29 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84, and one round game is set in the winning counter of the main RAM 84 The information (specifically “10”) corresponding to the upper limit winning number to the special electric prize winning device 36 is set. Then, the special electricity winning device 36 is opened by executing the special electricity release setting process. Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure special electricity counter. As a result, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “6” corresponding to the special electricity release process (step S311).

<Special electricity termination processing>
Next, the special power end process executed in step S313 of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1001: YES), it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the execution of the current opening / closing execution mode is the first big hit result or the first small hit result (step S1002). ). Note that when the game result that triggered the execution of the current opening / closing execution mode is a small hit result such as the first small hit result, the V winning in the distribution execution mode triggered by the small hit result. This is a case where a game ball is detected by the detection sensor 69 and the opening / closing execution mode is executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the first frequently used table is read from the main ROM 83 to the main RAM 84 as a game duration duration table to be referenced (step S1003). Thereafter, “1” is set in the high frequency support flag provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1004). The high frequency support flag is a flag for the main MPU 82 to specify that the support mode is the high frequency support mode. When the high frequency support flag is set to “1”, timer interrupt processing ( In FIG. 13), the high frequency support process is executed in the general map normal power control process (step S 215), and if “1” is not set in the high frequency support flag, the normal map normal power control process is performed. Execute processing for low frequency support. By executing the process as described above, if the first jackpot result or the first jackpot result is obtained and then the operation mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the game times to be referred to when the opening / closing execution mode ends are continued. The period table is set to the first table in the high frequency, and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the execution of the current opening / closing execution mode is the second big hit result or the second big hit result (step S1005). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1005, the second table being frequently used is read from the main ROM 83 to the main RAM 84 as a game duration duration table to be referred to (step S1006). Thereafter, “1” is set in the high frequency support flag of the main RAM 84 (step S1007). When the process is executed as described above, the second big hit result or the second small hit result is obtained, and when the mode is subsequently changed to the opening / closing execution mode, the game times to be referred to when the opening / closing execution mode ends are continued. The period table is set to the second table in the high frequency, and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step 1005, it means that the game result that is the trigger for executing the current opening / closing execution mode is the third jackpot result or the third jackpot result. In this case, the low frequency medium table is read from the main ROM 83 to the main RAM 84 as the game duration duration table to be referenced (step S1008). Thereafter, the high frequency support flag in the main RAM 84 is cleared to “0” (step S1009). When the process is executed as described above, the third big hit result or the third small hit result is obtained, and when the mode is subsequently shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the game times to be referred to when the opening / closing execution mode ends are continued. The period table is set to the low frequency medium table, and the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode.

  When the process of step S1004 is executed, when the process of step S1007 is executed, or when the process of step S1009 is executed, various flags are cleared (step S1010). In the clear processing, various flags used in the opening / closing execution mode are cleared to “0”. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, “1” is set in any of the first to third big hit flags and the first to third small hit flags in the main RAM 84, but “1” is set. Clear the flag to “0”.

  Thereafter, the display end process of the special display unit 42d is executed (step S1011). In the display end process, the special display unit 42d is controlled to be in a specific display state corresponding to the display state of the special display unit 42d not being in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, the special display portion 42d is turned off. Thereafter, the value of the special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0” (step S1012). Thereby, the value of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “0” corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start process (step S305).

<Mode of setting the duration of game times>
Next, the setting mode of the duration of game times will be described. As described above, when the game result of the game times is the first jackpot result or the first jackpot result, the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode and the duration table of the game times to be referenced is high frequency. When it becomes the first table and the game result of the game times becomes the second jackpot result or the second jackpot result, the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode and the duration table of the game times to be referred to is high in frequency When the game result of the game times becomes the third big hit result or the third small hit result, the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode and the duration table of the game times to be referred to is the low frequency. It becomes a middle table.

  In the low frequency medium table, the low frequency medium table for the first special figure referenced in the game times triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side and the game triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side There is a low-frequency medium table for the second special figure that is referred to in the first round. In the low-frequency medium table for the first special figure, a plurality of types of game times durations are set, and a plurality of types of game times durations are set for each game result. Numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3 even when the hold information on the side of the first special figure triggers the execution of the game times, the reach effect occurs when the jackpot result occurs, and the result is a missed result Is determined to be out of reach when it is numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach, and it is determined that no reach effect is generated when it is not the numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach. When it is determined that the reach effect is generated, the duration of the game times corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach generation table in the low frequency medium table for the first special figure. In addition, when it is determined that the reach effect does not occur, the duration of the game times corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS is obtained with reference to the reach non-occurrence table in the low frequency medium table for the first special figure To do. In this case, the duration of each game time is set so that the duration of the game times when the reach effect occurs is longer than the duration of the game times when the reach effect does not occur. . In addition, the duration of the game times when no reach occurs is set so that the average period becomes shorter as the number of hold information on the first special figure side held in the first special figure area 122 increases. ing.

  The duration of the game times set in the low frequency medium table for the second special figure is longer than the longest duration of the game times for the low frequency medium table for the first special figure. It has been a long period. Specifically, the duration of the game times set in the low frequency medium table for the second special figure is one type regardless of the game result, and the duration of the one type of game times is 10 minutes. ing. On the other hand, in the low-frequency medium table for the first special figure, the duration of the game times selected in the case of the jackpot result and the duration of the game times selected in the case of the outlier reach effect are the longest. The longest duration is 3 minutes, and the duration of the game times set in the low-frequency medium table for the second special figure is longer. It should be noted that the reach effect does not occur when the duration of the game times is selected with reference to the low frequency medium table for the second special figure. When the game times are executed with reference to the low-frequency medium table for the second special symbol, the symbol display device 44 starts the variable display of symbols in all symbol columns Z1 to Z3 at the same time, and all symbol columns Z1 to Z3. At the same time, the change display of the symbol is stopped.

  The infrequent medium table is selected when the support mode is the infrequent support mode. However, when the infrequent medium table is referred to, the hold information on the second special figure side is used as a trigger as described above. By setting the duration of the game times to a long period, in the low frequency support mode, the rate of the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is used as the trigger on the hold information on the first special figure side. It becomes possible to keep it extremely lower than the digestibility of the game times. Thereby, in the low frequency support mode, the second operation unit is configured so that the game times triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side are executed instead of the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. It is expected that the player performs a launch operation aiming at the game ball entering the first operating portion 32 instead of 33.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the duration of several types of game times is set to the 2nd special figure low frequency medium table, and is the shortest set to the 2nd special figure low frequency medium table in the said structure. The duration of the game times may be longer than the longest game time duration set in the low-frequency medium table for the first special figure, and may be set in the low-frequency medium table for the second special figure. The average duration of game times may be longer than the average duration of game times set in the low-frequency medium table for the first special figure.

  Next, the high frequency first table and the high frequency second table will be described. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first table with high frequency and the second table with high frequency.

  Both the first table in the high frequency and the second table in the high frequency are both game times triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side and game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side Is a kind of table commonly referred to in FIG. In addition, in the first table in the high frequency and the second table in the high frequency, two types of durations of the game times of the short period and the medium period are set according to the game result of the referenced game times. . The short period is set as a period equal to or less than the duration of the shortest game times set in the low frequency medium table, specifically, the shortest game time duration set in the low frequency medium table Is set to 1 second, whereas the short period is set to 0.5 seconds. Further, the middle period is set as a period shorter than the duration of the game times that is the longest and longer than the duration of the game times that is the shortest set in the low frequency medium table. Furthermore, the middle period is set as the shortest period in the continuation period of the game times when the reach occurs in the low frequency medium table for the first special figure. Specifically, the middle period is set to 15 seconds. Only two types of short and medium periods are set, and the medium period is set to a period that is significantly different from the short period, so that the game times executed in the high frequency support mode are short and medium periods. It is possible for the player to clearly understand which of the above is supported.

  For details on the relationship between the game result of the game times set in the first table in the high frequency and the duration of the game times, the game that is one of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, or the off result A short period is set for the times, and a medium period is set for the game times that are either the third jackpot result, the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, or the third jackpot result. . For details on the relationship between the game result of the game times set in the second table in the high frequency and the duration of the game times, the first small hit result, the second small hit result, the third small hit result, and the deviation A short period is set for any of the game times that result, and a medium period is set for any of the game times that result in any of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, or the third jackpot result. .

  In the high frequency support mode, either the first table with high frequency or the second table with high frequency is selected as a reference object of the duration of game times. In this case, since the relationship between the game result of the game times and the duration of the game times is set as described above in the first table in the high frequency and the second table in the high frequency, the high frequency support mode In the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the off result, the duration of the game times is always set to a short time, and in the high frequency support mode, the first big hit result, the second big hit result, and the third In any of the jackpot results, the duration of game times is always set to the middle period. On the other hand, in the game times that are the third small hit results, a medium period is set for the first table with high frequency, and a short period is set for the second table with high frequency.

  In other words, when the second table with high frequency is referred to, a short period is set for any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result, so the duration of the game times It is impossible to grasp which one of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result will occur. On the other hand, when the first table in the high frequency is referred to, the short period is set if either the first small hit result or the second small hit result is obtained, whereas the third small hit result is set. If it is a winning result, a medium period is set.

  As described above, when the game winning ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 and the opening / closing execution mode is generated in the distribution execution mode that is triggered by either the first small hit result or the second small hit result, The support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends becomes the high-frequency support mode. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode that is triggered by the third small hit result, the support after the opening / closing execution mode ends The mode becomes the low frequency support mode. Then, in the high frequency support mode, in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result, the V winning detection sensor 69 detects the game ball and the open / close execution mode is generated, or the first small hit result or It is advantageous for the player that the game winning ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 and the opening / closing execution mode is generated in the distribution execution mode triggered by the second small hit result. In particular, in the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, if the jackpot result is not obtained, the jackpot result is obtained, and therefore the jackpot result is generated with high probability.

  Here, when the duration of the game times is selected with reference to the first high frequency table or the second high frequency table, the game times triggered by the hold information for the first special figure and No reach effect occurs in any of the game times triggered by the hold information for the second special figure. When the game times are executed with reference to the high frequency first table or the high frequency second table, the symbol display in the symbol display device 44 starts simultaneous display of symbols in all symbol rows Z4 to Z5. The symbol variation display in the symbol rows Z4 to Z6 is stopped simultaneously. In this case, the symbol stop result in the symbol display device 44 is the same for any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result. As a result, the player cannot grasp which of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result has occurred from the symbol stop result in the symbol display device 44.

  In this case, when the first table in the high frequency is referred to, the short period is set if any of the first small hit result and the second small hit result is set as described above. If it is a small hit result, the medium period is set, so that the duration of the game times in the high frequency support mode triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is not a short period but a medium period, In the subsequent allocation execution mode, the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the third small hit result by preventing the game balls from entering the allocation prize winning device 35 and preventing the opening / closing execution mode from occurring. It can be prevented from occurring. On the other hand, when the second table with high frequency is referred to, a short period is set for any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result as described above. The player cannot determine which small hit result will be generated from the duration of the game round, and the player who wants to generate the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result is the third small hit It is impossible to avoid the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the result. As a result, the situation in which the high-frequency first table is the reference target is more advantageous to the player than the situation in which the high-frequency second table is the reference target.

  In addition, in the high frequency support mode, the second operating unit 33 is more likely to enter a game ball than the first operating unit 32, so that the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side are triggered. The game will be performed so that it will be executed, but in the game times triggered by the hold information on the side of the 2nd special figure, if the big hit result is not achieved, the small hit result and the probability that the small hit result will be Much higher than the probability of a jackpot result. In other words, in the high frequency support mode, there is a situation in which the opening / closing execution mode is executed when the V winning detection sensor 69 detects the game ball in the distribution execution mode triggered by the small hit result. easy. In this case, when the first table that is frequently used as a reference object as described above, the V winning detection sensor 69 does not detect the game ball in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. By being able to do this, it is easy to enter the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode occurs in a situation where the first table that is frequently used is a reference target. In the high frequency support mode, the opening / closing execution mode is likely to occur. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the first jackpot result is generated in the game time triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, and after the opening / closing execution mode, the high frequency support mode is When the first table becomes a game state to be referred to, the opening / closing execution mode is generated at least twice with a high probability without intervening execution of the game times under the situation of the low frequency support mode. Become. Thereby, it is possible to increase the advantage of generating the first jackpot result.

  Incidentally, in the second special figure display section 42b, stop results corresponding to the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result are displayed. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp the game results of the game times by checking the second special figure display part 42b. However, the second special symbol display unit 42b has a narrower display range than the symbol display device 44, and the symbol display device 44 is arranged in the center of the game area PA, whereas the second special symbol display unit 42b is a game region. It is arranged at the corner of PA. Therefore, the second special figure display unit 42 b is less noticeable to the player than the symbol display device 44. Further, the display content of the second special figure display unit 42 b is harder for the player to understand than the display content of the symbol display device 44. As a result, the player pays attention to the symbol display device 44, and the second special figure display unit 42b displays stop results corresponding to the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result, respectively. Even so, it is difficult for the player to know which of the first hit result, the second hit result, and the third hit result has occurred.

  When the first table having a high frequency is used as a reference target, not only the middle period is selected in the game times that are the third small hit results, but the medium period is also selected in the game times that are the first to third big hit results. Selected. Thereby, the player who grasps that the duration of the game times is the middle period is careful so that the game ball does not enter the allocation prize winning device 35 in the allocation execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. Not only that, but the first jackpot result or the second jackpot result will be expected.

  Note that the timing at which the display of the stop result corresponding to the small hit result on the second special figure display unit 42b is started may be the timing at which the sort execution mode ends, not the timing at which the game times end. In this case, even if the player confirms the content of the second special figure display unit 42b when the game round ends or when the distribution execution mode is started, the player has an opportunity to execute the distribution execution mode. It becomes impossible to grasp any of the first to third small hit results.

  Next, the process for specifying the duration of game times executed by the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the process for specifying the duration of the game times is executed in step S513 in the special figure change start process (FIG. 16).

  When the high-frequency first table is read to the main RAM 84 as the reference table of game times to be referenced (step S1101: YES), the current game result is any of the first to third jackpot results. Whether or not the result is the third small hit result is determined (step S1102). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the medium period information is read from the frequently used first table and set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 (step S1103). If a negative determination is made in step S1102, short-term information is read from the first frequently used table and set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 (step S1104).

  When the second table that is frequently used is read as the reference table of the game times in the main RAM 84 (step S1105: YES), the current game result is any of the first to third jackpot results. It is determined whether or not (step S1106). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the medium period information is read from the second frequently used table and set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 (step S1107). If a negative determination is made in step S1106, short-term information is read from the second frequently used table and set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84 (step S1108).

  When the low frequency medium table is read to the main side RAM 84 as the duration table of the game times to be referenced (step S1105: NO), a table corresponding to the current situation is selected from the low frequency medium table. (Step S1109). In this case, when the current game time is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side, the table corresponding to the game result of the current game time is selected from the low-frequency medium table for the first special figure. Further, when the current game round is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, the low-frequency medium table for the second special figure is selected regardless of the game result of the current game round.

  If the current game round is triggered by the hold information on the first special figure side (step S1110: YES), a lottery process for the duration of the game round is executed (step S1111). In the lottery process, the numerical information of the variation type counter CS is read out, and the read numerical information is checked against a table according to the current situation, so that the game duration information is read from the table. Set in the timer counter of the RAM 84. On the other hand, when the current game time is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side (step S1110: NO), a process of reading the game time duration is executed (step S1112). In the reading process, information for a long period (10 minutes) is read from the low-frequency medium table for the second special figure and set in the timer counter of the main RAM 84.

  Next, an effect determination process that is periodically executed by the sound light side MPU 102 at a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the variation command and the type command are received from the main MPU 82 (step S1201: YES), the duration of the game time is determined from the contents of the variation command and the type command while the current game time is in the high frequency support mode. It is determined whether the game times corresponding to the short period are supported (step S1202). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, effect setting processing for a short period is executed (step S1203). In the effect setting process for the short period, data setting is performed so that an effect corresponding to the game time in a short period is executed by the display light emitting unit 73 and the speaker unit 74. In addition, a short period command in which information indicating that the duration of the current game round is a short period and information corresponding to the game result of the current game round is set is transmitted to the display-side MPU 112 (step S1204).

  When the display-side MPU 112 receives the short-period command, the display-side MPU 112 controls the display of the symbol display device 44 so that an effect for the game times corresponding to the short duration of the game times is executed. The effects of the game times executed by the symbol display device 44 during the high frequency support mode are as described above with reference to FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). Specifically, in the variable partition area 44a of the symbol display device 44, the symbol variation display in all symbol sequences Z4 to Z6 is started at the same time. The change display of symbols in is stopped at the same time. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to the current game result is simultaneously stopped and displayed. For the combination of symbols to be displayed in a stopped state, specifically, when the result is the first jackpot result, a combination of symbols “7” is formed, and when the result is the second jackpot result, the same odd number other than “7” symbols. If the combination of symbols is formed and the result is the third jackpot result, the same even symbol combination is formed, and if any of the first small hit result, the second small hit result, and the third small hit result A predetermined symbol combination (for example, “3 · 4 · 1”) that is not a combination of the same symbols and a combination of reach symbols is formed. In addition, as the notification image G2 in the decoration area 44b, a character image “right-handed!” Indicating that a launch operation aiming at winning in the second operating unit 33 and the distribution winning device 35 should be performed is displayed. . The display of the character image is maintained in the subsequent distribution execution mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1202, it is determined from the contents of the variation command and the type command whether or not the current game time corresponds to a game time in which the duration of the game time is the middle period in the high frequency support mode. Determination is made (step S1205). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, an intermediate period effect setting process is executed (step S1206). In the effect setting process for the intermediate period, data setting is performed so that an effect corresponding to the game times in the intermediate period is executed by the display light emitting unit 73 and the speaker unit 74. In addition, the information indicating that the duration of the current game round is the middle period and the medium period command in which information corresponding to the game result of the current game round is set is transmitted to the display-side MPU 112 (step S1207).

  When the display-side MPU 112 receives the medium period command, the display-side MPU 112 controls the display of the symbol display device 44 so that an effect for the game times corresponding to the duration of the game times being the medium period is executed. In this case, in the variable partition area 44a of the symbol display device 44, the symbol variation display in all symbol sequences Z4 to Z6 is started simultaneously, and when the middle period of 15 seconds has passed, the symbol variation in all symbol sequences Z4 to Z6 Make the display stop at the same time. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to the current game result is simultaneously stopped and displayed. The contents of the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed are the same as when the duration of the game is short.

  Here, when the duration of the game times is the middle period, as described above, there is a possibility that it is not only one of the first to third jackpot results but also a third jackpot result. Then, when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode resulting in the third small hitting result, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode, but after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the support mode is infrequently supported. It becomes a mode. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, it is advantageous for the player not to enter the game ball in the distribution winning device 35 in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. Therefore, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 25, in a game-playing effect in which the duration of the game-play is an intermediate period, launching aimed at winning a prize to the distribution-winning device 35 in the decoration area 44b of the symbol display device 44. A character image “right-handed danger?” Indicating that the operation should be refrained is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a possibility that the launch operation aiming at winning a prize in the distribution winning device 35 may not be performed. The display of the character image is maintained in the subsequent distribution execution mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1205, the setting process of other game times effects is executed (step S1208). In the setting process of other game times effects, processing for executing effects for game times in the low frequency support mode is executed. If a negative determination is made in step S1201, other processing is executed (step S1209). In other processes, for example, when an opening command is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the opening period of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. For example, when an ending command is received, the opening / closing execution mode is executed. The process for performing the production corresponding to the ending period is executed.

  Next, how the game progresses will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 26 (a) shows the execution period of the game times, FIG. 26 (b) shows the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode, FIG. 26 (c) shows the execution period of the distribution execution mode, and FIG. Indicates the timing at which a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 of the distribution winning device 35, and FIG. 26 (e) indicates a period in which the first high-frequency table is set as a reference target. 26 (f) shows a period in which the second table with high frequency is set as a reference target.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the game times are executed from the timing t1 to the timing t2. Since this game time corresponds to the first jackpot result, the opening / closing execution mode is started at the timing t2, as shown in FIG. 26B, and the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing t3 shown in FIG. ), The first table with high frequency is set as a reference target. The support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  At the timing of t3, the game times are started as shown in FIG. Since this game time corresponds to the first small hit result, the duration of the game time is short, and this game time ends at the timing of t4. In this case, the distribution execution mode is executed as shown in FIG. 26C from the timing t4 to the timing t5. However, in the distribution execution mode, although a game ball has entered the distribution winning device 35, the opening / closing execution mode does not occur because the V winning detection sensor 69 has not detected the game ball.

  At the timing of t5, the game times are started as shown in FIG. Since this game number is the third small hit result and the first table that is frequently used is a reference target, the duration of the game number is a medium period, and this game number ends at the timing of t6. In this case, the distribution execution mode is executed as shown in FIG. 26 (c) from the timing t6 to the timing t7. However, since the player can recognize that the duration of the game round is not a short period but an intermediate period, the player does not perform a game ball launching operation aiming at the distribution prize winning device 35. In addition, in the game times corresponding to the duration of the game times being a medium period, a notification indicating that the launch operation aiming at the distribution prize winning device 35 should be refrained in the symbol display device 44 is performed. The player who has confirmed this notification does not perform a game ball launching operation aiming at the distribution winning device 35. Therefore, in the distribution execution mode, the game ball is not entered into the distribution winning device 35, and the game winning ball is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, so the opening / closing execution mode does not occur.

  At the timing of t7, the game times are started as shown in FIG. Since this gaming time corresponds to the second small hit result, the duration of the gaming time is short, and this gaming time ends at the timing of t8. In this case, the distribution execution mode is executed as shown in FIG. 26C over the timing from t8 to t10. Then, as shown in FIG. 26D, a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 at the timing of t9 in the middle of the distribution execution mode. Therefore, the opening / closing execution mode is executed as shown in FIG. 26B from the timing t10 to the timing t11. Then, at the timing t11 when the opening / closing execution mode ends, as shown in FIGS. 26 (e) and 26 (f), the continuation time table of the game times to be referenced is higher than the first table that is frequently used. It is changed to the second table in the frequency.

  At the timing of t11, the game times are started as shown in FIG. Although this game time corresponds to the third small hit result, since the reference target is not the first table with high frequency but the second table with high frequency, the first small hit result and the second small hit result are As in the case, the duration of the game times is short. Furthermore, since the duration of the game round is short, even if it is the third small hit result, a notification indicating that the launch operation aiming at the distribution prize winning device 35 should be performed on the symbol display device 44 is performed. Is called. When the game turn is completed at the timing of t12, the distribution execution mode is executed from the timing of t12 to the timing of t14. Then, as shown in FIG. 26D, a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 at the timing of t13 in the middle of the distribution execution mode. Therefore, the opening / closing execution mode is executed as shown in FIG. 26B from the timing t14 to the timing t15. Then, at the timing t15 when the opening / closing execution mode ends, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), the game time duration table to be referred to is changed from the high frequency second table to the low frequency intermediate table. The

  Thereafter, the opening / closing execution mode ends at the timing of t16 as shown in FIG. Since this opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the first jackpot result, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the first table with high frequency is set as a reference object at the timing of t16. Then, at the timing of t16, game times are started as shown in FIG. The duration of this game round is set to the middle period, and this game round ends at the timing of t17. In this case, since the game times are triggered by the second jackpot result, the opening / closing execution mode is started at timing t17 as shown in FIG. That is, when the duration of the game times is a medium period, not only the third small hit result but any of the first to third big hit results can occur. As a result, by confirming a notification indicating that the duration of the game times is a medium period and that the launch operation aiming at the distribution winning device 35 in the symbol display device 44 should be avoided, the distribution winning device 35 is confirmed. Since the opening / closing execution mode is suddenly given to the player who was thinking of avoiding the winning, it becomes possible to give the player an unexpectedness.

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

  An open / close execution mode in which the special electric prize winning device 36 is opened and closed when a game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35 in the distribution execution mode flows into the V winning path area 65c and is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Migrate to By shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, a large number of game balls are paid out based on winning in the special electricity winning device 36. Further, when the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result, the transition to the open / close execution mode is made. After the end, the high-frequency support mode is entered, but when the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result, the opening / closing execution is performed. After the mode ends, the low frequency support mode is entered. Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, it is preferable that the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 in the distribution execution mode triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result. In the distribution execution mode triggered by the small hit result, it is preferable that the V winning detection sensor 69 does not detect the game ball. In this case, when the first table in the high frequency is set as a reference object as a game duration duration table, the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, and the third The game content corresponding to the unit effect differs from the game times corresponding to the small hit result. As a result, when a game time corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result is generated, the game winning ball 35 is made to enter the distribution winning device 35 in the subsequent distribution execution mode and the V winning detection sensor 69. If a game time corresponding to the third small hit result is generated, the distribution winning device 35 is not allowed to enter the game ball in the subsequent distribution execution mode. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being detected by the winning detection sensor 69. In addition, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved only by making the execution content of the game times effect different.

  Even when a game time corresponding to the third small hit result occurs in a situation where the first table that is frequently used is set as a reference object as a game time duration table, a game is given to the distribution prize device 35. An opening / closing execution mode is generated when a ball is entered and a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Thereby, even in such a situation, a player who desires to generate the opening / closing execution mode can cause the distribution winning device 35 to enter the game ball and generate the opening / closing execution mode.

  If the first table in the high frequency is set as a reference target, a game duration duration that is a short period is selected if the game count corresponds to the first small hit result or the second small hit result. If it is a game time corresponding to the result of 3 small hits, the duration of the game time which is a middle period is selected. As a result, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved only by shortening the duration of the game times. Whether it is a game time corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result or a game time corresponding to the third small hit result only by grasping whether the duration of the game time is long or short Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to grasp which of the situations.

  When the first table that is frequently used is set as a reference target, in the game times corresponding to the third small hit result, not only the duration of the game times becomes the middle period, but also as an effect for the game times. A notification indicating that the game ball should not be aimed at the payout apparatus 35 is executed. This makes it easier for the player to grasp that the game times corresponds to the third small hit result.

  In the distribution execution mode triggered by the small hit result, the game is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode not only when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 but also when a big hit result is obtained in the determination process. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the mode of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. When the first jackpot result or the second jackpot result is reached, the high-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode, whereas when the third jackpot result is set, the low-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode. As a result, even when the first high-frequency table is set as a reference target as a game time duration table, it is possible to cause a situation where the low-frequency support mode is entered after the opening / closing execution mode, When the opening / closing execution mode occurs, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the high frequency support mode is subsequently set.

  When the first table in the high frequency is set as a reference target, continuation of the gaming machine in both the game times triggered by the third small hit result and the game times triggered by the first to third big hit results The middle period is selected as the period. As a result, the player who had predicted that the third jackpot result was based on the duration of the game times was actually triggered by one of the first to third jackpot results. It is possible to give the opening / closing execution mode without occurrence of the minute execution mode, and it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness.

  When the second table that is frequently used is set as a reference target, the short period is selected as the duration of the game times regardless of any of the first to third small hit results. In other words, if the first frequently used gaming state is set as a reference target, the game times triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result and the third small hit result are used as a trigger. Can be distinguished from each other, while the second frequently used table is a gaming state set as a reference target, the game times triggered by any of the first to third small hit results The player cannot distinguish whether there is. This makes it possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states that are directly linked to the player's profits, only by changing the manner of determining the game duration duration.

  The duration of the game times triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result when the first high frequency table is set as the reference target, and the second high frequency table as the reference target The duration of the game times triggered by any of the first to third small hit results in the case where it is set is a short period, and the first table that is frequently used is set as a reference target The duration of the game times triggered by the third small hit result in is a middle period. As a result, when a game round is executed with the third small hit result as a trigger in a state where the high-frequency first table is set as a reference target, the third small hit result is used as a trigger. It becomes easier for the player to recognize from the duration of the game times.

  A gaming state in which the first table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target, and a gaming state in which the second table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target Existing. This makes it possible to diversify the gaming state in the high frequency support mode. Also, if the first table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target and the gaming state is set as a reference target, if the third big hit result does not occur in the middle, the opening / closing is executed in the gaming state The mode is generated at least once, and then the opening / closing execution mode is generated at least once in the gaming state in which the second table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference object, and at least 2 in total. A rotation opening / closing execution mode occurs. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the gaming state in which the first table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the continuation table of the game times to be referred to is changed with the opening / closing execution mode as a trigger. However, in this embodiment, the number of game times executed in a situation where the opening / closing execution mode does not occur. Accordingly, the game times duration table to be referenced is changed. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted fundamentally about the structure same as the said 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special figure finalizing process in the present embodiment.

  When the final stop period has elapsed and the current game round is not a jackpot result (step S1301: YES, step S1302: NO), the duration table of the game round being referenced is frequently used. It is determined whether it is the first table (step S1303). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, the value of the game number counter provided in the main RAM 84 is incremented by 1 (step S1304). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter after the addition of 1 is equal to or greater than “20” which is the change reference number (step S1305). The game number counter is a counter that is cleared to “0” when the opening / closing execution mode is terminated with the first jackpot result or the first jackpot result as a trigger, and the first table that is frequently used becomes a reference target. In this situation, the counter is incremented by 1 each time one game time is consumed. Accordingly, in step S1305, the number of game times executed after the first opening / closing execution mode triggered by the first big hit result or the first small hit result ends and the first frequent table is set as a reference target. It is determined whether or not has reached 20 times or more as the change reference number.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, the high-frequency first table read to the main RAM 84 is erased and the high-frequency second table is read from the main ROM 83 to the main RAM 84. Thus, the continuation time table of the game times to be referenced is changed from the first table with high frequency to the second table with high frequency (step S1306). Thereby, after the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the first big hit result or the first small hit result ends and the first table in high frequency is set as a reference object, the opening / closing execution mode is digested without being executed. When the number of executions of the game times becomes 20 or more, which is the change reference number, the duration table of the game times to be referenced is changed from the first table with high frequency to the second table with high frequency. It will be.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the second table in the high frequency is the duration table of the game times to be referred to even when the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the second jackpot result or the second jackpot result. Set as In addition, in the situation where the second table being frequently used is set as the game time duration table, the opening / closing execution mode is executed with a game result different from the second big hit result and the second small hit result. Until maintained.

  In steps S1307 to S1311, the same processes as steps S603 to S607 in the special figure determination process (FIG. 17) in the first embodiment are executed.

  As described above, the opening / closing execution mode is terminated without the execution of the opening / closing execution mode after the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the first big hit result or the first small hit result ends and the first table that is frequently used is set as a reference target. When the number of executed game times becomes 20 or more, which is the change reference number, the duration table of the game times to be referenced is changed from the first table with high frequency to the second table with high frequency. The This makes it easier for the player to understand the transition from the state in which the high-frequency first table is set as the reference target to the state in which the high-frequency second table is set as the reference target. In addition, when the high frequency support mode is entered after the opening / closing execution mode is finished, the player can execute the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, until 20 times the number of game times has been executed, which is the change reference number, It is expected that the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the situation where the first table with high frequency is set.

  It should be noted that the number of change criteria that triggers switching of the reference object from the high-frequency first table to the high-frequency second table after the open / close execution mode ends is not limited to 20 times, but more than 20 times. There may be less or more.

  When the high-frequency support mode is entered after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the execution trigger of the opening / closing execution mode is any one of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, the first jackpot result, and the second jackpot result. Even if the first table that is frequently used is set after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the execution trigger is the first big hit result or the first small hit result, the high frequency is kept until at least the next opening / closing execution mode occurs. While the state in which the first table is set is maintained, if the execution trigger is the second big hit result or the second big hit result, the opening / closing execution mode does not occur and the execution number of the game times is the change reference number In this case, the reference target may be changed from the first table with high frequency to the second table with high frequency.

  When the high-frequency support mode is entered after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the execution trigger of the opening / closing execution mode is any one of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, the first jackpot result, and the second jackpot result. However, if the first table with high frequency is set after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and the execution trigger is the first big hit result or the first small hit result, the opening / closing execution mode will not occur. When the number of times reaches the first change reference number (for example, 50 times), the reference object is changed from the high frequency first table to the high frequency second table, and the execution trigger is the second jackpot result or second If the result is a small hit result, the reference pair is set when the number of game times executed without occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode becomes a second change reference number (for example, 10 times) smaller than the first change reference number. There may be configured to change from the first table in the high frequency to the second table in the high frequency.

  In the low frequency support mode, when the number of game times executed without occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode becomes the change standard number of times, such as 500 times, the high frequency support mode and the first table in the high frequency are referred to It is good also as a structure set as. This makes it possible to provide a remedy for a situation where the open / close execution mode does not occur in the low frequency support mode.

  In the situation where the second table that is frequently used is set as a reference target, the number of times that the game is executed without occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode becomes the change reference number such as 100 times, and the second One table may be set as a reference target. As a result, it is possible to give the player a merit when the situation where the second frequently used table is set as a reference target continues.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the game area PA is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted fundamentally about the structure same as the said 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 28A is a front view of the game board 24 in the present embodiment.

  As in the first embodiment, the game area PA includes a general winning part 31, a first operating part 32, a through winning part 34, a special prize winning device 36, a variable display unit 41, a special figure unit 42, and a universal figure unit 43. Is provided. The variable display unit 41 is arranged in the center of the game area PA, and the peripheral area of the variable display unit 41 protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24. An area where the shot game ball can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PA, an upper area PA1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 41, and a lower area than the variable display unit 41 that is continuous below the upper area PA1. A left area PA2 that is the left area, a right area PA3 that is continuous to the upper area PA1 and below the variable display unit 41, and a left area PA2 and a right area PA3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower area PA4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 41.

  When the player operates the firing operation device 28 with a rotation amount within a first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first launch operation, the game ball is moved to the left of the lateral center position in the upper area PA1. Run down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the left area PA2, and the lower area PA4. On the other hand, when the player operates the firing operation device 28 with the rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second firing operation, in the upper area PA1, on the right side of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the right area PA3, and the lower area PA4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2 of the left area PA2 and the right area PA3 by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the launch operation device 28, and the right area A game can be played so that a game ball flows down on PA3. Incidentally, when the firing operation device 28 is operated with the maximum rotation amount, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the right area PA3, and the lower area PA4.

  Four general winning portions 31 are provided, one of which is provided in the left area PA2, and the other three are provided in the lower area PA4. The first operating part 32 is provided in the lower area PA4 as in the first embodiment. The structure of the 1st action | operation part 32 is the same as the said 1st Embodiment. The through winning portion 34 is provided in the right area PA3 as in the first embodiment. The configuration of the through winning portion 34 is the same as that in the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the special electric prize winning device 36 is provided at a position below the first operating portion 32 and above the out port 24a in the lower area PA4. The configuration of the special electric prize winning device 36 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The special figure unit 42 and the universal figure unit 43 are provided at the lower right of the game area PA. The configurations of the special figure unit 42 and the universal figure unit 43 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a second operation unit 200 is provided instead of the second operation unit 33 in the first embodiment, and distribution is performed in place of the distribution prize device 35 in the first embodiment. A winning device 251 is provided. The second operating unit 200 and the distribution winning device 251 are provided in the right area PA3 so that the second operating unit 200 is on the upstream side and the distribution winning device 251 is on the downstream side.

  The configuration of the second operation unit 200 will be described in detail.

  The position where the second operation unit 200 is provided is an intermediate position in the vertical direction in the right area PA3, and is a position downstream of the through winning portion 34. At the middle position in the vertical direction in the right area PA3, the second operation unit 200 extends in the horizontal direction from the side wall 41b which is the right part of the display surface of the symbol display device 44 in the variable display unit 41 to the right end part of the game area PA. It extends to. Since the second operation unit 200 is provided so as to extend in the lateral direction in this manner, the game ball flowing down the right area PA3 surely passes through the area where the second operation unit 200 is provided. .

  The second operating unit 200 includes a passage forming body 201 in which a discharge passage portion 201a into which a game ball can enter is formed, an opening / closing member 202 that prevents or allows the game ball to enter the discharge passage portion 201a, and an open / close member A guide member 203 that guides the movement of the member 202. The passage forming body 201 is integrated with the side wall 41 b of the variable display unit 41, and protrudes ahead of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24. A discharge passage portion 201 a is formed in the passage formation body 201 such that an inlet portion exists in the right wall portion of the passage formation body 201.

  The entrance portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is open to the right, and a game ball flowing down the right area PA3 can enter. The discharge passage portion 201a is inclined downward toward the left in the region continuing from the entrance portion, but on the downstream side, the passage direction changes so as to lead the game ball to the back side of the game board 24. The direction of the passage is changed so that the game ball is led out below the game board 24. The discharge passage 201a is provided with a detection sensor 201b for detecting a game ball passing through the discharge passage 201a (that is, a game ball that has entered the second operation unit 200). The detection sensor 201b is provided to detect a game ball guided to the back side of the game board 24 by the discharge passage portion 201a. The detection result of the detection sensor 201b is input to the main MPU 82. When the main MPU 82 specifies that the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 201b, the detection result is detected by the second operation unit 33 in the first embodiment. The same processing as when a game ball enters is executed. That is, the game ball entering the discharge passage portion 201a is an opportunity to acquire the hold information on the second special figure side.

  An opening / closing member 202 is provided so as to open and close the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a. FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the opening / closing member 202, and FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the passage forming body 201 and the opening / closing member 202 showing how the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 202. It is a top view of the opening-and-closing member 202 and the drive part 204 for 2nd operation | movement.

  The opening / closing member 202 is formed of a synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 29, is a horizontally long base portion 211 having a predetermined width in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10, and a lateral portion of the base portion 211. And a blocking portion 212 integrally formed with the base portion 211 so as to stand in the vertical direction on one end side in the direction. The base portion 211 is formed with an opening 213 that penetrates the base portion 211 in the vertical direction. The opening 213 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the dimension in the longitudinal direction of the pachinko machine 10 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball and smaller than twice the diameter of the game ball. In addition, the lateral dimension of the opening 213 is set to be more than a multiple of the diameter of the game ball, specifically, more than 5 times the diameter of the game ball and less than 6 times the diameter of the game ball. Has been. Although the position where the opening 213 is formed is a position biased to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 in the base portion 211, it is an intermediate position in both the front-rear direction and the lateral direction in the base portion 211. Has a plate-like portion around the opening 213.

  A blocking portion 212 is formed so as to stand upward from the peripheral portion on the left side of the opening portion 213 in the base portion 211. The blocking portion 212 is formed in a plate shape, and a pair of front and back plate surfaces face the horizontal direction. More specifically, the blocking portion 212 is configured so that the area of the plate surface prevents the inflow of game balls to the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a as shown in FIG. 30 (a). It is set to a size that can be closed.

  As shown in FIG. 28A and FIG. 30, the opening / closing member 202 is supported by each of the passage forming body 201 and the guide member 203 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the guide member 203 is provided so as to extend laterally from the right end portion of the game area PA to the front of the passage forming body 201. The passage forming body 201 and the guide member 203 include a slide through hole 221 that penetrates the game board 24 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10. The slide through hole 221 is formed to be slightly larger than the outer edge portion of the opening / closing member 202 in a front view. An opening / closing member 202 is inserted into the slide through hole 221, and the opening / closing member 202 can slide along the slide through hole 221 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the state inserted in the slide through-hole 221, the blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 is opposed to the passage forming body 201 at a position close to the right plate surface where the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is formed. The distance between the right side plate surface and the blocking portion 212 is set to be less than the radius of the game ball. However, the blocking portion 212 can prevent the game ball from entering the discharge passage portion 201a. For example, the distance is arbitrary, and the right plate surface of the passage forming body 201 and the blocking portion 212 are in contact with each other. It is good also as a structure which moves.

  The opening / closing member 202 has a closed position in which the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is closed by the blocking portion 212 as shown in FIG. 30 (a), and an inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a as shown in FIG. 30 (b). In addition, the blocking portion 212 is moved to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 and can be moved to an open position where the entrance portion is opened rightward. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, a second actuating drive unit 204 for sliding the opening / closing member 202 in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 is provided on the rear side of the opening / closing member 202. The second actuating drive unit 204 is a solenoid that is an electric actuator. In the non-driving state in which the drive signal is not output from the main MPU 82 to the second actuation drive unit 204, the second actuation drive is performed by the urging force of the urging member 225 of the second actuation drive unit 204. The output unit 226 of the unit 204 is disposed at the protruding position. On the other hand, in the driving state in which the driving signal is output from the main MPU 82 to the driving unit 204 for the second operation, the output unit 226 is applied with a pulling force toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, thereby outputting The part 226 moves to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 against the urging force of the urging member 225 and is disposed at the retracted position. The front end of the output unit 226 is connected to the rear end of the opening / closing member 202. Therefore, when the driving unit 204 for the second operation is in a non-driven state and the output unit 226 is disposed at the protruding position, the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position as shown in FIG. When the drive unit 204 for two operations is in a driving state and the output unit 226 is disposed at the retracted position, the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position as shown in FIG. In addition, since the main body part 227 exists on the back side of the game board 24 and the output part 226 is connected to the rear end part of the opening / closing member 202, the driving part 204 for the second operation is located in front of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the drive unit 204 for the second operation is not visually recognized or is difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition to FIG. 30 (a) and FIG. 30 (b), the state of the second operation unit 200 in a state where the opening and closing member 202 is disposed in each of the closed position and the open position is shown in FIG. 32 (a) and FIG. This will be described with reference to b). 32A and 32B are cross-sectional views of the second operation unit 200. FIG. 30 (a) and 32 (a) show a state in which the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, and FIGS. 30 (b) and 32 (b) illustrate the state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position. It shows the state. First, the case where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position will be described.

  When the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is closed by the blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 as shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 32 (a). Thereby, when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the game ball is prevented from entering the discharge passage portion 201a.

  Regardless of whether or not the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the opening 213 of the base portion 211 exists on the right side of the blocking portion 212 as described above. In addition, in the base 211, the guide plate 214, which is an area on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the opening 213, has a front end located on the front door frame 14 when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position. It faces the panel 72 at a position close to it. The distance between the front end portion of the guide plate portion 214 and the window panel 72 is less than the radius of the game ball. Thus, in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, even if the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 attempts to flow downward from the front end portion of the guide plate portion 214, It is blocked by the window panel 72.

  In a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the left end portion of the guide plate portion 214 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction at a position below the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a in the passage formation body 201. It enters into the slide through hole 221. In this case, the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 and is inclined downward toward the left. In this configuration, the passage forming body 201 protrudes to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24, and the front end of the passage forming body 201 is opposed to the window panel 72 of the front door frame 14. Yes. The distance between the front end of the passage forming body 201 and the window panel 72 is less than the radius of the game ball. As a result, in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, even if the game ball tries to move to the left of the guide plate portion 214 from the left end portion of the guide plate portion 214, it is blocked by the passage forming body 201. The Since the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is not only inclined downward toward the left as described above, but also downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, the opening / closing member 202 is in the closed position. In this state, the game ball placed on the guide plate 214 is moved toward the opening 213 by its own weight and flows into the opening 213.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the guide member 203 is provided so as to protrude forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, and the portion protruding forward is disposed at the closed position. It faces the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 that is open. The left region 232 excluding the right end side receiving portion 231 in the forward projecting portion extends laterally along the opening 213 of the base portion 211 in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position. However, the protruding amount of the left region 232 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is such that the opening 213 of the base portion 211 is not included in the facing range. Accordingly, the opening 213 is not blocked by the guide member 203 in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position. Further, since the front-rear direction dimension of the left region 232 is less than the radius of the game ball, the game ball does not ride on the left region 232.

  On the other hand, in the guide member 203, the receiving portion 231 that exists on the right side of the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the left side region 232, and the front end portion of the receiving portion 231 is the front door frame 14. Facing the window panel 72. The distance between the tip of the receiving portion 231 and the window panel 72 is less than the radius of the game ball. Thereby, even if the game ball placed on the receiving portion 231 attempts to flow downward from the front end portion of the receiving portion 231, it is blocked by the window panel 72. Since the receiving portion 231 is present at the right end portion of the game board 24, even if a game ball placed on the receiving portion 231 attempts to flow downward from the right end portion of the receiving portion 231, it is the resin base 21. Is blocked by a portion provided on the right side of the game board 24.

  The upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is set such that the dimension in the front-rear direction and the dimension in the lateral direction are both larger than the diameter of the game ball. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32A, the front region 233 is present on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 arranged at the closed position on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231. At the left edge of the front area 233, there is a restricting portion 234 for preventing the game ball placed on the front area 233 from falling from the left edge of the front area 233 to the left of the front area 233. It is integrally formed. The front region 233 is inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. Accordingly, the game ball placed on the front region 233 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 moves to the rear region 235 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 by its own weight. The rear region 235 has a downward slope toward the left, and there is no portion that prevents the game ball from flowing down from the left end of the rear region 235 to the left of the rear region 235. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the game ball placed on the rear region 235 on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 moves toward the opening 213 of the opening / closing member 202 due to its own weight. It will flow into 213.

  Next, a case where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position will be described. When the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a is not closed by the blocking portion 212 of the opening / closing member 202 as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) and 32 (b). It is open toward the direction. Thereby, the game ball can enter the discharge passage portion 201a.

  When the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the entire opening 213 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 is disposed in the slide through hole 221, and is located to the right of the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201 a. The guide plate portion 214 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 is present. In this case, the guide plate portion 214 extends in the lateral direction between the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a and the rear region 235 in the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 as shown in FIG. Will be. Since the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is inclined downward toward the left end portion of the rear region 235 as described above, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is directed toward the guide plate portion 214 by its own weight. Since the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is inclined downward to the left, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 is directed toward the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a by its own weight. Will move. That is, in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the game ball placed on the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 or the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214 moves toward the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a by its own weight, The ball enters the entrance. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, not only can the game ball enter the entrance portion of the discharge passage portion 201a, but also the game ball to the entrance portion of the discharge passage portion 201a. The incoming ball is guided by the opening / closing member 202.

  When the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the opening / closing member 202 moves to the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 as compared with the case where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position. The distance between the window panel 72 and the window panel 72 is increased. This distance is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball. Accordingly, depending on the flow direction and the flow of the game ball flowing down toward the second operation unit 200 in the right side area PA3, the game ball enters the space between the guide plate portion 214 and the window panel 72, and the space It is also possible that the game ball flows down below the second operating unit 200 by flowing down. That is, even when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the game ball that has reached the position of the second operation unit 200 does not win the second operation unit 200 and is positioned below the second operation unit 200. It can happen to flow down. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball mounted on the guide plate portion 214 is formed by integrally forming a protruding portion that protrudes upward over the entire front end portion of the guide plate portion 214. It is good also as a structure which cannot fall from the front side edge part of the part 214, or cannot fall easily.

  Next, the distribution winning device 251 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b). FIG. 28B is a front view of the game board 24 showing the distribution prize device 251 and its surroundings in an enlarged manner.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the distribution winning device 251 is provided on the downstream side of the second operation unit 200 in the right region PA3. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the distribution winning device 251 includes a distribution winning port 252 that is large enough to allow a game ball to pass therethrough, and as shown in FIG. A distribution-side opening / closing member 253 is provided to switch 252 between a closed state where game balls cannot pass and an open state where game balls can pass. The distribution side opening / closing member 253 is opened by being driven by a distribution inlet drive unit 254 through a link mechanism (not shown). The distribution inlet drive unit 254 is driven and controlled by the main MPU 82 in the same manner as the distribution inlet drive unit 63 in the first embodiment. When the drive signal is supplied from the main MPU 82 to the drive unit 254, the distribution side opening / closing member 253 is opened. The termination condition of the distribution execution mode is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  In the distribution winning device 251, a game ball inflow space 255 is formed such that the distribution winning port 252 becomes an entrance portion. A first passage port 256 a is formed at the left end of the rear wall portion 256 that defines the rear of the game ball inflow space 255, and a second passage port 256 b is formed at the right end of the rear wall portion 256. A movement restricting protrusion 257 is formed at a position closer to the second passage opening 256b than the center position in the lateral direction at the bottom of the game ball inflow space 255. The bottom of the game ball inflow space 255 is inclined downward toward the first passage port 256a on the left side of the movement restricting projection 257, and toward the second passage port 256b on the right side of the movement restricting projection 257. It has a downward slope. As a result, the game ball that has flowed to the left side of the movement restriction protrusion 257 in the game ball inflow space 255 through the distribution prize winning opening 252 passes through the first passage opening 256a, and moves in the game ball inflow space 255 through the distribution prize winning opening 252. The game ball that has flowed to the right of the restricting protrusion 257 passes through the second passage opening 256b.

  Note that the movement restricting protrusion 257 does not completely define the game ball inflow space 255, but a space through which the game ball can pass is secured above the movement restricting protrusion 257. Therefore, although the probability is low (for example, 1/10), the game ball that has flowed to the left side of the movement restriction protrusion 257 in the game ball inflow space 255 through the distribution winning award 252 moves to the right side of the movement restriction protrusion 257. It is possible that the game ball passes through the second passage port 256b, and the game ball that has flowed to the right side of the movement restriction projection 257 in the game ball inflow space 255 through the distribution winning award port 252 moves to the left side of the movement restriction projection 257 and moves to the left side. It is possible to pass through the 1 passage port 256a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement restricting protrusion 257 may completely prevent the game ball from moving in the game ball inflow space 255 in the lateral direction.

  The game ball that has passed through the first passage opening 256a is guided to the back side of the game board 24 and detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 provided on the back side of the game board 24. On the other hand, the game ball that has passed through the second passage port 256b is guided to the back side of the game board 24 and detected by a count detection sensor 68 provided on the back side of the game board 24. The action produced when the game ball is detected by the count detection sensor 68 and the V winning detection sensor 69 is the same as that in the first embodiment. In other words, when the game ball is detected by the count detection sensor 68 or the V prize detection sensor 69, it is specified by the main MPU 82 that the game ball has entered the distribution winning device 251 and the distribution winning device 251. Control is performed so that the number of game balls corresponding to the winnings is paid out. Further, when the game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, the main MPU 82 shifts to the open / close execution mode after the end of the distribution execution mode.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the distribution winning device 251 extends in the lateral direction from the side wall 41b of the variable display unit 41 to the right end portion of the game area PA in the right area PA3. As described above, the distribution prize device 251 is provided so as to extend in the horizontal direction, so that the game ball that has flowed downstream from the second operation unit 200 in the right area PA3 is in the open state. If so, the player reliably enters the distribution winning device 251.

  The distribution winning device 251 is disposed at a position spaced downward from the second operating unit 200. As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), these second operating unit 200 and A regulating wall 258 is provided between the distribution winning device 251. The horizontal position where the restriction wall 258 is provided is the horizontal position where the movement restricting protrusion 257 is provided in the sorting prize winning device 251. By providing the regulation wall 258 in this way, the game winning ball 251 that has flowed downstream from the position on the left side of the regulation wall 258 at the lateral position in the second operation unit 200 is released by the distribution prize winning device 251. If it is in the state, it passes through the first passing port 256a of the distribution winning device 251 with a high probability and is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. On the other hand, in the second operation unit 200, the game balls that have flowed downstream from the position on the right side of the regulation wall 258 in the lateral direction have a high probability if the distribution winning apparatus 251 is in the open state. Is detected by the count detection sensor 68 after passing through the second passage opening 256b.

  Next, referring to FIG. 28 (a) again, a configuration for setting the flow-down mode of the game ball in the right area PA3 to a predetermined mode will be described.

  In the right area PA3, on the upstream side of the second operating unit 200, a game ball flowing down the upstream side of the right area PA3 is placed on the right end side of the second operating unit 200, more specifically, the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203. And guidance means for guiding to the periphery is provided. A guide nail group 241 including a plurality of nails 24b is provided as the guide means. In the guide nail group 241, a plurality of nails 24 b are arranged in a lower right direction so as to generate a guide portion that is inclined downward from the side wall 41 b of the variable display unit 41 toward the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203. Is formed. In this case, the distance between the nail 24b existing at the left end of the guide nail group 241 and the side wall 41b is set to be less than the radius of the game ball, and the distance between adjacent nails 24b in the guide nail group 241 is also the game ball. It is set to less than the radius. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the guide nail group 241 is guided toward the receiving portion 231 of the guide member 203 by the guide portion of the guide nail group 241.

  The game ball guided to the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 is guided to the opening portion 213 in the base portion 211 of the opening / closing member 202 by the upper surface of the receiving portion 231 as described above when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position. And flows into the opening 213. Therefore, in a situation where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position, the game ball that has flowed down the right area PA3 and reached the second operation unit 200 flows into the area near the receiving portion 231 at the opening 213 of the base portion 211. Then, it flows down toward the lower side of the second operation unit 200.

  As already described, the restriction wall 258 is provided between the second operation unit 200 and the distribution winning device 251, and the position where the restriction wall 258 is provided is located in the receiving portion 231 of the second operation unit 200. On the other hand, the position is separated to the left by one or more game balls, more specifically, 1.5 game balls. As a result, the game ball that has reached the second operating unit 200 in a state where the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position flows down the region on the right side of the regulation wall 258. When the distribution winning device 251 is in the open state, the game ball basically passes through the second passing port 256b, and even if it enters the distribution winning device 251, the V winning detection sensor 69 receives. It will not be detected.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the game ball that has reached the second operation unit 200 moves on the guide plate portion 214 of the base portion 211 to the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a as described above. It will flow down. In this case, when the arrangement of the opening / closing member 202 in the open position is maintained until the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 reaches the entrance portion of the discharge passage portion 201a, the game ball is placed in the entrance portion. Will enter the ball. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position before reaching the inlet portion of the discharge passage portion 201a, the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 at that time is Following the movement of the guide plate portion 214 on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 and moving to the front side of the pachinko machine 10, the guide plate portion 214 is guided to the opening portion 213 of the base portion 211 along the inclination of the upper surface of the guide plate portion 214. Will flow in. Accordingly, when the open / close member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position in a state where the game ball is present in the range to the left of the restriction wall 258 at the lateral position on the guide plate portion 214, the game The sphere flows down toward the lower side of the second operation unit 200 at a position on the left side of the restriction wall 258. When the game ball reaches the position of the distribution winning device 251, if the distribution winning device 251 is in an open state, the game ball basically passes through the first passage port 256 a and becomes a V winning. It will be detected by the detection sensor 69.

  In the present embodiment, when the guidance state lottery executed based on the winning to the through winning portion 34 is selected and the guidance state is won and the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position (that is, when the second operation unit 200 is in the open state). ), When one game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a, the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the closed position (that is, the second operation unit 200 is in the closed state). Further, when the shooting operation device 28 is continuously operated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate 75a, the game balls are played at a predetermined shooting cycle (specifically, one in 0.6 seconds). When the game ball is supplied to the second operating unit 200 in the open state in this predetermined launch cycle, the timing at which one game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a. In this case, there is a high possibility that the game ball is present in a predetermined range that is a range to the left of the restriction wall 258 at a lateral position on the guide plate portion 214. Therefore, when the second operation unit 200 is in the open state, the guide plate is at the timing when the game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a of the second operation unit 200 and the second operation unit 200 is in the closed state. A game ball is present on the unit 214 with a high probability, and the game ball flows down to the left of the restriction wall 258 toward the distribution prize device 251. If the distribution winning device 251 is in the open state at this timing, the game ball passes through the first passage opening 256a and is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, and the opening / closing execution mode is set after the distribution execution mode is finished. Will occur.

  However, the distribution winning device 251 is opened when the distribution execution mode is started. In order to start the distribution execution mode, the distribution winning device 251 enters the discharge passage portion 201a of the second operation unit 200. Reservation information on the second special figure side is acquired by detecting the ball that has been sphered by the detection sensor 201b, and further, the first to third game times are triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. It is necessary to finish the game times in which one of the small hit results becomes the game result. Similarly to the first embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the detection sensor 201b of the second operation unit 200 in a state where none of the game times, the distribution execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed. The hold information on the second special figure side is acquired only for. In addition, the shortest period from the end of the release state of the second operation unit 200 to the next release of the second operation unit 200 is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side in the high frequency support mode. From the total period of the longest period of game play (specifically, 15 seconds, which is the middle period) and the longest period (specifically, 2 seconds) in which the distribution winning device 251 is open in the distribution execution mode For a longer period of time, after the guidance state lottery is executed using the hold information on the normal map side, the variation display of the pattern on the general map display unit 43a is completed and the second operation unit 200 is opened. The period required until is set. That is, the second operating unit 200 is not newly opened during the distribution execution mode.

  Further, the time required for the game ball existing on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate 214 to reach the position of the distribution winning device 251 by free fall is the above-described first embodiment. The game times are started when the duration of the game times is longer than the time when the game times are short, and the duration of the game times is executed in a short time and the distribution execution mode is subsequently executed. It is shorter than the longest time required for the distribution prize winning device 251 to be closed. Further, the time required for the game ball existing on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate 214 to reach the position of the distribution winning device 251 by free fall is the above-described first embodiment. It is shorter than the time when the duration of game times in the medium period.

  With the above configuration, the second operation unit 200 is opened in a state where the game times, the distribution execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed, and the position on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate portion 214. A game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a of the second operation unit 200 in a situation where a game ball is present in the second game unit 200, and the game round started based on the game ball's entry is completed in a short period of time, When the game winning ball 251 located on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate 214 reaches the position of the game distribution winning device 251, the game distribution winning device 251 is open. The ball enters the distribution winning device 251, passes through the first passage opening 256 a, and is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. On the other hand, when the game turn is executed in the middle period, the timing at which the game ball existing on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate 214 reaches the position of the distribution winning device 251. , The game times are still being executed, and the distribution winning device 251 is not open. Therefore, the game ball does not enter the distribution winning device 251 and is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69.

  When the game times are executed with the hold information on the second special figure side when the low-frequency medium table is set, the duration of the game times is the middle period as in the first embodiment. Longer than the long term. Then, at the timing when the game ball existing on the left side of the regulation wall 258 on the guide plate 214 reaches the position of the distribution winning device 251, the game round is still being executed and the distribution winning device 251. Is not open. Therefore, the game ball does not enter the distribution winning device 251 and is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69.

  From the above, when the first table with high frequency is set as the reference object for the duration of the game times, the first small hit result or the second small hit result is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side as a short term. When a game turn is executed between the two, the game ball can be detected by the V winning detection sensor 69, while the third small hit result is triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side, and the game play by the middle period Is executed, the V winning detection sensor 69 does not detect a game ball. Therefore, when the first table with high frequency is set, the V winning detection sensor 69 detects the game ball when triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result. On the other hand, when the third small hit result is triggered, the V winning detection sensor 69 does not detect the game ball. Therefore, when the first table with high frequency is set, when the opening / closing execution mode occurs via the distribution execution mode, the low frequency support mode is not entered after the opening / closing execution mode ends. .

  On the other hand, when the second table with high frequency is set as a reference object for the duration of game times, the first small hit result, the second small hit result and the second small hit result are triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side. The game times are executed in a short period regardless of the game result of the 3 small hit results. When a game round is executed for a short period of time, a game ball can be detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Therefore, when the second table with high frequency is set, when the opening / closing execution mode occurs via the distribution execution mode, the low-frequency support mode can be entered after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Next, the ordinary power transmission control process executed by the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the general-purpose power control process is executed in step S215 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).

  First, the hold information acquisition process on the normal side is executed (step S1401). In the acquisition process, when a winning to the through winning portion 34 is generated, a general-purpose random number counter is provided on the condition that there is no maximum number of reserved information stored in the general-purpose reservation area 126. The numerical information of C4 is stored as the hold information on the normal map side in the area where the hold information on the general map side in the general map hold area 126 is not stored in the area on the earlier digestion order. In addition, when the hold information on the general map side is acquired, the data for updating the display content of the general map hold display unit 43b in accordance with the increase in the number of hold information on the general map side this time. Set up.

  After that, the information on the general-purpose power counter provided in the main RAM 84 is read (step S1402), and the general-purpose power address table stored in the main ROM 83 is read (step S1403). Then, the start address corresponding to the information of the general-purpose power counter is acquired from the general-purpose power address table (step S1404).

  In the general map / general power control process, a general map change start process (step for starting the variable display of the pattern on the general map display unit 43a when the general map hold information is stored in the general map hold area 126) S1405), a process of changing the normal map (step S1406) for updating the display of the change of the pattern in the normal map display unit 43a and starting the opening / closing control of the second operation unit 200 when the variable display period has elapsed. A normal power control process (step S1407) for executing the opening / closing control of the second operation unit 200 is set. In such a processing configuration, the ordinary power transmission counter is a counter for the main MPU 82 to grasp which of the plurality of types of processing should be executed. Is set with the start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plural types of processing in correspondence with the numerical information of the ordinary power counter. When the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is finished, the general-purpose public power counter is triggered by the fact that the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied. Corresponding to the process executed in the electric control process, 1 is added or “0” is cleared. Therefore, in the ordinary power / general power control processing at each processing time, it is only necessary to execute processing according to the numerical information set in the common power / electric power counter. It should be noted that “0” is set as the initial value of the ordinary power counter.

  In step S1404, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the acquired start address is executed. More specifically, if the value of the general-purpose power counter is “0”, the process jumps to the normal-number fluctuation start process in step S1405, and if the value of the general-purpose power counter is “1” The process jumps to the normal-figure fluctuation process of S1406, and when the value of the normal-figure normal power counter is “2”, the process jumps to the normal power control process of step S1407.

  In the normal map change start process in step S1405, if the general map hold information is stored in the general map hold area 126, the data shift process is executed. In the data shift process, the hold information on the map side stored in the first area 127a of the map reservation area 126 is shifted to the execution area 128 for maps. After that, the data of the first area 127a in the usual map reservation area 126 is cleared, and the second area 127b → the first area 127a, the third area 127c → the second area 127b, the fourth area 127d → the third area 127c, etc. The data in each area is shifted to Further, in the data shift processing, data setting is performed so that the display content of the general map hold display unit 43b is updated in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold information on the normal map side this time. Thereafter, the release determination process is executed using the hold information on the normal map side shifted to the execution area 128 for normal maps. For example, the winning win is a 9/10 chance. In addition, when the release determination process is executed, the variable display of the pattern in the general map display unit 43a is started. The variable display period of the picture in the general map display unit 43a is set to 20 seconds. When the change display of the pattern in the general map display unit 43a is started in the general map change start process, the value of the general map normal power counter is incremented by one. As a result, the value of the ordinary map / electric power counter is changed from “0” corresponding to the ordinary diagram variation start process to “1” corresponding to the ordinary diagram variation process.

  In the process of changing the normal map in step S1406, when the variable display period of the pattern in the general map display unit 43a has not elapsed, a display content update process is executed. In the display content update process, on the condition that the display content of the general map display unit 43a is updated, the pattern displayed on the general map display unit 43a is updated to the next sequential pattern. When the change display period of the pattern in the general map display unit 43a has elapsed, a general map display is displayed so that a stop result corresponding to the result of the release determination process executed in the general map change start process in step S1405 is displayed. The display of the unit 43a is controlled. In this case, when the result of the release determination process is an open win, the value of the ordinary power counter is incremented by one. As a result, the value of the ordinary power / general power counter is changed from “1” corresponding to the normal signal fluctuation processing to “2” corresponding to the normal power control processing. On the other hand, if the result of the release determination process is not an open win, the value of the ordinary power counter is cleared to “0”. As a result, the value of the general-purpose power counter is changed from “1” corresponding to the normal-fluctuating process to “0” corresponding to the normal-fluctuation start process.

  Next, the ordinary power control process of step S1407 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When it is the timing for opening the second operating unit 200 (step S1501: YES), a normal power release process is executed (step S1502). In the normal power release process, output of a drive signal to the second actuation drive unit 204 is started so that the second actuation unit 200 is in an opened state. After that, a period for opening the public power is set (step S1503). More specifically, information corresponding to 4 seconds, which is the period for opening the power transmission, is set in a timer counter for power transmission provided in the main RAM 84.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1501, or when the process of step S1503 is executed, it is determined whether or not the general power release period set in the general power timer counter has elapsed (step S1504). Further, by determining whether or not a game ball is detected by the detection sensor 201b of the second operation unit 200, it is determined whether or not a prize is generated for the second operation unit 200 (step S1505). . When the open period of the general electric power has elapsed or when a winning for the second operating unit 200 has occurred, the general electric power closing process is executed (step S1506). In the general electric power closing process, the output of the drive signal to the second operation drive unit 204 is stopped so that the second operation unit 200 is in the closed state. Thereafter, the value of the ordinary power counter is cleared to “0”. As a result, the value of the ordinary map / electric power counter changes from “2” corresponding to the ordinary power control process to “0” corresponding to the ordinary map change start process.

  Next, how the game progresses will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 35 (a) shows a period during which the second operating unit 200 is in an open state, FIG. 35 (b) shows a winning timing for the second operating unit 200, and FIG. 35 (c) shows the execution of game times. FIG. 35D shows the timing when the game ball placed on the guide plate portion 214 reaches the distribution prize device 251 at the timing when the second operation unit 200 changes from the open state to the closed state. FIG. 35 (e) shows the opening period of the allocation prize winning device 251, and FIG. 35 (f) shows the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode.

  First, a case will be described in which the duration of the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is a short period.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, the second operating unit 200 is opened at the timing t1. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (b) at the timing of t2, a winning to the second operating unit 200 occurs, and at the timing of t2, the second operating unit 200 is moved as shown in FIG. 35 (a). While being in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the game times are started with the hold information on the second special figure side acquired based on the winning to the second operation unit 200 as a trigger. In this case, since the high-frequency first table is set as the reference table of game times to be referred to and the game result of the current game time is the first small hit result, the game time duration is Short term. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35C, at the timing of t3, which is the timing when the short period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 35C, as shown in FIG. The distribution winning device 251 is in an open state.

  Here, when a prize for the second operating unit 200 occurs at the timing t2, the game is placed on the guide plate portion 214 of the opening / closing member 202 of the second operating unit 200 and to the left of the restriction wall 258. Since the ball is present, the game ball flows down toward the distribution prize winning device 251 in the region on the left side of the regulation wall 258. As shown in FIG. 35 (d), the game ball is placed at the position of the distribution winning device 251 at the timing t4 when the distribution winning device 251 is in the open state in the current distribution execution mode. In order to reach, the V winning prize detection sensor 69 passes through the first passage port 256a and is detected. Therefore, at the timing t5 when the distribution execution mode ends, the opening / closing execution mode is started as shown in FIG.

  Next, the case where the duration of the game times triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side is a middle period will be described.

  At the timing of t6, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the second operating unit 200 is opened. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (b) at the timing of t7, a winning to the second operating unit 200 occurs, so that at the timing of t7, the second operating unit 200 is moved as shown in FIG. 35 (a). While being in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the game times are started with the hold information on the second special figure side acquired based on the winning to the second operation unit 200 as a trigger. In this case, since the high-frequency first table is set as the reference table of game times, and the game result of the current game is the third small hit result, the game time duration is Medium period. Therefore, at the timing of t9, which is the timing when the middle period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the game turn is completed and the timing of t9 to the timing of t10 is changed as shown in FIG. 35 (e). The prize winning device 251 is opened.

  Here, when a prize for the second operation unit 200 occurs at the timing of t7, the game is on the guide plate portion 214 in the opening / closing member 202 of the second operation unit 200 and to the left of the restriction wall 258. Since the ball is present, the game ball flows down toward the distribution prize winning device 251 in the region on the left side of the regulation wall 258. As shown in FIG. 35 (d), the game ball reaches the position of the distribution winning device 251 in the closed state at the timing t8, which is a state in which the game period of the middle period is being executed. The player does not enter the device 251 and is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Therefore, the opening / closing execution mode is not started as shown in FIG. 35 (f) at the timing of t10 when the distribution execution mode ends.

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

  Even if the distribution side opening / closing member 253 of the distribution winning device 251 is opened, the game ball flows down toward the first passing port 256a of the distribution winning device 251 by the operation of the opening / closing member 202 of the second operation unit 200. Otherwise, the game ball does not enter the first passage opening 256a. Therefore, the player who pays attention to whether or not the game ball enters the first passage opening 256a is not limited to the second operation unit 200 and the distribution prize. Note both movements of the device 251. In this case, in a situation where a short period is selected as the duration of the game times, at the timing when the game ball that has flowed down toward the first passing port 256a by the operation of the opening and closing member 202 reaches the position of the distribution prize winning device 251. When the allocation prize winning device 251 is in an open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first passage opening 256a. On the other hand, in a situation where the middle period is selected as the continuation period of the game times, even if the game ball flows down toward the first passage port 256a by the operation of the opening / closing member 202, the game ball remains at the position of the distribution prize winning device 251. When the distribution winning device 251 is in the closed state at the timing of reaching, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the first passage port 256a. Thereby, the player who pays attention to the entry of the game ball into the first passage opening 256a will pay attention to whether the duration of the game round is a short period or an intermediate period, and to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

  In a situation where the opening / closing member 202 is located at the open position, a game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a, so that the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position, thereby playing the game toward the first passing port 256a. The ball will flow down. In addition, when a game ball enters the discharge passage portion 201a and the hold information on the second special figure side is acquired, a game round is started using the hold information on the second special figure side. Then, when the game round corresponding to the small hit result is completed, the distribution winning device 251 is opened. As a result, the operation of the second operation unit 200 and the operation of the distribution winning device 251 can be associated with the effect for game times, and the player's attention to the effect for game times can be increased. . In this case, when the short period is selected as the duration of the game times, at the timing when the game ball that has flowed down toward the first passing port 256a by the operation of the opening / closing member 202 has reached the position of the distribution winning device 251. When the distribution winning device 251 is in the open state and the middle period is selected as the duration of the game times, the game ball that has flowed down toward the first passing port 256a by the operation of the opening / closing member 202 is distributed. At the timing when the position of the winning device 251 is reached, the distribution winning device 251 is in a closed state. Thereby, it is possible to cause a situation in which a game ball enters the first passage opening 256a and a situation in which a game ball does not enter the first passage opening 256a, only by changing the duration of the game times. Become.

  When the game times corresponding to the small hit result triggered by the hold information on the second special figure side are executed, it is possible to allow the game ball to flow toward the first passage port 256a by the operation of the opening and closing member 202 And a distribution execution mode in which the distribution winning device 251 is opened. In this case, only the game balls that have flowed down toward the distribution winning device 251 in the possible situation corresponding to the occurrence of one game time are in the distribution execution mode corresponding to the occurrence of the one game time. It becomes possible to enter the ball. More specifically, the above-described possible situation does not occur in the situation where the distribution execution mode is being executed. Accordingly, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for causing each of the situation where a game ball enters the first passage opening 256a and the situation where no game ball enters the first passage opening 256a.

  When the first table in the high frequency is set as a reference target, the duration of the game times becomes short in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, and the third small hit result In the game times corresponding to the game times, the duration of the game times becomes a middle period. When the duration of the game times is short, the game ball can enter the first passage port 256a, and to the first passage port 256a when the duration of the game times is a medium period. No game balls can be entered. As a result, the player expects the first frequently used table to be set as a reference target, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  When the second table that is frequently used is set as a reference target, the duration of the game times becomes a short period regardless of the game times corresponding to any of the first to third small hit results. In other words, when the second frequently used table is set as a reference target, a game ball enters the first passing port 256a in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. The low-frequency support mode may be set after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Thereby, the player expects that the first table with high frequency instead of the second table with high frequency is set as a reference object, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  A gaming state in which the first table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target, and a gaming state in which the second table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target Existing. This makes it possible to diversify the gaming state in the high frequency support mode. In addition, if the first big table in the high frequency support mode becomes a gaming state set as a reference target and the third big hit result does not occur in the middle, the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state Occurs at least once, and then the opening / closing execution mode occurs at least once in the gaming state in which the second table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference object, and at least twice in total. An opening / closing execution mode will occur. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the gaming state in which the first table in the high frequency support mode is set as a reference target.

  In the distribution execution mode triggered by the small hit result, not only when the game ball enters the first passage opening 256a, but also when the big hit result is obtained in the determination result, the open / close execution mode is entered. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the mode of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. When the first jackpot result or the second jackpot result is reached, the high-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode, whereas when the third jackpot result is set, the low-frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode. As a result, even when the first high-frequency table is set as a reference target as a game time duration table, it is possible to cause a situation where the low-frequency support mode is entered after the opening / closing execution mode, When the opening / closing execution mode occurs, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the high frequency support mode is subsequently set.

  When the opening / closing member 202 is disposed at the open position, the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position by the game ball entering the discharge passage portion 201a, and the open / close member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position. In this case, the game ball placed on the opening / closing member 202 flows down toward the first passage port 256a. This makes it possible to limit the period in which the game ball can flow down toward the first passage port 256a in relation to the operation of the opening / closing member 202.

  In order for the game ball to enter the first passage opening 256a, not only the game ball is placed on the opening / closing member 202 disposed in the open position but also the restriction wall 258 on the opening / closing member 202. The opening / closing member 202 needs to move from the open position to the closed position at an exquisite timing when the game ball is placed in the left region. Accordingly, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball placed on the opening / closing member 202 and the movement timing of the opening / closing member 202, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The predetermined range, which is the range in which the opening and closing member 202 can enter the first passage opening 256a, is larger than the specific range in which the gaming ball first reaches the opening and closing member 202. It exists on the front side in the flow direction. Thus, in order for the game ball to enter the first passage opening 256a, the opening / closing member 202 is moved from the open position to the closed position at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the opening / closing member 202. Need to move to. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the opening / closing member 202, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The predetermined range, which is a range in which the opening / closing member 202 can enter the first passage opening 256a, is a discharge ball portion 201a when one game ball is supplied to the opening / closing member 202 at a predetermined firing cycle. Is set in a range in which a game ball of the next firing order exists at the timing detected by the detection sensor 201b. Thereby, a game ball exists in a predetermined range of the opening / closing member 202 at a timing when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position by the game ball entering the discharge passage portion 201a and being detected by the detection sensor 201b. There is a high possibility of being. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position, it is possible to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the first passage opening 256a.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, a second operation unit 261 is provided instead of the second operation unit 200. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 36A is a cross-sectional view of the game board 24 showing a state where the second operation unit 261 is in a closed state, and FIG. 36B is a state where the second operation unit 261 is in an open state. It is a cross-sectional view of the game board 24 showing.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, the game board 24 is formed with a second operation port 262 so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction. The position where the second working port 262 is formed is a position near the variable display unit 41 in the right area PA3. A second operation unit 261 is provided so as to prevent or allow a game ball to enter the second operation port 262. The second operating unit 261 includes a guide plate 263 provided so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction at a position below the second operating port 262. The guide plate 263 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction by being driven by a driving means (not shown), and includes a blocking position at which a projection amount from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is minimized. It moves between the position where the pachinko machine 10 slides forward from the blocking position and the guidance position where the amount of projection from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is maximum.

  In the game board 24, a ball receiving portion 264 is provided at a position above the right end portion of the guide plate 263, and further flows into the right area PA3 from the upper area PA1 above the second operating unit 261 in the right area PA3. A guide nail group 241 for guiding all the game balls to the ball receiver 264 is provided (see FIG. 28). The guide nail group 241 is formed by arranging a plurality of nails 24b so as to be inclined downward in the right direction. All the game balls that have flowed into the right area PA3 are guided to the ball receiver 264 by the guide nail group 241. The distance between the front end of the ball receiving portion 264 and the window panel 72 is set to be larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 264 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 264 flows down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by its own weight.

  When the guide plate 263 is disposed at the blocking position, as shown in FIG. 36A, the distance between the front end of the guide plate 263 and the window panel 72 is larger than the diameter of the game ball. Become. In this blocking position, the front end portion of the guide plate 263 is present on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end portion of the ball receiving portion 264. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 264 in a state where the guide plate 263 is disposed at the blocking position basically passes through the space between the ball receiving portion 264 and the window panel 72 and below the ball receiving portion 264. Will fall. In addition, the projecting dimension of the guide plate 263 arranged at the blocking position forward from the board surface of the game board 24 is less than the radius of the game ball. Therefore, even if the game ball guided by the guide nail group 241 bounces on the ball receiving portion 264 and moves toward the guide plate 263 arranged at the blocking position, the guide plate 263 and the window are not placed on the guide plate 263. It falls below the guide plate 263 through the space between the panel 72. Due to the above configuration, when the guide plate 263 is disposed at the blocking position, the winning of the second operating port 262 is blocked. In addition, when the guide plate 263 is disposed at the blocking position, the game ball that has reached the position of the second operation unit 261 flows down the region on the right side of the regulation wall 258 toward the distribution winning device 251. Even if the distribution winning device 251 is in the open state, the game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 251 is not detected by the V winning detection sensor 69 by passing through the second passage opening 256b.

  When the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position, as shown in FIG. 36B, the distance between the front end of the guide plate 263 and the window panel 72 is smaller than the radius of the game ball. Become. In this guiding position, the front end of the guide plate 263 is present on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the front end of the ball receiving portion 264. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 264 in a state in which the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position is on the upper surface of the region protruding on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24 on the guide plate 263. It will be listed.

  When the guide plate 263 is arranged at the guide position, two partition walls 266 and 267 are arranged in the middle in the horizontal direction on the upper surface of the projecting area 265 projecting to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the board surface of the game board 24. Is provided. The first partition wall 266 present on the right side of the partition walls 266 and 267 extends from the front end of the guide plate 263 toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position. In this situation, the rear end portion of the first partition wall 266 and the board surface of the game board 24 are separated by a size larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the second partition wall 267 existing on the left side extends from the surface of the game board 24 toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position. However, the front end portion of the second partition wall 267 exists on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 by a size larger than the diameter of the game ball than the front end portion of the guide plate 263. Thus, in the configuration in which the first partition wall 266 and the second partition wall 267 are formed, the upper surface of the protruding region 265 is inclined downward toward the left as a whole. Further, on the upper surface of the projecting region 265, the left side of the ball receiving portion 264 and the position of the first partition wall 266 are inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and the second partition from the position of the first partition wall 266. Up to the position of the partition wall 267 is inclined downward toward the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and from the position of the second partition wall 267 to the position of the second working port 262 is inclined downward toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. In other words, the upper surface of the protruding area 265 is arranged such that the game ball placed on the upper surface of the protruding area 265 flows toward the left in the situation where the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guiding position, and the first partition wall 266 and the game board It is inclined so as to flow down while meandering in the front-rear direction so as to pass through the space between the 24 plate surfaces and the space between the second partition wall 267 and the front end portion of the guide plate 263.

  In the situation where the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position, the distance between the front end of the guide plate 263 and the window panel 72 is less than the radius of the game ball, so the guide plate 263 is at the guide position. The window panel 72 prevents the game ball placed on the upper surface of the protruding region 265 from dropping from the front end portion of the guide plate 263 toward the lower side of the guide plate 263 in the disposed state. The left end of the guide plate 263 faces the side wall 41b of the variable display unit 41, and the distance between the left end of the guide plate 263 and the side wall 41b of the variable display unit 41 is a game. It is less than the radius of the sphere. Therefore, in a situation where the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position, it is variable that the game ball placed on the upper surface of the protruding region 265 falls from the left end portion of the guide plate 263 toward the lower side of the guide plate 263. It is blocked by the display unit 41.

  With the above configuration, when the guide plate 263 is disposed at the guide position, the game ball flows down the protruding region 265 by its own weight along the meandering path on the protruding region 265, so that the game ball is second The ball enters the operation port 262. A game ball won in the second operating port 262 is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided corresponding to the second operating port 262. This detection sensor is electrically connected to the main side MPU 82, and the main side MPU 82 specifies the presence or absence of winning in the second operating port 262 based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Then, when it is specified that one game ball has entered the second operation port 262, the hold information on the second special figure side is acquired.

  When a game ball enters the second operation port 262 in a situation where a game ball is placed on the guide plate 263 arranged at the guide position, the guide plate 263 is moved from the guide position while the game ball is placed. Move to the blocking position. In this case, the game ball placed on the guide plate 263 moves toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 following the movement of the guide plate 263 toward the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, and hits the board surface of the game board 24 from the front. The further rearward movement is prevented in contact with each other, so that the guide plate 263 is finally no longer received from below and falls downward.

  Similar to the third embodiment, a distribution prize device 251 and a regulation wall 258 are provided below the second operation unit 261. The position of the regulation wall 258 is in a lateral relationship. In FIG. 5, the first partition wall 266 is located on the right side. Further, when the game ball is being fired in the shortest firing cycle (specifically 0.6 seconds) by the same launch mode in which the game ball will flow down the right area PA3, the guide plate 263 is brought to the guide position. In the situation where it is arranged, there is a high possibility that a game ball of the next firing order is present at a position to the left of the first partition wall 266 with respect to the game ball that has entered the second operation port 262. An induction plate 263 is formed on the surface. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second operation port 262 in a situation where a game ball is placed on the guide plate 263 arranged at the guide position, the game ball placed on the guide plate 263 is restricted. It becomes easier to reach the position of the distribution winning device 251 by flowing down the area to the left of the wall 258. When the game ball reaches the position of the distribution winning device 251 and the distribution winning device 251 is in an open state, the game ball passes through the first passage opening 256a and is connected to the V winning detection sensor 69. Will be detected.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of the following different embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment, and may be applied to an embodiment different from the illustrated embodiment. Also good.

  (1) In the first embodiment, after the game round effect is executed, the distribution winning device 35 is opened, and the V winning detection sensor 69 detects a game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35. In this way, the opening / closing execution mode is not limited to the configuration. For example, instead of the distribution winning device 35, a pitching portion where the pitching probability of the gaming ball does not vary according to the gaming state is provided. After the stage for the game is executed, the entrance of the game ball into the entrance part is activated, and the opening / closing execution mode is given by entering the entrance part into the entrance part. Good. In addition, instead of the ball entering portion, a passing portion where the entered game ball continues to flow down the game area PA may be provided. Further, for example, a configuration in which an opening / closing execution mode is given by operating a predetermined operation button after a predetermined game-playing effect is executed or by firing a predetermined number of game balls toward the game area PA may be used. Good. In addition, for example, the distribution winning device 35 is opened after an effect for the opening / closing execution mode is executed, and a game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. It is good also as a structure provided with the high probability mode in which the probability of becoming a support mode or a jackpot result becomes high.

  (2) In the first embodiment, the distribution execution mode that occurs after the effect for the game times is executed by making the duration of the game times different between the short period and the medium period is the first to third small times. The player is notified of which of the winning results is triggered, and if the duration of the game round is the middle period, the game balls are sent to the distribution prize winning device 35 after the game round effect is executed. Although it is preferable that it is preferable not to generate a ball, the configuration is executed in the middle of the game-playing effect, but only one of them may be performed.

  (3) In the case where the first table having a high frequency is set in each of the above embodiments, the duration of the game times is short in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, In the game times corresponding to the third small hit result, the duration of the game times is the middle period, but the relationship of the duration of the game times may be reversed. In addition, in the configuration, when the second table with high frequency is set, the duration of the game times is the middle period regardless of the game times corresponding to any of the first to third small hit results. With this configuration, when a short period is selected as the duration of game times when the first frequently used table is a setting target, the game times correspond to the third small hit result. It becomes easier for the player to know that

  (4) When the first table with high frequency is set in each of the above embodiments, the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result are short-term 1 Although only the type is selected, it is not limited to this. The game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result and the game times corresponding to the third small hit result As long as the player can distinguish, a plurality of types of durations may be set as selection targets, and the duration of game times may be determined by lottery from the plurality of types of durations. In addition, the configuration in which the duration of game times is determined by lottery from among a plurality of types of durations as described above, and the game times corresponding to the third small hit result when the first table with high frequency is set. Even if applied to the configuration for selecting the duration of the game, and the configuration for selecting the duration of the game times corresponding to the first to third small hit results when the second table in the high frequency is set Good.

  (5) In the first embodiment, when the first table with high frequency is set, the duration of the game times is short in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result. Thus, in the game times corresponding to the third small hit results, the duration of the game times is a medium period, but the game times corresponding to the first small hit results or the second small hit results and the third small hits As long as the player can distinguish the game times corresponding to the result, the setting mode of the duration of the game times may be different from the above setting mode. For example, even if the game times correspond to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, the duration and the long duration are shorter than the duration of the game times selected in the game times corresponding to the third small hit result However, the duration of the game times selected in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result is in the game times corresponding to the third small hit result. It is good also as a structure different from the duration of the game time selected. Similarly, even if the game times correspond to the third small hit result, the duration is shorter and longer than the duration of the game times selected in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result Although both of the periods are selected, the duration of the game times selected in the game times corresponding to the third small hit result is the game time corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result It is good also as a structure different from the duration of the game times selected in (1). Specifically, in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, the duration of the game times of 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 90 seconds is selected, and the third small hit result In the game times corresponding to the result, the duration of the game times of 20 seconds, 45 seconds, or 75 seconds is selected. As a result, the player can grasp the duration of the game round, thereby grasping whether or not the subsequent distribution execution mode is triggered by the third small hit result. Moreover, in the said structure, when the 2nd table in high frequency is a setting object, even if it is a game number corresponding to any of a 1st-3rd small hit result, the 1st in high frequency In the case where the table is a setting target, any one of the durations of game times that can be selected in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result may be determined by lottery. As a result, when the second frequently used table is set, it is impossible to grasp which of the first to third small hit results corresponds to the duration of the game times. Become.

  (6) When the first table with high frequency is set in the first embodiment, a reach effect does not occur in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result. When the reach effect occurs in the game times corresponding to the third small hit result and the second table is set in the high frequency, the reach is reached in any of the game times corresponding to any of the first to third small hit results. It is good also as a structure in which production does not occur. In this case, it is possible to grasp whether or not the game time corresponds to the third small hit result based on whether or not the reach effect occurs in the high frequency support mode. In addition, a reach effect occurs in the game times corresponding to the first to third jackpot results, regardless of which of the first table and the second table that are frequently used in the configuration. It is good also as a structure. Thereby, when a reach effect occurs in the high frequency support mode, it corresponds to either the third small hit result or the first to third big hit results, and whether or not the reach effect occurs. It is possible to draw attention to the player. In addition, when the result is the third small hit result in the configuration, the combination of symbols corresponding to the reach failure is finally stopped, and when it is one of the first to third big hit results, it is finally the same. By adopting a configuration in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, it becomes possible for the player to recognize which game result is the result.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, when the success / failure determination process is performed on the hold information on the second special figure side, the third jackpot result may not be selected. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the game round is executed with the hold information on the second special figure side as a trigger, the V winning detection sensor 69 is set in the distribution execution mode with the third small hit result as a trigger. Only when the game ball is detected and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the transition to the low frequency support mode occurs. Therefore, when the first table that is frequently used is set, after the opening / closing execution mode ends unless the V winning detection sensor 69 detects the game ball in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. Since the low-frequency support mode is not entered, the opening / closing execution mode occurs at least twice in the high-frequency support mode when the first table with high frequency is set.

  (8) In the third embodiment, when the duration of the game is short, the game ball placed on the opening / closing member 202 enters the open distribution winning device 251 and first passes. When the game 256 can pass through the mouth 256a and the duration of the game is a middle period, the game ball placed on the opening / closing member 202 does not enter the distribution winning device 251 so that it does not pass through the first passage port 256a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the duration of the game is a medium period, the game ball can pass through the first passage opening 256a and the duration of the game is a short period. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball does not pass through the first passage opening 256a. In this configuration, when the first table with high frequency is set, the medium period is selected in the game times corresponding to the first small hit result or the second small hit result, and the third small hit result is supported. When a short period is selected for the game times to be played and the second table with high frequency is set, the medium period is selected for any game times corresponding to any of the first to third small hit results. With this configuration, when the first table with high frequency is set, the game ball does not pass through the first passage opening 256a in the distribution execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. It becomes possible.

  (9) In the third embodiment, the determination mode of the duration of the game times is the same regardless of the game times corresponding to any of the first to third small hit results, while the distribution execution mode is started. The period required for the distribution side opening / closing member 253 to be in an open state is different depending on whether the first small hit result or the second small hit result is used as a trigger and the third small hit result as a trigger. Thus, in the gaming state corresponding to the gaming state in which the first table of high frequency in the third embodiment is set, the distribution execution mode triggered by the first small hit result or the second small hit result The game ball may pass through the first passage port 256a, while the game ball may not pass through the first passage port 256a in the sorting execution mode triggered by the third small hit result. Thereby, it is possible to impart the same game characteristics as in the third embodiment while sharing the mode of determining the game duration duration in the high-frequency support mode.

  (10) In the first embodiment, a non-support mode in which the second operating unit 33 is not in the open state may be set instead of the low frequency support mode. In the third embodiment, a non-support mode in which the second operating unit 200 is not in an open state may be set instead of the low frequency support mode. In these cases, it is possible to prevent the distribution execution mode from being executed in a gaming state that is not the high frequency support mode.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, when the shooting operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3 in the low frequency support mode, the shooting operation should be performed so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2. It is good also as composition which the information which shows this is performed in pachinko machine 10. For example, the above-described notification may be executed when a game ball wins one of the winning portions provided in the right area PA3 in the low frequency support mode. This makes it possible to prevent the distribution execution mode from being executed in the low frequency support mode.

  (12) In each of the above-described embodiments, even if the success / failure determination process is performed on the hold information on the second special figure side, a configuration may be employed in which a result of removal can be selected. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can become a small hit result even if it is a case where the hold information by the side of the 1st special figure becomes the object of the success / failure determination process.

  (13) In the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the distribution winning device 35, the game ball may be reliably detected by the V winning detection sensor 69. Further, only one game ball that has entered the distribution winning device 35 is held at a holding location provided at a position upstream of the switching piece 66, and all the game balls other than the held game ball are all in the discharge passage area. The configuration is such that the game ball is guided into the discharge passage area 65b and the V prize passage area 65c according to the position of the switching piece 66 at the timing when the held game ball is released toward the switching piece 66 side. It is good also as a structure distributed to either. Further, such a configuration of the distribution winning device may be applied to the third embodiment.

  (14) A configuration in which not only one type of round game in the opening / closing execution mode is set, but a plurality of types of round games are set, and the number of round games to be executed is determined by lottery. Also good. In this case, the special display unit 42d may be configured to perform display corresponding to the number of round games executed in the opening / closing execution mode.

  (15) In the third embodiment, the distribution winning device 251 provided with the distribution-side opening / closing member 253 is not limited to the configuration in which the first passing port 256a is provided, and the game ball is inserted. It is good also as a structure by which the 1st passage port 256a is provided in the state in which the member which prevents or accept | permits is not provided. In this case, when the open / close member 202 moves from the open position to the closed position while the game ball is placed within a predetermined range of the open / close member 202, the game ball flows down toward the first passage port 256a and the first The ball enters the 1 passage port 256a.

  (16) The configurations of the above embodiments may be applied to each other in any combination, and are described in <Other Embodiments> after the configurations of the above embodiments are applied to each other in any combination. The configurations may be applied in any combination. For example, the configuration of the second embodiment may be applied to the configuration of the third embodiment, and any configuration described in <Other Embodiments> may be applied to the configuration.

  (17) When the special electricity prize winning device 36 is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the special electricity prize winning device 36, and when the special electricity prize winning device 36 is in the closed state, the game ball to the special electricity prize winning device 36 However, it is not limited to the configuration in which it is impossible to enter the game, and even if the special electricity prize winning device 36 is in the closed state, the game ball can enter the special electricity prize winning device 36, but it is in the open state. It may be configured that it is more difficult for game balls to enter the special electricity prize winning device 36 than in the case.

  (18) When the second operating part 33 is in the open state, a game ball can enter the second operating part 33, and when the second operating part 33 is in the closed state, the second operating part 33 It is not limited to the configuration in which the game ball cannot enter the game ball, and even when the second operation unit 33 is in the closed state, the game ball can enter the second operation unit 33. It is good also as a structure where it is hard to generate | occur | produce a game ball to the 2nd action | operation part 33 rather than the case where it is an open state. In addition, you may apply this structure to the 2nd action | operation unit 200 in 3rd Embodiment.

  (19) The player cannot refill the pachinko machine 10 with game balls, and the game balls circulate in the pachinko machine 10, and information on the number of game balls that can be used by the player is stored and held. The configuration of each of the above embodiments may be applied to a configuration in which a game ball can be launched within the range of information on the number of usable game balls stored and held.

  (20) Instead of the configuration in which the display control device 110 is controlled by the sound emission control device 100 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 80, the display control is performed based on the command transmitted from the main control device 80. The apparatus 110 may be configured to control the sound emission control apparatus 100. In addition, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 100 and the display control device 110 are separately provided, both the control devices may be provided as one control device, and one of the functions of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated into the main controller 80, and both functions of these two controllers may be integrated into the main controller 80. The configuration of commands transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sound emission control device 100 and the configuration of commands transmitted from the sound emission control device 100 to the display control device 110 are also arbitrary.

  (21) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or game balls in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a right if a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other gaming machines.

  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.

  In addition, 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, which starts rotating the reel.

  When the present invention is applied to a slot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, for example, when the result of a game executed based on the operation of the start lever is a predetermined result, the next game The activation period during which the operation of the predetermined operation unit is activated occurs before the start of the game, and the lottery to shift to the first advantageous gaming state is executed by operating the predetermined operation unit during the activation period. In the configuration, when the predetermined operation unit is operated in the activation period generated after the first result which is one of the predetermined results, the second advantageous after the transition to the first advantageous gaming state occurs. After the transition to the gaming state and the transition to the first advantageous gaming state occurs when the predetermined operation unit is operated in the activation period generated after the second result which is one of the predetermined results. A structure that shifts to the normal gaming state In addition, if it is a predetermined situation, it is notified which of the first result and the second result the activation period is triggered, while if it is a specific situation, the activation period is triggered by the first result. It is assumed that either the result or the second result is not notified. In this case, in a predetermined situation, the predetermined operation unit is not activated during the activation period triggered by the first result while preventing the operation of the predetermined operation unit during the activation period triggered by the second result. It becomes possible to operate.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
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, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Production execution means (design display device 44) for performing the production;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means so that a unit production is executed (a function for executing a process for specifying the duration of game times in the main MPU 82, a function for performing an effect determination process in the sound light side MPU 102), and ,
Specific situation generating means (main side) for generating a specific situation (distribution execution mode) in which a predetermined event can be generated based on a player's game operation after the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect executing means A function for executing the process during specific determination, the distribution start process, the distribution process, and the distribution end process in the MPU 82);
With
The production control means differs in the execution contents of the unit production between a first situation where it is preferable that the predetermined event occurs in the specific situation and a second situation where it is not preferred that the predetermined event occurs in the specific situation. A gaming machine comprising a predetermined determining means (function for executing the processing of steps S1102 to S1104 in the main MPU 82).

  According to the feature A1, the execution content of the unit effect is different between the first situation where it is preferable that the predetermined event occurs in the specific situation and the second situation where it is not preferable that the predetermined event occurs in the specific situation. Accordingly, it is possible to generate a gaming state that allows a predetermined event to occur in the first situation and prevent a predetermined event from occurring in the second situation, and the player can transition to the gaming state. Can be expected. In addition, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved only by making the execution contents of the unit effects different between the first situation and the second situation.

  Feature A2. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the predetermined event can be generated in the specific situation even when the unit effect is executed with the execution content corresponding to the second situation.

  According to the feature A2, even when it is recognized that the situation is the second situation, the player who desires the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation can cause the predetermined event to occur in the specific situation.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or A2, wherein the predetermined determining means makes a determination mode of an execution period of the unit effect different between the first situation and the second situation.

  According to the feature A3, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect as described in the feature A1 only by changing the determination mode of the execution period of the unit effect.

  Feature A4. Any one of the features A1 to A3, wherein the predetermined determining means makes the execution period of the unit effect longer or shorter in the second situation than in the first situation. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A4, since it is possible to grasp the first situation or the second situation only by grasping whether the execution period of the unit effect is relatively long or short, the first situation And it becomes easy for the player to grasp which of the second situation.

  Feature A5. In the unit effect corresponding to the second situation in the gaming state in which the contents of the unit effect are determined by the predetermined determining means, it is better that the predetermined event is not generated in the specific situation thereafter. The game machine according to feature A3 or A4, characterized in that it is provided with means (a function for executing the processing of step S1206 and step S1207 in the sound light side MPU 102) to perform notification that makes it recognizable. .

  According to the feature A5, it is possible to grasp the second situation not only from the execution period of the unit effect but also from the contents of the effect of the unit effect. This makes it easier for the player to grasp that the situation is the second situation.

Feature A6. Providing means for giving a profit (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation (function to execute the processing of step S310 to step S313 in the main MPU 82);
Another determination means (in the main MPU 82) that generates a special situation in which the profit is given by the profit giving means without causing the specific situation after the specific unit effect is executed by the effect executing means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, which includes a function of executing the processing of step S607.

  According to feature A6, there is a case where a profit is granted when a predetermined event occurs in a specific situation and a case where a profit is granted without occurrence of a specific situation. It is possible to diversify the modes.

  Feature A7. The predetermined determining means is configured to cause the unit effect to be executed so that a player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the second situation or the special situation. The gaming machine according to Feature A6.

  According to the feature A7, the unit effect may be executed so that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the situation is the second situation or the special situation. As a result, the player who has predicted the second situation from the execution contents of the unit effect is given a profit without causing a specific situation because it is actually a special situation. It becomes possible to give unexpected surprise to the player.

  Feature A8. The effect control means is a specific determining means (main MPU 82) for executing the unit effect so that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the first situation or the second situation. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, which includes a function of executing the processing of steps S1106 to S1108.

  According to the feature A8, the game state in which the player can grasp the first situation or the second situation from the execution contents of the unit effect, and either the first situation or the second situation from the execution contents of the unit effect It is possible to cause each of a gaming state that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states that are directly related to the player's profits only by making the execution contents of the unit effects different.

  Feature A9. Which is the unit effect executed by the control of the predetermined determination means in the first situation and the unit effect executed by the control of the specific determination means in either the first situation or the second situation? The game machine according to feature A8, wherein the game machine is executed so that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the situation corresponds to the above situation.

  According to the feature A9, the execution content of the unit effect executed by the control of the predetermined determination unit in the second situation can be made different from the execution content of the unit effect executed in other cases. Thereby, when it becomes the 2nd situation in the state where a unit production is performed by control of the predetermined decision means, it becomes easy for a player to recognize that it is the 2nd situation from the execution contents of a unit production.

  Feature A10. Based on the fact that the number of executions of the unit effect has become the switching reference number, the game state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining unit and the execution content of the unit effect are determined by the specific determining unit. The gaming machine according to feature A8 or A9, further comprising a transition unit (a function of executing the process of step S1306 in the main-side MPU 82) for shifting the gaming state from one to the other of the gaming states.

  According to the feature A10, there is an opportunity for the game state to shift from one to the other of the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining unit and the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the specific determining unit. It will be easy for the player to understand.

Feature A11. A specific pitching means (distribution winning device 35) provided so as to be switchable between an open state and a closed state;
In the specific situation, the specific entry means is in the open state,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, wherein the predetermined event occurs based on a game ball entering the specific ball entry means.

  According to the feature A11, in the configuration in which a profit is given based on a game ball entering a specific ball entry means that is in an open state in a specific situation, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described above. Become.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A11, the features B1 to B15, and the features C1 to C13 may be applied to the configurations of the features A1 to A11. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Production execution means (design display device 44) for performing the production;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means so that a unit production is executed (a function for executing a process for specifying the duration of game times in the main MPU 82, a function for performing an effect determination process in the sound light side MPU 102), and ,
Specific situation generating means (main side) for generating a specific situation (distribution execution mode) in which a predetermined event can be generated based on a player's game operation after the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect executing means A function for executing the process during specific determination, the distribution start process, the distribution process, and the distribution end process in the MPU 82);
Profit granting means (a function for executing the processing in steps S310 to S313 in the main MPU 82) for granting a profit (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation;
First state setting means (step S1004 and step S1004 in the main MPU 82) that causes the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means to be a relatively advantageous first gaming state (high frequency support mode). The function of executing the processing of S1007),
Second state setting means (a function of executing the process of step S1009 in the main MPU 82) so that the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means becomes a relatively disadvantageous second gaming state; ,
With
The effect control means includes a first situation that enters the first gaming state after the profit is provided by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation, and the predetermined event in the specific situation. Predetermined determining means (step S1102 in the main MPU 82) for making the execution content of the unit effect different from the second situation that becomes the second gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of A gaming machine having a function of executing the process of step S1104.

  According to the feature B1, while a profit is given to the player based on the occurrence of a predetermined event in a specific situation, there may be a relatively advantageous first gaming state after the profit is given. There may be a relatively disadvantageous second gaming state. Therefore, the player expects that the specific situation will occur and that the predetermined event will occur in the specific situation, but expects that the player will not enter the second gaming state after the profit is granted. In this case, the execution contents of the unit effect are different between the first situation and the second situation. Accordingly, it is possible to generate a gaming state that allows a predetermined event to occur in the first situation and prevent a predetermined event from occurring in the second situation, and the player can transition to the gaming state. Can be expected. In addition, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved only by making the execution contents of the unit effects different between the first situation and the second situation.

Feature B2. When the unit effect is started, it is determined which gaming state including the first gaming state and the second gaming state is set as the gaming state after the benefit is given by the benefit granting means. State determination means (function to execute the process of step S509 in the main MPU 82),
When the predetermined event does not occur in the specific situation, the transition to the gaming state determined by the state determining means in correspondence with the unit effect that has triggered the specific situation does not occur The gaming machine according to Feature B1.

  According to the feature B2, it is possible to prevent the gaming state from shifting to the second gaming state by preventing a predetermined event from occurring in the specific situation by the player who has grasped the second situation. .

  Feature B3. The game according to Feature B1 or B2, wherein the predetermined event can be generated in the specific situation even when the unit effect is executed with the execution content corresponding to the second situation. Machine.

  According to the feature B3, even when it is grasped that the situation is the second situation, the player who desires that the predetermined event occurs in the specific situation can cause the predetermined event to occur in the specific situation.

  Feature B4. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the predetermined determination unit makes a determination mode of an execution period of the unit effect different between the first situation and the second situation.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described in the feature B1 only by changing the determination mode of the execution period of the unit effect.

  Feature B5. Any one of the characteristics B1 to B4, wherein the predetermined determination unit causes the execution period of the unit effect to be longer or shorter in the second situation than in the first situation. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B5, it is possible to grasp the first situation or the second situation only by grasping whether the execution period of the unit effect is relatively long or short. And it becomes easy for the player to grasp which of the second situation.

  Feature B6. The player should not cause the predetermined event to occur in the specific situation thereafter in the unit effect corresponding to the second situation in the gaming state in which the contents of the unit effect are determined by the predetermined determining means. The game machine according to feature B4 or B5, further comprising means (a function of executing the processing of steps S1206 and S1207 in the sound light side MPU 102) that makes notifications that can be recognized by .

  According to the feature B6, it is possible to grasp the second situation not only from the execution period of the unit effect but also from the content of the unit effect. This makes it easier for the player to grasp that the situation is the second situation.

  Feature B7. Another determination means (in the main MPU 82) that generates a special situation in which the profit is given by the profit giving means without causing the specific situation after the specific unit effect is executed by the effect executing means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, further comprising a function of executing the processing of step S607.

  According to feature B7, there is a case where a profit is granted when a predetermined event occurs in a specific situation, and a case where a profit is granted without the occurrence of a specific situation. It is possible to diversify the modes.

  Feature B8. The predetermined determining means is configured to cause the unit effect to be executed so that a player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the second situation or the special situation. The gaming machine according to Feature B7.

  According to the feature B8, the unit effect may be executed so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize whether the situation is the second situation or the special situation. As a result, the player who has predicted the second situation from the execution contents of the unit effect is given a profit without causing a specific situation because it is actually a special situation. It becomes possible to give unexpected surprise to the player.

  Feature B9. The gaming machine according to feature B7 or B8, wherein when the special situation occurs, a gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means can be the second gaming state.

  According to the feature B9, even if a special situation occurs, the player can be set to the second gaming state after giving a profit, thereby diversifying the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special situation.

  In addition, when the configuration of the feature B8 is provided, even if a special situation occurs, it is possible to set the second gaming state after giving a profit, so that it is possible to grasp that the situation is not the first situation. Even if the unit effect is executed in such a manner that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize whether the situation or the special situation, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the contents of the subsequent game without making the player feel at ease.

  Feature B10. The effect control means is a specific determining means (main MPU 82) for executing the unit effect so that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the first situation or the second situation. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B9, including a function of executing the processing of steps S1106 to S1108 in FIG.

  According to the feature B10, the game state in which the player can grasp whether the first situation or the second situation is determined from the execution contents of the unit effect, and either the first situation or the second situation is determined from the execution contents of the unit effect. It is possible to cause each of a gaming state that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states that are directly related to the player's profits only by making the execution contents of the unit effects different.

  Feature B11. Which is the unit effect executed by the control of the predetermined determination means in the first situation and the unit effect executed by the control of the specific determination means in either the first situation or the second situation? The game machine according to Feature B10, wherein the game machine is executed so that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the situation corresponds to the above situation.

  According to the feature B11, the execution content of the unit effect executed by the control of the predetermined determination unit in the second situation can be made different from the execution content of the unit effect executed in other cases. Thereby, when it becomes the 2nd situation in the state where a unit production is performed by control of the predetermined decision means, it becomes easy for a player to recognize that it is the 2nd situation from the execution contents of a unit production.

Feature B12. The first state setting means includes:
Means for setting the game state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining means in the first gaming state (function of executing the process of step S1003 in the main MPU 82);
Means (function for executing the processing of step S1006 in the main MPU 82) for setting the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the specific determination means in the first gaming state;
A gaming machine according to Feature B10 or B11, wherein

  According to the feature B12, there is a gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determination unit and a gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the specific determination unit even in the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the gaming state in the first gaming state. In addition, when the execution state of the unit effect is the gaming state determined by the predetermined determining means in the first gaming state, a profit is generated at least once in the gaming state, and thereafter in the first gaming state. Thus, a profit is generated at least once in the gaming state in which the execution contents of the unit effect are determined by the specific determination means, and the profit is generated at least twice in total. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining means in the first gaming state.

  Feature B13. Based on the fact that the number of executions of the unit effect has become the switching reference number, the game state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining unit and the execution content of the unit effect are determined by the specific determining unit. Any one of the features B10 to B12, further comprising a transition unit (a function of executing the process of step S1306 in the main MPU 82) for shifting the gaming state from one to the other of the gaming states to be Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B13, there is an opportunity for the game state to shift from one to the other of the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the predetermined determining unit and the gaming state in which the execution content of the unit effect is determined by the specific determining unit. It will be easy for the player to understand.

Feature B14. A predetermined ball entry means (second actuating portion 33) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
Means for determining whether or not to generate the specific situation based on a game ball having entered the predetermined ball entry means (function of executing step S503 in the main MPU 82);
Means (in step S505 and step S506 in the main MPU 82) for providing the profit by the profit providing means in a situation where the specific situation does not occur based on the game ball entering the predetermined entry means Function to execute processing)
A gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B13, wherein:

  According to the feature B14, it is possible to generate a case where a specific situation occurs based on the game ball entering the predetermined ball entry means and a case where a profit is given without the specific situation occurring. In this case, it is possible to achieve excellent effects as already described.

Feature B15. A specific pitching means (distribution winning device 35) provided so as to be switchable between an open state and a closed state;
In the specific situation, the specific entry means is in the open state,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B14, wherein the predetermined event occurs based on a game ball entering the specific ball entry means.

  According to the feature B15, in the configuration in which a profit is given based on the game ball entering the specific ball entry means that is in an open state in a specific situation, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described above. Become.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A11, the features B1 to B15, and the features C1 to C13 may be applied to the configurations of the features B1 to B15. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Special processing execution means for executing special processing based on the game ball having entered the special pitching portion (first passage opening 256a) (function for executing processing of steps S310 to S313 in the main side MPU 82, main side MPU82) In step S1004 and step S1007, and the main MPU 82 executes step S1009).
A first state that enables or easily generates a game ball to enter the special entry portion, and a second state that disables or makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the special entry portion. Variable means (distribution side opening / closing member 253) provided to be switchable to
A switchable state between a predetermined state and a specific state is provided, and by switching between the predetermined state and the specific state, it is possible to allow a game ball to flow toward the installation area of the special ball-entry portion and toward the installation area. A displacement means (opening / closing member 202) capable of causing a situation in which the game ball cannot flow down,
First setting means (a function of executing the processing of steps S1104 and S1108 in the main MPU 82) that causes the variable means to be in the first state when a game ball reaches the installation area in the possible situation. )When,
Second setting means (function to execute processing of steps S1103 and S1107 in the main MPU 82) that causes the variable means to be in the second state when the game ball reaches the installation area in the possible situation )When,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature C1, even if the variable means is in the first state, the game ball does not enter the special ball entry section unless it becomes possible due to the operation of the displacement means. A player who pays attention to whether or not the ball enters will pay attention to the movement of both the variable means and the displacement means. In this case, in the game situation in which the setting by the first setting means is performed, the variable means is in the first state at the timing when the game ball reaches the installation area of the variable means by becoming possible by the operation of the displacement means. This makes it possible to enter a game ball into the special ball club. On the other hand, in the game situation where the setting by the second setting means is performed, even if the situation becomes possible by the operation of the displacement means, the variable means enters the second state at the timing when the game ball reaches the installation area of the variable means. Therefore, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special ball club. Thereby, the player who pays attention to the entry of the game ball into the special entry part pays attention to whether the game situation is set by the first setting means or the game situation is set by the second setting means. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature C2. Production execution means (design display device 44) for performing the production;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means so that a unit production is executed (a function for executing a process for specifying the duration of game times in the main MPU 82, a function for performing an effect determination process in the sound light side MPU 102), and ,
Displacement control means for controlling the displacement means so as to be in the possible situation when the start trigger capable of starting the unit effect is generated by the effect execution means (general power control processing in the main MPU 82 is performed). Function to execute)
After the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect execution means, the variable control means (the distribution start process, the distribution process and the distribution process in the main MPU 82) that causes the variable means to be in the first state. Minute end processing)
With
The first setting means is configured such that when the game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area reaches the installation area when the unit effect is started, the variable means is the first The execution period of the unit effect is determined so as to be in a state,
The second setting means may be configured such that when the game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area reaches the installation area because the possible situation is reached when the unit effect is started, the variable means performs the second setting. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the execution period of the unit effect is determined so as to be in a state.

  According to the feature C2, when an opportunity that can start the unit effect occurs, the operation of the displacing means is enabled, and the variable unit is in the first state after the predetermined unit effect is executed. The operation of the displacement means and the operation of the variable means can be associated with the unit effect, and the player's attention to the unit effect can be increased. In this case, the first setting means sets the variable means to the first state when the game ball that has flowed toward the installation area reaches the installation area due to the possible situation when the unit effect is started. The execution period of the unit effect is determined as shown, and the second setting means reaches the installation area when the game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area due to a possible situation when the unit effect starts. In such a case, the execution period of the unit effect is determined so that the variable means is in the second state. Thereby, it is possible to perform the setting by the first setting means and the setting by the second setting means only by changing the execution periods of the unit effects.

  Feature C3. In the situation where the variable means is in the first state after the predetermined unit effect is executed for the predetermined start opportunity, the possible for the start opportunity generated after the predetermined start opportunity. The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein the game machine has a configuration in which an event that a game ball flows down toward the installation area and reaches the installation area does not occur due to a situation.

  According to the feature C3, when each of the possible situation and the first state of the variable means occurs for one start trigger, only the game balls that have flowed down toward the installation area in the possible situation due to the predetermined start trigger However, in a situation where the variable means is in the first state due to the predetermined start opportunity, it is possible to reach the installation area and enter the special entry portion. Thereby, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration for causing each of the situation where the setting by the first setting means is performed and the situation where the setting by the second setting means is performed.

Feature C4. The special process execution means includes
Profit granting means for granting a profit (opening / closing execution mode) to the player as the special processing based on the game ball entering the special pitching section (the processing of steps S310 to S313 in the main MPU 82 is executed) Function)
First state setting means (step S1004 and step S1004 in the main MPU 82) that causes the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means to be a relatively advantageous first gaming state (high frequency support mode). The function of executing the processing of S1007),
Second state setting means (a function of executing the process of step S1009 in the main MPU 82) so that the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means becomes a relatively disadvantageous second gaming state; ,
With
In the case of a predetermined game situation (a situation in which the first table being read frequently is read), after the profit is given by the profit granting means based on the game ball entering the special pitching part In the first situation of the first gaming state, setting is performed by the first setting means, and after the profit is given by the profit granting means based on the game ball entering the special pitching portion, The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the second setting state is set by the second setting means in the second situation in which the second gaming state is set.

  According to the feature C4, a profit is given to the player based on the game ball entering the special pitching part, but the first game state is relatively advantageous after the profit is given. In some cases, the second gaming state may be relatively disadvantageous. Therefore, the player expects that the game ball will enter the special entrance part, but expects that the player will not enter the second gaming state after the profit is given. In this case, in the predetermined gaming situation, in the first situation where the first gaming state is set, the setting by the first setting means is performed, so that the game ball can enter the special entry part, and the second gaming state In the second situation, the setting by the second setting means is performed, so that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special ball-entry unit. As a result, the player expects to be in a predetermined game situation, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Feature C5. In the case of a specific game situation (a situation in which the second table being read frequently is read), the setting by the first setting means is performed in either the first situation or the second situation. The gaming machine according to Feature C4, wherein there is a gaming machine.

  According to the feature C5, in the specific gaming situation, the special setting is performed by the setting by the first setting means in any of the first situation that becomes the first gaming state and the second situation that becomes the second gaming state. It is possible to enter a game ball into the ball part. That is, in the specific game situation, there is a situation in which the first game state is entered after the profit is given based on the entry of the game ball into the special entry part, and there is a situation in which the second game state is entered. As a result, a player who is given a profit and wishes to enter the first gaming state further expects a predetermined gaming situation, not a specific gaming situation.

Feature C6. The first state setting means includes:
Means for setting the gaming state that is the first gaming state and the predetermined gaming state (function to execute the process of step S1003 in the main MPU 82);
Means for setting to the gaming state that is the first gaming state and the specific gaming state (function to execute the process of step S1006 in the main MPU 82);
A gaming machine according to Feature C5, comprising:

  According to the feature C6, there is a gaming state that is the first gaming state and the predetermined gaming situation, and a gaming state that is the first gaming state and the specific gaming situation, and thus the first gaming state. It is possible to diversify the gaming state in some cases. In addition, when the gaming state is the first gaming state and the predetermined gaming situation, a profit is generated at least once in the gaming state, and then the gaming is the first gaming state and the specific gaming situation. In the state, profits will be generated at least once, and in total, profits will be generated at least twice. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the gaming state that is the first gaming state and the predetermined gaming situation.

  Feature C7. Another determination means for generating a special situation in which the profit is given by the profit granting means even if the game ball does not enter the special pitching part (the process of step S607 in the main MPU 82 is executed) The gaming machine according to any one of features C4 to C6, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a function).

  According to the feature C7, there is a case where a profit is given by entering a game ball into the special entrance part and a case where a profit is given without entering a game ball into the special entrance part. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the manner in which profits are given.

Feature C8. When the displacement means is in the predetermined state, an opportunity ball means (discharge passage portion 201a) that allows a game ball to enter,
Displacement control means for controlling the displacement means so as to be in the specific state based on the game ball entering the opportunity ball entry means (function for executing general power control processing in the main MPU 82);
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, wherein the possible situation occurs when the displacement means is switched from the predetermined state to the specific state.

  According to the feature C8, it is possible to generate a possible situation through the operation of the displacement means that can support the entry of the game ball into the opportunity entry means. In addition, since a possible situation occurs when a game ball enters the opportunity ball means, it becomes possible for the player to clarify the chance of occurrence of the possible situation.

  Feature C9. The displacement means makes it impossible for the game ball to flow down toward the installation area because the game ball that has flowed down from the upstream side in the predetermined state is placed on the displacement means, The gaming machine according to Feature C8, wherein the gaming ball can flow down toward the installation area by entering the specific state.

  According to the feature C9, when the displacement unit is switched from the predetermined state to the specific state, the game ball placed on the displacement unit can flow down toward the installation area of the special entry portion. As a result, it is possible to limit the period in which the situation is possible in relation to the operation of the displacement means.

Feature C10. Production execution means (design display device 44) for performing the production;
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so that a unit effect is executed based on the fact that a game ball has entered the trigger ball means (specific processing of the duration of game times in the main MPU 82 is executed) A function to execute the effect determination process in the sound side MPU 102),
After the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect execution means, the variable control means (the distribution start process, the distribution process and the distribution process in the main MPU 82) that causes the variable means to be in the first state. Minute end processing)
With
The first setting means may be configured such that the variable means is in the first state when a game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area reaches the installation area due to the possible situation. It determines the execution period of the production,
The second setting means may be configured such that the variable means is in the second state when a game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area reaches the installation area due to the possible situation. The gaming machine according to Feature C8 or C9, wherein the execution period of the effect is determined.

  According to the feature C10, when an opportunity that can start the unit effect occurs, the operation of the displacement unit causes a possible situation, and after the predetermined unit effect is executed, the variable unit enters the first state. The operation of the displacement means and the operation of the variable means can be associated with the unit effect, and the player's attention to the unit effect can be increased. In this case, the first setting means sets the variable means to the first state when the game ball that has flowed toward the installation area reaches the installation area due to the possible situation when the unit effect is started. The execution period of the unit effect is determined as shown, and the second setting means reaches the installation area when the game ball that has flowed down toward the installation area due to a possible situation when the unit effect starts. In such a case, the execution period of the unit effect is determined so that the variable means is in the second state. Thereby, it is possible to perform the setting by the first setting means and the setting by the second setting means only by changing the execution periods of the unit effects.

Feature C11. The displacement means makes it impossible for the game ball to flow down toward the installation area because the game ball that has flowed down from the upstream side in the predetermined state is placed on the displacement means, By entering the specific state, the game ball can flow down toward the installation area, and the game ball placed on the displacement means in the predetermined state is directed toward the trigger ball means along the displacement means. Are formed to flow down,
In a state where a game ball is placed in a predetermined range which is a partial range of the displacement means, the game ball flows down toward the installation area when the displacement means is switched from the predetermined state to the specific state. The gaming machine according to any one of features C8 to C10, wherein:

  According to the feature C11, in order for the game ball to enter the special ball entry portion, not only the game ball is placed on the displacement means in a predetermined state, but also the game ball on which the ball is placed. It is necessary for the displacement means to switch from the predetermined state to the specific state at an exquisite timing existing in the predetermined range. Thereby, the player pays attention to the relationship between the position of the game ball placed on the displacement means and the switching timing of the state of the displacement means, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature C12. On the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball with respect to the displacement means, there is provided means (guide nail group 241) for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area toward a specific range of the displacement means,
The gaming machine according to Feature C11, wherein the predetermined range exists on the special pitching means side with respect to the specific range.

  According to the feature C12, the predetermined range, which is a range in which the displacement means can enter the special entry portion, is more playable on the displacement means than the specific range where the game ball first reaches the displacement means. It exists on the front side in the flow direction of the sphere. As a result, in order for a game ball to enter the special ball entry portion, the displacement means switches from a predetermined state to a specific state at an exquisite timing while the game ball is flowing down on the displacement means. There is a need. Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball on the displacement means, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Feature C13. In the predetermined range, when a game ball is supplied to the specific range at a predetermined launch cycle, there is a game ball of the next firing order at the timing when one game ball reaches the trigger ball means. The gaming machine according to Feature C12, wherein the gaming machine is set to a range.

  According to the feature C13, there is a high possibility that the game ball exists in the predetermined range of the displacement means at the timing when the game ball enters the trigger ball means and the displacement means switches to the specific state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the special ball entry section when the displacement means changes from a predetermined state to a specific state.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A11, the features B1 to B15, and the features C1 to C13 may be applied to the configurations of the features C1 to C13. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, and the feature C group, it is possible to solve the following problems.

  Pachinko machines and slot machines are known as a kind of gaming machine. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which a profit is given to a player by shifting a gaming state to a special control state based on a predetermined transition condition being established.

  Specifically, for pachinko machines, a configuration that shifts to a special control state when a winning result is obtained in an internal lottery based on the fact that a game ball has entered the entrance area provided in the game area, or a predetermined entry There is known a configuration in which a special control state is entered based on a game ball entering a part. And when it transfers to a special control state, for example, opening and closing of the entrance device provided in the game area is started, and a game ball is paid out based on the entrance to the entrance device concerned.

  Here, in the gaming machines such as the above-described examples, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

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

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes gaming components arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion among the gaming components.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 44 ... Symbol display apparatus, 82 ... Main side MPU, 102 ... Sound light side MPU, 201a ... Discharge passage part, 202 ... Opening / closing member, 241 ... Guide nail group, 253 ... Distribution side opening / closing member, 256a ... 1st passage.

Claims (9)

Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so that a unit effect is executed;
Specific situation generating means for generating a specific situation in which a predetermined event can be generated based on a player's game operation after the predetermined unit effect is executed by the effect executing means;
Profit granting means for granting a profit to the player based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation;
First state setting means for causing the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means to be a relatively advantageous first gaming state;
Second state setting means for causing the gaming state after the profit is given by the profit giving means to be a relatively disadvantageous second gaming state;
With
The effect control means includes a first situation that enters the first gaming state after the profit is provided by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of the predetermined event in the specific situation, and the predetermined event in the specific situation. Characterized in that it comprises predetermined determination means for making the execution content of the unit effect different from the second situation that becomes the second gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means based on the occurrence of To play. When the unit effect is started, it is determined which gaming state including the first gaming state and the second gaming state is set as the gaming state after the benefit is given by the benefit granting means. A state determining means for
When the predetermined event does not occur in the specific situation, the transition to the gaming state determined by the state determining means in correspondence with the unit effect that has triggered the specific situation does not occur The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The said predetermined event can be generated in the said specific situation even if it is a case where the said unit production | presentation is performed with the execution content corresponding to the said 2nd situation, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined determining means makes a determination mode of an execution period of the unit effect different between the first situation and the second situation.   The predetermined determination means makes the execution period of the unit effect longer or shorter in the second situation than in the first situation. The gaming machine according to 1.   The player should not cause the predetermined event to occur in the specific situation thereafter in the unit effect corresponding to the second situation in the gaming state in which the contents of the unit effect are determined by the predetermined determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising means for executing a notification that allows the player to recognize the game machine.   There is another determining means for generating a special situation where the profit is given by the profit giving means without causing the specific situation after the specific unit effect is executed by the effect executing means. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.   The predetermined determining means is configured to cause the unit effect to be executed so that a player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether the second situation or the special situation. The gaming machine according to claim 7.   The gaming machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein when the special situation occurs, a gaming state after the profit is given by the profit granting means can be the second gaming state.

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