JP2019141144A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a pinball game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a small win game and hence improving fun of a game.SOLUTION: Either a normal small win lottery probability or a high small win probability is enabled following whether a small win probability condition with entry of game balls into a small win probability area provided inside a variable winning hole as an opportunity is satisfied, and either a normal big win lottery probability or a high big win lottery probability is enabled following whether a big win probability condition differing from the small win probability condition is satisfied, and a big win, a small win, or losing is determined according to each enabled lottery probability with entry into a start pocket as an opportunity. With such a configuration, by unconventional amusement of changing a small win lottery probability, a player's interest in a small win game can be further enhanced, thus drastically improving fun of a pinball game. Further, a speculative mind depending on a big win game can be suppressed, thus providing a well-balanced game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine that executes a jackpot game that opens a variable winning opening when a lottery is made when a game ball enters a start opening and the lottery result is a big hit.

  In a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit according to a predetermined lottery probability. In this case, a big hit game is executed in which the opening round for opening the variable winning opening is repeated a plurality of times. Here, a normal lottery probability and a high lottery probability for determining a big hit with a probability higher than the normal lottery probability are set as the lottery probabilities for determining whether or not a big hit. Then, when a predetermined probability change condition is satisfied, a game (so-called probability change game) is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is made with the high lottery probability valid until the end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, The normal lottery probability is validated and the routine returns to the normal game in which the determination is made.

  As a ball game machine for performing such a probability variation game, for example, the configuration of Patent Document 1 has been proposed. In the configuration of Patent Document 1, a probability variation opening capable of entering a game ball is provided inside the variable winning opening, and when a game ball enters the probability variation opening during the big hit game, After the end, a probability variation game for determining whether or not a big hit is made with a high lottery probability is performed. Further, in this configuration, a plurality of start openings are provided, and the entrance rate to the probability changing opening during the big hit game is different according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered.

  Furthermore, as another configuration, there is also known a configuration in which the probability change game is performed after the big hit game is finished when a special symbol that changes with the game ball entering the start opening is confirmed and stopped in a specific big hit symbol form. Yes.

  On the other hand, for a ball game machine, a lottery for determining a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is performed in response to the game ball entering the starting port, and if the lottery is determined to be a small hit, The structure which performs is also known. Here, the small hit game is to open the variable winning opening for a short time, and the open time is extremely short compared to the total open time in the open round of the big hit game. For this reason, in the small hit game, there is a low possibility of entering the variable winning opening, and almost no winning ball can be obtained.

JP 2012-245173 A

By the way, in the conventional bullet ball game machine described above, since a prize ball can hardly be obtained by a small hit game, the small hit is not a target for attracting the player's interest like a loser. In this case, the fun of the small hit game is not exhibited, and the significance of performing various games by playing the small hit game in addition to the big hit game has been lost. Further, if the player is not interested in the small hit game, the player will have a strong interest only in the big hit game, as in the configuration in which the small hit game is not performed. It was supposed to stand out only for the shooting ability.
Some conventional configurations generate a big hit through a small hit game, but the small hit game is only a process up to the occurrence of the big hit, and the effect of attracting interest in the small hit game is poor. It was.

  The present invention proposes a ball game machine that can exhibit various game characteristics and improve the fun of the game by increasing the player's interest in the small hit game.

  The present invention provides one or a plurality of variable winning holes provided in a game area and converted into an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered, and a start opening provided in the game area. When a game ball is entered, the winning round determination means for determining a big hit, a small hit or a loss according to a predetermined lottery probability, and an open round that opens a variable winning opening when it is determined as a big hit by the corresponding determination means Is a small hit that opens a variable winning opening with an opening time shorter than the total opening time of the open round by the big hit game when it is determined that the big hit game is executed multiple times In a ball game machine comprising an open game control means for controlling the execution of a game, a small hit probability range provided inside at least one variable winning opening and into which a game ball flowing into the variable winning opening can enter And a normal small hit lottery probability for determining whether or not a small hit is made according to whether or not a small hit probability changing condition triggered by a game ball entering the small hit probability changing region is established and the normal small hit probability With a small hit probability selection means that validates either the high or small lottery probability that determines the small hit with higher probability than the lottery probability, and whether or not the big hit probability changing condition different from the small hit probability changing condition is satisfied A jackpot probability selection means for validating either the normal jackpot lottery probability for determining whether or not the jackpot is won and the high jackpot lottery probability for determining the jackpot with a higher probability than the normal jackpot lottery probability, The judging means determines whether or not the big hit, small hitting probability or the normal big hit lottery probability effective by the small hit probability selecting means and the normal big hit lottery probability or the high big hit lottery probability effective by the big hit probability selecting means. Hit Or a pinball game machine, characterized in that losing is to determine. This configuration is the first invention of the present invention.

Here, the “variable prize opening” that is executed and controlled by the open game control means includes a variable prize opening that is opened when it is determined to be a big win by the success / failure determination means, and a case where it is determined that the jackpot is by the appropriateness determination means The variable prize opening to be opened may be the same or different.
Further, the “total opening time of the opening round by the big hit game” corresponds to the total opening time of each opening round. Furthermore, in the case where one open round is to open the variable winning opening a plurality of times, the total of the times when the plurality of times are opened corresponds to the open time of the open round.
In addition, the “small hit game” may be one that opens the variable winning opening once, or may be one that opens a plurality of times. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively perform one-time opening and a plurality of times of opening.
Further, the “small hit probability selection means” is preferably one that makes the high / small hit lottery probability effective as the small hit probability changing condition is satisfied, and further, until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, What maintains the validity of a lottery probability is preferable. In this case, as the end condition is satisfied, the normal small lottery probability is validated, and the normal small lottery probability is kept valid until the next small hit probability changing condition is satisfied.
Further, as the “big hit probability selection means”, as in the small hit probability selection means, one that makes the big hit probability selection probability effective along with the establishment of the big hit probability variation condition is preferable. It is preferable that the lottery probability is maintained until establishment. In this case, the normal big hit lottery probability is validated as the end condition is satisfied, and the normal big hit lottery probability is maintained until the next big hit probability variation condition is satisfied.
Further, the predetermined “lottery probability” by the winning / failing determining means includes a normal big hit lottery probability, a high big hit lottery probability, a normal small hit lottery probability, and a high / small lottery probability.

In such a configuration, since the lottery probability for determining whether or not a small hit is changed based on the act of launching a game ball by the player, the change of the lottery probability, the occurrence of a small hit, and the small hit game It is easy to attract the player's interest. In particular, the player's interest can be more effectively enhanced by the unprecedented gameability of changing the lottery probability per unit. Further, this change in the lottery probability is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the small hit probability variation area in the variable winning opening. As a result, in the process of acquiring this change in the lottery probability, the game ball is launched aiming at the variable winning opening while causing the fun unique to the ball game machine to see the return of the game ball fired in the game area. Since the change of the lottery probability can be obtained through the technical intervention of the player to perform, a new gameability of launching a game ball in search of the change of the lottery probability per small hit can be provided to the player Various games can be performed by changing the lottery probability per unit.
Since these small hit probability variation conditions are determined independently of the big hit probability variation condition, the occurrence of the small hit and the small hit game are recognized by the player as profits that can be earned separately from the big hit. It is easy to be done. This can further increase the player's interest in the small hit game.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the first invention of the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the small hit game through the game characteristic that leads to the establishment of the small hit probability variation condition, and further, to change the lottery probability of the small hit By exhibiting a new game performance that is not present, it is possible to dramatically improve the fun of the ball game. Further, since the fun of the small hit game is increased, it is possible to suppress the shooting characteristics that are interested only in the big hit game, and to provide a well-balanced game.

Further, in the present configuration, when the small hit probability changing means is configured to validate the high / small hit lottery probability due to the establishment of the small hit probability changing condition, if the small hit probability changing condition is satisfied, Thus, a small hit game is likely to occur. Here, if a small hit game is generated relatively frequently due to the high / small lottery probability, it is easy to enter the variable winning opening by the small hit game, and a winning ball can be obtained. According to such a configuration, since it is possible to effectively stimulate the player's feelings for the execution of the small hit game, the player's interest in the small hit game can be significantly increased, and through the establishment of the small hit probability variation condition It is possible to further improve a series of playability and interest that lead to the small hit game.
Further, as described above, since the small hit probability changing condition and the big hit probability changing condition are different from each other and the small hit game and the big hit game can be executed independently, the establishment of the small hit probability changing condition and the establishment thereof With the occurrence of a small hit game, the player can be reminded of a sufficient sense of achievement, and an interesting game that has never existed can be provided.

  In the bullet ball game machine according to the first aspect of the invention described above, the game machine has a jackpot probability variation area provided in at least one variable winning slot, in which a game ball that has flowed into the variable winning slot can enter, and a jackpot probability selection According to whether or not the big hit probability variation condition triggered by the game ball entering the big hit probability variation area during the big hit game, the means is either a normal big hit lottery probability or a high jackpot lottery probability The opening game control means is effective, and the opening game control means includes a plurality of releases including an opening round in which it is possible to enter the big hit probability variation area and an opening round which is different from the opening round and is capable of entering a small hit probability variation area. A configuration is proposed that controls the execution of a big hit game in a round. This configuration is the second invention of the present invention.

Here, the “variable winning opening provided with the big hit probability changing area” may be the same as or different from the variable winning opening provided with the small hit probability changing area. That is, a variable prize opening provided with both a small hit probability variation area and a big hit probability variation area may be provided, a variable prize opening provided with a small hit probability variation area, and a variable prize opening provided with a big hit probability variation area. May be provided separately. And, in the configuration having a variable winning opening with a small hit probability variation area and a variable winning opening with a big hit probability variation area separately, in the big hit game, an open round that opens the variable winning opening in the small hit probability variation area And an open round in which the variable winning opening in the big hit probability variation area is opened. On the other hand, in the configuration having a variable winning opening provided with both the small hit probability variation area and the big hit probability variation area, for example, the small hit probability variation area can be entered and the big hit probability variation area cannot be entered (or difficult to enter). ) Open rounds and open rounds where it is possible to enter the big hit probability changing area and not enter the small hit probability changing area (or difficult to enter).
In addition, the “several open rounds” of the big hit game include an open round that allows the player to enter (or easily enter) the big hit probability variation area and cannot enter the small hit probability change area (or difficult to enter), In addition to the open round that can enter the hit probability change area (or easy to enter) and cannot enter the big hit probability change area (or difficult to enter), for example, it is not possible to enter the big hit probability change area and the small hit probability change area ( (It is also possible to include an open round that is difficult to enter).

  In this configuration, during the big hit game, the chance to reach the big hit probability variation condition and the chance to reach the small hit probability variation condition occur at different timings (open round), so the big hit probability variation condition is established. Can be provided to the player respectively. In other words, a chance to change the jackpot lottery probability and a chance to change the jackpot lottery probability come respectively, so at each chance, the player's emotion and the lottery probability It is possible to effectively stimulate the player's feelings to change the game, and to fully enjoy the game at each opportunity. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to effectively improve a series of games and interests that reach the small hit game through establishment of the small hit probability variation condition, and to further increase the player's interest in the small hit game. .

  The ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided inside a variable winning opening having a small hit probability changing area, and has a big hit probability changing area in which a game ball flowing into the variable winning opening can enter. The jackpot probability selection means includes a normal jackpot lottery probability and a high jackpot lottery probability according to whether or not a jackpot probability variation condition triggered by a game ball entering the jackpot probability variation area during the jackpot game is satisfied. The game ball that has flowed into the variable winning opening is placed inside the variable winning opening having a small hit probability changing area and a big hit probability changing area. A configuration is proposed in which distribution means for distributing to any of a plurality of distribution areas including areas is provided. This configuration is the third invention of the present invention.

Here, the plurality of “distribution areas” including the big hit probability changing area and the small hit probability changing area are areas where the game balls distributed by the distributing means can enter. Further, it may be configured to have only the big hit probability changing region and the small hit probability changing region, or may be configured to further include the big hit probability changing region, the small hit probability changing region, and another distribution region.
As the “sorting means”, those that are randomly distributed to any of a plurality of distribution areas, those that are distributed to any distribution area according to a predetermined probability, and those that are distributed to any distribution area according to a predetermined condition Things can be applied.
In addition, the “variable prize opening” provided with the distribution means is not limited to the game balls that are distributed to the variable prize opening by the distribution means but also the game balls that have entered the variable prize opening. A part of may be distributed by the distribution means.

  In such a configuration, the game ball launched into the game area entered the variable winning opening with the interest of whether or not to enter the variable winning opening provided with the big hit probability changing area and the small hit probability changing area. It is possible to provide the player with the fun of whether the game ball enters the big hit probability changing area or the small hit probability changing area. In other words, in addition to the gameability of seeing the return of the game ball, whether or not the game ball launched into the game area enters the variable prize opening, The playability of seeing the return of the game ball, that is, whether to enter the area or the small hit probability change area, is demonstrated, and further, these playability continuously occur, to the big hit probability change area and the small hit probability change area It is possible to provide an unprecedented and interesting game of aiming to enter.

  In the bullet ball game machine according to the first aspect of the invention described above, the game machine has a jackpot probability variation area provided in at least one variable winning slot, in which a game ball that has flowed into the variable winning slot can enter, and a jackpot probability selection According to whether or not the big hit probability variation condition triggered by the game ball entering the big hit probability variation area during the big hit game, the means is either a normal big hit lottery probability or a high jackpot lottery probability When a game ball enters one of the big hit probability change area and the small hit probability change area during one big hit game, compared to a case where no game ball enters the one Then, a configuration is proposed that includes a rate-of-entrance changing means that increases the rate of entrance of game balls to the other. This configuration is the fourth invention of the present invention.

Here, the “entrance rate changing means” means that a game ball can enter or is easy to enter the other, provided that a game ball enters one of the big hit probability variation area and the small hit probability variation area. If a game ball does not enter one of these, it is impossible or impossible to enter the other. And, “the entrance rate is increased” to the other by the entrance rate conversion means that the entry from the inability to enter the other to become possible, or that it is difficult to enter from a state where it is difficult to enter. Indicates that it will change.
The specific configuration of such a change rate of the entrance rate is as follows: “It is possible to convert the entrance rate of the game ball into one of the big hit probability change region and the small hit probability change region into a plurality of different entrance rate change modes. It is preferable to use a configuration in which the game is converted into a high change rate of the entrance rate on the condition that the player has entered the other probability variation area in one big hit game. Or, “inside the variable winning opening, one of the big hit probability variation region and the small hit probability variation region is arranged upstream, and the other one is arranged on the downstream side of the other, and the big hit probability variation region and the small hit probability variation region. A configuration in which a ball flow path that does not communicate with a region and a game ball that has flowed into the variable winning opening can enter any of the ball flow paths can be applied.

  In such a configuration, since a game ball enters one of the big hit probability variation area and the small hit probability variation area, the rate of entry to the other becomes high. Emotions can be strongly stimulated, and the emotions of players who want to enter the other can be enhanced with the entry to one. And since a game of aiming to enter one side and a game of aiming to enter the other occur continuously, these synergistic effects provide players with an exciting game that has never existed before it can.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which closed (A) big hit probability variation opening 25 of the 1st big winning opening apparatus 21 arrange | positioned at the game board 2, and the state which opened (B) big hit probability variation opening 25. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which closed the (A) small hit probability variation opening 35 of the 2nd big winning opening apparatus 31 arrange | positioned in the game board 2, and the state which opened the (B) small hit probability variation opening 35. . It is a chart explaining a part of specification of the game concerning Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of a main routine. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is the flowchart 1 which shows a success / failure determination process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows a success / failure determination process. It is the flowchart 3 which shows a success / failure determination process. It is the flowchart 4 which shows a success / failure determination process. It is the flowchart 5 which shows a success / failure determination process. It is the flowchart 1 which shows a big hit game process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows a big hit game process. It is the flowchart 3 which shows a big hit game process. It is the flowchart 4 which shows a big hit game process. It is the flowchart 1 which shows a small hit game process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows a small hit game process. It is a front view of the game board 102 of Example 2. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd big winning opening apparatus 111 of Example 2. FIG. 12 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a big hit game process according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a big hit game process according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 3 illustrating a big hit game process according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a big hit game process according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a big hit game process according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart 3 illustrating a big hit game process according to the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd big prize opening apparatus 141 of another example.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment concerning this invention is not limited to the following embodiment, As long as it belongs to the technical scope of this invention, various forms can be taken. Also, the following examples and other examples can be combined as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 through hinges 53 provided on the upper left and lower sides of the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the glass plate 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is disposed.

  Speakers 66 are disposed on the upper and left sides of the front frame 52. The game sounds and alarm sounds emitted from the speakers 66 improve the game's preference and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at a lower portion of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player, thereby moving a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. To do.

  Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an overflowing prize ball from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball removal lever (not shown) that discharges the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating the ball release lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to another box (dollar box).

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 that reads and writes a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CR settlement display device 95 (see FIG. 3) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. In addition, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 that can be operated by the player are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 3a, 3b, and a large number of game nails are implanted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is disposed at the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in the whole) is disposed in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp inlet, a warp passage, a stage and the like (not shown).

  A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are arranged vertically below the center case 5. The first starting port 11 is configured to be able to enter a game ball at all times, while the second starting port 12 is configured by a variable starting device 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball can be entered only in the open state. Further, on the right side of the variable starter 13, a first grand prize opening device 21 having a first big prize opening 14 is disposed, above the first big prize opening device 21 (to the right of the center case 5). Is provided with a second grand prize opening device 31 having a second big prize opening 15. The first grand prize opening device 21 is an opening / closing operation that changes the position between a standing position that closes the first big prize opening 14 and a tilting position that tilts forward from the standing position and opens the first big prize opening 14. By providing the piece 22 and making the opening and closing piece 22 in the standing position, the game ball cannot be entered into the first big prize opening 14 in a closed state, and in the tilt position, the first big prize opening 14 is set to an open state in which a game ball can be entered. The first big prize opening device 21 includes a first big prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) for opening and closing the opening / closing piece 22, and the opening / closing piece 22 is controlled by driving control of the first big prize opening solenoid 14b. Can be converted into the closed state and the open state. On the other hand, the second big prize opening device 31 is located at the standing position where the second big prize opening 15 is closed and the tilting position where the second big prize opening 15 is opened by tilting to the right from the standing position. An opening / closing piece 32 that performs a conversion operation is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece 32 to the upright position, the game ball cannot be entered into the second big prize opening 15 and closed, and the second position is set to the tilting position. An open state in which a game ball can enter the big prize opening 15 is set. The second big prize opening device 31 includes a second big prize opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 32, and the second large prize opening solenoid 15b is controlled by driving the second big prize opening solenoid 15b. The winning opening 15 is controlled to open and close.

  In addition, on the left side of the center case 5, an ordinary symbol operating gate 17 that can always pass a game ball is disposed, and on the left side of the variable starter 13, four general winning holes 41 are provided. It is arranged. These general winning ports 41 are configured to allow a game ball to be always entered. Further, an out-out port 16 is disposed at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when a game ball launched into the game area 3 does not win any winning opening or starting port, The ball enters the out port 16.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 each including a 7-segment display device are disposed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. This block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Then, the CPU of each control device starts a program installed in each ROM by an interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

  The main controller 80 receives a game ball that has entered the first start port 11a and the second start port 12 through the game board relay terminal plate 74 to detect the game ball that has entered the first start port 11. A second start port switch 12a to detect, a normal gate switch 17a to detect a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a first count switch 14a to count the game balls that have entered the first big winning port 14, Detection signals from the second count switch 15a for counting the game balls that have entered the second major prize opening 15 and the respective general prize opening switches 41a for detecting the game balls that have entered the respective general prize opening 41 are provided. Entered. Further, the main control device 80 is provided inside the first big prize opening device 21, the big hit probability changing port switch 25 a and the first normal opening switch 26 a, and the second big prize opening device 31. Detection signals from the small hit probability changing switch 35 a and the second normal port switch 36 a are also input via the game board relay terminal board 74. The large hit probability changing switch 25a, the first normal opening switch 26a, the small hit probability changing switch 35a, and the second normal opening switch 36a will be described later because they are relevant to the present invention.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with a program installed in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the detection signal and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device. Output to 83. The main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 71, and Lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the main control device 80 is also connected to the first big prize winning solenoid 14b, the second big prize winning solenoid 15b, the big hit probability changing solenoid 27a, and the small hit probability changing solenoid 37a through the game board relay terminal plate 74. Has been. The main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 14 by controlling the first big prize opening solenoid 14b, and controls the second big prize opening solenoid 15b by driving and controlling the second big prize opening solenoid 15b. Open / close control. The big hit probability changing solenoid 27a and the small hit probability changing solenoid 37a will be described later because they are the main parts of the present invention. The main controller 80 also outputs a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot, and the output signal is sent to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and pays out a prize ball by driving the payout motor 90 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control device 80. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81, and the prize balls are counted by both. .

  Further, the payout control device 81 receives signals from the full switch 92 and the ball break switch 93. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in accordance with this detection. The ball break switch 93 detects that the amount of game balls stored is small or not stored in a ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout controller 81 in accordance with this detection. When the payout control device 81 receives signals from the full switch 92 and the ball runout switch 93, the payout control device 81 stops driving the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the ball break switch 93 are configured to continue outputting signals until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signals. To resume.

  The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and pays out the rented balls by driving the payout motor 90 in accordance with the lending command. The CR unit terminal plate 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 95 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and signals from a ball rental switch and a settlement switch provided in the settlement display device 95 are input. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. The payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84 and transmits a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch a game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the above-described payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player using the launch stop switch 99. Press to output. It should be noted that the launch control device 84 performs control so that the game ball is not fired unless a touch signal is input, and even when a fire stop signal is input, the game is controlled regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. Controls not to fire a ball.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, and provides commands for effect display control, etc. The data is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control data and the lamp control data are distributed to each control portion (the functional component as the sound control device and the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device has the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and the lamp 65 are controlled to emit light.

  Furthermore, the sub integrated control device 83 is connected to switches for detecting operations such as the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and the decision switch 69. When each switch detects an operation by the player, the signal is input. Is done.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands transmitted from the sub integrated control device 83 (the data transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub integrated control device 83, the input of the effect buttons, etc. And the effect image such as the pseudo special symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal board. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  A power supply board (not shown) is configured as a direct current power supply that generates a direct current voltage using power supplied from an external AC power supply. Supply power. The power supply board includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while supplying power from the AC power supply. Thus, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while power is supplied from the AC power supply, and the power failure signal is sent to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the normal symbol starts to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 7, and after a predetermined time. If the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined hit state, the wing piece of the variable starter 13 is driven and a game ball can enter the second starter 12. Here, the blade of the variable starter 13 performs one opening for 0.2 seconds in the non-opening extension mode and one opening for one second in the opening extension mode by hitting the normal symbol once. To do.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 starts changing the first special symbol. The winning / losing lottery of the big hit and the small hit is performed by the random number extracted due to the sphere. Then, the result of the success / failure lottery is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 starts changing the second special symbol. The winning / losing lottery of the big hit and the small hit is performed by the random number extracted due to the incoming ball. Then, the result of the winning / losing lottery is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation. Further, in parallel with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, after the variation effect of the pseudo special symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation of each special symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, the variation effect is displayed. The lottery result is notified in accordance with the stop symbol form of the pseudo special symbol. Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the variation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12.

  Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, up to four random numbers (numerical data) extracted by entering the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are stored as reserved memories, and the first special symbol reserved. The number display device 18 and the second special symbol reservation number display device 19 display the number of each stored storage. Then, when the reserved memory is digested, the above-described winning / losing lottery for the big hit and the small hit is performed (a later-described hit determination process). If the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the first and second special symbols indicating the big hit, and the effect symbol display device 6 indicates the big hit. A special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, with the determination of the jackpot, a jackpot game for opening the first and second big prize winning openings 14 and 15 is executed. If the result of the lottery is a small hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the first and second special symbols indicating the small hit, and the effect symbol display device 6 A pseudo special symbol indicating a small hit is fixedly displayed. Then, with the determination of the small hit, a small hit game for opening the first big winning opening 14 is executed. The big hit game and the small hit game will be described later because they are related to the main part of the present invention.

  In addition, when game balls enter the respective start openings 11, 12, each large winning opening 14, 15, and the general winning opening 41, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out. Specifically, three prize balls for each entry into the first start opening 11 and five prize balls for each entry into the second start opening 12 are the first and second major prize openings 14. , 15, 13 prize balls are paid out, and 5 prize balls are paid out for every entry to the general prize opening 41.

The main part of the present invention will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 4, the first big prize opening device 21 arranged in the game board 2 includes an operation region 23 into which a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 14 flows. Inside the operation area 23, an outlet 24 through which the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 14 flows out into the operation area 23, and a jackpot that allows the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 24 to enter the game area 23. Probability opening 25 and first normal openings 26 and 26 and shutter pieces 27 and 27 for opening and closing the big hit probability changing opening 25 are provided. The outlet 24 is provided with the first count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for counting the game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 14, and inside the big hit probability changing opening 25, the big hit The big hit probability changing port switch 25a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the probability changing port 25 is disposed, and the first normal ports 26 and 26 are respectively connected to the first normal ports 26 and 26. The first normal port switch 26a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided.

  The shutter pieces 27, 27 are in an upright position (FIG. 4B) that opens the big hit probability changing opening 25, and in a tilting position (FIG. A)), and is tilted to the standing position and the tilting position by the big hit probability changing opening solenoid 27a (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 4A, in the closed state in which the shutter pieces 27 and 27 are in the tilted position, the game ball that has flowed into the operation region 23 from the outlet 24 cannot enter the big hit probability variation opening 25 and first. The ball is guided to the normal mouth 26 and enters. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the open state where the shutter pieces 27, 27 are in the standing position, the game ball that has flowed in from the outlet 24 is guided to the big hit probability variation port 25 and enters. In this embodiment, since the shutter pieces 27 and 27 are not in the state in which the first normal ports 26 and 26 cannot enter the ball, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 may enter the first normal ports 26 and 26. possible.

In such a first grand prize opening device 21, when a game ball enters when the first big prize opening 14 is opened, the game ball is detected by the first count switch 14 a, and the inside of the operation region 23 through the outlet 24. Spill to When the shutter pieces 27, 27 are in the closed state, the game ball enters the first normal port 26 and is detected by the first normal port switch 26a. On the other hand, when the shutter pieces 27 are in the open state, most of the game balls that have entered the operating region 23 enter the big hit probability changing opening 25 and are detected by the big hit probability changing mouth switch 25a.
The first grand prize opening device 21 includes a transparent plate (not shown) that covers the front surface of the operation area 23, and the game board 2 so that the transparent board is flush with the game board 2. It is arrange | positioned so that it may be embedded in. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the return of the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 14 until the game hits the big hit probability changing port 25 or the first normal ports 26 and 26.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the second grand prize opening device 31 includes an operation region 33 into which a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 15 flows. Inside the operation area 33, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15 flows out into the operation area 33, and a small ball that can enter the game ball that has flowed out from the outflow hole 34. A hitting probability changing opening 35 and a second normal opening 36, and a shutter piece 37 for converting the small hitting probability changing opening 35 into a state in which a ball can be entered or a state in which a ball cannot be entered are disposed. The outlet 34 is provided with the second count switch 15a (see FIG. 3) for counting the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15, and inside the small hit probability changing opening 35, The small hit probability changing port switch 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the small hit probability changing port 35 is disposed, and the second normal port 36 is provided with the second normal port 36. The second normal port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed.

  The shutter piece 37 is operated to change the position between a position where the ball can enter the small hit probability changing opening 35 and a position where the shutter piece 37 tilts to the right from the position and cannot enter the small hit probability changing opening 35. It is tilted by the small hit probability changing opening solenoid 37a (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 5A, in the closed state of the shutter piece 37 that makes it impossible to enter the small hit probability changing opening 35, the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 34 cannot enter the small hit probability changing opening 35. The ball is guided to the second normal port 36 and enters. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the open state of the shutter piece 37 that can enter the small hit probability variation opening 35, the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 34 enters the small hit probability variation opening 35. easy. In the present embodiment, since the shutter piece 37 can enter the second normal port 36 when the shutter piece 37 is open, the shutter piece 37 may enter the second normal port 36.

In such a second grand prize opening device 31, when a game ball enters when the second big prize opening 15 is opened, the game ball is detected by the second count switch 15 a, and the inside of the operation region 33 through the outlet 34. Spill to In the closed state of the shutter piece 37, the game ball enters the second normal port 36 and is detected by the second normal port switch 36a. On the other hand, in the open state of the shutter piece 37, the game ball that has entered the operating region 33 easily enters the small hit probability changing opening 35, and enters the small hit probability changing opening 35 by the small hit probability changing switch 35a. Detected.
Note that the second grand prize opening device 31 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) that covers the front surface of the operation region 33, as in the first big prize opening device 21 described above. The game board 2 is arranged so as to be flush with the game board 2 so as to be embedded in the game board 2. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the return of the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 until it enters the small hit probability changing opening 35 or the second normal opening 36.

The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning a big win in the above-described winning / losing lottery when the game ball enters the big hit probability changing opening 25 of the first big prize opening device 21. It is configured as a so-called probability fluctuation machine.
In this configuration, the winning probability of the jackpot in the winning lottery performed by digesting the above-mentioned holding memory is a low winning probability (hereinafter referred to as a normal jackpot lottery probability) and a winning probability higher than the normal jackpot lottery probability (hereinafter referred to as a big jackpot). (Referred to as “lottery probability”). That is, when a game ball enters the big hit probability changing port 25 of the first big prize opening device 21 during the big hit game, after the big hit game is ended, the big hit probability changing mode in which the high big hit lottery probability is made effective is set. If the player does not enter the big hit probability changing opening 25 during the game, the normal big hit normal mode in which the normal big hit lottery probability is made effective after the big hit game ends. An end condition is set for the big hit probability changing mode, and the big hit normal mode is entered when the end condition is satisfied.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal big hit lottery probability is set to 1/300, and the high big hit lottery probability is set to 1/150. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot lottery probability and the high jackpot lottery probability are the same regardless of whether the ball enters either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. In the present embodiment, the condition for shifting to the big hit probability changing mode (hereinafter referred to as the big hit probability changing condition) is to enter the big hit probability changing port 25 during the big hit game and to end the big hit probability game. The end condition of the big hit probability changing mode is satisfied by satisfying one of the fact that the number of times of the winning / failing lottery reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) and that the winning lottery is determined to be a big hit. .

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the winning probability for the small hits in the winning lottery is also a low winning probability (hereinafter referred to as a normal small lottery probability) and a winning probability (hereinafter referred to as a normal winning lottery probability). , Which is called a lottery probability per high / low), and either one is selected and used. That is, when a game ball enters the small hit probability changing port 35 of the second big prize opening device 31 during the big hit game, the small hit probability changing mode in which the lottery probability is made effective after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if the ball does not enter the small hit probability changing opening 35 during the big hit game, after the big hit game is ended, the small hit normal mode in which the normal small hit lottery probability is made effective is set. An end condition is set for the high / small hit probability changing mode, and the mode is shifted to the normal mode for hitting as the end condition is satisfied.

  Here, the normal small lottery probability is set to 1/200 as shown in FIG. 6, and the high / small lottery probability is set to 1/50. In this embodiment, the normal small lottery probability and the high / small lottery probability are the same regardless of whether the ball enters either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Further, in this embodiment, the condition for shifting to the small hit probability changing mode (hereinafter referred to as the small hit probability changing condition) is that the ball enters the small hit probability changing port 35 during the big hit game and ends the big hit game. Yes, different from the big hit probability variation condition described above. Further, the end condition of the small hit probability change mode is the same as the end condition of the big hit probability change mode.

  In addition, the present embodiment also has a function of converting between the open extension mode and the non-open extension mode described above, and shifts to the open extension mode with the end of the big hit game. When the end condition is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the non-open extension mode. Here, the condition for shifting to the open extension mode is the end of the jackpot game, and the end condition of the open extension mode is the same as the end condition of the jackpot probability changing mode. In the open extension mode, the opening time of the blades of the variable starter 13 becomes longer than that in the non-open extension mode as described above, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the first and second special symbols. The fluctuation time is shorter than that in the non-open extension mode. Furthermore, the probability of winning a normal symbol is higher than in the non-open extension mode.

  In the present embodiment, the five patterns of gaming states are generated by the aforementioned big hit normal mode, big hit probability change mode, small hit normal mode, small hit probability change mode, non-open extension mode, and open extension mode. That is, the gaming state of “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / non-open extended mode”, “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / open extended mode” gaming state, “big hit probability change mode / small hit normal mode / open” The game state of “extension mode”, the game state of “big hit normal mode / small hit probability change mode / open extension mode”, and the game state of “big hit probability change mode / small hit probability change mode / open extension mode”.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game described above will be described.
In the present embodiment, four types of jackpot games of the first to fourth are defined, and when it is determined that the jackpot game by the above-mentioned lottery by digestion of the reserved memory, any one jackpot game is selectively Executed. The selection of the jackpot game is based on specific random numbers (first and second jackpot symbol determination random numbers described later) extracted by entering the first and second start ports 11 and 12, as will be described later. Done.

In the first jackpot game, the opening round for opening the first grand prize opening 14 is repeated 9 times, and then the opening round for opening the second big winning opening 15 is carried out once, for a total of 10 opening. Perform a round.
More specifically, in each of the first to ninth opening rounds, a pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds and the opening for a maximum of 20 seconds are performed with an interval of 6 seconds (closing) (hereinafter referred to as the first half short type). ) To open the first grand prize winning opening 14. In each of the first to ninth opening rounds, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first grand prize opening device 21 are opened for only 5 seconds from the start of the round (see FIG. 4B). To do. The first half short-type open round ends when 10 game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14 and the first big prize opening 14 is closed even before the opening time (20 seconds) elapses. . Also, in the 10th opening round, the second grand prize winning opening 14 is the first half short type (similar to the above, a pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds and the opening for a maximum of 20 seconds are performed with an interval of 6 seconds) Open with In the tenth opening round, the shutter piece 37 of the second big prize opening device 31 is set to the open state (see FIG. 5B) only for 5 seconds from the start of the round. The tenth opening round ends with ten game balls entering the second grand prize opening 15 as in the first to ninth opening rounds.
Such a first jackpot game will be a big hit probability change if it is not possible to enter the first grand prize opening 14 when the first big prize opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the first to ninth opening rounds. Cannot enter the mouth 25. Similarly, in the tenth open round, if the second big prize opening 15 cannot be entered when the second big prize opening 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds, it is not possible to enter the small hit probability variation opening 35. Therefore, in the first big hit game, it is difficult to shift to the big hit probability changing mode and the small hit probability changing mode after the big hit game.

In the second big hit game, the opening round of the first big winning opening 14 is repeated nine times, and then the opening round of the second big winning opening 15 is performed once. In each of the 1st to 9th open rounds, as in the first big hit game described above, the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the first half short pattern and is limited to 5 seconds from the start of the round. The shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first grand prize opening device 21 are set to the open state (see FIG. 4B). In addition, the 10th opening round is to open the second grand prize winning opening 14 by a pattern that opens for a maximum of 26.2 seconds (hereinafter referred to as a long type), and the second large opening is limited to 5 seconds from the start of the round. The shutter piece 37 of the winning opening device 31 is set to an open state (see FIG. 5B). Even in this long-type open round, if 10 game balls enter the second big prize opening 15, the second big prize opening 15 is set even before the opening time (26.2 seconds) elapses. Close and finish.
Such a second jackpot game is likely to enter the small hit probability change opening 35 in the tenth open round. That is, in the second big hit game, after the big hit game, it is difficult to shift to the big hit probability changing mode and easily shift to the small hit probability changing mode.

In the third jackpot game, the first to eighth opening rounds in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the first half short pattern are repeated, and then the first big winning opening 14 is set to the long pattern. The 9th opening round is performed by opening (up to 26.2 seconds at maximum), and then the 10th opening round is performed by opening the second grand prize winning opening 15 by the first half short pattern. . In each of the first to ninth opening rounds, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first grand prize opening device 21 are set to the open state (see FIG. 4B) only for 5 seconds from the start of the round. . Further, in the tenth open round, the shutter piece 37 is opened (see FIG. 5B) only for 5 seconds from the start of the round, as in the first big hit game described above. In the 9th opening round, when 10 game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14, the first grand prize opening 14 is closed even before the opening time (26.2 seconds) elapses. To finish.
Such a third jackpot game is likely to enter the jackpot probability variation opening 25 in the ninth opening round. That is, in the third big hit game, it is easy to shift to the big hit probability changing mode after the big hit game, and it is difficult to shift to the small hit probability changing mode.

The fourth jackpot game repeats the first to eighth opening rounds in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the first half short pattern, and then the first big winning opening 14 is set to the long pattern. The ninth opening round is performed to perform the opening operation, and then the tenth opening round is performed to open the second big prize opening 15 with the long pattern. In each of the first to ninth opening rounds, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first grand prize opening device 21 are opened, as in the third jackpot game, and in the tenth opening round, Similarly to the second jackpot game, the shutter piece 37 is opened for 5 seconds from the start of the round.
The fourth big hit game is likely to enter the big hit probability changing opening 25 in the ninth opening round, and the possibility to enter the small hit probability changing opening 35 in the tenth opening round. Is expensive. That is, in the fourth big hit game, it is difficult to shift to the big hit probability changing mode and the small hit probability changing mode after the big hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is to perform the opening operation of opening the first big winning opening 14 for 1.8 seconds once. That is, in the small hit game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 (1.8 seconds) is the sum of the opening times of the first to tenth open rounds in the first to fourth big hit games. Shorter than (total opening time).
In the small hit game, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first big prize opening device 21 are maintained in a closed state (see FIG. 4A). Therefore, a game ball cannot enter the big hit probability changing opening 25 during the small hit game.

Next, processing of various programs executed by main controller 80 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the remaining processing of S85 which is repeated as long as time permits within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms. Is done. When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

  Here, if a negative determination is made (that is, it is determined that the interruption is not normal) (S10: No), an initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to a residual process (S85). In this initial setting, for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the RAM, and initial values are written to a work area of the RAM such as the first and second special symbols as initial symbols. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made (that is, a normal interruption is determined) (S10: Yes), an initial value random number update process (S20), a jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and a first jackpot symbol determination Random number update processing (S30), second big hit symbol determination random number update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number Update processing (S50), variation pattern determination random number update processing (S55), winning confirmation processing (S60), winning / failing determination processing (S65), special game processing (S70), fraud monitoring processing (S75), image output processing The output value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the main routine winning confirmation process (S60).
In the start winning process, it is determined in S100 whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached an upper limit value (for example, four). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. In S110, a first extracted random number hold storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, the big hit determination random number, the first big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage and the first hold 1 is added to the first reserved number counter indicating the number of memories, and processing necessary for lighting the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is performed according to the information of the first reserved number counter.

  In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the start winning process is terminated. If the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached an upper limit value (for example, four). If the determination is affirmative (S125: Yes), the start winning process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. In S130, a second extracted random number hold storage process is executed. In the second extracted random number hold storage process, the big hit determination random number, the second big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold memory, and the second hold 1 is added to the second reserved number counter indicating the number of memories, and processing necessary for lighting the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is performed according to the information of the second reserved number counter.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The validity determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

  In the success / failure determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening device 21 or the second big prize opening device 31 is in operation (that is, the big hit game or the small win game is being executed). (S150). If the determination is affirmative (S150: Yes), the success / failure determination process is terminated. If the determination is negative (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S160: No), the process proceeds to S165.

  In S165, it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory. If the determination is affirmative (S165: Yes), the process proceeds to S170. If the determination is negative (S165: No), the process proceeds to S175. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as a random value) stored in the second reserved memory is used as a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit Move to. After S170, the process proceeds to S185.

  In S175, it is determined whether or not there is a first pending storage. If the determination is affirmative (S175: Yes), the process proceeds to S180, and if the determination is negative (S175: No), the determination process is terminated. . In S180, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, and the oldest first reserved memory is selected, and the information stored in the first reserved memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit as in S170. After S180, proceed to S185. Note that in the success / failure determination process of the present embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is set as the target of the determination. For this reason, the first reserved memory is a target of the determination of success / failure only when there is no second reserved memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability change flag indicating the big hit probability change mode is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S185: Yes), the process proceeds to S190, and if the determination is negative (S185: No), go to S195.
In S190, the big hit determination table (big hit probability change table) corresponding to the big big hit lottery probability in the big hit probability variation mode is validated, and the process proceeds to S200. On the other hand, in S195, the big hit determination table (big hit normal table) corresponding to the normal big hit lottery probability in the big hit normal mode is validated, and the flow proceeds to S200.

In S200, it is determined whether or not the small hit probability change flag indicating the small hit probability change mode is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and in the negative determination (S200). : No), the process proceeds to S210.
In S205, the small hit determination table (small hit probability change table) corresponding to the high / small hit lottery probability in the small hit probability changing mode is validated, and the process proceeds to S215. On the other hand, in S210, the small hit determination table (small hit normal table) corresponding to the normal small hit lottery probability in the small hit normal mode is validated, and the process proceeds to S215.

  In S215 of FIG. 10, a determination process for determining a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is performed. In this determination process, based on the big hit probability variation table validated in S190 or the big hit normal table valid in S195, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number moved to the big hit determination buffer is a big hit, It is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit based on the small hit probability change table validated in S205 or the small hit normal table valid in S210. The reserved memory related to the determined jackpot determination random number is digested. After such determination processing, the process proceeds to S220.

  In S220, it is confirmed whether or not the determination result of the determination process in S215 is a big hit (S220: Yes), the process proceeds to S225, and if it is not a big hit (S220: No), the process proceeds to S240.

  In S225, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determining random number (that is, the jackpot symbol determining random number in the jackpot determination buffer) related to the reserved storage digested in S215. Then, based on the determined jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol determining random number), one jackpot game is determined from the first to fourth jackpot games. Then, the process proceeds to S230.

  In the variation pattern determination process of S230, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the reserved storage digested in S215 (that is, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer) The variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table and determined, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the determined variation pattern. After S230, the process proceeds to S235.

  In S235, the number of rounds related to the big hit game determined in S225, the opening patterns of the first and second big winning holes 14, 15 (the above-mentioned first half short type and long type), the opening / closing pattern of the big hit probability changing opening 25 (shutter pieces) 27, 27), the opening pattern of the small hit probability changing opening 35 (the operation pattern of the shutter piece 37), the interval time, the production time, the production mode, and the like, and the process proceeds to S270.

  On the other hand, in S240 following the negative determination in S220, it is confirmed whether or not the determination result of the determination process in S215 is a small hit (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. (S240: No), it progresses to S260.

  In S245, a small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number related to the reserved memory digested in S215, and the process proceeds to S250. In S250, similar to S230 described above, based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the reserved memory digested in S215, the variation pattern and special symbol of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are displayed. The variation time and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S255. In S255, an opening pattern, a production time, a production mode, and the like of the first big winning opening 14 relating to the small hit game are set, and the process proceeds to S270.

  Further, in S260 following the negative determination in S240, the variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and the special symbol based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the reserved memory digested in S215. In addition to determining the fluctuating time, etc., prior to this, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. After S260, the process proceeds to S265 to perform processing related to the loss. Then, the process proceeds to S270. In this embodiment, the process of determining a lost symbol is performed in S260. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration including a process of determining a lost symbol before S260 may be employed.

In S270, a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S170 or S180 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the information (the big hit, the small hit, or the loss) based on the determination process of S215, the above-described change pattern information, the change start command indicating the change time of the special symbol, and the like are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the change start command, the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 based on the change start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 generates an effect according to the received command. The symbol display device 6 is driven and controlled, and the display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) and the variation pattern information and the display of the effect symbol are started. Further, almost simultaneously with the transmission of the change instruction command of the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly drives and controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. Start changing the special symbol or the second special symbol.

  In S280 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination in S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination. (S280: No), the success / failure determination process is terminated. In S285, the special symbol change display is terminated, and the special symbol fixed symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S225 described above, the small hit symbol determined in S245, or the lost symbol determined in S260) is displayed. A symbol confirmation command for executing the effect symbol confirmation display is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the success / failure determination process ends.

  Further, in S300 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration time of the special symbol fixed display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. In the case of negative determination (S300: No), the determination process is ended. In S305, the special symbol confirmation display is terminated, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S315. If the determination is negative (S310: No), Proceed to S370 of FIG. In S315, with reference to the big hit probability change flag indicating that it is the big hit probability mode, if the big hit probability change flag = 1, the big hit probability change flag is cleared (S320), and the process proceeds to S325. In S325, with reference to the small hit probability change flag indicating that the small hit probability mode, if the small hit probability change flag = 1, the small hit probability change flag is cleared (S330), and the process proceeds to S335. In S335, the open extension flag indicating the open extension mode is referred to. When the open extension flag = 1, the open extension flag is cleared (S340), and the process proceeds to S350. After that, the state-specifying command transmission process (S350), the condition device operation start process (S355), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S360), and the big hit start effect process (S365) are sequentially executed, so that the big hit game mode Is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, a command indicating the start of the big hit game is started, and the success / failure determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S370 of FIG. 13 following the negative determination of S310, the big hit probability change flag is referred, and when the flag = 1 (S370: Yes), the process proceeds to S375, and when the flag = 0 (S370). : No), the process proceeds to S390. In S375, the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (number of jackpot probability variation) that can be executed in the jackpot probability variation mode is decremented, and the process proceeds to S380. In S380, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability variation number = 0. If the determination is affirmative (S380: Yes), the process proceeds to S385, and if the determination is negative (S380: No), the process proceeds to S390. In S385, the big hit probability variation flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S390.

  In S390, the small hit probability change flag is referred to. If the flag = 1 (S390: Yes), the process proceeds to S395. If the flag = 0 (S390: No), the process proceeds to S410. In S395, the remaining number of small hit lotteries (number of small hit probability variation) that can be executed in the small hit probability variation mode is decremented, and the process proceeds to S400. In S400, it is determined whether or not the number of small hit probability changes = 0. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process proceeds to S410. In S405, the small hit probability variation flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the open / extended flag is referred to. When the flag = 1 (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S415. When the flag = 0 (S410: No), the process proceeds to S430. In S415, the remaining number of lotteries (opening extension number) that can be executed in the open extension mode is decremented, and the process proceeds to S420. In S420, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening extension = 0. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425. If the determination is negative (S420: No), the process proceeds to S430. In S425, the release extension flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S430.

  In S430, a state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S435. In S435, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440, and the first big prize opening device operation start process (S440). By sequentially executing the small hitting start effect process (S445), a command indicating the mode of the small hitting game, a command for instructing the start of the small hitting game, and the like are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, etc. The game is started and the success / failure determination process is ended. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S435 (S435: No), the success / failure determination process ends.

  Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-described success / failure determination process.

  In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505. If the determination is negative (S500: No), the big hit game process is terminated.

  In S505, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 14 is in an open round. If the determination is affirmative (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S505: No), go to S510.

  In S510, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 15 is in an open round. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S510: No), go to S515.

  In S515, it is determined whether or not an interval between open rounds in the jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S670 of FIG. 16, and if the determination is negative (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520. In S520, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 17, and if the determination is negative (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S525, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S530. If the determination is negative (S525: No), the big hit game process is terminated.

In S530, the first grand prize opening 14 is executed, and according to the opening pattern (first half short type) of the first big prize opening 14 set in S235 (FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process. Is activated (the first opening round is started). More specifically, in the first big prize opening opening process (S530), the first big prize opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds and the first big prize opening 14 is opened for 6 seconds according to the first half short type opening pattern. The operation of sequentially closing and opening the first grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 20 seconds is started.
In subsequent S535, a big hit probability changing opening process is executed, and the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first big winning opening device 21 are opened to make the big hit probability changing opening 25 open. After the process of S535, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented by S540, and the big hit game process is terminated.

  In S550 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination in S505, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability changing opening 25 is open. If the determination is affirmative (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S555. If the determination is negative (S550: No), the process proceeds to S575. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (5 seconds) of the big hit probability variation opening 25 has elapsed. If it has elapsed (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if it has not elapsed (S555: No) ), Go to S565. In S560, the big hit probability changing mouth closing process is executed, the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first big winning opening device 21 are closed, and the big hit probability changing mouth 25 is brought into a closed state. In subsequent S565, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the jackpot probability variation opening 25. If the determination is affirmative (S565: Yes), the process proceeds to S570. If the determination is negative (S565: No), the process proceeds to S575. In S570, the big hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S575.

  In S575, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S585, and if the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S580. In S580, it is determined whether or not the expiry time of the opening round of the first grand prize winning opening 14 has been reached. If the determination is affirmative (S580: Yes), the process proceeds to S585. If the determination is negative (S580: No), the big hit game process is terminated. In S585, the first big prize opening closing process is executed to close the first big prize winning opening 14 (the opening round is ended). In subsequent S590, a jackpot interval process for setting an interval between each open round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In S600 following the affirmative determination in S510, it is determined whether or not the small hit probability changing opening 35 is open. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605. If the determination is negative (S600: No), the process proceeds to S625. In S605, it is determined whether or not the opening time (5 seconds) of the small hit probability variation opening 35 has elapsed. If it has elapsed (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S610, and if it has not elapsed (S605: No), go to S615. In S610, a small hit probability variation opening closing process is executed, and the shutter piece 37 of the second large winning opening device 31 is operated to be closed, so that the small collision probability variation opening 35 is closed. In the subsequent S615, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the small hit probability variation opening 35. If the determination is affirmative (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620. If the determination is negative (S615: No), the process proceeds to S625. In S620, the small hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S625.

  In S625, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 15 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S625: Yes), the process proceeds to S635. If the determination is negative (S625: No), the process proceeds to S630. In S630, it is determined whether or not the expiration time of the open round of the second big prize opening 15 has been reached. If the determination is affirmative (S630: Yes), the process proceeds to S635. If the determination is negative (S630: No), the big hit game process is terminated. In S635, the second big prize opening closing process is executed to close the second big prize opening 15 (the opening round is ended). In subsequent S640, a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended is executed. In the present embodiment, since the open round that opens the second grand prize winning opening 15 is the final round, the big hit end effect process is performed as the open round ends. Thereafter, the open round counter is cleared (S645), and the big hit game process is terminated.

  In S670 of FIG. 16 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S670: Yes), the process proceeds to S675. If the determination is negative (S670: No), the big hit game process is terminated. In S675, it is determined whether or not the above-described third or fourth jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S675: Yes), the process proceeds to S680, and if the determination is negative (S675: No). , The process proceeds to S690. In S680, it is determined whether or not the open round counter = 8 (whether or not the eighth open round is completed). If the determination is affirmative (S680: Yes), the process proceeds to S685, and the determination is negative. (S680: No), the process proceeds to S690.

  In S685, the long pattern of the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 14 set in S235 (FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process is validated. After this processing, the process proceeds to S700. On the other hand, in S690 following the negative determination in S675 or S680, it is determined whether or not the open round counter = 9 (whether or not the ninth open round has been completed). If the determination is affirmative (S690: Yes). ), The process proceeds to S715, and in the case of a negative determination (S690: No), the process proceeds to S695. S695 is a process executed when the open round counter <7, and the first half short type of the open pattern of the first big prize opening 14 set in S235 (FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process is validated. After this processing, the process proceeds to S700.

  In S700 following S685 or S695, the first big prize opening opening process is executed. In the first grand prize opening process, when the long type is enabled in S685, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the long type opening pattern (the ninth opening round is started). ). More specifically, in the first big prize opening opening process (S690), the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 26.2 seconds according to the long-type opening pattern. On the other hand, when the first half short type is enabled by S695, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the first half short type opening pattern (the second to eighth opening rounds are started). More specifically, as in the first opening round, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds, the first big prize opening 14 is closed for 6 seconds, and the first big prize opening 14 is maximized. The operation of sequentially opening for 20 seconds is started.

  In subsequent S705, the big hit probability changing opening process is executed, and the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first big winning opening device 21 are opened to bring the big hit probability changing opening 25 into an open state. After the process of S705, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented in S710, and the big hit game process is terminated.

  In S715 following the affirmative determination in S690, it is determined whether or not the second or fourth big hit game is being played. If the determination is affirmative (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S720, and in the case of a negative determination. (S715: No), the process proceeds to S725. In S720, the long pattern of the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 15 set in S235 (FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process is validated. After this processing, the process proceeds to S730. On the other hand, in S725, the first half short type of the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 15 set in S235 (FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process is validated. After this processing, the process proceeds to S730.

  In S730, a second big prize opening opening process is executed. In the second big prize opening process, when the long type is enabled in S720, the second big prize opening 15 is opened according to the long type opening pattern (the tenth opening round is started). . More specifically, the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 26.2 seconds according to the long-type opening pattern. On the other hand, when the first half short type is enabled by S725, the second big prize opening 15 is opened according to the first half short type opening pattern (the tenth opening round is started). More specifically, the second big prize opening 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds, the second big prize opening 15 is closed for 6 seconds, and the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 20 seconds in sequence. Start.

  In subsequent S735, the small hit probability changing opening process is executed, and the shutter piece 37 of the second large winning opening device 31 is opened to make the small hit probability changing opening 35 open. After the process of S735, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented by S740, and the big hit game process is terminated.

  In S750 of FIG. 17 following the affirmative determination of S520 described above, it is determined whether or not the time of the big hit end effect has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and S755 and S760 are sequentially executed. If the determination is negative (S750: No), the big hit game process is terminated. In S755 and S760, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S765. In S765, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability variation entrance flag = 1, if the determination is affirmative (S765: Yes), the process proceeds to S770, and if the determination is negative (S765: No), the process proceeds to S785. In S770, the big hit probability variation number setting process is executed, and the number of lottery lottery (the big hit probability variation number) in the big hit probability variation mode is set. In subsequent S775, the big hit probability variation flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S780. In S780, the big hit probability variation entrance flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S785.

  In S785, it is determined whether or not the small hit probability variation entrance flag = 1, if the determination is affirmative (S785: Yes), the process proceeds to S790, and if the determination is negative (S785: No), the process proceeds to S805. . In S790, a small hit probability variation number setting process is executed, and the number of lottery lotteries (small hit probability variation number) in the small hit probability variation mode is set. In subsequent S795, the small hit probability variation flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S800. In S800, the small hit probability variation entrance flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to S805.

  In S805, the number of open / extended times setting process is executed, and the number of times of success / failure lottery (number of times of open extension) for continuing the open / extended mode is set. In subsequent S810, the release extension flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S815. In S815 and S820, a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for terminating the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub integrated control device 83, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

  Next, the small hit game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This small hit game process is a process that is executed from the special game process of the main routine described above when a small hit is made by the above-described success / failure determination process.

  In the small hit game process, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening device 21 is operating (S900). If the determination is affirmative (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905. If the determination is negative (S900: No), the small hit game process is terminated.

  In S905, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize winning opening 14 is open. Here, if the determination is affirmative (S905: Yes), the process proceeds to S930 in FIG. 19, and if the determination is negative (S905: No), the process proceeds to S910. In S910, it is determined whether or not the small hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S910: Yes), the process proceeds to S950 in FIG. 19, and if the determination is negative (S910: No), the process proceeds to S915. In S915, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the small hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S920. If the determination is negative (S915: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S920, a first grand prize winning opening process is executed. In the first big prize opening process, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 14 related to the small hit game set in S255 (see FIG. 10) of the above-described success / failure determination process. Operate. After this process, the small hit game process is terminated.

In S930 of FIG. 19 following the affirmative determination in S905, it is determined whether or not the opening time (1.8 seconds) of the first big winning opening 14 has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S930: Yes), the process proceeds to S935. If the determination is negative (S930: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S935, the first big prize opening closing process is executed, and the first big prize winning opening 14 is closed. In subsequent S940, a small hit end effect process for performing an effect when the small hit game is ended is executed, and the small hit game process is ended.
During the opening of the first big prize opening 14 in the small hit game, the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first big prize opening device 21 are maintained in the closed state, and the big hit probability changing opening 25 is kept closed. , No entry into the big hit probability variation opening 25 occurs.

  In S950 following the affirmative determination in S910, it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S950: Yes), the process proceeds to S955. If the determination is negative (S950: No), the small hit game process is terminated. In S955, a first grand prize opening device stop process is executed to stop the first big prize opening device 21. In subsequent S960, a small hit end command for ending the effect related to the small hit game is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the small hit game ends.

Next, the transition to the big hit probability changing mode or the small hit probability changing mode in the first embodiment will be described according to the flow of the game.
For example, when a game ball launched into the game area 3 enters the first start port 11 in the above-described “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / non-open extension mode” gaming state, the aforementioned start winning process is performed. (FIG. 8) causes the first pending storage. In the above-described success / failure determination process (FIGS. 9 to 13), the big hit determination random number in the first reserved memory is determined as big hit, small hit or lost by the big hit normal table and the small hit normal table, The first reserved memory is digested, and the first special symbol changes. Here, if the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined and the big hit game is determined based on the first big hit symbol determining random number in the first reserved memory (for example, the second big hit game is determined). decide).
Similarly, when the ball enters the second starting port 12, the second reserved memory is generated, and the big hit, the small hit, or the loss is determined by the determination process.

When the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped at the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is determined and it is determined to execute the second jackpot game. Then, the second big hit game is executed and controlled by the big hit game processing (FIGS. 14 to 17). In this second jackpot game, the opening round in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the first half short type opening pattern is repeated nine times, and then the second big winning opening 15 is opened by the long type opening pattern. There will be one open round.
In each of the first to ninth opening rounds in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened, the first big prize opening 14 is continuously opened and closed for 6 seconds. Since the big hit probability variation opening 25 in the one big winning opening 14 is opened for 5 seconds, it is extremely rare for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14 during the opening of the big hit probability variation opening 25. . For this reason, it is extremely difficult to enter a game ball into the big hit probability variation opening 25 during the second big hit game (the rate of entering the big hit probability variation opening 25 is close to 0%).
On the other hand, in the tenth opening round in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened, the small hit probability variation opening in the second big prize opening 15 during the opening of the second big prize opening 15 for a maximum of 26.2 seconds. Since the ball 35 is opened for 5 seconds, the game ball that has flowed into the second major winning opening 15 can easily enter the small hit probability changing opening 35. For this reason, during the second big hit game, the entry of the game ball into the small hit probability variation opening 35 occurs relatively easily (the ball can enter the small hit probability variation opening 35 with a high probability).
In this way, in the second big hit game, it is not possible to enter the big hit probability variation entrance 25 (big hit probability variation entrance ball flag = 0) and it is possible to enter the small hit probability variation entrance 35 (small hit probability variation entrance ball flag = 1). The situation is most likely to occur.

When the tenth opening round is finished, if the big hit probability variation entrance flag = 0, the big hit probability variation flag = 0 is maintained, while the small hit probability variation entrance flag = 1. The small hit probability variation flag = 1. Further, the release extension flag = 1. Thereby, after the end of the second big hit game, the game state of “big hit normal mode / small hit probability change mode / open extension mode” is set. In this gaming state, since it is determined whether or not a small hit is made based on the small hit probability variation table in the determination process, the probability of determining a small hit is high, and the small hit game is easily executed.
That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the above-described determination process (FIGS. 9 to 13) is performed by digesting the first or second reserved memory. The stored big hit determination random number is determined by the big hit normal table and the small hit probability variation table. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made, a small hit game for opening the first big winning opening 14 is executed by the small hit game processing (FIGS. 18 and 19). During this small hit game, although the opening time (1.8 seconds) of the first big winning opening 14 is short, it is possible to enter the ball, so that a winning ball is generated for each ball entered. In the small hit game, since the big hit probability changing opening 25 in the first big winning opening 14 is held in a closed state, it is impossible to enter the big hit probability changing opening 25.

  In this way, in the gaming state of “big hit normal mode / small hit probability variation mode / open extension mode”, although the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the success / failure determination process is low, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is high. A game is relatively likely to occur, and there is a high possibility that a winning ball can be obtained by the small hit game. In particular, since the small hit probability change mode is effective until the winning lottery (digestion of the hold memory) by the hit determination process is performed 100 times or until it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state that is easy to determine the small hit is appropriate or not. It is easy to continue until the lottery is performed 100 times. Therefore, a small hit game is likely to be performed a plurality of times, and a winning ball due to the small hit game is likely to be obtained.

Further, in this gaming state, when the hit determination random number for the stored big hit is determined to be a big hit in the game determination process, the big hit game is executed by the big hit game process. When the big hit determination is made, the small hit probability variation flag = 0 and the release extension flag = 0 are set by the determination process.
Here, for example, when the above third jackpot game is executed, the opening round in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the first half short type opening pattern is repeated eight times, and then the first big winning game is repeated. An opening round in which the winning opening 14 is opened with a long opening pattern is performed once, and then an opening round in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened with a first half short opening pattern is performed.

In the third jackpot game, as in the second jackpot game described above, the game balls almost enter the jackpot probability variation opening 25 in the first jackpot 14 in the first to eighth opening rounds. Can not. On the other hand, the 9th opening round is such that the jackpot probability variation opening 25 in the first big winning opening 14 is opened only for 5 seconds while the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 26.2 seconds. The game ball that has flowed into the first big winning opening 14 can easily enter the big hit probability changing opening 25. For this reason, during the third big hit game, the entry of the game ball into the big hit probability variation opening 25 occurs relatively easily (it can enter the big hit probability variation opening 25 with a high probability).
Further, in the tenth opening round, while the second large winning opening 15 is continuously opened for 0.2 seconds and closed for six seconds, the small hit probability changing opening 35 in the second large winning opening 15 is Since it is opened only for 5 seconds, it is extremely rare to enter the opening of the small hit probability variation opening 35. Therefore, it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the small hit probability changing opening 35 during the third big hit game (the rate of entering the small hit probability changing opening 35 is close to 0%).
Thus, in the third big hit game, it is possible to enter the big hit probability variation entrance 25 (big hit probability variation entrance flag = 1) and cannot enter the small hit probability variation entrance 35 (small hit probability variation entrance flag = 0). Is most likely to occur.

  When the tenth opening round is completed, if the big hit probability variation entrance flag flag = 1, the big hit probability variation flag = 1, whereas if the small hit probability variation entrance flag = 0, the small hit probability variation flag. = 0. Further, the release extension flag = 1. Thereby, after the end of the third big hit game, the game state of “big hit probability change mode / small hit normal mode / open extension mode” is set. In this gaming state, since it is determined whether or not a big hit is made by the big hit probability variation table in the hit determination process, there is a high probability of determining a big hit, and the big hit game is likely to be executed.

In addition, when the first big hit game is executed in the case of the big hit determination by the above-described success / failure determination process, the opening round for opening the first big winning opening 14 by the first half short type opening pattern is repeated nine times, Thus, an opening round is performed once in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened by the first half short-type opening pattern. In this first big hit game, since it is almost impossible to enter the big hit probability variation opening 25 and the small hit probability variation opening 35, after the big hit game, the game state of "big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / open extension mode" is likely to occur. . In this gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit or a small hit is low because the determination process is based on the big hit normal table and the small hit normal table.
Furthermore, when the fourth big hit game is executed in the case of the big hit determination by the above-described success / failure determination process, the opening round for opening the first big winning opening 14 by the first half short type opening pattern is repeated eight times, Subsequently, an opening round in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the long-type opening pattern is performed once, and then an opening round in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened by the long-type opening pattern is performed once. . In this fourth big hit game, since it is easy to enter the big hit probability changing port 25 and the small hit probability changing port 35, after the big hit game, it becomes a game state of "big hit probability changing mode / small hit probability changing mode / open extension mode". easy. In this gaming state, since the determination is made based on the big hit probability variation table and the small hit probability variation table in the success / failure determination process, the probability of being determined to be a big hit or small hit is high.

As described above, in the configuration of the first embodiment, during the big hit game in which the opening round for opening the first big winning opening 14 and the opening round for opening the second big winning opening 15 are sequentially performed, the second big winning opening 15 When the ball enters the small hit probability variation port 35, the small hit probability variation mode in which the lottery probability (small hit probability variation table) is made effective after the big hit game is entered. The small hit probability changing mode is continued until the above-described end condition (the next big hit is determined or the number of determinations is 100).
According to such a configuration, it is easy to win a small hit during the small hit probability changing mode after the big hit game by entering the small hit probability changing opening 35 in the second big winning opening 15 which is opened by the big hit game. Thus, since the execution rate of the small hit game increases, it is possible to acquire a relatively large number of prize balls by the small hit game. This makes it possible to stimulate the player's feelings that desire the gaming state in the small hit probability changing mode, and to easily attract the player's interest in the small hit probability changing mode.
Here, in the conventional pachinko machine, since it is determined whether or not the small hit game with a certain lottery probability, there is no change in the rate of occurrence of the small hit game, and furthermore, the occurrence of the small hit game is single-shot. Relevance to game progress is also weak. Therefore, in the conventional configuration, the player's interest in winning the small hit and the small hit game by the corresponding selection is low, and the significance of performing various games by the small hit game has been lost.
The configuration of the first embodiment has a new gameability called a small hit probability changing mode which is not in the conventional configuration, so that the player's interest in the small hit game can be remarkably increased.

  In addition, the configuration of the first embodiment is such that, during the big hit game, by entering the big hit probability changing port 25 in the first big winning port 14, after the big hit game, the big hit lottery probability (big hit probability changing table) is a big hit. It becomes a big hit probability variation mode to determine whether or not, the chance to acquire the big hit probability variation mode (1st to 9th open round) and the chance to acquire the small hit probability variation mode (10th) Occur at different timings. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the small hit probability variation mode as a profit that can be independently acquired, which is different from the big hit probability variation mode. The player's desired emotion can be effectively stimulated. When entering the small hit probability variation opening 35, the player can be reminded of the achievement of obtaining the small hit probability variation mode, and the small hit game is performed in the small hit probability variation mode. Can also stimulate the satisfaction of the elderly. For this reason, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, it is possible to provide an interesting game that has not been heretofore, and the player can enjoy various games.

Furthermore, in order to acquire the jackpot probability change mode, it is necessary to launch a game ball aiming at the first big prize opening 14 (in other words, the jackpot probability change opening 25) in the first to ninth rounds of the jackpot game. On the other hand, in order to acquire the small hit probability changing mode, it is required to launch a game ball aiming at the second big winning opening 15 (in other words, the small hit probability changing opening 35) in the tenth open round. The technical intervention of these players emphasizes the uniqueness of pachinko machines that look at the return of game balls launched into the game area, and the effect of the players who want to acquire the small hit probability variation mode and the big hit probability variation mode is effective. Can be stimulated.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, a new game performance that has never existed before is exhibited by the acquisition of the small hit probability variation mode and the small hit probability game in the small hit probability variation mode. Can be improved. In addition, since the fun of the small hit game is increased, it is possible to relatively suppress the shooting characteristics that are only interested in the big hit game, and it is possible to provide a game with an excellent game balance.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the configuration of the second embodiment is different from the configuration of the first embodiment described above in the first big prize opening device 110 and the second big prize opening device 111 arranged on the game board 102. . Furthermore, the jackpot game is different from the configuration of the first embodiment described above. The following description is centered on differences from the first embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is described to the same component and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  On the game board 102, a first grand prize opening device 110 having a first big prize opening 14 is disposed on the right side of the variable starter 13 provided immediately below the center case 5. The first big prize winning is provided. Above the mouth device 110, a second big prize opening device 111 having a second big prize opening 15 is disposed. The first big prize opening device 110 includes an opening / closing piece 22 for opening and closing the first big prize opening 14, a first big prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 21) for opening and closing the opening / closing piece 22, and the first big prize winning unit. A first count switch 14a (see FIG. 21) that counts the game balls that have entered the mouth 14 is provided. And the 1st big winning opening apparatus 110 of the present Example 2 is not provided with the big hit probability change opening | mouth etc. of Example 1 mentioned above. Therefore, when the player enters the first big winning opening 14 opened during the big hit game, the first count switch 14a counts and only a winning ball is generated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, the second grand prize opening device 111 of the second embodiment places the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 15 in either the normal opening 114 or the distribution operation area 115. A spherical channel 112 is provided to flow down. The ball channel 112 is provided with an inlet (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 15 flows at the upper end, and is normally connected to the normal port 114 on the downstream side of the inlet. It branches into the branch path 112a and the distribution branch path 112b communicating with the distribution operation area 115. In addition, a shutter piece 119 that guides a flowing game ball to either the normal branch path 112a or the distribution branch path 112b is disposed at the branching portion.

  The shutter piece 119 is position-converted to a standing position (FIG. 22B) that flows down to the sorting operation area 115 and a tilt position (FIG. 22A) that flows down to the normal port 114. Then, it is tilted between the standing position and the tilting position by the induction solenoid 119a (see FIG. 21). As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in a state where the shutter piece 119 is in the tilted position (hereinafter referred to as a normal guidance state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 15 is caused to flow down to the normal branch path 112a. To enter the normal mouth 114. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, in a state where the shutter piece 119 is in the standing position (hereinafter referred to as a distribution guidance state), the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 is distributed to the distribution branch path. It flows down to 112b and is guided to the sorting operation area 115. In this embodiment, when the shutter piece 119 is in the normal guidance state, the game ball cannot flow down to the distribution branch path 112b, and in the distribution guidance state, the game ball cannot flow down to the normal branch path 112a.

  Further, in the above-described sorting operation region 115, a disk-shaped sorting member 116 is disposed so as to be rotatable in a substantially horizontal direction, and is rotated by a rotation motor 115a (see FIG. 21). The The distribution member 116 has two distribution ports 116a and 116b through which a game ball can be inserted on the upper surface thereof, and one distribution port 116a communicates with the big hit probability variation port 117, The other distribution port 116 b communicates with the small hit probability variation port 118. The game ball that has flowed into the distribution operation region 115 enters one of the two distribution ports 116a and 116b of the distribution member 116, and the big hit probability change opening through each of the distribution ports 116a and 116b. 117 or a small hit probability variation opening 118 is entered. Here, in this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the sorting operation area 115 by rotating the sorting member 116 at a predetermined speed by the rotation motor 115a becomes the big hit probability variation port 117 and the small hit probability variation port. It is possible to enter with a probability substantially equal to 118.

  A second count switch 15 a (see FIG. 21) that detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 15 is disposed at the upper end (inlet) of the above-described ball channel 112. Further, a normal port switch 114a (see FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal port 114 is disposed inside the normal port 114, and the big hit probability variation port 117 has the big hit. A big hit probability change port switch 117a (see FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has entered the probability change port 117 is arranged. Inside the small hit probability change port 118, a game ball that has entered the small hit probability change port 118 is placed. A small hit probability change-over switch 118a (see FIG. 21) for detection is provided. These second count switch 15a, normal port switch 114a, big hit probability changing port switch 117a, and small hit probability changing port switch 118a are connected to main controller 80 via game board relay terminal plate 74 as shown in FIG. ing. The induction solenoid 119a and the rotation motor 115a are also connected to the main controller 80 via the game board relay terminal board 74.

  Note that the second grand prize opening device 111 includes a transparent plate (not shown) that covers the front surfaces of the ball channel 112 and the sorting operation area 115, and the transparent plate is flush with the game board 102. The game board 102 is arranged so as to be embedded. As a result, the game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 14 return to the normal opening 114 and the distribution openings 116a and 116b (the big hit probability variation opening 117 or the small hit probability variation opening 118) of the distribution member 116. Is visible to the player (see FIG. 20).

Further, in the second embodiment, one type of big hit game is determined, and the big hit game is executed by winning a big hit by a success / failure determination process described later. In the jackpot game of the second embodiment, the opening round that opens the first big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 26.2 seconds is repeated 9 times, and then the opening round that opens the second big winning opening 15 for a maximum of 26.2 seconds. This is performed once. That is, the first to ninth opening rounds with the long pattern are executed at the first grand prize opening 14, and the tenth opening round with the same long pattern is performed at the second grand prize opening 15. Run.
Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the shutter piece 119 of the second big prize opening device 111 is placed in the distribution guiding state for a maximum of 5 seconds from the start of the tenth opening round in the big hit game, and the passage of the 5 seconds Convert to normal guidance and maintain. When the game ball enters the big hit probability changing opening 117 or the small hit probability changing opening 118 in this distribution guiding state, it is converted into the normal guiding state and maintained even before the elapse of 5 seconds. In this way, the operation of the shutter piece 119 is controlled.

  The small hit game is controlled in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In addition, the normal jackpot lottery probability (big hit normal mode), the big jackpot lottery probability (big hit probability variation mode), the normal small lottery probability (small hit normal mode), and the small lottery probability (small hit probability variation mode) are also described above. The same as in the first embodiment.

Next, the success / failure determination process (FIGS. 9 to 13) and the big hit game process (FIGS. 23 to 25 and 17) of the second embodiment will be described. The main routine (FIG. 7), the start winning process (FIG. 8), and the small hit game process (FIGS. 18 and 19) are the same as those in the first embodiment.
The success / failure determination processing of the second embodiment is the same as the success / failure determination processing of the first embodiment except that the processing contents of S225 and S235 in FIG. 10 are different from the processing contents of the first embodiment described above. It is performed according to the same flowchart as the success / failure determination process of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. Therefore, the above-described S225 and S235 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the success / failure determination process of the second embodiment, S225 is a process executed when an affirmative determination is made in S220 (determined as a big hit), and the big hit is based on the big hit symbol determination random number related to the reserved memory digested in S215. Determine the design. Here, in S225 of the second embodiment, since one kind of big hit game is performed as described above, the process of selecting one big hit game from a plurality of like the first embodiment is not performed.

  Further, in S235, the number of rounds related to the big hit game, the opening pattern of the first and second big prize openings 14, 15 (the long type described above), the operation pattern of the shutter piece 119 of the second big prize opening apparatus 111, and the interval time. , Production time, production mode, etc. are set.

Further, the big hit game process (FIGS. 23 to 25, 17) of the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment described above, and when the big hit is determined by the above-described success / failure determination process, the special game process of the main routine described above. It is a process executed from
Since each process of S1000 to S1025 shown in FIG. 23 of the jackpot game process is the same as S500 to S525 of the jackpot game process (FIG. 14) of the first embodiment described above, description thereof is omitted.

S1030 is a process that continues from the affirmative determination in S1025, and performs a first grand prize opening process. In the first big prize opening process, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (long type) of the first big prize opening 14 set in the above-described success / failure determination process (FIG. 10). Start open rounds). More specifically, in the first big prize opening process (S1030), the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 26.2 seconds according to the long-type opening pattern.
In S1040 subsequent to S1030, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented in the same manner as in S540 (FIG. 14) of the first embodiment.

  Each processing of S1050 to S1065 in FIG. 24 following the affirmative determination in S1005 (processing for determining whether or not the first big winning opening 14 is being opened) is S575 of the big hit game processing (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment described above. Since it is the same processing as ~ S590, description is omitted.

In S1100 of FIG. 24 following the affirmative determination in S1010 (a process of determining whether or not the second big prize opening 15 is being opened), whether or not the shutter piece 119 of the second big prize opening apparatus 111 is in the distribution guiding state. Determine whether. If the determination is affirmative (S1100: Yes), the process proceeds to S1105. If the determination is negative (S1100: No), the process proceeds to S1140. In S1105, it is determined whether or not a predetermined guidance time (for example, the above-mentioned 5 seconds) for maintaining the shutter piece 119 in the sorting guidance state has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S1105: Yes), the process proceeds to S1130. If the determination is negative (S1105: No), the process proceeds to S1110.
In S1110, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit probability variation opening 117 has been entered. Here, if the ball has entered the big hit probability variation opening 117 (S1110: Yes), the process proceeds to S1115. If the ball has not entered (S1110: No), the process proceeds to S1120. In S1115, the big hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1130. On the other hand, in S1120, it is confirmed whether or not the ball has entered the small hit probability change opening 118. Here, when the ball enters the small hit probability change opening 118 (S1120: Yes), the process proceeds to S1125, and when the ball has not entered (S1120: No), the process proceeds to S1140. In S1125, the small hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1130.

  In S1130, a sorting operation area closing process is performed. This distribution operation area closing process is a process performed when a game ball enters the big hit probability variation opening 117 or the small hit probability variation opening 118 via the distribution member 116, and is normally performed by operating the shutter piece 119. The game ball is converted into a normal guidance state in which the game ball flows down to the branch path 112a. As a result of this processing, it is impossible to flow down to the sorting operation region 115, so that it is impossible to enter the big hit probability changing port 117 and the small hit probability changing port 118. That is, in the opening round of the second big winning opening 15, it is possible to enter the sorting operation area 115 from the start of the opening round, and thereafter, the induction time elapses, or the big hit probability changing hole 117 or the small hit probability changing opening. Either entering one of the balls 118 makes it impossible to enter the sorting operation area 115. Therefore, in one big hit game, either a case where the ball enters the big hit probability variation opening 117 or the small hit probability variation opening 118 or a case where the ball does not enter both occurs.

  Since the negative determination of S1100, the negative determination of S1120, or S1140 to S1160 following S1130 is the same processing as S625 to S645 of the jackpot gaming process (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. To do.

In S1200 of FIG. 25 following the affirmative determination in S1015 (processing for determining whether or not the interval between open rounds is in progress), it is determined whether or not the big hit game interval time has elapsed. (S1200: Yes), the process proceeds to S1205. If the determination is negative (S1200: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S1205, it is determined whether or not the open round counter = 9 (whether or not the ninth open round has been completed). If the determination is affirmative (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to S1210, and the determination is negative. (S1205: No), the process proceeds to S1220. In S1210, a second big prize opening opening process is executed. In the second big prize opening opening process, the second big prize opening 15 is opened in accordance with the opening pattern (long type) of the second big prize opening 15 set in the above-described success / failure determination process (FIG. 10). Start open rounds). In subsequent S1215, a distribution operation area release process is executed. In this distribution operation area opening process, the shutter piece 119 is operated to convert to a distribution guidance state in which the game ball flows down to the distribution branch path 112b. As a result of this processing, it is possible to flow down to the sorting operation area 115, so that it is possible to enter the big hit probability changing port 117 or the small hit probability changing port 118. After the process of S1215, the process proceeds to S1230, the open round counter is incremented, and the big hit game process is terminated.
On the other hand, in S1220, the first big prize opening process is executed, and the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the long-type opening pattern (the second to ninth opening rounds are started). After the process of S1220, the big hit game process is terminated through S1230.

  Note that S750 to S820 in FIG. 17 following the affirmative determination in S1520 (a process for determining whether or not the big hit end effect is being performed) perform the same process as in the first embodiment. Here, in Example 2, the symbol (10) indicating the next step of S820 in FIG. 17 is replaced with the symbol (17). That is, after the process of S820, the process proceeds to the return of FIG. 23, and the big hit game process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game in the second embodiment will be described according to the flow of the game.
Here, as described above, in the second embodiment, during one big hit game, it is possible to enter only one of the big hit probability changing port 117 and the small hit probability changing port 118. The small hit probability change mode does not coexist. Therefore, the gaming state of the second embodiment is a gaming state of “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / non-open extended mode”, “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / open extended mode” gaming state, “big hit There are four patterns: a gaming state of “probability changing mode / small hit normal mode / open extension mode” and a gaming state of “big hit normal mode / small hit probability changing mode / open extension mode”.

  When the winning hit determination process (FIGS. 9 to 13) determines that a big hit is triggered by entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the big hit game process (FIGS. 23 to 25, The big hit game is started by 17). In the big hit game, the opening round in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened by the long opening pattern is repeated nine times. Then, when the ninth opening round is completed, an opening round for opening the second big prize opening 15 with a long opening pattern is started via an interval. In the tenth open round, the shutter piece 119 of the second big prize opening device 111 is placed in the sorting guidance state with the start of the round. As a result, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15 flows down to the distribution branch path 112b of the ball flow path 112 and flows into the distribution operation area 115. The game ball that has entered the sorting operation area 115 enters one of the sorting ports 116a and 116b of the rotating sorting member 116, and the big hit probability variation port 117 or small through the entered sorting ports 116a and 116b. Enter the winning odds 118. Here, when the ball enters the big hit probability variation opening 117, the big hit probability variation entrance ball flag = 1, and when the ball enters the small hit probability variation aperture 118, the small hit probability variation entrance flag = 1.

  When the tenth opening round is over, if the big hit probability variation entrance flag = 1, the big hit probability variation flag = 1 (and the small hit probability variation flag = 0), and after the big hit game ends, The gaming state is “probability change mode / small hit normal mode / open extension mode”. On the other hand, if the small hit probability change entrance flag = 1, the small hit probability change flag = 1 (and the big hit probability change flag = 0), and after the big hit game is finished, “big hit normal mode / small hit probability change mode / open extension” The game mode is “Mode”. Even in the second embodiment, the big hit probability changing mode, the small hit probability changing mode, and the open extension mode are the same as in the first embodiment described above. The lottery lottery is completed 100 times.

  Further, in the tenth opening round of the big hit game, after 5 seconds from the start of the round, the shutter piece 119 is moved from the distribution guidance state without entering the big hit probability changing opening 117 or the small hit probability changing opening 118. It is converted into a normal induction state. That is, if it is not possible to enter the second big prize opening 15 within 5 seconds from the start of the round in the tenth opening round, the big hit probability variation flag = 0 and the small hit probability variation flag = 0, After the big hit game, the game state of “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / open extension mode” is entered.

In the configuration of the second embodiment, when the ball hits the small hit probability change port 118 during the big hit game, the small hit probability change mode is set after the big hit game, so as in the above-described first embodiment, It is possible to stimulate the player's emotions that desire the gaming state in the small hit probability changing mode, and to easily attract the player's interest in the small hit probability changing mode. As described above, according to the configuration of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the player has a new gameability called a small hit probability change mode that has not been achieved in the past, thereby significantly increasing the player's interest in the small hit game. Can be increased.
Further, the second embodiment is an essential requirement for the ball entering the second big winning opening 15 to enter the big hit probability changing opening 117 or the small hit probability changing opening 118 in the tenth opening round. The game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 15 are distributed to the big hit probability changing opening 117 or the small hit probability changing opening 118 by the distribution member 116. As a result, in the tenth open round, the fun of launching a game ball aiming at the second big prize opening 15 and the fun of being distributed to the big hit probability variation hole 117 or the small hit probability variation opening 118 by the distribution member 116. Will occur. Then, a pachinko machine that sees the return of the game ball that reaches the second big prize opening 15 and the return that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 15 reaches the big hit probability variation opening 117 or the small hit probability variation opening 116. By exhibiting the unique interest, it is possible to more effectively stimulate the player's feelings for obtaining the big hit probability variation mode and the small hit probability variation mode.
Therefore, according to the structure of the present Example 2, the game property full of interest which is not in the past is exhibited, and the entertainment property of a game can be improved greatly. And like Example 1 mentioned above, since the fun of the small hit game is remarkably improved, it is possible to suppress the shooting performance that is only interested in the big hit game, so that it is possible to provide a game with excellent game balance. .

  The configuration of the third embodiment includes a small hit probability changing port 121 and first normal ports 26 and 26 (see FIG. 4) in the operation region 23 of the first large winning port device 21, and the second large winning port device 31. The operation area 33 is provided with a big hit probability changing opening 122 and a second normal opening 36 (see FIG. 5). Then, by controlling the operation of the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first big prize opening device 21, the entrance rate to the small hit probability changing opening 121 is controlled and the shutter piece 37 of the second big prize opening device 31 is operated. By controlling, the entrance rate to the big hit probability variation opening 122 is controlled. Furthermore, the big hit game of the third embodiment performs the next open round on condition that the first big prize opening device 21 enters the small hit probability changing opening 121. The following description is centered on differences from the first embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is described to the same component and the description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  The first big prize opening device 21 of the third embodiment has the same structure as the first big prize opening device 21 of the first embodiment described above, and instead of the big hit probability changing opening 25 of the first embodiment, a small hit probability changing opening 121 is provided. (See FIG. 4). That is, the first big prize opening device 21 according to the third embodiment operates the shutter pieces 27 and 27 so that the ball can enter the small hit probability changing port 121 and the small hit probability changing port 121 cannot enter the ball. And it can convert into the closed state which can enter into the 1st normal opening 26,26. In the third embodiment, a game ball that has entered the small hit probability changing port 121 is detected by a small hit probability changing switch (not shown) disposed inside the small hit probability changing port 121.

  The second big prize opening device 31 of the third embodiment has the same structure as the second big prize opening device 31 of the first embodiment described above, and instead of the small hit probability changing port 35 of the first embodiment, the big hit probability changing port 122 is used. (See FIG. 5). In other words, the second big prize winning opening device 31 of the third embodiment operates the shutter piece 37 to open a state where a ball can be entered into the big hit probability variation port 122, and is unable to enter the big hit probability variation port 122. It can be converted into a closed state in which a ball can enter the mouth 36. In the third embodiment, a game ball that has entered the big hit probability changing port 122 is detected by a big hit probability changing switch (not shown) disposed inside the big hit probability changing port 122.

In addition, the big hit game of the third embodiment sequentially performs a maximum of nine open rounds that open the first big prize opening 14 and a maximum one open round that opens the second big prize opening 15. In the first to ninth opening rounds, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 14 enters the small hit probability changing opening 121, thereby satisfying the condition for executing the next opening round. That is, in addition to the role for establishing the condition for shifting to the small hit probability changing mode after the big hit game, the small hit probability changing port 121 is a condition for continuing to the next opening round in each of the first to ninth opening rounds. It also has a role as a continuation port for establishing. Then, in order to execute the tenth opening round that opens the second grand prize winning opening 15, it is necessary to enter the small hit probability changing opening 121 in each of the first to ninth opening rounds. In order to enter the big hit probability changing opening 122, it is an essential requirement to enter the small hit probability changing opening 121. In other words, the probability of entering the big hit probability changing opening 122 is improved by entering the small hit probability changing opening 121 (changes from being impossible to enter into being possible to enter).
Here, each of the first to ninth opening rounds is executed by the long pattern that opens the first grand prize opening 14 for a maximum of 26.2 seconds, and the tenth opening round is the second large round. This is executed by the long pattern in which the winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 26.2 seconds.

Furthermore, in the first to ninth opening rounds of the big hit game, as described above, by controlling the operation of the shutter pieces 27 and 27 of the first big prize opening device 21, the small hit probability change opening in each open round. The entrance rate to 121 is controlled. Here, the operation of the shutter pieces 27 and 27 is controlled so that the entrance rate to the small hit probability variation opening 121 in each open round is about 30%. Furthermore, in the tenth opening round of the big hit game, as described above, by controlling the operation of the shutter piece 37 of the second big prize opening device 31, the entrance rate to the big hit probability changing opening 122 in the opening round is increased. I have control. Here, the operation of the shutter piece 37 is controlled so that the entrance rate to the big hit probability changing opening 122 in the tenth open round is about 10%.
In such a big hit game of the third embodiment, since the entrance rate of the small hit probability variation opening 121 is about 30%, the transition condition to the next open round is relatively relatively small in the first to ninth open rounds. It is easy to be established and easy to be executed until the final (tenth) open round. Then, after the big hit game, the small hit probability variation mode is likely to occur. On the other hand, in the tenth open round, since the entrance rate of the big hit probability changing port 122 is about 10%, it is difficult to enter the big hit probability changing mode after the big hit game as compared with the small hit probability changing mode.

  The small hit game is controlled in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Also, the normal jackpot lottery probability (big hit normal mode), the big jackpot lottery probability (big hit probability variation mode), the normal small lottery probability (small hit normal mode), and the small lottery probability (small hit probability variation mode) are also described above. The same as in the first embodiment.

  Next, the big hit game process (FIGS. 26 to 28, 17) of the third embodiment will be described. The main routine (FIG. 7), the start winning process (FIG. 8), and the small hit game process (FIGS. 18 and 19) are the same as those in the first embodiment. The same as in the second embodiment.

The jackpot game process (FIGS. 28 to 30 and FIG. 17) of the third embodiment is similar to the first and second embodiments described above, and the main routine special game described above when the hit / decision process described above results in a big hit. This process is executed from the process.
Since each process of S1500 to S1525 shown in FIG. 26 of the big hit game process is the same process as S500 to S525 of the big hit game process (FIG. 14) of the first embodiment described above, description thereof will be omitted.

S1530 is a process that continues from the positive determination in S1525, and performs a first grand prize opening process. In the first big prize opening process, the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (long type) of the first big prize opening 14 set in the above-described success / failure determination process (FIG. 10). Start open rounds).
In subsequent S1535, the small hit probability changing opening operation starting process is executed, and the position of the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first large winning opening device 21 is changed in a predetermined manner. As a result, the small hit probability variation opening 121 is opened and closed, and it is possible to enter the small hit probability variation opening 121 at a predetermined ball entry rate (about 30%). In S1540 subsequent to S1535, the open round counter indicating the number of open rounds is incremented as in S540 (FIG. 14) of the first embodiment.

Each process of S1550 and S1555 in FIG. 27 following the affirmative determination in S1505 (a process for determining whether or not the first big winning opening 14 is being opened) is S575 in the jackpot game process (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment described above. And S580. In S1560 subsequent to the affirmative determination in S1550 or the affirmative determination in S1555, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the small hit probability variation opening 121. Here, if the ball has entered the small hit probability change opening 121 (S1560: Yes), the process proceeds to S1565. If the ball has not been entered (S1560: No), the process proceeds to S1575.
In S1565, the small hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1570. In S1570, the continuation flag = 1 is set, and the process proceeds to S1575.

  In S 1575, the first grand prize opening closing process is executed to close the first big prize opening 14. In subsequent S1580, a small hit probability changing mouth operation stop process is executed, and the shutter pieces 27, 27 of the first big prize opening device 21 are stopped in a closed state. In subsequent S1585, the big hit interval process similar to S590 (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment is executed.

Each processing of S1600 and S1605 following the affirmative determination in S1510 (processing for determining whether or not the second big prize opening 15 is being opened) is the same processing as S625 and S630 (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment. is there. In S1610 following the affirmative determination in S1600 or the affirmative determination in S1605, it is confirmed whether or not the ball has entered the big hit probability changing opening 122. Here, if the ball has entered the big hit probability variation opening 122 (S1610: Yes), the process proceeds to S1615, and if it has not entered (S1610: No), the process proceeds to S1620. In S1615, the big hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1620.
In S1620, the second big prize opening closing process is executed, and the second big prize opening 15 is closed. In subsequent S1625, the big hit probability changing mouth operation stop processing is executed, and the shutter piece 37 of the second big prize opening device 31 is stopped in the closed state. Subsequent S1630 and S1635 are the same processes as S640 and S645 (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment.

S1650 in FIG. 28 following the affirmative determination in S1515 (a process for determining whether or not an interval between open rounds is in progress) is the same process as S670 (FIG. 16) in the first embodiment. In S1655 following the affirmative determination in S1650, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag = 1 described above. If the determination is affirmative (S1655: Yes), the process proceeds to S1660, and if the determination is negative (S1655: No). The process proceeds to S1695. In S1660, it is determined whether or not the open round counter = 9 (whether or not the ninth open round has been completed). If the determination is affirmative (S1660: Yes), the process proceeds to S1665 and the determination is negative. (S1660: No), it progresses to S1675. In S1665, the second big prize opening opening process is executed, and the second big prize opening 15 is opened according to the long-type opening pattern (the tenth opening round is started). In subsequent S1670, the big hit probability changing opening operation start processing is executed, and the position of the shutter piece 37 of the second big winning opening device 31 is changed in a predetermined manner. Thereby, it is possible to enter the big hit probability variation opening 122 at a predetermined entrance rate (about 10%). On the other hand, in S1675, the first big prize opening process is executed, and the first big prize opening 14 is opened according to the long-type opening pattern. In subsequent S1680, the small hit probability changing opening operation starting process similar to S1535 described above is executed.
In S1685 following S1670 or S1680, the open round counter is incremented, and the process proceeds to S1690. In S1690, the continuation flag = 0 is set and the big hit game process is terminated.
Further, S1695 and S1700 following the negative determination in S1655 described above are the same processes as S640 and S645 (FIG. 15) of the first embodiment.

  Note that S750 to S820 in FIG. 17 following the affirmative determination in S1520 (a process for determining whether or not the big hit end effect is being performed) perform the same process as in the first embodiment. Here, in Example 3, the symbol (10) indicating the next step of S820 in FIG. 17 is replaced with the symbol (22). That is, after the process of S820, the process proceeds to the return of FIG. 26, and the big hit game process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game that can be placed in the third embodiment will be described according to the flow of the game.
Here, in the third embodiment, if the ball does not enter the small hit probability changing port 121, it is impossible to enter the big hit probability changing port 122. Therefore, the small hit normal mode and the big hit probability changing mode do not coexist. Therefore, the gaming state of the third embodiment is a gaming state of “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / non-open extended mode”, “big hit normal mode / small hit normal mode / open extended mode” gaming state, “big hit normal mode” There are four patterns of gaming states: “mode / small hit probability changing mode / open extension mode” and “big hit probability changing mode / small hit probability changing mode / open extension mode”.

  When a big hit game is started by entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 is executed in a long-type opening pattern by the first opening round. The In the open round, the position of the shutter pieces 27, 27 is changed in a predetermined manner, so that the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 14 enters the small hit probability changing opening 121 or the first normal opening 26, 26. . Here, since the entrance rate of the small hit probability changing opening 121 due to the position conversion operation of the shutter pieces 27 and 27 is relatively high (about 30%), the game ball entering the first big winning opening 14 is It is easy to enter the small hit probability change opening 121. When the player enters the small hit probability change opening 121 during such an open round, the condition for performing the next open round is satisfied, and the second open round is executed via an interval after the first open round is completed. . Thus, the first to ninth opening rounds for opening the first grand prize winning opening 14 are sequentially performed. In the first to ninth open rounds, the small hit probability variation entrance flag is set to 1 by entering the small hit probability variation entrance 121.

  Then, if the ball enters the small hit probability change opening 121 during the ninth opening round, the condition for performing the tenth opening round is satisfied, and after the ninth opening round, the second big winning opening 15 The tenth release round is performed to release the. In the tenth open round, the position of the shutter piece 37 is changed in a predetermined manner, so that the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 15 enters the big hit probability changing opening 122 or the second normal opening 36. . Here, although the rate of entrance to the big hit probability variation opening 122 by the position conversion operation of the shutter piece 37 is relatively low (about 10%), when the ball enters, the big hit probability variation entrance ball flag = 1.

At the end of the tenth opening round, if the big hit probability changing entrance flag = 1, the big hit probability changing flag = 1 (naturally, the small hit probability changing flag = 1), and after the big hit game ends, The game state is “big hit probability change mode / small hit probability change mode / open extension mode”. On the other hand, if the big hit probability change entrance 122 is not entered at the end of the 10th open round, the big hit probability change entrance flag is 0. The game state is “probability change mode / open extension mode”.
Even in the second embodiment, the big hit probability changing mode, the small hit probability changing mode, and the open extension mode are the same as in the first embodiment described above. The lottery lottery is completed 100 times.

In the configuration of the third embodiment, the small hit probability changing opening 121 in the first big winning opening 14 has a role as a continuation opening for executing the next opening round, The entry to 121 is indispensable for entering the big hit probability changing opening 122 in the second big winning opening 15. Thereby, a player who desires a big hit probability changing mode that can win a big hit with a high probability can strongly generate an emotion that desires to enter the small hit probability changing port 121. Even if the goal is to obtain the big hit probability variation mode, in an open round in which the player can enter the small hit probability variation port 121, the player's feelings for entering the small hit probability variation port 121 are strongly stimulated. Therefore, the player can be concentrated in the game aiming at the small hit probability change opening 121. For this reason, even if the big hit probability variation mode cannot be acquired, the player's interest in the small hit game is remarkably increased by entering the small hit probability variation opening 121 to become a new small hit probability variation mode that has never been achieved before. be able to.
Furthermore, since the third embodiment has a possibility of entering the big hit probability changing port 122 on condition that the ball hits the small hit probability changing port 121 as described above, it is interesting to aim at the small hit probability changing mode. Through this, the fun of aiming at the big hit probability change mode is exhibited, and thus, a synergistic effect of the two can provide the player with an exciting game that has never existed before.
Even in the configuration of the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, the launch of the game ball aiming at the first big winning opening 14 (small hit probability changing opening 121) and the second big winning opening 15 ( It is required to launch a game ball aiming at the big hit probability variation 122). The technical intervention of these players emphasizes the uniqueness of pachinko machines that look at the return of game balls launched into the game area, and the effect of the players who want to acquire the small hit probability variation mode and the big hit probability variation mode is effective. Can be stimulated.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the third embodiment, an unprecedented game fun can be exhibited, and the play fun of the game can be dramatically improved. And, like the first and second embodiments described above, the fun of the small hit game is remarkably improved, so that it is possible to suppress the shooting characteristics that are only interested in the big hit game, and provide a game with an excellent game balance. it can.

  In the above-described first to third embodiments, the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to a ball game machine according to the present invention. The first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 of Examples 1 to 3 correspond to an example of a variable prize opening according to the present invention. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 correspond to an example of the start port according to the present invention. The validity determination process (excluding S185 to S210) corresponds to an example of the validity determination means according to the present invention. The big hit game process and the small hit game process of the first embodiment correspond to an example of the open game control means of the first invention and the second invention, and the big hit game process and the small hit game process of the second and third embodiments are the first. This corresponds to an example of the opening control means of the invention. The total opening time of the first to tenth opening rounds constituting the jackpot game (first half short type: 0.2 seconds + 20 seconds, long type: 26.2 seconds) is the total opening time of the present invention. It corresponds to time. The small hit probability variation port 35 of the second big prize opening device 31 in Embodiment 1 corresponds to an example of the small hit probability variation region of the first invention and the second invention. S200 to S210 of the hit / no-go determination process corresponds to an example of the small hit probability selection means according to the present invention. The entry into the small hit probability changing port 25, 118, 121 during the big hit game and the end of the big hit game correspond to an example of the small hit probability changing condition according to the present invention. S185 to S195 of the success / failure determination process corresponds to an example of the jackpot probability selecting means according to the present invention. In the first embodiment, entering the big hit probability changing port 25 during the big hit game and ending the big hit game correspond to an example of the big hit probability changing condition of the first invention and the second invention. The big hit probability variation opening 25 of the first big winning opening device 21 in Embodiment 1 corresponds to an example of the big hit probability variation region of the second invention. The small hit probability variation port 118 of the second big prize opening device 111 in the second embodiment corresponds to an example of the small hit probability variation region of the first invention and the third invention. And the big hit probability variation opening 117 of the second big prize opening device 111 corresponds to an example of the big hit probability variation region of the third invention. In the second embodiment, entering the big hit probability changing port 117 during the big hit game and ending the big hit game correspond to an example of the big hit probability changing condition of the first invention and the third invention. The sorting member 116 according to the second embodiment corresponds to an example of the sorting unit of the third invention. The small hit probability changing port 121 of the first big winning opening device 21 in the third embodiment corresponds to an example of the small hit probability changing region of the first and fourth inventions, and the big hit probability changing port 122 of the second big winning port device 35 is the same. This corresponds to an example of the big hit probability variation region of the first invention and the fourth invention. In the third embodiment, entering the big hit probability changing port 122 during the big hit game and ending the big hit game correspond to an example of the big hit probability changing condition of the first invention and the fourth invention. S1560 to S1570 and S1655 to S1670 of the big hit game process in the third embodiment correspond to an example of the entrance rate changing means of the third invention.

Next, another example of this embodiment will be described below.
In the first embodiment, one of the first to fourth jackpot games is selectively executed, but the type of jackpot game can be changed and set as appropriate. Each jackpot game is not limited to the embodiment, and can be set by appropriately changing the number of open rounds and the combination (a combination of the first half short type and the long type).
In the second and third embodiments, the number of open rounds, the pattern of open rounds, and the like can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, in the second and third embodiments, only the long-type open round is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first half short-type and long-type open rounds can also be performed. Further, as in the first embodiment, one big hit game may be selectively executed from a plurality of types of big hit games.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the second and fourth jackpot games are configured to be a long type in which the ninth opening round is easy to enter the jackpot probabilities, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to make the open round other than 9 rounds long. For example, the first or sixth opening round may be a long type, and when the second and fourth big hit games are executed, the long opening type round is selectively determined by lottery or the like. It is also good. Alternatively, it is possible to perform a long open round multiple times during a single big hit game.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game is performed by the first half short type open round and the long type open round, but the pattern of these open rounds can be changed as appropriate. More specifically, the configuration of the first embodiment is such that the first half short type open round that can hardly enter the big hit probability variation opening or the small hit probability variation opening (the entrance rate is close to 0%) and the big hit probability variation opening or the small hit probability variation. A long-type open round that is easy to enter (the entrance rate is close to 100%) is performed, but as other configurations, an open round with a pattern having a higher entrance rate than the first half short type, and the long type In addition, an open round using a pattern with a low entrance rate may be performed. Furthermore, it is also possible to play a big hit game in which these different rounds of opening are combined with the first half short type and long type as appropriate.

  Further, as another example of the first embodiment, the first big prize opening device is provided with a small hit probability changing opening and the second big winning opening device is provided with a big hit probability changing opening. There may be a possibility of entering the small hit probability variation opening in the tenth opening round, and a possibility of entering the big hit probability variation opening in the tenth opening round.

In the configuration of the above-described second embodiment, the time that can flow into the sorting operation area 115 and the number of game balls that can flow into are limited during one open round, but this is not a limitation. A configuration may be used in which one of the inflowable time and the number of game balls is determined, or a configuration in which both are not determined. Here, in the case of a configuration that does not limit the number of game balls that can flow into the distribution operation area 115, for example, when a ball entering the big hit probability changing opening or the small hit probability changing opening is detected, the big hit probability changing opening or the small hitting is subsequently performed It is preferable to invalidate the entrance into the probability variation opening. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure which selectively performs several big hit games from which the time which can flow into the distribution action | operation area | region 115 mutually differs. According to this configuration, the probability of being able to flow into the sorting operation area 115 (in other words, the entrance rate to the big hit probability variation opening and the small hit probability variation opening) varies depending on which big hit game is performed.
Further, in the configuration of the second embodiment, the second grand prize opening is opened in the 10th (final) opening round, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second winning round is opened in a round other than the 10th. The big prize opening may be opened. For example, the second grand prize opening can be opened in the first and eighth opening rounds. Further, in accordance with the big hit determination, an open round for opening the second big winning opening may be selectively determined by lottery or the like.

In the second embodiment, the distribution member 116 that distributes the game balls to the big hit probability variation opening 117 and the small hit probability variation opening 118 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other distribution means may be used. It is.
Further, the sorting member 116 according to the second embodiment is configured to be distributed to either the big hit probability variation port 117 or the small hit probability variation port 118, but as other configurations, the big hit probability variation port and the small hit probability variation port. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which either the normal mouth is distributed. In this case, as in the second embodiment, a configuration including a ball flow path branched into a distribution branch path and a normal branch path may be used. The configuration may be such that all flow down to the sorting operation region.
Further, the sorting member 116 according to the second embodiment has a configuration in which the entrance ratios to the big hit probability variation opening 117 and the small hit probability variation opening 118 are substantially the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which raises a sphericity (for example, one size is made large size etc.). In addition, even when the distribution member is configured to distribute to the big hit probability variation opening, the small hit probability variation opening, and the normal opening as described above, the configuration in which the respective entrance rates are different (for example, the normal entrance entrance rate is different). It may be high).

In the configuration of the third embodiment described above, the entrance rate of the small hit probability variation port 121 is controlled to about 30% and the entrance rate to the big hit probability variation port 122 is controlled to about 10%. Not only this but each entrance rate can be changed and set suitably.
Moreover, in Example 3, it was set as the structure which has the role of a continuation opening | mouth 121 in the 1st-9th opening round, but as this other structure, only the 10th opening round is carried out. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration that is executed on condition that the ball enters the small hit probability variation opening 121 at the ninth time. In this case, since the opening round is always executed from the 1st to the 9th, the small hit probability changing opening 121 has a role as a continuation opening only in the 9th opening round.
Further, in the third embodiment, a small hit probability changing port switch is provided inside the small hit probability changing port 121, and detection of the switch establishes a condition for shifting to the small hit probability changing mode and a condition for shifting to the next open round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small hit probability change switch and a continuation switch are provided inside the small hit probability change port 121, respectively, and the transition condition to the small hit probability change mode is detected by detecting the small hit probability change switch. On the other hand, the transition condition to the next open round may be established by detecting the continuation switch. In this case, when a small hit probability change switch is detected in one big hit game, a configuration in which detection of the small hit probability change switch thereafter is invalidated is preferable.

  Further, in the third embodiment, by entering the small hit probability variation opening 121 in the first big winning opening 14, it is possible to enter the big hit probability variation opening 122 (the entry rate is increased). As another configuration, the small hit probability variation opening and the big hit probability variation opening may be reversed. That is, the first grand prize opening device 21 and the second big prize opening device 31 which are the same as those in the first embodiment are provided, and the next opening is performed on condition that the ball enters the big hit probability variation opening 25 in the first big winning opening 14. The round may be executed, and it may be possible to enter the small hit probability changing opening 35 in the second large winning opening 15 opened in the tenth opening round (the entering rate increases). In this case, the big hit probability variation opening 25 has a role as a continuation opening.

Further, as another example of the above-described third embodiment (another embodiment of the third invention), a first big winning opening without a big hit probability variation region and a small hit probability variation region, a big hit probability variation region and a small hit probability variation region are provided. In addition, when the game ball that entered the second big winning opening enters the big hit probability changing area, the rate of entering the small hit probability changing area increases. Is proposed.
As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 29, the second grand prize opening device 141 includes a ball flow path 142 through which game balls that have entered the second big prize winning opening 14 flow down. In the upstream portion, a big hit probability changing gate (corresponding to the big hit probability changing region) 143 branches to a gate branch path 142a communicating with the normal opening 144a and a normal branch path 142b communicating with the normal port 144a. On the downstream side, it branches into a probability variation branching path 142c that communicates with a small hit probability variation opening (corresponding to a small hit probability variation region) 145 and a branching path 142d that communicates with a normal opening 144b. The part that branches into the gate branch path 142a and the normal branch path 142b is provided with a shutter piece 146 that guides the game ball to either one, and further, the part that branches the probability variation branch path 142c and the branch path 142d. Includes a shutter piece 147 for guiding a game ball to either one. The big hit probability changing gate 143 is provided with a switch for detecting a passing game ball, and the small hit probability changing port 145 is provided with a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered. In such another configuration, by controlling the operation of the upstream shutter piece 146, the passing rate to the big hit probability changing gate 143 (gate branching path 142a) is controlled, and by controlling the operation of the downstream shutter piece 147. The entrance rate to the small hit probability variation opening 145 is controlled. In the configuration of this other example, when the big hit probability changing gate 143 passes, it is possible to enter the small hit probability changing port 145 (the rate of entering the small hit probability changing port 145 increases).
In such a configuration of another example, there is a possibility that a ball can be entered into the small hit probability variation opening 145 on condition that the big hit probability variation gate 143 passes. Since the fun of aiming at the chance change mode occurs, a synergistic effect between the two makes it possible to provide an unprecedented game to the player. Thus, the structure of another example can exhibit the same effect as Example 3 mentioned above.
In the configuration of this another example, for example, the first to ninth opening rounds may be performed at the first grand prize opening, and the tenth opening round may be performed at the second grand prize opening 15. Further, the opening round for opening the first big winning opening and the opening round for opening the second big winning opening 15 are not limited to this, and can be appropriately changed and set.

In the first to third embodiments, the end conditions of the big hit probability changing mode, the small hit probability changing mode, and the open extension mode are the same (the big hit determination is performed in the determination processing or the lottery determination is performed 100 times). However, it is also possible to set different end conditions for each. For example, the end condition of the big hit probability variation mode is to determine the big hit or perform the lottery determination 100 times, while the end condition of the small hit probability variation mode is to determine the big hit or perform the lottery determination 50 times. Can do.
In addition, the open extension mode is necessarily shifted after the big hit game, but is not limited thereto, and may be shifted when a predetermined condition (for example, lottery or the like) is established.

  In the first to third embodiments, the normal big hit lottery probability, the high big hit lottery probability, the normal small hit lottery probability, and the high / small lottery probability are not limited to the first to third embodiments, and can be appropriately changed and set. . Further, the function performed in the open extension mode is not limited to the first to third embodiments, and can be changed and set as appropriate.

In Examples 1 to 3, regardless of whether the ball enters either the first start port or the second start port, the big hit lottery (whether or not big hit) and the small hit lottery (whether the big hit? However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform a small lottery only when a ball enters one of the starting ports. Further, different big hit games may be played in accordance with the entrance to each starting port. For example, in the first embodiment, when a big hit is made by entering the first starting port, the first to third big hit games are selectively executed, and by entering the second starting port, When a big hit is made, the fourth big hit game is executed.
In addition, different normal big hit lottery probabilities, high hit big lottery probabilities, normal small hit lottery probabilities, and high / small hit lottery probabilities can be set for each start port.

  In the first to third embodiments, the big hit probability variation opening is provided separately from the small hit probability variation opening, and the big hit probability variation condition is established based on the ball entering the big hit probability variation opening. The jackpot probability variation condition can also be defined. For example, it may be configured such that the big hit probability changing condition is established based on the fact that the special symbol fluctuates and stops in a specific stop mode. Further, a probability variation opening may be provided inside one large winning prize opening, and the probability variation opening may be converted into either a big hit probability variation opening or a small hit probability variation opening when a predetermined conversion condition is satisfied. Specifically, the first big prize opening device similar to that of the first embodiment is provided with a probability changing opening (corresponding to the big hit probability changing opening of the first embodiment). In the first to ninth opening rounds, the probability variation opening is caused to function as a big hit probability variation opening, while in the tenth opening round, the certain probability variation opening is caused to function as a small hit probability variation opening. Alternatively, either a big hit game in which the probability variation opening is a big hit probability variation opening or a big hit game in which the probability variation opening is a small hit probability variation opening is selectively performed.

In Examples 1-3, although it is the structure provided with two big prize openings, the 1st big prize opening and the 2nd big prize opening, it was not restricted to this but was equipped with one big prize opening. The structure and the structure provided with the three or more big prize openings may be sufficient.
In the configuration with one big winning opening, for example, the big winning opening is provided with a big hit probability changing opening, a small hit probability changing opening and a normal opening, and a position for guiding to the big hit probability changing opening, It is configured to include guiding means for performing position conversion operation between a position for guiding to the contact probability changing opening and a position for guiding to the normal opening. In the big hit game, the opening round that leads to the big hit probability changing mouth by the guiding means and the open round that leads to the small hit probability changing mouth, the same effects as the first and third embodiments described above are achieved. And can. Similarly, in the configuration provided with each probability changing opening, guiding means, etc., it is the same as in the second embodiment by adopting a configuration in which it is possible to enter only the normal opening in the first to ninth opening rounds. It can be set as the structure which has the effect of this.
In addition, as described above, as a configuration having one big winning opening, a probability variation opening provided in the big winning opening apparatus (corresponding to the first big winning opening apparatus of the first embodiment) is used as an open round or a big hit game. Depending on the case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which it is converted into either a big hit probability variation opening or a small hit probability variation opening.
On the other hand, in addition to the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening, it is also possible to have a configuration including a third big prize opening that is opened only in the small hit game. For example, in the first to third embodiments, the small hit game may be executed by opening the third big prize opening. In addition, a special area is provided inside the third big prize opening, and during the small hit game, entering the special area (corresponding to the big hit probability changing opening) makes the big hit probability change mode after the small hit game. A configuration for shifting, a configuration for executing a big hit game after the small hit game by entering the special area, or the like may be used.

  In addition, the configurations of the above-described first to third embodiments are configured to execute the big hit game when the big hit determination is made by the success / failure determination process, but as another configuration, the game that develops from the small hit to the big hit is performed. May be. For example, in the first embodiment, when the shutter pieces 27 and 27 are opened during the opening of the first big winning opening 14 by the small hit game, and the ball enters the big hit probability changing opening 25, the big hit is determined, This can be realized by a configuration in which a big hit game is played after the small hit game.

  In addition, in the configurations of the first to third embodiments, it is possible to make it possible to enter the small hit probability change opening during the small hit game. For example, in the first embodiment, it is possible to realize the small hit game by opening the second big prize opening 15 and setting the shutter piece 37 to the open state along with the opening.

  In the above-described first to third embodiments, it is a configuration that shifts to the small hit probability changing mode that makes the high hitting probability lottery probability effective when entering the small hit probability changing entrance, but as other configurations In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a small hit normal mode in which the normal small hit lottery probability is effective is entered upon entering a small hit probability change opening. In this configuration, the player hits the small hit probability change opening during the big hit game, and shifts to the small hit normal mode while the big hit game does not enter the small hit probability change opening. Move to probability change mode. In other words, this is a configuration in which the probability of winning a small hit lotion is lowered when the ball enters the small hit probability change opening. Even in such a configuration, it is easy to attract the player's interest because the probability of a small hit lottery changes by entering the small hit probability change opening. Therefore, even with this configuration, a new game that has not been achieved in the past, such as changing the small lottery probability, can be applied, so that the fun of the game can be dramatically improved.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the small hit game opens the first big prize opening for 1.8 seconds (opening time), but this opening time can be changed as appropriate. Further, the small winning game may be one in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls enters the first big winning opening, thereby closing the first big winning opening. Further, the first big winning opening may be closed when the small hit game satisfies either the predetermined opening time or the predetermined number of balls as in the big hit game. .

  Moreover, although the pachinko machine 1 according to the first to third embodiments described above includes the upper plate 55 and the lower plate 63, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a so-called sealed pachinko machine may be used. An encapsulated pachinko machine plays a game by circulating a predetermined number of game balls enclosed therein. The above-described embodiments and other configurations can be applied to such a sealed pachinko machine, and the same operational effects can be achieved. Further, the pachinko machine of the embodiment may be a so-called management game machine. The management gaming machine disables external access to the main control device, allows communication in only one direction from the main control device to the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device in the embodiment), and controls the frame. It is configured to be able to communicate with the hall computer only through the device. The configuration of the above-described embodiment or another example can be applied to such a management gaming machine, and the same operational effects can be achieved.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
2 Game Area 11 First Start Port (Start Port)
12 Second start port (start port)
14 1st Grand Prize Winner (Variable Winner)
15 Second Grand Prize Entrance (Variable Prize Entrance)
25, 117, 122 Big hit probability variation area (big hit probability variation area)
35, 118, 121 Small hit probability variation opening (small hit probability variation region) 116 Distribution member

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One or a plurality of variable winning holes provided in the game area, which are converted into an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered, and an entrance of the game ball into a start port provided in the game area Triggered by the ball, the winning / decision means for determining the big win, the small hit or the loss according to the predetermined lottery probability, and the opening round for releasing the variable winning opening when the hit / decision means is determined to be the big win is performed a plurality of times. While controlling the execution of the big hit game, when it is determined as a small hit by the hit determination process, execution control of the small hit game that opens the variable winning opening with a shorter opening time than the total opening time of the open round by the big hit game In a ball game machine comprising an open game control means to
Provided inside at least one variable winning opening, a small hit probability variation area in which a game ball flowing into the variable winning slot can enter, and a small hit triggered by a game ball entering the small hit probability varying area Depending on whether or not the probability variation condition is satisfied, either the normal small hit lottery probability for determining whether or not the small hit or the high or small lottery probability for determining the small hit with a higher probability than the normal small hit lottery probability A small hit probability selection means for validating the above, and a normal big hit lottery probability for determining whether or not a big hit is determined according to whether or not a big hit probability changing condition different from the small hit probability changing condition is satisfied, and the normal big hit lottery probability And a big hit probability selection means for validating either of the high-hit lottery probabilities for determining the big hit with a high probability, and the success / failure judging means is a normal small-hit lottery probability effective by the small hit probability selection means or Lottery probability per high and small and the above Usually by the jackpot lottery probability or high jackpot lottery probabilities effective in per probability selecting means, jackpot, pinball game machine, characterized in that it is intended to determine Koatari or loss. The jackpot probability changing area is provided inside the at least one variable prize opening and into which the game ball flowing into the variable prize opening can enter, and the jackpot probability selecting means is configured to play the game ball to the jackpot probability changing area during the jackpot game. In accordance with whether or not the jackpot probability variation condition triggered by entering the ball is established, either the normal jackpot lottery probability or the high jackpot lottery probability is made effective,
The open game control means executes and controls a big hit game that performs a plurality of open rounds including an open round that can enter the big hit probability changing area and an open round that is different from the open round and that can enter the small hit probability changing area. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein: A jackpot probability variation area is provided inside a variable winning opening having a small winning probability variation area, and a game ball that has flowed into the variable winning slot can enter, and the big hit probability selection means is configured to change the large winning probability variation during the big winning game. Depending on whether or not the jackpot probability variation condition triggered by the game ball entering the area is established, either the normal jackpot lottery probability or the high jackpot lottery probability is made effective,
Inside the variable winning opening having a small hit probability changing area and a big hit probability changing area, a game ball that has flowed into the variable winning opening is one of a plurality of distribution areas including a big hit probability changing area and a small hit probability changing area. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a distribution unit that distributes to each other. The jackpot probability changing area is provided inside the at least one variable prize opening and into which the game ball flowing into the variable prize opening can enter, and the jackpot probability selecting means is configured to play the game ball to the jackpot probability changing area during the jackpot game. In accordance with whether or not the jackpot probability variation condition triggered by entering the ball is established, either the normal jackpot lottery probability or the high jackpot lottery probability is made effective,
During a single big hit game, if a game ball enters one of the big hit probability variation area and the small hit probability variation area, the game ball enters the other as compared to the case where no game ball enters the one. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a ball entering rate changing means for increasing the ball rate.

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