JP2018057735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of more suitably controlling inflow of game balls to a first passage.SOLUTION: An operation patter of a first major winning hole piece includes a second operation pattern in which a first major winning hole is changed from a closed state to an open state when a distribution shutter is in a first state, and the first major winning hole is maintained so as to be in an open state at least during a predetermined period until predetermined time passes and the distribution shutter is in a second state. The predetermined time is shorter than time from when game balls enter the first major winning hole to when the game balls reach the distribution shutter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning game is given when the special entrance is opened when the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In such a pachinko machine, when the game ball flows into the first passage (so-called V prize opening) provided inside the special entrance, a privilege (probability change state or continuation of winning game) is granted. There is a pachinko gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195510 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, the timing at which the inflow of game balls into the first passage is allowed to be constant, and there is a possibility that the game may become monotonous. It is desired that the inflow be more appropriately controlled.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is the game machine which can control more appropriately about the inflow of the game ball to a 1st channel | path. It is to provide.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that is capable of granting a privilege, a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state; A distribution unit that operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the first passage and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second passage, and a specific detection unit that detects the game balls flowing into the first passage. And a privilege granting unit for granting the privilege when a game ball is detected by the specific detection unit, wherein the distribution unit is in the first state in the operation pattern of the special opening and closing unit. At least in a predetermined period from when the special entrance is moved from the closed state to the open state until a predetermined time elapses and the allocating means is in the second state, The special entrance is in the open state The predetermined time is shorter than the time from when the game ball enters the special entrance to the time when the game ball reaches the distribution means. It is a summary.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the operation pattern of the special opening and closing means includes that the special entrance is operated from the closed state to the open state when the distribution means is in the first state, At least in a specific period until the allocating means is in the second state after the first specific time has elapsed, and then the allocating means is maintained to be in the first state only for the second specific time, There is a specific operation pattern in which the special entrance is maintained so as to be in the open state, and the first specific time includes a game ball entering the special entrance after the game ball enters the swing. The second specific time is a time from when a game ball enters the special entrance to the time when the game ball reaches the distribution means. A longer time may be used.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the predetermined action pattern is an action pattern in the case where the first symbol variation game is a first hit, and the specific action pattern is a second symbol in the second symbol variation game. It is good also as a structure which is an operation pattern in the case.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the operation pattern of the special opening and closing means is that the special entrance is operated from the closed state to the open state when the distribution means is in the second state, After the operation, the allocating means is in the first state, and at least in the special period from when the allocating means becomes the second state again after a special time elapses from the first state. There is a special movement pattern that is maintained so that the special entrance is in the open state. During the special period, the game ball enters the special entrance after the game ball enters the special entrance. It is good also as a structure which is a period longer than the time until it arrives.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to more appropriately control the inflow of game balls into the first passage.

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the channel | path in a 1st big winning opening. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the content of various games. The figure which shows the kind of hit. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the hit type, (c) is a figure which shows the operation | movement pattern of a sorting shutter. The figure which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the operation pattern of a 1st big prize mouth piece, and the operation pattern of a distribution shutter. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution timing of an effect.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games for displaying the special symbols in a variation and fixed stop display. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small lottery lottery) among a plurality of types of special symbols is confirmed and stopped (derived) when the variable game ends. Is done. Special symbols include jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), small hits symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), and off-set symbols that can recognize losing (display results for outliers) ) When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded. When the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a small hit game is awarded. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given based on the lottery result of the winning lottery may be referred to as a jackpot game based on the variable game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the variable game are performed. Specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). An effect design variation game is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variable game is started, the effect symbols in each column are variablely displayed (varied) along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, it may be a reach symbol combination to form a reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols in a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific column (this book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are confirmed to stop and display the small hit symbol, the small effect symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In this embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot symbol is defined as a symbol combination in which all rows of the design symbols are of the same type, and the out-of-line symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination in which the symbols of the entire row are not of the same type. Has been. Further, in the present embodiment, as a small symbol combination, the effect symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are of the same type, but other than the specific columns. A combination of symbols in which the production symbols in the row (in this embodiment, the middle row) are not the same type is defined.

  In the present embodiment, “variable display” is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect symbol is changing, and “definite stop display” is a state in which the special symbol or effect symbol is definitely stopped. It is. “Temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize a big hit, a small hit or a loss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a stop-stop state.

  The game board YB is provided with a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. In the game area YR of the game board YB, a first start winning opening 21 (first start opening) through which a game ball can enter is provided. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is provided in the back of the first starting winning opening 21. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first variable game can be given and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a (second start opening) through which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start prize port 22a is provided in the back of the second start prize port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric winning combination actuator FDA (see FIG. 6). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (a ball entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a ball entry is permitted). Operate. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a first big prize opening 23a (special entrance) through which a game ball can enter. A first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is provided in the back of the first big prize opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

  The first big prize opening 23a is provided with a first big prize opening piece 23b (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the first big prize opening 23a by operating the first big prize opening actuator DA1 (see FIG. 6). It has been. The first grand prize opening piece 23b as a special opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (entry ball) Operate in the open state. The first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined release mode when a predetermined release condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage 26 through which a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a can pass is provided behind the first big prize opening 23a. The passage 26 is provided to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching portion 27 that is downstream of the first big prize opening 23a.

  The first passage 26a is provided with a first passage sensor SE6 as specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed (inflowed) through the first passage 26a. When the game ball that has passed through the first passage 26a is detected by the first passage sensor SE6, it becomes a big hit, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given as a privilege.

  The second passage 26b is provided with a second passage sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has passed through the second passage 26b. When the game ball that has passed through the second passage 26b is detected by the second passage sensor SE7, the big hit is not given and the big hit game is not given.

  The branching portion 27 is provided with a sorting shutter 28 for sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 23a into the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the sorting actuator FA (see FIG. 6). ing. The distribution shutter 28 as the distribution means can take a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second passage 26b. Operate. The distribution shutter 28 operates (controls) in a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

  In this manner, an accessory game (so-called “two-type game”) is performed in which the game ball is passed through the first passage 26a. When the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the bonus game and wins a big hit, the big hit game based on the bonus game is awarded. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine (so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”) to which a jackpot game based on a variable game and a jackpot game based on an accessory game can be given. Further, the small hit game can be indicated as the first special game, and the big hit game based on the accessory game can be indicated as the second special game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second big prize opening 24a through which a game ball can enter. A second count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 24a is provided in the back of the second major prize opening 24a. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  The second big prize opening 24a is provided with a second big prize opening door 24b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 24a by the operation of the second big prize opening actuator DA2 (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening door 24b is in a closed state in which no game ball can enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operates in the open state. The second big prize opening door 24b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When the jackpot game based on the floating game is awarded, the second prize winning door 24b is operated in the open state according to the kind of the awarded jackpot game, and the second prize winning port 24a is opened, thereby the game. Sphere entry is allowed. For this reason, when the big hit game based on the variable game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player.

  When a small hit game based on the variable game is awarded, the first big prize opening piece 23b is operated in the open state, and the first big prize opening 23a is opened, thereby allowing the game ball to enter. Further, in the small hit game, the big hit game based on the accessory game is given when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a passes through the first passage 26a.

  When a jackpot game based on an accessory game is awarded, the second big prize opening is selected according to the type of the jackpot game (a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot game) given in the same manner as a jackpot game based on a variable game. The door 24b is operated in the open state, and the second big prize opening 24a is in the open state, thereby allowing the game ball to enter. For this reason, when a big hit game based on an accessory game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player. In addition, the small hit game has an opportunity to win a prize ball, although the time for the first big prize opening 23a to be open is shorter than the time for the second big prize opening 24a to be open in the big hit game. The player can be given an opportunity to receive a big hit game based on a physical game.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21, but the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, an operation gate 25 that allows a game ball to enter (pass) is provided. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE5, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the operating gate 25 passes through the guide passage R3 and flows down above the first big prize opening 23a. For this reason, even when the game ball that has flowed down the game area YR enters the operation gate 25, it flows down to the first big prize opening 23a so as to be able to enter the ball. In other words, the game ball that has entered the operation gate 25 is guided by the guide passage R3 in the direction in which the first big winning opening 23a is disposed.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a as compared to a low base state that is not a high base state (increase in the entrance rate). The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery is larger than that in the low base state, and the opening / closing member 22b is based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the first control and the third control are performed and the second control is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the game area YR of the game board YB includes a first flow down path R1 on the left side of the game board YB and a second flow down path R2 on the right side of the game board YB. The first start winning opening 21 is disposed below the effect display device 16, and it is easier for a game ball to enter when the first flow path R1 flows down than when the second flow path R2 flows down. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path R1 so that the game ball can enter the first start winning opening 21. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, the second start winning opening 22a is arranged below the effect display device 16, but on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the first big winning port 23a, The second big winning opening 24a is provided, and it is easier for the game ball to enter when the second flow path R2 flows down than when the first flow path R1 flows down. For this reason, in a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, after the game ball enters the operating gate 25, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to the open state and the second start winning prize is obtained. There is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the second flow down path R2 in order to allow the game ball to enter the mouth 22a. Also, in a winning game, there is a tendency that the game balls are fired so as to flow down the second flow down path R2 in order to allow the game balls to enter the respective big winning openings 23a, 24a.

Next, winning games (big hit games and small hit games) in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game based on the variable game is started after the end of the variable game on which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit game based on the variable game is started, the opening time is started. When the opening time is over, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 24a is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 24a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game based on the variable game ends.

  The small hit game is started after the end of the variable game in which the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the small hit game is started, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened, and until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. The game is continued and the small hit game ends.

  The big hit game based on the accessory game is started after the small hit game ends when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a. The jackpot game based on the accessory game is the same as the jackpot game based on the variable game, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, when winning a big hit lottery, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be determined, so as to correspond to the determined big hit, A big hit game based on a variable game is given. In addition, when winning a lottery lottery, one small hit is determined from a plurality of types of small hits according to the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) to be determined, and the small hit corresponding to the determined small hit A winning game is given. In addition, when a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a in the small hit game passes through the first passage 26a and becomes a big hit in the bonus game, the combination is made so as to correspond to the determined small hit. A big hit game based on a physical game is given.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, so-called pachinko gaming machine specifications such as hit probability and hit game content will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, in this embodiment, as the jackpot probability, 410/65536 (about 1/160) is defined in the same manner in both the first variation game and the second variation game. Yes. As the small hit probability, 819/65536 (about 1/80) is defined for the first variation game, and 65125/65536 (about 159/160) is defined for the second variation game. In other words, in the second variation game, if the big win lottery is not won, it is prescribed that the small win lottery is won with an extremely high probability (about 1/1). “4” is defined as the upper limit number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. The number of payout balls is “4” when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, “1” when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the first count sensor SE3 plays a game. “3” is defined when the ball is detected, and “12” is defined when the first count sensor SE3 detects the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the usual game is defined as 5 s in the low base state and 1 s in the high base state. As the normal hit probability, 43690/65536 (about 1 / 1.5) is defined similarly in both the low base state and the high base state. As an opening mode of the opening / closing member 22b in a game per game, an opening mode in which an opening control with an opening time of 0.024 s is performed once when the game is hit in a low base state is a high base state. In the case of hitting an ordinary map, an opening mode in which opening control with an opening time of 1.5 s is performed three times is defined. As in both the low base state and the high base state, 0.8 s is defined as the open interval time.

Here, the types of winning games will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from five types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 100 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 in a fixed stop manner are classified according to the type of jackpot.
Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZA has 50 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 15 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 35 types of jackpot symbols. , Each is assigned. Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, 65 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zc.

  In the following, the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 as “big hit A”, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. The displayed big hit is “big hit B”, and the big hit that is classified and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is indicated as “big hit C”. The jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 as a final stop display and the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zc is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12. The big hit is indicated as “big hit c”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. In addition, “8” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the second grand prize opening 24a in one round game.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpots A to C, the maximum time for the round games of the first to eighth rounds is “25s” (indicated as “long” in the figure). “0.04 s” (shown as “Short” in the figure) is defined as the maximum game time. If "25s" is specified as the maximum time for a round game, it will be possible to get enough balls, but if "0.04s" is specified as the maximum time for a round game, it will be almost all Cannot win. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hits A to C are won, it is possible to substantially obtain a game in eight round games.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot a, “25s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 15th rounds, and “0.04s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 16th round. ing. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hit a is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in a round game of 15 rounds.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot c, “25s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 10th rounds, and “0.04s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 11th to 16th rounds. It is prescribed. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hit c is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in 10 round games.

  Also, in each jackpot game based on a variable game, the opening time (8s in this embodiment), the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds, 2s in this embodiment), and the ending time (13s in this embodiment) Each is defined as a fixed time.

  In addition, when the big hit lottery is won, after the big hit game based on the variable game is over, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) based on the type of the big hit and the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win. The high base state may be given with the upper limit number of times until the variation game is completed. Specifically, in a case where the big hit A is won in both the low base state and the high base state and in the case where the big hit B, a is won in the high base state, it is determined in advance after the big hit game based on the variable game is completed. The high base state is assigned with the upper limit number of times until the end of the given number of fluctuating games, and in other cases, the high base state is not granted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when winning the small hitting lottery, one small hit is determined from among the five types of small hits, and the small hit game corresponding to the determined small hit is It is to be granted. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (small hit symbol) that is determined when the lottery lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 200 types of special symbol small hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are categorized according to the type of small bonus.
Among the small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZD has one type of small hit symbol, the symbol ZE has one type of small hit symbol, and the symbol ZF has 198 types. Each small hit design is distributed. In addition, among the small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, 130 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol Zd, and 70 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol Ze.

  Hereinafter, the small hit symbol classified as symbol ZD is “small hit D” when the small hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 is confirmed and stopped, and the small hit symbol classified as symbol ZE is the first special symbol display device. The small hit displayed at 11 is indicated as “small hit E”, and the small hit classified as symbol ZF is indicated as “small hit F” at the first special symbol display device 11. . The big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12 as the small hit symbol “small hit d”, and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Ze is confirmed on the second special symbol display device 12 The small hits that are stopped and displayed are respectively indicated as “small hits e”.

  The small winning game awarded when winning the small winning lottery is a game in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in an operation pattern corresponding to the type of small winning. There are a plurality of types of operation patterns, such as a first operation pattern, a second operation pattern, and a third operation pattern, in the operation patterns of the first grand prize winning piece 23b.

  When one of the small hits D and E is won, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the first operation pattern. When winning the small hit F, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern. When one of the small hits d and e is won, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the third operation pattern. That is, the first action pattern and the second action pattern are action patterns when winning a small hit in the first variable game, and the third action pattern is an action pattern when winning a small hit in the second variable game. It is.

  In the small hit game in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in each operation pattern, the opening time (shown as “OP” in the figure), the opening time, the closing time, and the ending time (“ED” in the figure) Are indicated respectively). In the opening time, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is controlled to be in the open state, while in the opening time, the closing time, and the ending time, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is controlled to be in the closed state. .

  Specifically, in the first operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 2.46 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 1.596 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. That is, in this first operation pattern, when 2.46 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and for 1.5s, the open state is maintained. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  In the second operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 3.06 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 0.996 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. In other words, in this second operation pattern, when 3.06 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and for 1.5 seconds, the open state is maintained. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  In the third operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 0.004 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 1.696 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. In other words, in this third operation pattern, when 0.004 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and is in the open state for 1.5 s. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  As described above, each operation pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b is different in opening timing with respect to the start of the small hit game, and therefore the timing at which the first big prize opening 23a is opened is different, but the same time It is an operation pattern that operates so as to be in an open state only.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot game based on the accessory game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In addition, “8” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the second grand prize opening 24a in one round game.

  When winning one of the small hits D to F, in the big hit game based on the bonus game, “25 s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 8th rounds, and the maximum time of the round game of the 9th to 15th rounds “0.04 s” is defined respectively. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game that is given when any of the small hits D to F is won, it is possible to substantially obtain a ball in an eight round game.

  In the case of winning the small hit d, “25 s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 15th rounds in the big hit game based on the accessory game. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game given when the small hit d is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in a round game of 15 rounds.

  In the case of winning the small hit e, in the big hit game based on the accessory game, “25s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 10th rounds, and “0.04s is the maximum time of the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds. "Is defined respectively. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game that is awarded when the small hit e is won, it is possible to substantially obtain a ball in a round game of 10 rounds.

  In addition, in each jackpot game based on the game, the opening time (8s in this embodiment), the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds, 2s in this embodiment), and the ending time (13s in this embodiment) , Each is defined as a certain time.

  In addition, if a big hit game based on an accessory game is awarded after winning the small hit lottery, after the big hit game based on the accessory game ends, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery or the small hit lottery Based on this, the high base state may be given with the upper limit number of times until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) of the variable game is over. Specifically, in the case of winning the small hit D in both the low base state and the high base state and in the case of winning the small hit d in the high base state, The high base state is assigned with the upper limit number of times until the predetermined number of times of the variation game is finished, and the high base state is not given otherwise. Note that when the small hit lottery is won, but the big hit game based on the accessory game is not given, the game state is maintained before and after the start of the small hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the small hit game awarded when the small hit lottery is won, the sorting shutter 28 operates in a certain operation pattern. In this fixed operation pattern, when the small hit game is started, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state in which the game balls are distributed to the first passage 26a and maintains the first state for 0.02s. Later, the game ball is moved to the second state where the game balls are distributed to the second passage 26b, and the second state is maintained for 0.32s. Next, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state, maintains the first state for 0.3 s, then operates in the second state, and maintains the second state for 2.36 s. Subsequently, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state, maintains the first state for 0.08 s, then operates in the second state, and thereafter maintains the second state.

  In the present embodiment, when the first grand prize opening piece 23b is operated in the second operation pattern, when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is There are two states. For this reason, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the second passage 26b without being distributed to the first passage 26a.

  On the other hand, when the first big prize opening piece 23b is operated in the first action pattern or the third action pattern, when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the sorting shutter 28, the sorting shutter is released. There are a case where 28 is in the first state and a case where it is in the second state. For this reason, there are cases where the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and to the second passage 26b. In particular, when the first grand prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the third operation pattern, the ball enters the first big prize opening 23a than when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern. The game balls are easily distributed to the first passages 26a.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the results of the various processes.

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode of the effect display device 16 (display images such as effect symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first passage sensor SE6, and the second passage sensor SE7. ing. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first passage sensor SE6, and the second passage sensor SE7 are detected signals to the main control CPU 30a. Is output. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the first big prize opening actuator DA1, the second big prize opening actuator DA2, the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA, and the distribution actuator FA. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening actuator DA1, the second big prize opening actuator DA2, the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA, and the distribution actuator FA.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variable game. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern that identifies a big hit variation effect, a small hit variation pattern that identifies a small hit variation effect, a losing reach variation pattern that identifies a disparity reach variation effect, and an outlier variation that identifies an outlier variation effect. There is a pattern. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, the outlier reach variation pattern, and the outbreak variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The small hit variation effect is an effect which is developed so that the symbol combination of the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop manner. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop state in the variable game that is the small hit. Then, after the end of the variable game that is a small hit, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, so that the small hit symbol combination that has been displayed in a fixed stop is changed to the big hit symbol combination. The effect design will be displayed. On the other hand, since the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the combination of small hit symbols that have been displayed in the fixed stop state is continuously displayed.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is given.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit and a type of big hit). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each of the categories of out-of-range variation pattern, out-of-range reach variation pattern, small hit variation pattern, and big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the secondary control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied. The sub control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the sub control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. Various image data (effect data, various background images, image data of characters, characters, etc.) is stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the effect control program. The sub-control board 31 is connected to the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number to the sub-control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21 can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the winning game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether or not the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, there is a second variable game in which the game is not being played and the variable game is not being executed and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the winning game and the variable game are not being executed, the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied, and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is suspended) When the first variation game being played exists), the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied. As described above, when the start condition for the first variation game and the start condition for the second variation game are both established, the execution condition for the second variation game is established, and the main control CPU 30 a Precisely execute a variable game.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value (a random number value for hit determination, a variation pattern distribution random value, a special symbol distribution random number) related to the first variation game. And the random number for reach determination) are read from the main control RAM 30c for the first variation game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number to the sub-control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for confirming and stopping the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a displays the first special symbol from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. The final stop symbol displayed on the apparatus 11 for fixed stop is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of small hit (the type of big hit based on the accessory game) corresponding to the final stop symbol displayed in the fixed stop state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination based on whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (the random number for hit determination, the random value for variation pattern distribution, the special symbol distribution for the second variation game). Read random number value and reach determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number value, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the winning variable game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, when a jackpot game based on a variable game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the jackpot game based on the variable game, and an opening command that indicates that the opening time has started Is output to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time is over, and outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 instructing the start of the round game when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to be in an open state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big winning opening 24a for a predetermined period until the upper limit number of game balls wins or until a predetermined time determined for each round game elapses. Control to the open state in a manner.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to be in a closed state, and until the round interval time determined in advance for each round game has passed, Is kept closed. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game based on the variable game.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the small hit game, and outputs an opening command to the sub control board 31 instructing that the opening time has started. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control to operate the sorting shutter 28 with a fixed operation pattern.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs, to the sub control board 31, a round command for instructing the start of the round game in the small hit game after the opening time is over. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a to the open state with an operation pattern corresponding to the type of small hit. In other words, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big winning opening 23a in a predetermined opening manner until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time has elapsed. To control. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control to operate the first big prize mouth piece 23b in any one of a plurality of types of operation patterns with reference to the start of the small hit game. When the game ball passes through the first passage 26a, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first passage command indicating the passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a to the sub-control board 31.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command instructing that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit game.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a performs a control to start the big hit game based on the accessory game with the end of the small hit game as a trigger.

  When the jackpot game based on the bonus game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a performs control related to the jackpot game based on the bonus game, but the details are the same as when the bonus game based on the variable game is awarded. The detailed explanation is omitted. In the control related to the big hit game based on the accessory game, the control for the “big hit game based on the variable game” is read as the control for the “big hit game based on the bonus game”.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the variable game and the bonus game is finished, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the high base state after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the variable game is ended, whether or not to give the high base state is specified based on the type of jackpot and the game state when the jackpot lottery is won. . On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the bonus game is over, whether or not to give the high base state is specified based on the type of the small hit and the gaming state when the lottery lottery is won.

  When the high base state is given after the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets a value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times of applying the high base state in the main operation number flag. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation number flag by “1” every time the change game (the first change game and the second change game) is executed. To reset. The main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation frequency designation command for designating the value set in the main operation frequency flag to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when a big hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game is awarded. Further, the main control CPU 30a holds the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the small hit game is given.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a gives a winning game after winning a winning lottery in a variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game after the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the bonus game. That is, the main control CPU 30a can grant a big hit game, and corresponds to a privilege granting means for giving a big hit game (privilege) when a game ball passing through the first passage 26a is detected.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly. In the present embodiment, various processes are executed for each type of variable game.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the effect symbol to be performed is determined.

  That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the small hit when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the small hit symbol. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of order when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-order symbol and a variation pattern is designated.

  Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the effect symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect accompanying the variation game (effect design variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP is controlled. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbols stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and displays the determined symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 is controlled to execute the effect symbol variation game for each type of the variation game.

  When the first passing command is input before the small hit game ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the same type of effect symbol as the effect symbol of the specific column (the left column and the right column in this embodiment). Is determined as an effect symbol of a column other than the specific column (in this embodiment, the middle column), and the determined symbol combination (the same as the jackpot symbol combination) is displayed. On the other hand, when a small hit game ending command is input without inputting the first passing command, the sub control CPU 31a continuously displays the small hit symbol combination.

  As a result, the symbol combination for the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop state when the change game that is the small hit is ended. Then, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the same type of effect symbol as the effect symbol of the specific column is displayed as the effect symbol of the column other than the special column. On the other hand, when the small hit game is finished without the game ball passing through the first passage 26a, the small hit symbol combinations are continuously displayed.

  Further, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, when the high base state is given after the big hit game is finished, the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the high base state is given to the sub operation flag. In addition to setting the indicated value, the number of operations is set to the value of the sub-operation number flag. Similarly, when the small hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the secondary control CPU 31a also sets the secondary action flag to the secondary action flag when the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the accessory game is completed. A value indicating that the high base state is given is set, and the number of operations is set as the value of the sub operation number flag. Further, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. When a big hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game is awarded, or when the value of the secondary action count flag is “0”, the secondary control CPU 31a is given a high base state from the secondary action flag. Delete the value that indicates On the other hand, when the small hit game is awarded, the sub control CPU 31a maintains a value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub operation flag.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the sorting shutter 28 will be described in detail. In FIG. 7, regarding the first to third operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23 b, the upper line indicates an open state, the lower line indicates a closed state, and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28. For (in the figure, indicated as “distribution pattern”), the upper line indicates the first state, and the lower line indicates the second state. Moreover, FIG.7 (b) and FIG.7 (c) are the figures which expanded a part of Fig.7 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the variation game (indicated as “G” in the figure) won in the small lottery at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 ends, and the variation interval time (indicated as “I” in the figure). ) Elapses, a small hit game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. When the variation game won in the small lottery is the first variation game (shown as “Special Figure 1” in the figure), the timing indicated by the symbol T24 in which 5.564 s has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11. A small hit game is awarded for the maximum time. On the other hand, when the variation game won in the small lottery is the second variation game (indicated as “special drawing 2” in the figure), the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 in which 3.208 s has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T11. A small hit game is awarded for the maximum time.

  When one of the small hits D and E is won in the first floating game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern with reference to the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern.

  The first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b will be described. The first big prize mouth piece 23b is from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11 at which the small hit game is started to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T17 at which 2.46 seconds elapses. It is the opening time, the closed state is maintained (continued), and the closed state is opened to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T17 until the timing indicated by the symbol T22 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T22. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern regardless of the type of the variable game or the type of small hit. The operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 will be described. The sorting shutter 28 operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 at which the small hit game is started. The sorting shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when 0.02 s elapses, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  The sorting shutter 28 maintains the second state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 in which 0.32 s elapses, and operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. The distribution shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when time t2 (0.3 s) elapses, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15. To do.

  The sorting shutter 28 maintains the second state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 at which 2.36 s elapses, and operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18. The sorting shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20 at which time t3 (0.08 s) has elapsed, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. Thereafter, the second state is maintained.

  The first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 are compared. In addition, when comparing each operation pattern of the first big winning opening piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28, after the game ball enters the first big winning opening 23a, the game ball is moved to the sorting shutter 28. Consider the arrival time to reach. Hereinafter, the arrival time from when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 23a until the game ball reaches the sorting shutter 28 may be simply referred to as arrival time. In the present embodiment, as the arrival time (reference arrival time), an average arrival time (about 0.06 s), a fastest arrival time (about 0.04 s), or the like may be employed.

  The first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the closed state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. Until the arrival time. For this reason, the game ball does not reach the sorting shutter 28 during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 to the timing indicated by the symbol T13.

  The first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the closed state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. Until the arrival time. For this reason, the game ball does not reach the sorting shutter 28 during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15.

  On the other hand, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the reference numeral T20 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is kept open until the arrival time from the timing shown. For this reason, at time t3 (0.08 s) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, and the The minute shutter 28 distributes the first passage 26a.

  Further, from the ratio of the time t0 (1.5 s) when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state and the time t3 (0.08 s) from the timing indicated by the symbol T18 to the timing indicated by the symbol T20, The probability that the game ball that has entered the first prize winning opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is about 1 / 1.75.

  As described above, the first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. In addition, the first operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during a period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the distribution shutter 28 enters the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 after the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the open state. This is a period from the time t3 (0.08 s) has elapsed since the state is reached until the sorting shutter 28 again enters the second state. The time t3 is a time sufficient for the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a to be distributed to the first passage 26a, and is longer than the arrival time.

  In the present embodiment, the first operation pattern of the operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23b corresponds to a special operation pattern. Further, the time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20 corresponds to the special time and the second time, and the period corresponds to the special period and the second period. Further, the small hits D and E of the first variable game correspond to the third hit.

  When the small win F is won in the first variation game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern based on the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, and in a constant operation pattern. The sorting shutter 28 operates.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b will be described. The first big prize mouth piece 23b has a symbol T11 at which a small hit game is started. Is the opening time from the timing shown in FIG. 3 to the timing shown by reference numeral T19 in which 3.06 s elapses, the closed state is maintained, and the closed state is operated from the closed state at the timing shown by reference numeral T19. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T19 to the timing indicated by the symbol T23 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T23. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is compared with the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28. In the second operation pattern, as in the first operation pattern, in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T11 to the timing indicated by reference sign T13 and in the period from timing indicated by reference sign T14 to the timing indicated by reference sign T15, A game ball never reaches the sorting shutter 28.

  On the other hand, the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 when the first big prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state. However, before the arrival time elapses from the timing indicated by reference symbol T19, the time t4 (0.02 s) elapses first, and the distribution shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T20. Operate. In other words, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19, the first grand prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state, and even if a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a, the sorting shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state. The game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a does not reach the sorting shutter 28 at the timing indicated by the symbol T20 that operates in the state. For this reason, when the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state, and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a. Is distributed to the second passage 26 b by the distribution shutter 28. That is, when the first grand prize opening piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern, the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a is not distributed to the first passage 26a by the distribution shutter 28, It will be distributed to the 2nd channel | path 26b.

  As described above, the second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. In addition, the second operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T19 to the timing indicated by the symbol T20. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the time t4 (0.02 s) elapses after the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the open state, and the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is a period until it becomes. Time t4 is shorter than the arrival time.

  In the present embodiment, the second operation pattern corresponds to a predetermined operation pattern, the time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20 corresponds to a predetermined time, and this period corresponds to a predetermined period. Further, the small hit F of the first variable game corresponds to the first hit.

  When either of the small hits d and e is won in the second variable game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the third operation pattern on the basis of the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7C, the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b will be described. The first big prize mouth piece 23b has a symbol T11 at which a small hit game is started. It is an opening time from the timing shown in FIG. 5 to the timing shown by reference numeral T12 in which 0.004 s elapses. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T12 until the timing indicated by the symbol T16 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T15. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 are compared. The distribution shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the first big prize mouth piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state. However, before the arrival time elapses from the timing indicated by reference symbol T12, the time t1 (0.016 s) elapses first, and the distribution shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13. Operate. That is, at the timing indicated by T12, the first big prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state, and even if a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a, the sorting shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state. The game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a does not reach the sorting shutter 28 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 that operates in the state. For this reason, when the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state, and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a. Is distributed to the second passage 26 b by the distribution shutter 28.

  On the other hand, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the reference symbol T15 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is kept open until the arrival time from the timing shown. For this reason, at time t2 (0.3 s) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, and the The minute shutter 28 distributes the first passage 26a.

  Further, when the ratio between the time t0 (1.5 s) when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state and the time t2 (0.3 s) from the timing indicated by the symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15, The probability that the game ball that has entered the first prize winning opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is 1/5.

  In particular, the probability that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is about 1 / 18.75 in the first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, and the first grand prize is won. The third operation pattern of the mouth piece 23b is 1/5. In this way, the third action pattern of the first grand prize opening piece 23b is such that the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a is in the first passage 26a than the first action pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b. It can be said that this is an operation pattern that can be easily distributed.

  As described above, the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. Further, the third operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during a period from the timing indicated by the symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 after the time t1 (0.016 s) has elapsed, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. This is a period from when the second state operates to the first state until the first state is maintained for the time t2 (0.3 s). Time t1 is shorter than the arrival time. On the other hand, the time t2 is a sufficient time for the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a to be distributed to the first passage 26a, and is longer than the arrival time.

  In the present embodiment, the third operation pattern corresponds to a specific operation pattern. In addition, the time from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 is the first specific time, the time from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T15 is the second specific time, and the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12. The period up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 corresponds to the specific period. Further, the small hits d and e of the second variable game correspond to the second hit.

  Further, the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 is used as a center to compare with the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b. The operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 includes a first period (reference sign T14 to reference sign T15) in which the sorting shutter 28 is maintained in the first state for a time t2 (0.3 s), and thereafter the sorting shutter 28. Is a certain operation pattern with a second period (reference T18 to reference T20) maintained so as to be in the first state only for time t3 (0.08 s).

  The third operation pattern of the first winning prize mouth piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the first period in which the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state. On the other hand, the first operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the second period in which the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state.

  As described above, in the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28, the first period in which the first operation winning opening piece 23b is opened in the third operation pattern and the second operation pattern in the first operation winning opening piece 23b are opened. The second period is a different period of time, and the degree of the game ball passing through the first passage 26a can be varied depending on the time of each period. In the present embodiment, time t2 corresponds to the first time, and time t3 corresponds to the second time.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) By providing a situation in which when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the second operation pattern, the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state and the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state. It can be made to pay attention to the game ball entering the first grand prize opening 23a. The inflow of the game ball into the first passage 26a is prevented by operating the sorting shutter 28 to the second state until the game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning opening 23a reaches the open state. It is possible to control the inflow of the game ball to the first passage 26a more appropriately.

  (2) When the first grand prize opening piece 23b is operated in the third operation pattern, the game ball is prevented from flowing into the first passage 26a and then enters the first big prize opening 23a which is opened. A situation is provided in which the sorting shutter 28 can be maintained in the first state until the ball that has been played reaches the game ball. Thereby, inflow of the game ball into the first passage 26a can be allowed, and the inflow of the game ball into the first passage 26a can be controlled more appropriately.

  (3) When the first grand prize winning piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern, the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state until the game ball that has entered the first big prize winning opening 23a reaches the open state. By providing a situation that can be maintained, the inflow of game balls into the first passage 26a can be allowed, and the inflow of game balls into the first passage 26a can be controlled more appropriately.

  (4) Further, since the operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23b include the first to third action patterns, the operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b can be varied. The inflow of game balls into the one passage 26a can be controlled more appropriately.

  (5) In particular, the second variation game has a higher probability of winning the small hit lottery than the first variation game, and the small variation game is likely to be awarded in the second variation game. In this case, in the small hit game based on the second variation game, by operating the first big prize mouth piece 23b with the third operation pattern, it is easier to pass through the first passage 26a than when operating with another operation pattern. be able to. Therefore, when the small hit game in the second variation game is awarded, the inflow of the game ball to the first passage 26a can be provided so that the game performance that is easy to be given the big hit game based on the accessory game can be provided. It can be controlled more appropriately.

  (6) On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the first variation game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern, thereby making the first operation more than in the case of operating in the third operation pattern. It can be made difficult to pass through the passage 26a. Therefore, when the small hit game in the first variation game is given, the inflow of the game ball to the first passage 26a so that it is possible to provide a game that is difficult to be given the big hit game based on the role game. It can be controlled more appropriately.

  (7) Further, the first operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the first passage 26a than the third operation pattern, and the second operation pattern is an operation in which the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a. It is a pattern. With regard to the type of small hit based on the first variation game, the first large in the second action pattern has a higher probability than in the case of winning in the small hits D and E that control the first big prize mouth piece 23b in the first action pattern. Win a small hit F that controls the winning mouth piece 23b. For this reason, when the small win lottery is won in the first variation game, the second action in which the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a with a higher probability than the first action pattern in which the game ball can pass through the first passage 26a. The first grand prize winning piece 23b is controlled by the pattern. Therefore, when a small hit game in the first variation game is given, it is possible to provide a situation in which the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a while leaving room for the game ball to pass through the first passage 26a. The inflow of the game ball into the first passage 26a can be controlled more appropriately.

  (8) On the basis of the start of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 23a is opened at a timing earlier in the small hit game based on the second variable game than in the small hit game based on the first variable game. For this reason, in a high base state in which the frequency of the second variation game is high, it is possible to provide gameability such that game balls are continuously fired, and more about the inflow of game balls to the first passage 26a. It can be controlled appropriately.

  (9) The operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 can be a constant operation pattern, and when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in any of a plurality of types of operation patterns, at least in each period. It is possible to provide a situation in which the minute shutter 28 is in the first state and the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state for each time. Accordingly, the operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b can be varied, and the inflow degree of the game balls into the first passage 26a can be varied, so that the game balls into the first passage 26a can be varied. Inflow can be controlled more appropriately.

  (10) As the plurality of types of operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, the timing for operating from the closed state to the open state is different, but the time (period) during which the open state is maintained is the same. For this reason, regardless of the operation pattern, even if the first grand prize opening piece 23b is controlled, the operation pattern and the degree of passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a are determined from the time during which the open state is maintained. Become more difficult to recognize. Therefore, in any operation pattern, it is possible to give a consciousness to a game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 23a, and to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, for example, in the low base state, from the start of the variable game that was not won in the winning lottery until the end of the variable interval time, the small hit game is ended from the start of the variable game won in the small hit lottery. It is the same time until the game is done, the production is executed in the same production mode, and it is difficult to recognize whether or not the small hit game is given. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

First, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not to execute a shift reach effect in the case of a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP23 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. Variation patterns HP14 and HP22 are defined as small hit variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP13 is defined as a loss reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, and HP21 are defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  Variation patterns HP11 to HP15 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and variation patterns HP21 to HP23 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. In the present embodiment, if the winning lottery is not won in the high base state, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern is not determined. In the present embodiment, 0.8s is defined as the interval time (variable interval time) of the variable game.

  In particular, in the low base state, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP13 is 12 s, and the fluctuation interval time is 0.8 s. Therefore, when the variation patterns HP11 and HP13 are determined, the time from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation interval time is 12.8 s in total.

  On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP14 which is a small hit fluctuation pattern is 6.436 s, and the fluctuation interval time is 0.8 s. Also, the small hit game based on the first variable game that is easy to be executed in the low base state is 5.564 s. For this reason, when the variation pattern HP14 is determined, the time from the start of the variation game to the end of the small hit game is 12.8 s in total.

  As described above, from the start of the variation game executed based on the variation pattern HP14 to the end of the small hit game, and from the start of the variation game executed based on the variation patterns HP11, HP13 to the end of the variation interval time. It is specified that the same time is the same time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the effect mode of the effect based on each variation pattern will be described. In FIG. 9, the variation display of the effect symbol in the left column is indicated as “L”, the variation display of the effect symbol in the right column is indicated as “R”, and the variation display of the effect symbol in the middle row is indicated as “C”. The fluctuation interval time is indicated by “I”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the variation pattern HP11 is determined, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30, and the variation display of the effect symbols in all columns is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the left row of effect symbols is temporarily stopped and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34, the right row of effect symbols is stopped and displayed. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35, the middle line of the effect symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped as an out of symbol combination, and the variable game is ended. In addition, from the timing indicated by the symbol T35 to the timing indicated by the symbol T36 when the variable interval time elapses, the effect symbols of all the columns are confirmed and displayed. In this case, the normal variation effect without the reach effect is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T30 to the timing indicated by the symbol T35, and the effect symbols of all the columns are determined from the timing indicated by the symbol T35 to the timing indicated by the symbol T36. A finalized effect that is stopped and displayed is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the variation pattern HP13 is determined, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, and the variation display of the effect symbols in all the columns is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31, the left-row effect symbol and the right-row effect symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35, the middle line of the effect symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped as an out of symbol combination, and the variable game is ended. In addition, from the timing indicated by the symbol T35 to the timing indicated by the symbol T36 when the variable interval time elapses, the effect symbols of all the columns are confirmed and displayed. In this case, the normal variation effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T30 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T31, the reach effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T31 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T35, and from the timing indicated by reference symbol T35 to reference symbol T36. The finalized effect is executed until the timing shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation pattern HP14 is determined, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, and the variation display of the effect symbols in all the columns is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31, while the middle row of the effect symbols are variably displayed, the left row of the effect symbols and the right column of the effect symbols are confirmed and stopped as a small hit symbol combination, and the variation game ends. . In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols per unit may be a mode in which the design symbols of a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) are the same type among a plurality of columns, other than the specific column The effect symbols in the row (in this embodiment, the middle row) may be variably displayed. That is, a symbol combination similar to the reach symbol combination may be defined as the symbol combination per bonus. Subsequently, the variable interval time ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the small hit game is started, and the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T36. In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35, the middle row of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed, and the all rows of the effect symbols are displayed as a definite stop combination. Is done. When a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the middle row effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the passage timing, and all row effect symbols are confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol combination. It will be. In addition, from the timing indicated by the symbol T35 to the timing indicated by the symbol T36 when the variable interval time elapses, the effect symbols of all the columns are confirmed and displayed. In this case, the normal variation effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T30 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T31, the reach effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T31 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T35, and from the timing indicated by reference symbol T35 to reference symbol T36. The finalized effect is executed until the timing shown in FIG.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 31a does not trigger the input of the ending command, but when the predetermined time (4.764s in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the small hit game, If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the one passage 26a, the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped as an out-of-sequence symbol combination. In the present embodiment, 4.764 s is defined as the predetermined time, and a timing 0.8 s before the end of the small hit game is defined corresponding to the variable interval time. In addition, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a after a predetermined time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 31a displays the display symbols of all the rows in a variable manner again, and displays the fixed stop as a jackpot symbol combination. Let

  As described above, when the variation pattern HP13 is determined and the variation pattern HP14 is determined based on the effect mode such as the variation display time of the effect symbol and the type of symbol combination of the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped or confirmed and stopped. Thus, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the small hit game is given. In addition, when the variation pattern HP13 is determined from the timing indicated by the symbol T30 to the timing indicated by the symbol T31, when the variation pattern HP14 is determined and the small hit game is given, and the variation pattern HP11 is determined. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether it is a case or not.

Thus, 2nd Embodiment has the effect of (11) and (12) separately from the effect of (1)-(10) in 1st Embodiment.
(11) In the low base state, the time from the start of the variable game that is a small hit to the end of the small hit game, and the execution of the next variable game after the start of the variable game that is not successful The time until (the time until the end of the fluctuation interval time) is the same. In this way, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether a small hit game has been executed and a small hit game has been awarded or a non-winning variable game has been executed from the elapsed time.

  (12) In the low base state, the period from the start of the small-hit variable game to the end of the small-hit game, and the start of the non-hit variable game are allowed to be executed. The effect design is displayed in the same display mode during the period until. In this way, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize from the display pattern of the effect symbols whether a small hit game has been executed and a small hit game has been awarded or a non-winning variable game has been executed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, although the jackpot game based on an accessory game was employ | adopted as a privilege, not only this but a high base state may be employ | adopted as a privilege, for example. Further, for example, a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the big hit probability for winning a big hit in the big hit lottery varies with a high probability as compared with the low probability state may be adopted as a privilege. As a specific example, in the jackpot game based on the variable game, the first grand prize opening 23a is controlled to be in an open state in a specified number of round games (for example, the eighth round) among a plurality of round games, When a game ball passes through one passage 26a, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. On the premise of such a configuration, the configuration in the above embodiment may be adopted. The types of jackpots are defined as the jackpots in which the game balls that have entered the first jackpot 23a easily pass through the first passage 26a and the jackpots that do not easily pass through. It may be controlled so that the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in a pattern. Also, for example, the maximum number of high base states and high probability states after a big hit game with a large number of rounds among big hit games based on a bonus game or a bonus game based on a variable game or a bonus game is over May be adopted as a privilege.

  In the second embodiment, for example, it is difficult to recognize whether the display mode is a variation game that is a small hit from the display mode because the display mode of the background image, the character image, and the like is the same instead of the effect design. It may be made to become.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the effect symbol, the fourth symbol that can specify whether the first variable game is being executed, the fifth symbol that can specify whether the second variable game is being executed, etc. May be displayed on the effect display device 16 or another display device.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in a big hit game or a small hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game, a notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the second downstream route R2 may be performed. In addition, for example, there may be a plurality of notification modes that prompt the game ball to be launched to the second flow down path R2. In addition, for example, in the opening time of the big hit game based on the game of actors, any one of a plurality of types of notification modes is determined with a predetermined probability based on the type of the small hit game, and the second flow down path in the determined notification mode Notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to R2 may be performed. As a specific example, in a normal time, the notification is made in a notification mode of “please make a right turn”, but in the case of a small hit d, compared to the case of other small hits such as a small hit e You may alert | report by the alerting | reporting aspects, such as "chance" or "rush continuation" with high probability.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, in response to a ball entry, a notification corresponding to the ball may be issued when a larger number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 24a in each round game. The notification may be performed in a different notification mode for each number of balls that is larger than the upper limit number of balls. As a specific example, when the upper limit number of balls entered is “8”, when the ninth game ball enters the second grand prize opening 24a, a sound “a” is output, When the tenth game ball enters the two major winning holes 24a, a sound “I” may be output. In addition, for example, when a number of game balls that are larger than the upper limit number of balls entered in each round game enter the second big winning opening 24a, “Gekiatsu” with a predetermined probability based on the type of small win Such sounds may be output.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number is “4”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number may be “1” to “3” or “5” or more. Good. Further, for example, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number may be set to “0”. In other words, even when a game ball enters the start winning ports 21 and 22a during a winning game or a variable game, the execution of each variable game may not be suspended. As a specific example, the execution of the second variable game may not be suspended. In this case, when the winning game and the variable game are not being performed, the second variable game is executed only when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sorting shutter 28 may be visible or not visible to the player. Since the distribution shutter 28 is configured to be visible to the player, not only the state of the first big prize mouth piece 23b but also the state of the distribution shutter 28 can be recognized by the player, and the first big prize is won. Both the mouth piece 23b and the sorting shutter 28 can be warned.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may not be any operation pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b, for example, there may be another operation pattern.
In the above embodiment, the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 is a constant operation pattern. However, the operation pattern is not limited to this, and for example, there may be a plurality of types of operation patterns of the sorting shutter 28.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and the second passage 26b, but not limited to this, for example, are distributed to three or more passages. May be. Further, for example, there may be two or more passages to which a privilege is granted, and for example, two or more passages to which no privilege is given may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time is varied according to the type of small hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening time may be the same regardless of the type of small hits.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is the same regardless of the type of small hit, but not limited to this, for example, according to the type of small hit The opening time of the mouth piece 23b may be varied.

  -In the said embodiment, although the closing time of the 1st big prize mouth piece 23b was varied according to the kind of small hits, it is not restricted to this, for example, regardless of the kind of small hits, the first big prize winning The closing time of the mouth piece 23b may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the ending time is the same regardless of the type of small hits, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ending time may be varied depending on the type of small hits.

  In the above embodiment, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated to be in the open state only once in one small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The mouth piece 23b may be operated in an open state a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, the sorting shutter 28 is operated to the first state only three times in one small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sorting shutter 28 is operated in one small hit game. The first state may be operated only once, or the first state may be operated a plurality of times, such as two times or four times or more.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when realizing each operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, information indicating the operation from the opening time to the ending time is stored in the main control ROM 30b so as to correspond to each operation pattern. May be. In addition, for example, opening time, closing time, and ending time are defined so as to correspond to the type of small hit, and for the opening time after the opening time ends, the type of small hit and each operation pattern However, a common opening time may be defined.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, the opening time of the big hit game, the upper limit number of rounds, the maximum round game time, the round interval time, and the ending time may be arbitrarily set. It may be different depending on the situation. In addition, for example, the maximum round game time and the round interval time may be varied depending on the number of rounds.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in each operation pattern, at least a part of the period in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b is open may be closed, At least a part of the period in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b is closed may be open. That is, each operation pattern of the first big prize winning piece 23b can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game or the type of jackpot game is specified by the special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game or the jackpot game is specified by the variable pattern designation command or other dedicated control commands. You may make it designate the kind of.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31.
In the above embodiment, for example, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed simultaneously, and the small hit determination may be performed before the big hit determination.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, there may be cases where the lottery per common drawing may not be won, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal game may not be shorter than the low base state. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, a configuration in which a big hit game based on a variable game is not given may be used. That is, a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when the first big prize opening piece 23b operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a passes through the first passage 26a. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”).

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine to which a privilege can be granted, a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and the game ball that has entered the special entrance is a first passage. A distribution unit that operates so as to be able to take a first state that is distributed to the second passage and a second state that is distributed to the second passage, a specific detection unit that detects a game ball flowing into the first passage, and a game by the specific detection unit A privilege granting unit that grants the privilege when a ball is detected, and the operation pattern of the distribution unit is maintained so that the distribution unit is in the first state only for a first time. And a second period after the first period and in which the allocating means is maintained so as to be in the first state for a second time, The operation pattern of the special opening / closing means includes the first period. In particular, at least the specific entrance pattern maintained so that the special entrance is in the open state, and at least the special entrance is maintained in the open state in the second period. There are special operation patterns.

(B) The distribution means is controlled by a fixed operation pattern, and the special opening / closing means is controlled by any one of a plurality of types of operation patterns.
(C) The operation pattern of the special opening / closing means includes a plurality of operation patterns that operate so that the special entrance can be in the open state only for the same time although the timing at which the special entrance is in the open state is different. To do.

  (D) The special action pattern is an action pattern in the case of the third winning game in the first symbol variation game.

  DA1 ... First big prize opening actuator, DA2 ... First big prize opening actuator, FA ... Distributing actuator, FDA ... Normal electric accessory actuator, R1 ... First downflow path, R2 ... Second downflow path, R3 ... Induction path , SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... gate sensor, SE6 ... first passage sensor (specific detection means), SE7 ... second Passing sensor, YB ... gaming board, YR ... gaming area, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 16 ... production display device, 21 ... first start winning opening, 22a ... second start Winning mouth, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23a ... First big winning mouth (special winning mouth), 23b ... First big winning mouth piece (special opening / closing means), 24a ... Second big winning mouth, 24b ... Second big winning Door, 25 ... Actuation gate, 26 ... Passage, 26a ... First passage, 26b ... Second passage, 28 ... Distribution shutter (distribution means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (privilege grant means) ), 30b: main control ROM, 30c: main control RAM, 31: sub control board, 31a: sub control CPU, 31b: sub control ROM, 31c: sub control RAM.

Claims (4)

In gaming machines that can be granted benefits,
Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state;
An allocating means that operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game balls that have entered the special entrance are distributed to the first passage and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second passage;
Specific detection means for detecting a game ball flowing into the first passage;
Privilege granting means for granting the privilege triggered by the fact that a game ball is detected by the specific detection means,
In the operation pattern of the special opening / closing means, a predetermined time elapses after the special entrance is operated from the closed state to the open state when the distribution means is in the first state. There is a predetermined operation pattern in which at least the special entrance is maintained in the open state in a predetermined period until the allocating means is in the second state,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined time is a time shorter than a time from when a game ball enters the special entrance to a time when the game ball reaches the sorting means. The operation pattern of the special opening / closing means includes a first specific time after the special entrance is operated from the closed state to the open state when the distribution means is in the first state. At least during the specified period until the allocating means is in the second state and then the allocating means is maintained in the first state for a second specified time, at least the special entrance There is a specific movement pattern that is maintained to be in the open state,
The first specific time is a time shorter than the time from when a game ball enters the special entrance to the time when the game ball reaches the sorting means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific time is a time longer than a time from when a game ball enters the special entrance to a time when the game ball reaches the sorting means. The predetermined action pattern is an action pattern in the case of first hit in the first symbol variation game,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific action pattern is an action pattern when the second winning pattern change game is a second hit. In the operation pattern of the special opening / closing means, after the operation, the special entrance is changed from the closed state to the open state when the distribution means is in the second state. At least during the special period from when the allocating means is in the first state and when the allocating means is again in the second state after the special state has elapsed from the first state, There is a special movement pattern that is maintained to be in the open state,
The special period is a period longer than a time from when a game ball enters the special entrance to a time when the game ball reaches the distribution means. The gaming machine according to one item.

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