JP2019063220A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having unprecedented game properties.SOLUTION: In a first big winning device 26 where game balls become possible to enter following an occurrence of a small win state, as game ball flow paths extending from entrance ports 51, 51 toward a special area 56, two (2) game ball flow paths 54, 54 of a first game ball flow path 54A and a second game ball flow path 54B with a higher probability to pass the special area 56 than the first game ball flow path 54A are provided. Further, in the second game ball flow path 54B, a first special detection switch 71 that can detect game balls is provided. If a game ball is detected by the first special detection switch 71, either a third special display presentation or a fourth special display presentation is performed in a display device 6. Thereby, flowing of a game ball into the second game ball flow path 54B is configured to be notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example.

  Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, a special area through which game balls can pass is provided in an apparatus having a movable part that opens and closes, and the so-called gaming ball passes through the special area. There is such a thing that causes a jackpot state (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a plurality of flow paths are provided in the device as a flow path of the game ball until reaching the special area, and for example, when the game ball flows down a predetermined flow path, it is more than the case of flowing down other flow paths. Some are also configured to pass through special areas with high probability.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2010-35833

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is no novelty in the effects from the game ball entering the device to reaching the special area, especially the effects relating to the difference in the flow path in which the game ball flows, and new game characteristics Is required.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having an unprecedented game characteristic.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is an entrance through which game balls enter, a movable member which opens and closes the entrance, and a passage through which game balls can pass from the entrance A game ball channel extending downstream while branching, a special area where game balls having flowed down the game ball channel can finally pass, and an out port for discharging game balls which have not passed the special area The game means, the display means for executing the display effect, the start-up winning means capable of winning the game ball, and the control means for controlling the operation relating to the game, the control means comprising A small hitting state causing the movable member to open in response to the winning on the starting winning means is caused, and a big hitting occurs according to the passage of the special area of the gaming ball entering the gaming means with the occurrence of the small hitting state. A game that causes a state And the first game ball channel and the first game ball channel as the game ball channel, and the special area may be passed through the special area with a higher probability than flowing through the first game ball channel. At least two game ball flow paths with the two game ball flow paths are provided, and at least the second game ball flow path is provided with game ball detection means for detecting game balls, and the control The means is characterized in that the display means executes a predetermined display effect in response to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein, as the jackpot state, a second jackpot state and a first jackpot state that is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot state At least two types of jackpot states are set, and the control means determines the type of the jackpot state caused according to the passage of the special area of the game ball according to the winning on the start winning means And the control means is responsive to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means when the jackpot state caused in response to the passage of the special area of the game ball is the first jackpot state. When a predetermined game condition is established, a display effect including content notifying that effect is executed.
The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the entry detection means for detecting a game ball entering through the entrance in the vicinity of the entrance in the game ball flow path is The control means is provided, and when the control means detects the entry of the game ball into the game means accompanying the occurrence of the small hit state, the display means executes the display according to the detection by the game ball detection means. It is characterized in that a display effect different from the effect is executed.

According to the present invention, the game means may include the first game ball channel and the second game ball channel having a higher probability of passing through the special area at a higher probability than flowing down the first game ball channel as the game ball channel. While providing at least two game ball flow paths with the game ball flow path, at least the second game ball flow path is provided with a game ball detection means for detecting a game ball, and the game ball detection means According to the detection, the predetermined display effect is performed by the display means. Therefore, the player enjoys the flow of the game ball while expecting the display effect to be executed by the display means after the game ball enters the game means, and such a non-conventional game characteristic is provided. Can be a game machine.
Also, when the jackpot state that occurs in response to the passage of the special area of the gaming ball is the first jackpot state advantageous to the player, a predetermined game condition is established (claim 2), the occurrence of the small jackpot state When the game ball enters the game means in accordance with the (claim 3), since the display effect is executed by the display means, it can be a game machine with extremely high game characteristics.

It is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine from the front side. It is an explanatory view showing the game board from the front side. It is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine from the back side. It is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of d counter, and the kind of the special symbol which carries out firm display. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st big winning device from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the downstream part of the 1st big prize apparatus from diagonally upward. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of f counter, and the kind of display presentation performed by a display apparatus. (A) is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the type of display effect to be executed by the display device, and (b) is the numerical value of the h counter and whether or not the lighting effect is performed by the decorative member It is an explanatory view showing correspondence. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of i counter, and the kind of display presentation performed by a display apparatus. It is a flowchart figure which concerns on execution control of the special display production in a display apparatus. It is an explanatory view showing special display production in a display. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot effect in the display device.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(General description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The pachinko machine 1 drives a game ball into the game area 16 formed on the front of the game board 2 and flows down the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed in the front upper part of the frame 3 via the middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. In addition, a front door 4 supporting a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open at one side with the left end edge in front of the game board 2 and the game closed by the front door 4 The front space of the board 2 is taken as a game area 16.

  The game area 16 is surrounded by the outer rails 23 and the inner rails 24 or the like arranged in a circular arc on the front of the game board 2, and between the two rails 23 and 24 in the left part of the game area 16 is a game ball A launch passage 13 is provided to drive into the game area 16. Further, at the upper position of the game area 16, a display device 6 having display portions 6a, 6a for displaying symbols consisting of numerals "0" to "9", various messages, etc. is installed. ing. Furthermore, the entrances 51 and 51 into which gaming balls enter from the central part to the lower part of the game area 16 below the display device 6, the wing members 52 for opening and closing each entrance 51, and the gaming balls entered from the entrances 51 and 51 The combination channels 53, 53 for merging the two, the game ball channels 54A, 54B extending downward while branching from the downstream end of the combination channels 53, 53, a plurality of electric devices for distributing the game balls to various branch channels, various A stage 90 (shown in FIG. 6) to which the game ball finally reaches while being distributed to the branch path, a plurality of obstacle projections on the surface, and a rotary table 60, 60 (FIG. 6 and a special area 56 provided on the front side of the stage 90, through which game balls can pass, and a first big prize device 26 provided with out ports 57, 57 and the like.

  In addition, on the left side of the display device 6 and the first big winning device 26, a game ball can flow, and a lottery winning port 19 where the gaming ball can win, and a plurality of ordinary winning ports 84, 84, etc. are installed. The left-handed space SL is formed, and by letting the left-handed space SL flow down, it is possible to aim for the winning of the game ball to the lottery winning port 19. On the other hand, also on the right side of the display device 6 and the first big winning device 26, a right-handed space SR where a game ball can flow down is formed. A gate member 20 through which the game ball can pass, a movable winning device 17 having a movable piece that opens and closes, and a second big winning device opened due to the passage of the special region 56 of the game ball in the right-handed space SR. 18 and a regular winning opening 84 are provided. Then, by causing the right-handed space SR to flow down, the gate member 20 is allowed to pass through, the movable winning device 17 that is open is made to win, or the open second winning device 18 is made to win It can be done. In the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR, a large number of game nails are implanted. In addition, winning of the game ball to the first big winning device 26 can be aimed with almost the same probability regardless of which of the left hitting space SL and the right hitting space SR is allowed to flow. Furthermore, at the lowermost end of the game area 16, a discharge port 47 for discharging the game ball having reached the position to the outside of the game area 16 is provided. In addition, at the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 83 is provided which can separately display the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In addition, a supply tray 7 for storing gaming balls supplied to the launcher 10 and a gaming ball overflowing from the supply tray 7 are stored on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the gaming board 2. The storage tray 8 is attached, the supply tray 7 can be opened in half with respect to the machine frame 3 as the front door 4 is opened, and the storage tray 8 is opened as the middle frame 5 is opened. Furthermore, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for operating the launcher 10 and adjusting the impact strength of the gaming balls into the gaming area 16 is installed so as to be able to be pivoted. In addition, in front of the supply tray 7, there is provided a game button 25 which can be pressed and operated by the player.
Furthermore, on the upper part of the front door 4, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for sounding sound effects and various messages are provided. In addition, on the left and right side portions of the front door 4, lamp members 15, 15... Incorporating a plurality of LEDs which are lighted and blinked according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like are provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine frame 3, a storage tank 11 for storing gaming balls to be dispensed as a rental ball or a prize ball to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12 A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, and a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board and devices and members are provided. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and main control for executing main control (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery etc.) relating to gaming inside the center cover 21. A device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), a display control device 61 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls display operation and the like in the display device 6, and a light emission control device 62 (shown in FIG. 4 (shown in FIG. 4), and a sub-control unit 40 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operations of the display control unit 61, the sound control unit 63, etc. Shown in) is installed. Reference numeral 22 denotes a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and reference numeral 27 denotes a ground.

Next, a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control unit 30 includes a main CPU 32, which controls the operation of various members including the first big winning device 26, along with execution of various lottery as described later, storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, timer 34, and interface A main control board 31 on which 35 and the like are mounted is incorporated. The main control board 31 has the lottery winning port 19, the first big winning device 26, the movable winning device 17, the second big winning device 18, the gate member 20, the special symbol display portion 83, etc. via the interface 35. And connected. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Furthermore, the main control board 31 is also connected to various detection switches (the entry detection switch 70, the special detection switch 73, and the discharge detection switch 74) for detecting game balls provided in the first big prize device 26. There is. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, the normal winning opening 84 and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for a lottery to determine whether the movable winning device 17 is to be opened, a c counter used for an open lottery for the first big winning device 26, and a first special symbol in the special symbol display portion 83. And a plurality of counters such as a d counter that determines the finalized display mode of the second special symbol, and an e counter (random number for determining the fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol There is. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one in a short time (for example, one interrupt 2.000 ms) between predetermined values according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on, and the counter Acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as acquisition of a numerical value from a random number. Also, a counter is between 0 and 100 (101 ways), c counter is between 0 and 1 (2 ways), d counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), e counter is 0 to 9 Each loop is counted between (10 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires a single numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection in the gate member 20 of the game ball, and at the same time, detects the prize to the lottery winning opening 19 of the gaming ball and the movable winning device 17 c. One numerical value is obtained from each of the counter, the d counter, and the e counter (the open lottery is executed). In the present embodiment, all numerical values of the c counter are set as small hitting numerical values.

  In addition, the storage means 33 includes a finalized display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter as shown in FIG. 5 is associated with the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display section 83, d A basic display pattern determination table (not shown) in which the numerical value of the counter is associated with the second special symbol displayed in the special symbol display section 83, and the basic fluctuation pattern in which the numerical value of the e counter is associated with the basic fluctuation pattern. A determination table (not shown) and the like are stored. The basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of fluctuation to the final display).

  On the other hand, the sub control device 40 incorporates a sub integrated board 41 on which the sub integrated CPU 42, storage means 43, timer 44, interface 45 and the like are mounted. The sub integrated substrate 41 is electrically connected to the main control substrate 31 via the interface 45 and is also electrically connected to the display control device 61, the light emission control device 62, and the sound control device 63. In addition, the sub integrated board 41 detects the game balls provided in the first big winning device 26 via the interface 45, and various detection switches (first special detection) for specifying the flow path in which the game balls flow down The switch 71 and the second special detection switch 72) are also electrically connected. Then, when the sub integrated CPU 42 receives a signal (various commands as described later, etc.) related to the open lottery from the main control board 31, it controls each control device according to the contents and operates the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15. And control the display operation and the like in the display device 6.

The basic gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described below.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the gaming ball wins the lottery winning opening 19 or the movable winning device 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32 (satisfaction of fluctuation condition). Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as a prize ball, and acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and stores 33 Temporarily store in However, the timing at which the numerical value was acquired from the random number (it can be said that it is also the timing of temporary storage of the acquired numerical value) is the small hitting that opens the first big winning device 26 The storage means without referring to the values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as either the occurrence of the condition or the occurrence of the jackpot condition causing the second big winning device 18 to be intermittently opened. Remove from 33 On the other hand, if the timing at which the numerical value is acquired from the random number is not in the variable display of the special symbol, is not in the small hit state, and is not in the big hit state, Check that there is a certain condition (confirmation that the result of the open lottery is "small hit"), and based on the acquired numerical value from the d counter and which of the lottery winning port 19 and the movable winning device 17 is winning. Determine the finalized display style of the special symbol. Furthermore, the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the e counter is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the pattern is determined).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 32 determines which of the lottery winning port 19 and the movable winning device 17 a prize is to be won, the result of the open lottery (being a "small hit"), the display mode of the special symbol, and While creating a start command including information indicating the type of the read basic variation pattern, the start command is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42. Also, in the special symbol display section 83, the first special symbol is a digest of the hold information pertaining to the winning on the lottery winning opening 19, and the second special that the digest information on the winning on the movable winning device 17 is a digest The symbols are respectively changed in a predetermined manner, and time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol according to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value obtained from the d counter based on the result of the open lottery and the winning to any of the lottery winning opening 19 and the movable winning device 17 While displaying the corresponding special symbol in the determined display mode based on the determined display mode, the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42. In addition, about the acquired numerical value from the random number temporarily stored in the memory | storage means 33, it erase | eliminates with the finalized display of the special symbol which concerns on acquisition of the numerical value from the said random number.

  In addition, regarding the final display of the special symbol, the main CPU 32 is the "small hit" based on the winning in the lottery winning opening 19, and the acquired value from the d counter is "0", the first special symbol Is fixedly displayed by the symbol A (first special confirmation display mode). Furthermore, the symbol B (the first special symbol is displayed if the "small hit" based on the winning on the lottery winning opening 19 and the acquired numerical value from the d counter is any of "1" to "9"). The finalized display mode of 2) is displayed. In addition, if it is a "small hit" based on the prize winning on the movable winning device 17, the second special symbol is a symbol C (first special determination display mode) regardless of the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Confirm display. Then, after the finalized display, from the start demonstration notifying of the start of the small hitting state and the opening of the first big winning device 26 (specifically, the blade members 71 and 71 are operated only once for a predetermined time) Create a small hit situation.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 32 transmits a jackpot confirmation command to the sub integrated CPU 42 when the gaming ball having entered the first big winning device 26 that has been opened with the occurrence of the small hitting state passes the special area 56, and the display device 6 The jackpot effect including notification of the start of the jackpot state is executed. Also, when a predetermined start condition to be described later is satisfied, a jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42, and intermittent opening of the second big winning device 18 for a predetermined number of times and notification of the end of the jackpot state are notified. Generate a jackpot state consisting of an end demo. At this time, the small hitting state caused due to the final display of the first special symbol with the symbol A or the small hitting caused due to the final display of the second special symbol with the symbol C In the state, with the passage of the special area 56, a first jackpot state is generated which intermittently opens the second winning device 18 ten times. On the other hand, if it is a small hitting state caused due to the first special symbol being displayed by symbol B, the second big winning device 18 is intermittently interrupted only twice as the special area 56 passes. Raise a second jackpot state that does not open. However, in any of the jackpot states, when the game ball wins in the opened second big winning device 18, many game balls (for example, 10 when compared to winning in the lottery winning opening 19 or the movable winning device 17) ) As a prize ball. In addition, although it entered into the 1st big prize device 26 which opened by the occurrence of a small hitting state, the game ball which did not pass the special field 56 is discharged from the out port 57. Then, when the gaming ball is discharged from the out port 57, the jackpot state as described above does not occur.

  In addition, after the end of the first jackpot state, the main CPU 32 is likely to open the movable winning device 17 until the final display number of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), or the movable winning device 17 When at least one of them is in the open state for a long time, a support state in which the game ball easily wins the movable winning device 17 is generated. Then, after the end of the first jackpot state, the movable winning device 17 is opened with the fact that the number of finalized display of the special symbol has reached the predetermined number without causing any of the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state again. It is difficult to return to the normal gaming state at the beginning of the difficult game. In addition, after the end of the second jackpot state, the normal gaming state is returned without causing the support state. Further, as described above, the first jackpot state has a larger number of opening times of the second big winning device 18 than the second jackpot state, and the support state is generated after the end, so the gaming state is more advantageous for the player. It can be said that

  The main CPU 32 also controls the opening and closing operation of the movable winning device 17. When the gaming ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection, and acquires a predetermined numerical value acquired from the a counter (for example, “0” to “99 when the support state occurs. If the support state does not occur, then it is determined whether or not it is one of "0" (1). Then, if the acquired numerical value from the a counter is “the winning numerical value”, the movable winning device 17 in the closed state is opened to be in the open state. At this time, when the support state occurs, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a long time (two seconds) as compared to the case where the support state does not occur. Operate in a manner. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the movable winning device 17. On the other hand, when the support state does not occur, for example, the movable winning device 17 takes only a short time (0.2 seconds) as compared with the case where the support state occurs, and in a mode in which it is opened only once. Not activate. Therefore, when the support state does not occur, even if the movable winning device 17 is opened, the gaming ball is extremely unlikely to win the movable winning device 17.

  Furthermore, when the support numerical value is obtained when the acquired numerical value from the a counter is "hit numerical value", the movable state can be performed at a relatively early timing (for example, after one second) from the passage of the gate member 20 of the gaming ball. When the winning device 17 is opened and the support state is not generated, the movable winning device 17 is opened only at a late timing (for example, after 60 seconds) from the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball. It should be noted that the movable winning device 17 is not operated in the closed state unless the acquired numerical value from the a counter is "the winning numerical value".

  On the other hand, when the sub integrated CPU 42 receives the start command, the sub integrated CPU 42 determines the effect mode on the display device 6 according to the finalized display mode of the special symbol included in the start command, the basic variation pattern, etc. While the display effect is performed by the display device 6, the small hit display is finally performed. In addition, when the sub integrated CPU 42 receives the jackpot determination command, for example, during start demonstration, it notifies the type of jackpot state occurring using the display device 6 and the start of the jackpot state and instructs execution of right hitting etc. Perform the jackpot effect of. In addition, when the jackpot start command is received, the display operation on the display device 6 is controlled in accordance with the presentation mode dedicated to the jackpot state, and when the demonstration is finished, the player is notified that the jackpot state is ended using the display device 6 Alert to In addition, during the occurrence of the support state, the display device 6 is used to notify the player that the support state has occurred.

  In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player normally starts playing from the gaming state, operates the launcher 10 by turning the handle 9 and operates the game ball through the launch passage 13 At first, the left hitting space SL is allowed to flow down (a so-called left hitting is performed) to aim for a winning of the gaming ball to the lottery winning opening 19. Further, when the gaming ball wins the lottery winning opening 19, after the small hitting display is made on the display device 6, a small hitting state occurs and the first big winning device 26 is opened. Therefore, the player continues to hit the left, aiming for the game ball to enter the first big winning device 26 from the left side of the first big winning device 26 (winning to the first big winning device 26), and eventually the passage of the special area 56. Then, when the gaming ball passes the special area 56, after a predetermined jackpot effect is executed on the display device 6, a jackpot state occurs and the second big winning device 18 is intermittently opened for a predetermined number of times. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed game in which the game ball is thrown into the right-handed space SR and allowed to flow down to aim for winning of the game ball in the second large winning device 18 that is intermittently opened. The game balls that can not pass through the special area 56 although entering the first big prize device 26 are discharged to the rear side of the game board 2 through any of the out-ports 57.

  Also, if the jackpot state is the first jackpot state, the support state will occur after the end, so the player continues to hit the right, passing the gaming ball to the gate member 20, and the movable state to be frequently opened Aim for winning a game ball to the winning device 17. Then, when the gaming ball wins the movable winning device 17, the small hitting display is made on the display device 6 and then the small hitting state occurs again, so the right hitting is continued, and the game ball from the right of the first big winning device 26 Aim for the entry into the first winning device 26 and the passage of the special area 56.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot state is the second jackpot state, in order to return to the normal gaming state without the occurrence of the support state, the player stops the right strike and performs the left strike, and wins the lottery prize port 19 again. Will play a game to In addition, the gaming state returns to the normal gaming state even if the final display number of the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number of times without the gaming ball passing the special area 56 during the support state In order to do this, the player will play a game aiming to win a prize in the lottery winning port 19 again.

(Description of special display effect to be executed after the game ball enters the first big winning device)
Here, the special display effect in the pachinko machine 1 which is the main part of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 6 to 12.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the first big winning device 26 from the front side. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the downstream portion of the first big winning device 26 from diagonally above. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the type of display effect executed by the display device 6. FIG. 9 (a) is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the type of display effect executed by the display device 6, and FIG. 9 (b) is the numerical value of the h counter and the lighting effect by the decorative member 68. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the presence or absence of execution. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the value of the i counter and the type of display effect to be executed by the display device 6. FIG. 11 is a flowchart according to execution control of special display effect on the display device 6. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing the special display effect on the display device 6.

First, the overall structure of the first big prize device 26 will be described.
The first winning device 26 is provided with two entrances 51, 51 (an entrance 51 opened to the left and an entrance 51 opened to the right) on the top, and 1 The game ball can enter into the big winning device 26. In addition, each entrance 51 can rotate between a standing posture that blocks the entrance 51 and blocks entry of gaming balls, and a tilting posture that opens the entrance 51 and allows entry of gaming balls. The wing members 52 are provided. Further, combined channels 53 for temporarily joining game balls entered from the left and right inlets 51 and 51 extend from the respective inlets 51, and the combined channels 53 are connected to the combined channel 53 via the inlets 51. An entry detection switch 70 is provided for detecting gaming balls that have entered into the inside (i.e., inside the first big winning device 26). And, on the downstream side of the merging point of both combined channels 53, 53, a sorting member 75 is provided for distributing the gaming balls to either the first gaming ball channel 54A or the second gaming ball channel 54B. It is done.

  The first game ball channel 54A is mainly provided on the left side of the first big winning device 26, and the game ball most passes through the special area 56 until the stage 90 finally reached by the game ball. It branches into a difficult first route 76 and a second route 77 where the passage of the special area 56 can be expected from the first route 76. On the other hand, the second gaming ball flow channel 54B is mainly provided on the right side of the first big winning device 26, and a third route 78 which joins the second route 77 up to the stage 90, It is branched into the fourth route 79 which can be expected to pass the special area 56 of the gaming ball most (which can be expected than the second route 77 and the third route 78). Therefore, it can be said that the second game ball flow channel 54B is a game ball flow channel more advantageous to the player than the first game ball flow channel 54A. In addition, the game ball is flowing down the second game ball flow channel 54B at a position on the upstream side of the branch portion in the second game ball flow channel 54B, that is, the game ball by the distribution member 75 A first special detection switch 71 is provided for detecting that the second game ball channel 54B is distributed. Furthermore, a second special detection switch 72 for detecting that the gaming ball is flowing down the fourth route 79 is provided on the fourth route 79 in the second gaming ball flow channel 54B. Reference numeral 66 denotes an electrically operated combination provided at a branch portion of the first gaming ball flow channel 54A and distributing the gaming balls to either the first route 76 or the second route 77. Reference numeral 67 denotes an electrically operated combination provided at a branch portion of the second game ball flow channel 54B and distributing the game balls to either the third route 78 or the fourth route 79. Further, in the vicinity of the electric part 67, a decoration member 68 incorporating an LED to be lit at a predetermined timing is installed.

  Further, a stage 90 capable of rolling game balls on the upper surface is provided at the lower part of the first big winning device 26, and both of the two game ball flow paths 54A and 54B reach the stage 90. . The upper surface of the stage 90 is an inclined surface which inclines downward toward the front, and at a position adjacent to the front edge of the stage 90, the center of the left and right rotary tables 60, 60 in the lateral direction. A special area 56 is provided. Further, on the front side of the front edge of the stage 90, the game ball which reaches a position other than the special area 56 and falls from the stage 90 is either out port 57 provided on the left or right of the special area 56. A cover member 91 is provided for the purpose of recovery. The passage of the special area 56 of the gaming ball is detected by the special detection switch 73, and the discharge from the out port 57 is detected by the discharge detection switch 74.

  Furthermore, at the rear end of the stage 90, a rear wall 92 standing vertically upward is erected, and at a position to the rear of the rotary table 60 at the left side of the rear wall 92, the first A delivery port 93 which is a downstream end of the route 76 is opened. In addition, on the upstream side of the delivery port 93 in the first route 76, a curved portion 93a for setting the flow direction of the gaming ball in the front and back direction is provided, and the game ball delivered onto the stage 90 from the delivery port 93. Is in contact with the rotary table 60 with a probability of about 100%. That is, it can be said that the probability that the game ball flowing down the first route 76 passes the special area 56 is extremely low.

  Furthermore, the outlet 94, which is the downstream end of the fourth route 79, is located at the center of the left and right rotary tables 60, 60 in the rear wall 92 in the lateral direction, ie, at the rear of the special area 56. It has been established. Further, on the upstream side of the delivery port 94 in the fourth route 79, a curved portion 94a for setting the flow-down direction of the gaming ball in the front and back direction is provided, and the gaming ball delivered onto the stage 90 from the delivery port 94. Is passed through the special area 56 with a very high probability.

  In the upper part of the rear wall 92, a table 95 provided with holes (not shown) through which gaming balls can pass is provided, and the downstream end of the second route 77 and the third route 78 is The table 95 is connected. Therefore, the gaming balls having flowed down the second route 77 and the third route 78 are guided into the table 95 and then dropped onto the stage 90 through the holes. However, the table 95 slides in the left-right direction, and the falling position of the gaming ball onto the stage 90 changes in accordance with the sliding position of the table 95 when the gaming ball passes through the hole. Therefore, although the game ball which has flowed down the 2nd route 77 and the 3rd route 78 can expect passage of the special field 56 more than the game ball which has flowed down the 1st route 76, the game which has flowed down the 4th route 79 The passage of the special area 56 can not be expected from the sphere. That is, it can be said that the fourth route 79 is a route that is more advantageous for the player than the third route 78.

Next, a control mechanism according to the main part of the present invention will be described.
The entry detection switch 70, the special detection switch 73, and the discharge detection switch 74 are connected to the main control device 30, and the main control device 30 wins the first big prize device 26 of the game ball, the game ball The passage of the special area 56 and the discharge of the game ball from the out port 57 are detected. In addition, the storage means 33 of the main control device 30 includes an f counter for determining the type of display effect to be executed by the display device 6 according to the detection of the game ball by the entry detection switch 70, and as shown in FIG. A first effect determination table in which the numerical value of the f counter and the type of display effect to be executed are associated is stored.

  On the other hand, the first special detection switch 71 and the second special detection switch 72 are connected to the sub control device 40, and the sub control device 40 causes the game ball to flow into the second game ball flow channel 54B, and The inflow of the game ball to the fourth route 79 is detected. The storage means 43 of the sub control device 40 also includes a g counter for determining the type of display effect to be executed by the display device 6 according to the detection of the game ball by the first special detection switch 71, the first special detection H counter for deciding whether to turn on the LED of the decoration member 68 according to the detection of the game ball by the switch 71, the display device 6 executes according to the detection of the game ball by the second special detection switch 72 I Counter for determining the type of display effect to be displayed, and the values of g, h and i counters as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are associated with the type of display effect to be executed and the presence or absence of LED lighting. Various effect determination tables are stored.

  The f to i counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one in a very short time according to a predetermined rule from power on as in the c counter etc. Is loop-counted between 0-2 (3 ways) and g-i counter between 0-9 (10 ways), respectively. It can be regarded as the acquisition of numerical values.

Then, when the game ball enters the first big winning device 26 with the occurrence of the small hitting state in the main control device 30 and the sub control device 40, the special display on the display device 6 along the flowchart shown in FIG. Perform the production.
When the game ball enters into the first big prize device 26 through either the left or right entrance 51 with the occurrence of the small hitting state, the entry detection switch 70 installed in the corresponding merging channel 53. Is detected by the main control unit 30 (S1). Then, the main control device 30 acquires a numerical value from the f counter according to the detection of the gaming ball by the entry detection switch 70, and the display device 6 according to the acquired numerical value from the f counter and the finalized display mode of the special symbol. The type of special display effect to be executed is determined (S2), and the first display effect command is transmitted to the sub control device 40. Further, when receiving the first display effect command, the sub control device 40 controls the operation of the display device 6 according to the content thereof, and executes the display effect determined by the main control device 30 (S2).

  That is, it is a small hitting state that occurred due to the first special symbol being displayed by symbol A and displayed, and that the acquired numerical value from the f counter is either "0" or "1". A first special display effect is executed in which the display mode on the device 6 is the first special display mode shown in FIG. 12 (b). Moreover, the display mode on the display device 6 is the small hitting state which arose due to the first special symbol being displayed with the symbol A and displayed and the acquired numerical value from the f counter is "2". A second special display effect is executed in which the second special display mode shown in FIG. In addition, if it is a small hitting state that occurred due to the fact that the first special symbol is displayed with symbol B, the second acquired value from the f counter will be any of "0" to "2". Execute special display effects. In addition, when the second special symbol is in the small hitting state caused by the final display with symbol C, even if the acquired numerical value from the f counter is any of “0” to “2”, the first is the first Execute special display effects.

  After that, even if the game ball is distributed to the first game ball flow channel 54A side by the distribution member 75, even if it becomes to follow either the first route 76 or the second route 77, The stage 90 is reached without being detected by the first special detection switch 71 (NO in S3), and it passes through the special area 56 or is discharged from the out port 57. Therefore, when the main control device 30 detects the passage of the special area 56 in the judgment (S7) in which of the special detection switch 73 and the discharge detection switch 74 the game ball is detected, the sub control is performed as described above. Send a jackpot confirmation command to the device 40. Then, when the sub control device 40 receives the big hit determination command, the sub control device 40 executes a big hit effect as described later on the display device 6 (S8). On the other hand, when the main control device 30 detects the discharge from the out port 57 of the gaming ball, a disconnection confirmation command is transmitted to the sub control device 40, and the display mode on the display device 6 is normally as shown in FIG. It is reset to the display mode. It should be noted that if the game ball can not enter the first big winning device 26 despite the occurrence of the small hitting state, the display mode on the display device 6 is reset to the normal display mode according to the end of the small hitting state Be done.

  In addition, when the game ball having entered the first big winning device 26 is distributed to the second gaming ball flow channel 54B side by the distributing member 75, it is detected by the first special detection switch 71 (YES in S3) It will be. Then, in response to the detection of the gaming ball by the first special detection switch 71, the sub control device 40 acquires numerical values from the g counter and h counter, and according to the acquired numerical value from the g counter and the finalized display mode of the special symbol. The type of special display effect to be executed by the display device 6 is determined (S4), and the presence or absence of the execution of the lighting effect for lighting the LED of the decorative member 68 according to the acquired numerical value from the h counter and the finalized display mode Is determined, and the special display effect is executed with the determined contents (S4).

  That is, the first special symbol is a small hitting state caused due to the final display with symbol A, and the acquired numerical value from the g counter is any of “0” to “4” (predetermined (prescribed) The third special display effect is executed in which the game condition is satisfied and the display mode on the display device 6 is the third special display mode shown in FIG. In addition, if the first special symbol is a small hit that occurs due to the final display with symbol A, and the acquired numerical value from the g counter is any of "5" to "9", A fourth special display effect is executed in which the display mode on the display device 6 is the fourth special display mode shown in FIG. Also, if the first special symbol is a small hit condition that is caused by the final display of symbol B, and the numerical value obtained from the g counter is any of "0" to "8", Execute the fourth special display effect. In addition, the third special display effect is executed when the first special symbol is a small hit that occurs due to the final display with symbol B and the value acquired from the g counter is "9". Do. Furthermore, when the second special symbol is a small hit condition caused by the final display of symbol C (the establishment of a predetermined gaming condition), the acquired numerical value from the g counter is "0" to "9". The third special display effect is executed in any of the above.

  On the other hand, the first special symbol is a small hitting condition that occurs due to the final display with symbol A or symbol B, and the numerical value obtained from the h counter is any of "0" to "4". If there is, the lighting effect of lighting the LED of the decorative member 68 is executed. In addition, even in the small hitting state caused by the first special symbol being displayed by symbol A or symbol B, the acquired numerical value from h counter is any of “5” to “9”. If there is no lighting effect is performed. Furthermore, when it is the small hitting state which arose due to the 2nd special symbol being displayed clearly with symbol C, even if the acquisition numerical value from h counter is any of "0"-"9", lighting production is Run.

  In addition, when the game ball advanced to the second game ball flow channel 54B is distributed to the fourth route 79 by the electric role product 67, it is detected by the second special detection switch 72 (YES in S5). Then, the sub control device 40 acquires a numerical value from the i counter in response to detection of the gaming ball by the second special detection switch 72, and a display device in accordance with the acquired numerical value from the i counter and the finalized display mode of the special symbol. The type of special display effect to be executed in 6 is determined, and the special display effect is executed with the determined content (S6).

  That is, the first special symbol is a small hitting state caused due to the final display with symbol A, and the acquired numerical value from the i counter is any of “0” to “4” (predetermined (prescribed) The fifth special display effect is executed in which the game condition is satisfied and the display mode on the display device 6 is the fifth special display mode shown in FIG. In addition, if the first special symbol is a small hit that occurs due to the final display of symbol A, and the value acquired from the i counter is any of "5" to "9", A sixth special display effect is executed in which the display mode on the display device 6 is the sixth special display mode shown in FIG. 12 (g). Also, if the first special symbol is a small hit condition that is caused by the final display of symbol B, and the numerical value obtained from the i counter is any of "0" to "8", Execute the sixth special display effect. In addition, the fifth special display effect is executed when the first special symbol is a small hit that occurs due to the final display with symbol B and the value acquired from the i counter is "9". Do. Furthermore, when the second special symbol is a small hit condition caused by the final display of symbol C (the establishment of a predetermined gaming condition), the acquired numerical value from the i counter is “0” to “9”. The fifth special display effect is executed in any of the above.

  And, the game ball which has flowed down the fourth route 79 also reaches the stage 90 like the game ball which has flowed down the first game ball flow channel 54A side, so the same control as described above after reaching the stage 90 (S7, S8) It becomes. In addition, the game balls distributed to the third route 78 by the electric role product 67 reach the stage 90 without being detected by the second special detection switch 72 (NO at S5), and also after the arrival of the stage 90 Is the same control as above (S7, S8).

  On the other hand, the jackpot effect is an effect for notifying the type of jackpot state or the like that will occur thereafter and instructing execution of right-handling, and the sub control device 40 displays the display device 6 in response to the reception of the jackpot decision command. In the above, the switching effect of alternately switching between the first special notification display shown in FIG. 13A and the second special notification display shown in FIG. Then, when the jackpot state occurring after this is the first jackpot state, the display on the display device 6 is finally set as the first special notification display. On the other hand, if the jackpot state occurring after this is the second jackpot state, the second special notification display is finally made. Further, after notification of the type of such a jackpot state, an instruction display shown in FIG. 13C is displayed on the display device 6 to instruct the player to execute a right-handed strike. FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a jackpot effect in the display device 6. Moreover, about the display of instruction display, the instruction display of a different aspect as shown in FIG.13 (d) may be set, and it may be comprised so that multiple types of instruction display may be switched and displayed for every predetermined time. .

  A predetermined notification time is set in advance as the execution time of the jackpot effect including the switching effect and the instruction display as described above, “the notification time has elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the special detection switch 73 Is set in the main control device 30 as a first start condition related to the start of opening of the second big winning device 18. Further, in the main control device 30, the presence or absence of the gaming ball in the first big winning device 26 can be determined from the detection status of the gaming ball by the entry detection switch 70, the special detection switch 73, and the discharge detection switch 74. “The fact that all the game balls entering the first big winning device 26 have been discharged” is set in the main control device 30 as a second start condition relating to the opening start of the second big winning device 18 . Then, the main control device 30 transmits the jackpot start command to the sub control device 40 and starts opening of the second big winning device 18 only when both of the above two start conditions are satisfied.

The reason for setting two start conditions as described above is as follows.
That is, normally, even if a plurality of gaming balls enter the first big winning device 26, and one of them passes the special area 56, it is from the detection of passing the special area 56 until the notification time elapses. The remaining gaming balls are often discharged from the first winning device 26 either by passing through the special area 56 or being discharged from the out port 57. However, although it is a very rare case, at least one of the remaining game balls has not yet passed through the special area 56 although the notification time has elapsed since the passage of the special area 56 of the game ball. And, there may also be a situation in which the air is not discharged from the out port 57. Therefore, in order to cope with such a situation, the main control device 30 transmits a big hit start command to the sub control device 40 only when the above two start conditions are satisfied, and opens the second big winning device 18.

  However, if the situation as described above occurs and the sub control device 40 does not receive the jackpot start command even if the notification time is exceeded, the player is made to black out the display device 6 after the notification time has elapsed. It can give the impression that something unusual happened. Therefore, if the sub control device 40 does not receive the big hit start command even though the notification time has elapsed since the reception of the big hit determination command, the display of the instruction display on the display device 6 is continued until the big hit start command is received. It is supposed to be.

Here, the execution mode of the special display effect when the game ball enters the first big winning device 26 will be described along the flow of the actual game.
When the game ball enters the first big winning device 26 with the occurrence of the small hit state, either the first special display effect or the second special display effect is executed on the display device 6, and the game ball enters. Be sure to be informed. Also, at that time, when the first special display effect is executed, when the gaming ball passes the special area 56, the first jackpot state that is more advantageous than the second jackpot state occurs to the player. Is notified. Therefore, while expecting the player to execute the first special display effect on the display device 6, the player aims to enter the game ball into the first big prize device 26. However, even if the second special display effect is executed, the first jackpot state may occur due to the passage of the special area 56.

  Further, as a result of sorting by the sorting member 75, when the gaming ball flows into the second gaming ball flow channel 54B which is advantageous for the player, either of the third special display effect and the fourth special display effect in the display device 6 Is executed, and the inflow of the game ball into the second game ball channel 54B is always notified. Also, at that time, when the third special display effect is executed, the first jackpot state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes the special area 56 than when the fourth special display effect is executed. It is informed that the possibility of occurrence of (it becomes apparent possibility because it has already been decided at the time of winning in the lottery winning port 19) is high. Therefore, the player can enjoy the flow of the gaming ball while expecting that either the third special display effect or the fourth special display effect is executed, and in particular that the third special display effect is executed. become.

Furthermore, when the game balls are distributed to the fourth route 79 which is extremely advantageous for the player as a result of distribution by the electric role thing 67, either the fifth special display effect or the sixth special display effect is executed on the display device 6 Then, distribution of the game ball to the fourth route 79 is always notified.
Also, at that time, when the fifth special display effect is executed, the first jackpot state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes the special area 56 than when the sixth special display effect is executed. It is informed that there is a high possibility of occurrence of Therefore, the player can enjoy the flow of the game ball while expecting that either the fifth special display effect or the sixth special display effect is executed, and in particular that the sixth special display effect is executed. become.

(Effect by the pachinko machine of the present embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the configuration as described above, the game ball flow from the entrance 51 to the special area 56 to the first big prize device 26 where the game ball can enter with the occurrence of the small hitting state As a path, two game ball flow paths including a first game ball flow path 54A and a second game ball flow path 54B having a higher probability of passing the special area 56 than the first game ball flow path 54A are provided The first special detection switch 71 capable of detecting gaming balls is provided in the second gaming ball flow channel 54B, and the sub control device 40 detects the gaming balls with the first special detection switch 71. Then, either the third special display effect or the fourth special display effect is executed in the display device 6, and the flow of the gaming ball into the second gaming ball flow channel 54B is notified. Therefore, the player enjoys the flow of the game ball while expecting that the third special display effect and the fourth special display effect are executed on the display device 6 after the game ball enters the first big prize device 26. As such, the pachinko machine 1 can be provided with such unconventional gameplay.

  In addition, the second gaming ball flow channel 54B is branched into a third route 78 and a fourth route 79 advantageous to the player, and a second special detection switch 72 is provided in the fourth route 79. There is. Then, when the sub control device 40 detects the game ball with the second special detection switch 72, the sub control device 40 executes either the fifth special display effect or the sixth special display effect in the display device 6, and the fourth route of the game ball Report the allocation to 79. Therefore, after entering the first big prize device 26 of the game ball, as it becomes the circumstance which is more advantageous for the player, it possesses the unprecedented high game characteristic that the display production is executed stepwise with display 6 It can be a pachinko machine 1.

  Furthermore, when the third special display effect or the fifth special display effect is executed in the display device 6, a first jackpot state advantageous to the player occurs in response to the passage of the special area 56 of the gaming ball. become. Therefore, the player enjoys the flow of the game ball while expecting that the third special display effect and the fifth special display effect are executed, and the pachinko machine 1 with extremely high playability can do.

  Furthermore, in the vicinity of each entrance 51, an entrance detection switch 70 for detecting a game ball entering via the entrance 51 is provided. Then, when the main control device 30 detects the entry of the gaming ball into the first big winning device 26 accompanying the occurrence of the small hitting state, the main control device 30 executes the first special display effect and the second special display effect in the display device 6. , The entry of the game ball into the first big winning device 26 is notified. Therefore, it is possible to provide the pachinko machine 1 with even higher playability.

In addition, when the sub control device 40 detects the gaming ball with the first special detection switch 71, the sub control device 40 has a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, it is a small hitting state due to the first special symbol being displayed in a definite manner) There is a 50% probability, and the lighting effect of lighting the LED of the decorative member 68 at a small hitting status due to the second special symbol being displayed is 100%), so it is extremely high. The pachinko machine 1 can be made to have a game feature.
Further, since the detection result of the first special detection switch 71 is used for effect control with two different members, the display device 6 and the decoration member 68, the configuration can be rationalized.

(About the modification of the present invention)
The configuration according to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the entire configuration of the gaming machine is, of course, related to the contents of the display effect to be executed by the display device and the execution of the display effect. The configuration relating to control or the like can be appropriately changed as needed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game means is always configured to open with the game ball winning the start winning means, but the game means opens even though the start prize means is won. Naturally, it is also possible to configure so as to include cases where it does not occur (including so-called "dropout").
In addition, when the game means performs an opening operation, a plurality of opening operation patterns (for example, the number of opening operations, the opening time, the opening timing, etc. are different) are set as the pattern, and the game to the start winning means It may be configured to determine what pattern to open the game means in accordance with the winning of the ball.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main control device determines what kind of display effect is to be performed according to the detection of the game ball by the entry detection means, but based on the detection command from the main control device It is also possible to configure the sub-control device to determine the display effect.
Furthermore, it is natural that three or more types of jackpot states may be set, and what kind of display effect is to be executed with what probability for what jackpot state is not limited to the above embodiment. .
Furthermore, it is possible to appropriately change the design as to what kind of game ball flow path is provided, there is no problem even if only one entrance is provided in the game means, and a plurality of special areas in the game means It may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main control unit transmits the start command and the stop command to the sub control unit, but the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control unit or the like. There is no problem at all, and it is possible to constitute the control means by the main control device alone, instead of constituting the control means from the main control device and the sub control device as in the above embodiment.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, two types of special symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set, but it is also possible to cope with only one type of special symbol, and the display device is specially designated. It is also possible to make it a symbol display part.
Furthermore, although the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment does not perform so-called hold storage, the present invention can also be suitably adopted to a game machine that performs hold storage.

In addition, although a pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine is described in the above embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other game machines such as an enclosed type pachinko machine, for example.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, description and drawings (for example, entrance, movable member, game ball flow channel, special area, out port, display means, start winning means, movable winning means, control Means, gaming ball detection means, entry detection means, etc.) may be physically single or plural unless there is a clear description to intentionally limit the number, and changes in arrangement may be made as appropriate. It does not matter. In addition, element names (names given to elements) used in the claims and the specification are merely given for convenience for the purpose of the description of the present invention, and thereby special meaning is generated. Are not particularly conscious of That is, it is not limited interpretation of what an element is by only the element name. For example, the "control means" may be hardware alone or software. Furthermore, it is not specified in the claims etc. whether or not plural elements of all the elements are appropriately integrated, or one element is divided into plural elements. Since it is a matter which can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is obvious that any pattern is within the assumed range even if the entire pattern is not described in the specification etc. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to Therefore, merely adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range and not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right of the present invention is avoided. . In addition to the above, the same applies to differences in the obvious range which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration, shape, and the like of each element.

  1 · · Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 · · · Display device (display means), 17 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · second winning device (movable winning means), 19 · · · lottery Prize winning opening (starting winning means), 26 · · · 1st big winning device (game means), 30 · · main control device (control means), 40 · · sub control device (control means), 51 · · · entrance, 52 · · · Feather member (movable member), 53 · · combined channel (game ball channel), 54A · · first game ball channel (game ball channel), 54B · · second game ball channel (game Ball flow channel) 56 special area 57 out port 70 entrance detection switch (entry detection means) 71 first special detection switch (game ball detection means) 72 second special Detection switch (game ball detection means), 73 · · · Special detection switch, 74 · · · Discharge detection switch, 76 · The first route, 77 ... the second route, 78 ... third route, 79 ... the fourth route.

Claims (3)

An entrance through which gaming balls enter, a movable member for opening and closing the entrance, a gaming ball flow path which can pass through the gaming balls and which is branched from the entrance while extending downstream, and flows down the gaming ball flow path Game means having a special area where the game ball can finally pass and an out port for discharging the game ball which has not passed the special area;
Display means for executing a display effect;
Start-up winning means capable of winning game balls;
And control means for controlling the operation relating to the game,
The control means causes a small hitting state in which the movable member is operated to open in response to the winning of the game ball to the start winning means, and of the gaming ball entering the gaming means with the occurrence of the small hitting state. A gaming machine that causes a jackpot state to occur in response to the passage of the special area,
In the gaming means, as the gaming ball flow path, a first gaming ball flow path, and a high second gaming ball which may pass through the special area with a higher probability than flowing down the first gaming ball flow path At least two game ball flow paths with the flow path are provided, and at least the second game ball flow path is provided with game ball detection means for detecting game balls,
A game machine characterized in that the control means executes a predetermined display effect on the display means in response to detection of a game ball by the game ball detection means. At least two types of jackpot states are set as the jackpot state, a second jackpot state and a first jackpot state advantageous to the player than the second jackpot state.
The control means is a gaming machine which determines the type of the jackpot state to be caused in response to the passage of the special area of the game ball in accordance with the winning on the start winning means.
When the jackpot state caused in response to the passage of the special area of the game ball is the first jackpot state, the control means causes predetermined game conditions according to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the above is established, a display effect including contents for notifying that effect is executed. In the vicinity of the entrance in the gaming ball flow path, an entrance detection means for detecting a gaming ball entering through the entrance is provided,
When the control means detects the entry of the game ball into the game means accompanying the occurrence of the small hit state, the display means displays a different display effect than the display effect executed according to the detection by the game ball detection means. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an effect is executed.

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