JP2019154777A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance performance effect of a predetermined performance.SOLUTION: Identification information (e.g., first special symbol, second special symbol) can be variably displayed, and performance identification information (e.g. decoration symbol) can be variably displayed in response to variable display of the identification information. Even when the identification information is variably displayed, a predetermined performance (e.g., battle performance) can be executed in a state where the performance identification information is stop-displayed or substantially stop-displayed (e.g., slight variation) without variably displaying the performance identification information, on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition (e.g., a second special symbol is variably displayed during the normal state).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured such that a predetermined effect can be executed during execution of variable display of the effect identification information based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a special effect (predetermined effect) during a change in a decorative pattern (identification information for effect) that starts based on the start prize when the second start prize occurs in the low base state. It is described that it may be executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-195608 (paragraph 0430, FIG. 54)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even when a predetermined effect is executed, variable display of the effect identification information is executed. Therefore, it is not possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of producing a predetermined performance.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, first special symbol, second special symbol). (For example, the part that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable for performance that can execute variable display of the identification information for performance (for example, decorative symbols) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information Even when the display execution means (for example, the part for executing steps S171 to S173 in the CPU 120 for effect control) and the variable display of the identification information are executed, the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, during the normal state) Based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the production identification information is not variably displayed, and the production identification information is stopped or displayed substantially. In accordance with the process table selected in steps 155IWS8006 and S8007 in the effect control CPU 120 (eg, step 155IWS8012 and variable display) And a medium production process (step S172). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable display executing means can execute variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). In the high-frequency state control means (for example, the big hit end process (step S117) in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to the high-frequency state (for example, the short-time state) with increased execution frequency of the variable display of the second identification information. And a predetermined effect execution means that the predetermined condition is established based on the fact that the variable display of the second identification information is executed when it is not controlled to the high-frequency state. (For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control is N in step 155IWS8001 and Y in step 155IWS8002) The process proceeds to Step 155IWS8003～S8008, and can execute battle effect) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the predetermined effect executing means is configured to display the effect identification information in a shaking manner (for example, to change the decorative pattern in the place). May be. According to such a configuration, it can be recognized that the variable display is being performed.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect by superimposing the effect identification information on the front surface (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (D)). As described above, the effect display of the battle effect may be configured to be superimposed on the front of the left middle right decorative symbol that is displayed with slight variation. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information for presentation becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), an advantageous state advantageous to the player ( For example, when advantageous state control means (for example, a part for executing steps S114 to S117 in the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state), a predetermined effect is executed and controlled to the advantageous state Then, a specific effect (for example, the victory effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (E-2)) is executed, and the display result of the effect identification information that is displayed in a stop or substantially stopped state is replaced with the specific display result (for example, For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 155IWS834 when the result in step 155IWS8303 is Y, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (F-2). Sea urchin, a predetermined jackpot symbols (e.g., usually big hit combination of symbols of the symbol "222") to display replacement on) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it can be recognized that it is controlled to an advantageous state.

(Means 6) A display result determination means (for example, a part for executing step 155IWS8009 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of determining the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information in any one of the means 1 to 5. The display result determining means does not determine the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is N in step 155IWS8001 and Y in step 155IWS8002) 155IWS8009 may move to the process of steps 155IWS8003 to S8008 without shifting to the decorative symbol stop pattern determination process of 155IWS8009). According to such a configuration, the processing burden can be reduced.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, special identification information (for example, a small symbol in the small symbol display area 155IW500) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information, which is less visible than the identification information for performance. 4 variable display execution means capable of executing variable display in the 4 symbol display areas 155IW501 and 502 (for example, a portion executing step 155IWS77 in the effect control CPU 120. The process selected in steps 155IWS8006, S8007, and S8010) According to the table, by executing step 155IWS8012 and variable display effect processing (step S172), the special variable display executing means is provided when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Variable display of special identification information Execute (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), only a slight change is made for the decorative symbol, but in the small symbol display area 155IW500, the small symbol is changed and displayed. The display area 155IW502 may be configured to display the variation of the fourth symbol). According to such a configuration, it can be recognized that the variable display is being performed.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect over the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times (for example, by performing a left-handed game in a normal state) If there is an active winning hole 155IW204, at least two game balls may win the second starting winning hole 155IW222. Even in the normal state, the second special symbol changes continuously. The display may be executed, and the battle effect may be executed twice in succession instead of the decorative symbol variation display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to means 8, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information for presentation becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), an advantageous state (advantageous to the player) For example, it includes advantageous state control means (for example, a part for executing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a big hit game state, and the predetermined effect execution means is the identification information for the effect executed last time. When the specific display result is displayed in the variable display, the specific display result is replaced with a display result other than the specific display result (for example, a predetermined off symbol) and the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) When the result in step 155IWS8003 is Y, step 155IWS8004 is executed, and as shown in FIG. (In this example, the combination of symbols of "436") failure symbol displaying replaced with) may be configured so. According to such a structure, it can prevent that the interest with respect to a game falls.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, the base body (for example, the base body 155IW240) and the entrance (for example, the second start winning opening 155IW222) through which the game medium (for example, game ball) can enter. ) And a movable member (for example, a movable wing) for changing the entrance into a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium is likely to enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which entry is difficult or difficult to enter 155IW221 / movable blade piece 155IW221A), and the movable member is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis (for example, rotation axis 155IW364) that faces in a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the base body, The game medium is extended so as to intersect the rotation axis, and when the entrance is in the first state, the game medium is directed from one end (for example, the front end) to the other end (for example, the base end). It has a guide part (for example, guide parts 155IW362a and 362b) that can be guided to enter the entrance, and is rotated by the guide part being guided from the rotation shaft to the other end side by the guide part. Then, the entrance is changed from the first state to the second state (see, for example, FIGS. 8 to 19), and a notch portion (for example, the notch portion 155IW365) is provided on one end side of the rotation shaft in the guide portion. The base body may be configured to be provided with a protrusion (for example, a protrusion wall 155IW370) corresponding to the notch when the entrance is in the first state. According to such a structure, the malfunction regarding a movable member can be suppressed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. (A) is a front view showing a winning unit, (B) is a plan view of (A). It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the winning unit from diagonally forward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the winning unit from diagonally behind. (A) is a longitudinal sectional view showing the sorting device in the first sorting state, (B) is a sectional view taken along line AA of (A), and (C) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the rotating body and the sorting member. It is. (A) is a longitudinal sectional view showing the sorting device in the second sorting state, (B) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of (A), and (C) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the rotating body and the sorting member. It is. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the winning unit showing the relationship between the allocating device, the interlocking mechanism, and the ordinary variable winning ball device, and (B) is a schematic front view showing the interlocking mechanism and the movable wing piece. (A) is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which looked at the interlocking mechanism from diagonally forward, (B) is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which looked at the interlocking mechanism from diagonally back. (A) is a perspective view showing an internal structure when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, and (B) is a perspective view showing an internal structure when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state. FIG. 6 is a six-sided view showing a movable blade piece. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing when the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, (B) is a CC cross-sectional view of (A), and (C) is a DD cross-sectional view of (A). . (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing when the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state, (B) is an EE cross-sectional view of (A), and (C) is an FF cross-sectional view of (A). . (A) is a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, (B) is a state where the interlocking mechanism is operating, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is changed to an open state. is there. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a normal variable winning ball apparatus when the 1st game ball approachs a 2nd start winning opening. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a normal variable winning ball apparatus when the 2nd game ball approachs into a 2nd start winning opening. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows a state when three or more game balls approached continuously, when the conventional normal variable winning ball apparatus is an open state. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows a state when three or more game balls approached continuously, when the normal variable winning ball apparatus of this invention is an open state. (E)-(H) are explanatory drawings showing a state when three or more game balls enter continuously when the normal variable winning ball apparatus of the present invention is in an open state. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 155IW. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a battle production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a battle production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of a battle production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the battle production in the case of replacing and displaying a decoration symbol with a predetermined off symbol.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Further, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving the command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 155IW)
Next, the feature part 155IW will be described. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 155IW as seen from the front. FIG. 8-2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board in the feature portion 155IW. In the following, the front side of FIG. 8-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the top, bottom, left and right when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. The direction will be described as a reference. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 155IW is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature portion 155IW and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (also referred to as a gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. Frame) 3. A game area 155IW10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rail 155IW2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 155IW10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. The gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 155IW50 having a glass window 155IW50a so as to be rotatable about the left side, and the gaming area 155IW10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 155IW50. When the glass door frame 155IW50 is closed, the gaming area 155IW10 can be seen through the glass window 155IW50a.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the game board 2 is configured by a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board in a substantially square shape in front view, and an obstruction nail (not shown), a guide rail 155IW2b, etc. are provided on the front game board surface. It is comprised with the board surface board provided. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape in front view from a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., and an obstruction nail (not shown) or a guide is provided on the front game board surface. You may be comprised from the board surface plate (not shown) provided with rail 155IW2b etc., and the spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of this board surface board.

  A first special symbol indicator 155IW4A and a second special symbol indicator 155IW4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 8A, the lower right position of the game area 155IW10). Each of the first special symbol display unit 155IW4A and the second special symbol display unit 155IW4B is a special symbol (special identification information) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Is also displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 155IW4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 155IW4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 155IW10 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol display 155IW4A and the second special symbol display 155IW4B in the special symbol game are displayed corresponding to the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display, respectively. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 155IW4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 155IW4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  The image display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and is visible through an opening 155IW2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 155IW51 is provided in the opening 155IW2c in the game board 2.

  A first reserved storage display area 155IW5D and a second reserved storage display area 155IW5U are set at two locations on the left and right sides of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 155IW5D and the second hold memory display area 155IW5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game is performed.

  In this example, as will be described later, the fourth symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the image display device 5. In the feature 155IW, the image display device 5 displays the fourth symbol display area for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. And a fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol.

  Here, the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is suspended in the first start winning opening 155IW203 provided in the distribution device 155IW201 described later and the second start provided in the normal variable winning ball devices 155IW6, 220 described later. It is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the winning opening 155IW6a, 222. In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a decorative pattern change display is established, but a variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  Above the first special symbol indicator 155IW4A and the second special symbol indicator 155IW4B, a first hold indicator 155IW25A and a second hold indicator 155IW25B are provided for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. It has been. The first hold indicator 155IW25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified, and the second hold indicator 155IW25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning unit 155IW200 including a sorting device 155IW201 and an ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW220 is provided. Further, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 155IW6 is provided at a right position of the winning unit 155IW200, separately from the winning unit 155IW200. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the sorting apparatus 155IW201, for example, a first start winning opening 155IW203 is formed as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a constant open state. The normal variable winning ball device 155IW220 is a device provided in the vicinity of the sorting device 155IW201 in the winning unit 155IW200.

  As will be described in detail later, the normal variable winning ball device 155IW220 has an interlocking mechanism 155IW300 (see FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5) in which the game ball won in the operating winning port 155IW204 formed in the distribution device 155IW201. The movable blade piece 155IW221 can be rotated between a vertical position (initial position) and a tilt position by operating the movable blade piece 155IW221 to be a vertical position as a starting region (second starting region). The closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 155IW222 and the open state in which the movable wing piece 155IW221 enters the tilting position and the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 155IW222 can be changed.

  The “position in the vicinity of the sorting device 155IW201” in the normal variable winning ball device 155IW220 means that, for example, when the second start winning port 155IW222 is in an open state, it cannot enter the sorting device 155IW201 from the inflow port 155IW202. The game ball can enter the second start winning opening 155IW222, or the position where the player who is playing the game can visually recognize the sorting device 155IW201 and the normally variable winning ball device 155IW220 without moving the line of sight.

  On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6 has a pair of movable wing pieces that can be rotated between a vertical position and a tilting position by a solenoid 155IW81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. The movable wing piece is in the vertical position and the normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting prize opening 155IW6a as the starting area (second starting area), and the pair of movable wing pieces are in the tilting position and the second starting prize is obtained. It is possible to change to an expanded open state in which a game ball can easily enter the mouth 155IW6a.

  In other words, the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6 (first normal variable winning ball device) in the feature portion 155IW moves the movable winning wing piece to the normal open state and the expanded open state by operating the movable blade piece using the drive source. It is an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) that can be changed, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW220 (second ordinary variable winning ball device) in this feature 155IW has an interlocking mechanism operated by a game ball. A non-electrically-operated accessory that can change the start winning opening from the closed state to the open state by interlocking the movable wing pieces, and can change the starting winning opening from the open state to the closed state by a game ball that has entered. (Ordinary non-electrical utility).

  In this feature 155IW, the normally variable winning ball device 155IW6 can enter the second starting winning port 155IW6a even in the normally open state, and the normal variable winning ball device 155IW220 is the second in the closed state. The form in which the game ball cannot enter the start winning opening 155IW222 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6, 220 is used when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. It may be difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening, or it may be impossible to enter.

  Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening 155IW203 are detected by the first start opening switch 155IW22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. If the figure storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port 155IW222 is detected by the second start port switch 155IW22B, and a game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port 155IW6a is the second start port switch 155IW22C. If a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection by the above, and the second special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), 2 Start conditions are established. Further, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) through the operational winning opening 155IW204 are detected by the count switch 155IW24A.

  A special variable winning ball device 155IW7 is provided below the ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW6. The special variable winning ball device 155IW7 forms a special winning opening as a specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 155IW82 shown in FIG. In this way, the special prize opening as the specific area is an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a player cannot pass (enter) (or difficult to pass (entry)). Changes to a closed state that is disadvantageous to the user.

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls that have passed (entered) through the big prize opening by the count switch 155IW23 shown in FIG. Therefore, when the special prize winning device 155IW7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize opening, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 155IW7, if the grand prize opening is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the big winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous closed state.

  A normal symbol display 155IW20 is provided above the second hold display 155IW25B. Above the normal symbol display 155IW20, a general symbol hold display 155IW25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 155IW25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the universal figure pending storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 155IW41.

  The winning unit 155IW200, which will be described later, is provided with general winning ports 155IW223 and 224, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) is determined based on the number of game balls entering (passing) the general winning port 155IW223 detected by the count switch 155IW24B. Number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are prize balls based on the fact that the game balls entering (passing) the general winning opening 155IW224 are detected by the count switch 155IW24C. As paid out.

  The game area 155IW10 is divided into left and right sides with a center decorative frame 155IW51 surrounding the image display device 5 disposed at a substantially central position of the game region 155IW10. It flows down either the first path or the second path on the right side.

  Since the winning unit 155IW200 is provided from the lower left side to the center of the image display device 5, the game ball that flows down the first path by hitting the game ball weakly by the operation of the operation handle (so-called left strike) It is possible to enter the inflow port 155IW202, the second start winning port 155IW222, and the general winning port 155IW223,224. On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6 and the special variable winning ball device 155IW7 are arranged at the lower right of the image display device 5 in the game area 155IW10, so that the game ball is strongly hit by operating the operation handle (so-called right The game ball flowing down the second route can enter the second start winning opening 155IW6a and the big winning opening. Note that game balls flowing down the second path may be able to enter the inflow port 155IW202.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game board surface 155IW2a, which is the front surface of the game board 2, is provided with a windmill (not shown) and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area 155IW10, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area 155IW10. . A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like is provided at a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3 to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 155IW10.

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 155IW10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate 155IW90 (hit ball supply plate) to be held (stored) is provided. A lower plate 155IW91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 155IW90 so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3. The tilt operation of the stick controller 31A attached to the member forming the lower plate 155IW91 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 155IW90 is pushed. It is detected by the sensor 35B.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. For example, the main board 11, the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. Further, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display unit 155IW4A and the second special symbol display unit 155IW4B to perform the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 155IW20 and controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 155IW20 is performed. It also has a function to control. On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 8-2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 155IW21, a first start port switch 155IW22A, a second start port switch 155IW22B, count switches 155IW23, 24A, which detect a game ball that has passed through the pass gate 155IW41. 24B, 24C, the wiring which transmits the detection signal from the initial position detection switch 155IW26 are connected. In addition, the first special symbol display unit 155IW4A, the second special symbol display unit 155IW4B, the normal symbol display unit 155IW20, the first hold display unit 155IW25A, the second hold display unit 155IW25B, and the general figure hold display unit 155IW25C are controlled. Wiring for transmitting a command signal is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time of a decorative design, a type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a ROM 101 (ReadOnlyMemory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102), a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101.

  As shown in FIG. 8-2, the production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, various motors (not shown), solenoids, sensors, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted. .

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature 155IW will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 155IW41 provided in the game area 155IW10, the normal game by the normal symbol display 155IW20 is started. After the start of the normal symbol change, if the specified time, which is the normal symbol change time, has elapsed, and the normal symbols other than the normal symbol are displayed in a stopped state, the normal symbol change display result is “out of normal”. Become. If the specific normal symbol (the symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”, and the enlargement / release control (tilt control) of the ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW6 is performed. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when time elapses.

  Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first special condition game or the big hit game state has ended, for example, after the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball has won the first start winning opening 155IW203, etc. Thus, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 155IW4A is started. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied by the game ball having won the second start winning opening 155IW6a, 222, etc., the second start condition is satisfied by, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit game state. Based on this, a special figure game by the second special symbol display 155IW4B is started.

  In the special game, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, the fixed special symbol (special graphic display result) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is displayed in a stopped state, the result is “big hit” as a specific display result. After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize ball device 155IW7 has a big prize opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls. In the period until the occurrence of, the grand prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes special variable winning ball apparatus 155IW7 an open state advantageous to a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 155IW7 is changed to a closed state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.).

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol variable display is started in response to the start of the special symbol game. In the period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display, the decorative display of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and if the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit state After that, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (the state that is neither the probability change state nor the time-short state).

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined short-time big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and if the fluctuation display result is “short-time big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit state After that, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6 is increased. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and if the fluctuation display result is “probable variation big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit state After the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variation display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. When the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is established, the probability variation control is performed a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state ends (for example, the same as the number of time reductions 100) When the special figure game is executed, the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state is finished is determined to have “probable fall”. When it ends, etc.

  When the short-time control is performed, the normal symbol variation time (normal diagram variation time) in the regular game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the regular symbol variation display result is “normal diagram” in each regular game. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 155IW6 based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per hit” is improved to improve the probability of “win” than in the normal state. The second start condition can be established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity chew support control, high opening control) that is advantageous for the player by enhancing the performance is performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is likely to be established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. Time to become is shortened.

  Next, the winning unit 155IW200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-3 to 8-13. 8A is a front view showing a winning unit, and FIG. 8B is a plan view of FIG. 8A. FIG. 8-4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the winning unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 8-5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where the winning unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 8A is a longitudinal sectional view showing the sorting apparatus in the first sorting state, FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 8A, and FIG. It is the schematic which shows these relationships. FIG. 8-7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the sorting apparatus in the second sorting state, (B) is a BB sectional view of (A), and (C) is a relationship between the rotating body and the sorting member. FIG. FIG. 8-8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a winning unit showing the relationship between the distribution device, the interlocking mechanism, and the ordinary variable winning ball device, and FIG. 8B is a schematic front view showing the interlocking mechanism and the movable blade piece. It is. FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the interlocking mechanism is viewed obliquely from the front, and FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state in which the interlocking mechanism is viewed from obliquely behind. 8A is a perspective view showing the internal structure when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing the internal structure when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state. FIG. FIG. 8-11 is a hexahedral view showing the movable blade piece. FIG. 8-12 is a longitudinal sectional view showing when the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, FIG. 8-12 is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 8A, and FIG. It is -D sectional drawing. FIGS. 8-13 are (A) a longitudinal sectional view showing when the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state, (B) is an EE sectional view of (A), and (C) is F of (A). It is -F sectional drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 to FIG. 8-5, the winning unit 155IW200 includes a base body 155IW240 having a plate-like front wall 155IW240A that is formed long in the left-right width direction when viewed from the front, and the base body 155IW240. A front cover body 155IW230 having a plate-like front wall 155IW230A disposed on the front side, and a rear cover body 155IW250 disposed on the rear side of the base body 155IW240, and the front cover body 155IW230 with respect to the base body 155IW240; It is formed by attaching the rear cover body 155IW250 integrally with a screw. The front cover body 155IW230 is disposed on the front side of the base body 155IW240 so that a space through which a game ball can pass is formed between the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240 and the front wall 155IW230A of the front cover body 155IW230. A sorting device 155IW201 is provided on the right side between the front wall 155IW240A and the front wall 155IW230A, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW220 is provided on the left side.

  The distribution device 155IW201 is arranged below the inflow port 155IW202 and the inflow port 155IW202 that opens upward so that a game ball can enter the distribution device 155IW201, and the game that has entered the distribution device 155IW201. A first start winning opening 155IW203 and an operating winning opening 155IW204 through which a ball can enter (pass), a distribution member 155IW210 that distributes the game balls flowing into the inflow opening 155IW202 into the first starting winning opening 155IW203 and the operating winning opening 155IW204; It has a motor 155IW83 for operating the distribution member 155IW210, and a power transmission mechanism 155IW270 for transmitting the power of the motor 155IW83 to the distribution member 155IW210.

  A distribution member 155IW210 is provided directly below the inflow port 155IW202, a first start winning port 155IW203 is provided on the lower right side of the distribution member 155IW210, and an operation winning port 155IW204 is provided on the lower left side of the distribution member 155IW210. ing. The first start winning opening 155IW203 and the operating winning opening 155IW204 are formed on the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240, and the game balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 155IW203 and the operating winning opening 155IW204 are on the back side of the base body 155IW240. It is supposed to be guided.

  Between the inflow port 155IW202 and the first start winning port 155IW203, a first path 155IW206 for guiding the game ball flowing into the inflow port 155IW202 toward the lower first start winning port 155IW203 is formed, and the inflow port 155IW202 and A second path 155IW207 that can guide the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 155IW202 toward the lower operation prize opening 155IW204 is formed between the operation winning hole 155IW204, and the first path 155IW206 and the second path are formed. The upstream side of 155IW207 joins above the sorting member 155IW210. That is, the flow path of the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 155IW202 is bifurcated, and is distributed to either the first path 155IW206 on the right side or the second path 155IW207 on the left side by the sorting member 155IW210. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 to FIG. 8-7, the sorting member 155IW210 has a guide surface 155IW210A capable of guiding the game ball P flowing into the inflow port 155IW202 on the upper surface, and is provided in the front-rear direction provided at the right end. The first distribution state (the state shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), initial position) where the guide surface 155IW210A is inclined obliquely downward and rightward with the swing shaft 155IW260 facing the center, and the guide surface 155IW210A is slightly It is provided so as to be able to oscillate between a second distribution state (state shown in FIG. 8-7 (A)) that is inclined obliquely downward to the left. An interlocking shaft 155IW261 projects from the rear left end of the sorting member 155IW210, and the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is inserted through an arc-shaped elongated hole 155IW262A formed in the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240. It is extended to the back side.

  The motor 155IW83 is fixed to the rear right side of the rear cover body 155IW250, and a pinion gear 155IW263 is fixed to the front end of the drive shaft that protrudes forward through the rear cover body 155IW250. A rotating body 155IW264 is provided at a rear position of the sorting member 155IW210 on the back side of the front wall 155IW240A so as to be rotatable about a rotating shaft 155IW264A facing in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-4, 8-5, 8-6 (C), and 8-7 (C), a driven gear 155IW265 that meshes with the pinion gear 155IW263 is provided on the back surface of the rotating body 155IW264. The front surface is provided with a cam 155IW266 made of a cylindrical body in which a plurality of (three in the case of this characteristic portion 155IW) recesses 155IW267 are formed on the front surface. The swinging shaft 155IW260 of the rotating body 155IW264 is disposed at a position shifted to the lower left with respect to the swinging shaft 155IW260 of the sorting member 155IW210. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), when the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is in sliding contact with a portion other than the recess 155IW267 on the peripheral surface of the cam 155IW266, the sorting member 155IW210 is positioned in the first sorting state. As shown in 8-7 (C), when the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the recess 155IW267 on the circumferential surface of the cam 155IW266 (accommodated in the recess 155IW267), the sorting member 155IW210 is moved to the second vibration. Located in the minute state. Therefore, when the rotating body 155IW264 is rotated clockwise by the motor 155IW83, the recess 155IW267 periodically approaches the interlocking shaft 155IW261 and is accommodated in the recess 155IW267. When the rotation is further continued, the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is pushed upward by the recess 155IW267, and the state of sliding contact with a portion other than the recess 155IW267 on the peripheral surface of the cam 155IW266 is continued.

  Further, even if the rotating body 155IW264 is to be rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front in a state where the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is accommodated in the recess 155IW267, the interlocking shaft 155IW261 is brought into contact with the right inner surface of the recess 155IW267 to rotate the rotating body 155IW264. (Reverse rotation) is regulated. In other words, the allocating device 155IW201 is driven when a malfunction occurs in the drive control of the motor 155IW83 or the like because the rotating body 155IW264 is allowed to rotate only in one direction (clockwise in front view) due to the mechanical structure. It is possible to prevent the rotating body 155IW264 from rotating reversely and causing an abnormality in the distribution when not.

  In this feature 155IW, the CPU 103 controls the drive of the motor 155IW83 so that the rotating body 155IW264 always rotates at a constant speed. Repeat the change. Specifically, the distribution member 155IW210 changes to the second distribution state after being maintained in the first distribution state for about 1 second, and then maintained in the second distribution state for about 0.3 seconds. The change (operation) such as returning to the distribution state is repeated. In this feature 155IW, the distribution member 155IW210 exemplifies a form in which the change between the first distribution state and the second distribution state is repeated at a constant period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the change is repeated in a predetermined pattern, the period maintained in the first distribution state or the second distribution state may be increased or decreased.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and (B), the distribution device 155IW201 configured as described above is configured such that the distribution member 155IW210 is in the first distribution state when the game ball P flows into the inflow port 155IW202. In some cases, the game ball P is guided to the first path 155IW206 side by the guide surface 155IW210A, flows down the first path 155IW206, and enters (wins) the first start winning opening 155IW203. Further, when the distribution member 155IW210 is in the first distribution state, the separation dimension L1 between the distal end portion of the distribution member 155IW210 and the wall portion on the second path 155IW207 side is smaller than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L1). <2R), the game ball P does not enter the second path 155IW207 side.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) and (B), when the distribution member 155IW210 is in the second distribution state when the game ball P flows into the inflow port 155IW202, the game ball P is guided to the guide surface 155IW210A. Is guided to the second path 155IW207 side, flows down the second path 155IW207, and enters (wins) into the operation winning opening 155IW204. Further, when the distribution member 155IW210 is in the second distribution state, the separation dimension L2 between the base end portion of the distribution member 155IW210 and the wall portion on the first path 155IW206 side is slightly larger than the diameter 2R of the game ball P. Therefore (L2> 2R), the game ball P may also enter the first path 155IW206 side, but the guide surface 155IW210A is slightly inclined to the lower left and the tip of the sorting member 155IW210 Is slightly smaller than the distance L3 between the wall and the wall on the second path 155IW207 side (L3> L2> 2R), so that the guide is guided to the second path 155IW207 side at a higher rate than the first path 155IW206.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-4, 8-5, and 8-7 to 8-9, the rear surface of the sorting device 155IW201 and the ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW220 (the rear surface of the base body 155IW240) is operated. An interlocking mechanism 155IW300 is provided for changing the second start winning port 155IW222 from the closed state to the open state in conjunction with the entry (winning) of the game ball P into the winning port 155IW204. The interlocking mechanism 155IW300 mainly includes a first interlocking member 155IW301, a second interlocking member 155IW302, a third interlocking member 155IW303, and a weight body 155IW304.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9, the first interlocking member 155IW301 includes a bearing hole 155IW311 through which a rotating shaft 155IW310 projecting forward from the front surface of the rear cover body 155IW250 is inserted, and a left-right direction from the bearing hole 155IW311. Arm 155IW312L, 312R extending toward the center, and is pivotably supported around a pivot shaft 155IW310 inserted through the bearing hole 155IW311. At the tip of the right arm 155IW312R, there is formed a mounting portion 155IW313 on which the game ball P that has entered from the operation winning opening 155IW204 and guided to the back side of the base body 155IW240 is mounted. The placement portion 155IW313 is inclined downward toward the rear. In addition, a catch piece 155IW314 having a substantially C shape in front view is formed at the tip of the left arm 155IW312L.

  The second interlocking member 155IW302 is a swinging shaft 155IW320 that is pivotally supported on the front surface of the rear cover body 155IW250 and faces downward from the swinging shaft 155IW320, and can be locked to the third interlocking member 155IW303 at the upper front end. A swing plate 155IW321 having a small locking portion 155IW321A, a linkage shaft 155IW322 protruding from the right side surface of the swing plate 155IW321 and locked to the catch piece 155IW314, and a lower right side surface of the swing plate 155IW321. The weight 155IW323 is mainly configured.

  The third interlocking member 155IW303 includes a rotation shaft 155IW330 that is supported on the back surface of the base body 155IW240 and faces in the left-right direction, and a plurality of protrusions that protrude from the peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 155IW330 every 120 degrees in the rotation direction. From the position corresponding to the protruding piece 155IW331A to the position corresponding to the protruding piece 155IW331B on the right side of the circumferential surface of the pieces 155IW331A, 331B, 331C and the rotating shaft 155IW330, that is, 1/3 of the circumference of the rotating shaft 155IW330 (that is, 120 Arc-shaped regulating piece 155IW332 extending over the entire circumference of the rotating shaft 155IW330 on the left side of the circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 155IW330, and a disc-shaped detecting piece 155IW333 extending mainly over the entire circumference of the rotating shaft 155IW330. The The detection piece 155IW333 can be detected by an initial position detection switch 155IW26 (see FIG. 8-2), and when the third interlocking member 155IW303 is in the initial position, the initial position detection switch 155IW26 (see FIG. 8-2). The off state is detected.

  The weight body 155IW304 mainly includes a swing shaft 155IW340 that is supported on the back surface of the base body 155IW240 and faces in the left-right direction, and a weight 155IW341 that is suspended from the swing shaft 155IW340, and the back surface of the third interlocking member 155IW303. It is provided so that contact is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the interlocking mechanism 155IW300 configured as described above is provided so as to connect the operation winning port 155IW204 and the second start winning port 155IW222. In particular, the first interlocking member 155IW301 is provided. With respect to the second interlocking member 155IW302, the third interlocking member 155IW303, and the weight body 155IW304, the front wall 155IW240A is used to guide the game ball P that has entered the second start winning prize opening 155IW222 to the back side of the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240. The passage hole 155IW350 is formed so as to partially face the passage hole 155IW350.

  As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the first interlocking member 155IW301 is placed at an upper position where the placing portion 155IW313 can receive the game ball P that has entered the operation winning opening 155IW204 at the lower rear portion of the operation winning opening 155IW204. A first swing position to be maintained (see FIG. 8-6) and a second swing to be maintained at a lower position where the placing portion 155IW313 is below the upper position and allows the received game ball P to flow out. It can swing between the position (see FIG. 8-7).

  The second interlocking member 155IW302 is in an unlocked position (initial position, see FIG. 8-14 (A)) where the locking portion 155IW321A that can be locked to the protruding piece 155IW331C of the third interlocking member 155IW303 faces forward. The portion 155IW321A is provided so as to be swingable between a locking position (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) that faces diagonally forward and upward. Further, the linkage shaft 155IW322 is inserted between the distal ends of the bifurcated catch pieces 155IW314 of the first interlocking member 155IW301, and the first interlocking member 155IW301 is placed on the mounting portion 155IW313 as described later. By swinging from the first swing position to the second swing position under the load of P, the swing from the non-locking position to the locking position against the dead weight of the weight 155IW323 is performed, and the mounting portion 155IW313 is played. When the load on the sphere P is no longer applied, the first interlocking member 155IW301 is returned from the second swing position to the first swing position by swinging from the locking position to the non-locking position by the weight of the weight 155IW323.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the third interlocking member 155IW303, the protruding piece 155IW331A faces the passage hole 155IW350, and the restriction piece 155IW332 can be in contact with the restricted portion 155IW366 of the movable blade piece 155IW221 described later. The first rotation position (position shown on the right side in FIG. 8-14 (A)) located at the position (initial position), the protruding piece 155IW331B faces the passing hole 155IW350 so as to be able to contact the game ball P, and the regulating piece 155IW332 is the movable wing A second rotation position (position shown on the right side in FIG. 8-15 (A)) that is not in contact with the regulated portion 155IW366 of the piece 155IW221 (the position shown on the right side of FIG. The restriction piece 155IW332 is moved to the restricted portion 155I of the movable blade piece 155IW221. Third rotational position that is located in the non-restricting position which does not come into contact with the 366 (FIG. 8-16 (A) position shown on the right side), are rotatably provided.

  Further, the projecting piece 155IW331A is a projecting piece that does not rotate the rotating shaft 155IW330 because the projecting piece 155IW331A is not pushed by the game ball P even if it faces the passage hole 155IW350 in the first rotation position. The projecting piece 155IW331B is a projecting piece that faces the passage hole 155IW350 at the second rotational position and is rotated by the game ball P to rotate the rotating shaft 155IW330. The protruding piece 155IW331C is a protruding piece that faces the passage hole 155IW350 in the third rotation position and is rotated by the game ball P to rotate the rotation shaft 155IW330, and the locking portion of the second interlocking member 155IW302 in the first rotation position. 155IW321A can be locked.

  Next, the movable blade piece 155IW221 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-10 to 8-13. As shown in FIGS. 8-10 to 8-13, the movable blade piece 155IW221 has a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front, and a front wall 155IW360 and a front wall 155IW360 that are arranged substantially parallel to the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240. Rotating shaft 155IW364 (see FIG. 8-5) formed between outer wall 155IW361 and inner wall 155IW362, and outer wall 155IW361 and inner wall 155IW362, which protrudes from the rear surface of front cover body 155IW230. And a vertical position in which the inner wall 155IW362 is oriented in a substantially vertical direction as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A) with a pivot shaft 155IW364 that is mainly composed of the bearing hole 155IW363 and oriented in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), the inner wall 155IW362 is inclined diagonally downward to the left. It is provided rotatably between a tilted position to.

  The bearing hole 155IW363 is formed on the left end side of the front wall 155IW360 when the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in the tilting position. In addition, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is maintained in the tilting position because the center of gravity position is positioned on the tip side of the rotation shaft 155IW364 in the vertical position.

  As shown by the halftone dot region in FIG. 8-13 (B), the inner wall 155IW362 extends so as to intersect with the bearing hole 155IW363 that faces in the front-rear direction. The game ball functions as a guide unit that guides the game ball from the tip end side (one end side) toward the base end side (the other end side) and allows the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 155IW222. Further, a concave notch 155IW365 that opens toward the base body 155IW240 is formed on the inner wall 155IW362 on the tip side from the bearing hole 155IW363. Therefore, the inner wall 155IW362 connects the inner wall 155IW362A disposed closer to the distal end than the notch 155IW365, the inner wall 155IW362B disposed closer to the proximal end than the notch 155IW365, and the inner wall 155IW362A and the inner wall 155IW362B. An inner wall 155IW362C extending along the front wall 155IW360. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the length dimension L10 from the center of the bearing hole 155IW363 to the tip of the inner wall 155IW362A is longer than the length dimension L11 from the center of the bearing hole 155IW363 to the base end of the inner wall 155IW362B ( L10> L11). The outer wall 155IW361 is formed so as to bulge with respect to the inner wall 155IW362.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the inner wall 155IW362A is disposed at a position shifted to the right side of the inner wall 155IW362B in the vertical position so as to be inclined slightly to the right with respect to the inner wall 155IW362B. ing. Further, on the front wall 155IW240A side of the inner wall 155IW362B, a regulated portion 155IW366 that can contact the 332 of the third interlocking member 155IW303 protrudes toward the back side. The regulated portion 155IW366 is provided so as to enter the passage hole 155IW350 as shown in FIG. 8-10. At the tilt position, the upper surface of the inner wall 155IW362A forms a flat guiding portion 155IW362a, and the upper surface of the inner wall 155IW362B forms a flat guiding portion 155IW362b.

  In the movable wing piece 155IW221 configured in this way, the game ball P moves from the distal end side to the proximal end side with respect to the rotation shaft 155IW364, and the load of the game ball P moves to the proximal end side from the rotation shaft 155IW364. Therefore, the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 is larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221. Rotate.

  On the other hand, on the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240, a projecting wall 155IW370 corresponding to the notch 155IW365 when the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in the tilted position, that is, housed in the notch 155IW365 is formed to project forward. ing. The protruding length dimension L15 of the protruding wall 155IW370 is longer than the radius R of the game ball P and shorter than the diameter 2R (R <L15 <2R). The left and right length dimension L16 of the protruding wall 155IW370 is longer than the radius R of the game ball P and shorter than the diameter 2R (R <L16 <2R). Further, since the upper surface of the protruding wall 155IW370 is formed so as to be inclined downward from the right end toward the left end, the game ball P that has entered between the front wall 155IW240A and the front wall 155IW230A is located near the left side. 2 A flat guiding portion 155IW370a that can be guided toward the start winning opening 155IW222 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-12, in the state where the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in the vertical position, the protruding wall 155IW370 is accommodated in the space formed between the outer wall 155IW361 and the inner wall 155IW362, and the second starting prize is received by the outer wall 155IW361. The mouth 155IW222 is closed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-13, in the state where the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in the tilted position, the notch 155IW365 is positioned so as to correspond to the projecting wall 155IW370, so that the projecting wall 155IW370 is accommodated in the notch 155IW365. The second start winning opening 155IW222 is opened. In addition, the inner wall 155IW362A is positioned on the right side of the protruding wall 155IW370, and the inner wall 155IW362B is positioned on the left side. The guiding portion 155IW 362a and the guiding portion 155IW 362b of the inner wall 155IW 362B are continuously arranged side by side so as to be inclined obliquely downward to the left, so that the guiding portion 155IW 362a capable of guiding the game ball P toward the second start winning prize opening 155IW222. , 370a, 362b.

  Further, since the downward inclination angle of the guiding portion 155IW370a is smaller than the downward inclination angles of the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b, the flow speed of the game ball P guided by the guiding portion 155IW362a is slightly reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the winning ball guiding path for guiding the game ball P that has entered the second start winning hole 155IW222 to the passage hole 155IW350 is provided on the back surface of the front cover body 155IW230. The wall portion 155IW380 is formed. The second start winning opening 155IW222 is formed to open to the right side between the upper portion 155IW380A and the lower portion 155IW380B in the wall portion 155IW380, and the rotating shaft 155IW364 of the movable blade piece 155IW221 is provided directly above the lower portion 155IW380B. It has been. Therefore, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is restricted from rotating counterclockwise when viewed from the front when the inner wall 155IW362B contacts the left side of the lower portion 155IW380B in the vertical position shown in FIG. 8-12, and the tilt position shown in FIG. The inner wall 155IW362B is in contact with the right side of the lower portion 155IW380B, so that the clockwise rotation is restricted.

  In addition, a portion corresponding to the rotation shaft 155IW364 of the movable blade piece 155IW221 in the left wall portion 155IW380 of the winning ball guiding path is convex toward the opposite side (left side) of the movable blade piece 155IW221, and the rotation shaft 155IW364 is provided. An arcuate bulged portion 155IW381 is formed at the center. The bulging portion 155IW381 is formed such that when the movable wing piece 155IW221 is in the tilting position, the separation dimension L14 from the base end of the inner wall 155IW362B is smaller than the diameter 2R of the game ball P (L14 <2R). ing.

  In other words, the game ball P guided by the guiding portion 155IW362b has a period between the bulging portion 155IW381 and the base end portion of the inner wall 155IW362B until the movable wing piece 155IW221 rotates from the tilting position and immediately before reaching the vertical position. By staying without dropping from the gap formed between them, the period during which the load of the game ball P is applied to the base end side of the rotating shaft 155IW364 becomes longer, so the movable wing piece 155IW221 is It becomes easy to turn toward the vertical position.

  Next, operation modes of the interlocking mechanism 155IW300 and the movable wing piece 155IW221 based on the game ball entering the operation winning opening 155IW204 will be described based on FIGS. 8-14 to 8-16. 8-14, (A) is a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is in a closed state, (B) is a state where the interlocking mechanism is operating, and (C) is a state where the normally variable winning ball apparatus is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows a state. FIGS. 8A to 15C are explanatory views showing states of the normally variable winning ball apparatus when the first game ball enters the second start winning opening. FIGS. 8-16 is explanatory drawing which shows the state of a normal variable winning ball apparatus when the 2nd game ball approachs a 2nd start winning opening.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the interlocking mechanism 155IW300, in the state where the third interlocking member 155IW303 is in the first rotation position which is the initial position, the weight body 155IW304 protrudes from the back side of the rotation shaft 155IW330. And the projecting piece 155IW331C so as to be in contact with each other, so that the first rotation position is maintained. Further, the restriction piece 155IW332 is in the restriction position, which is the initial position, and the regulated portion 155IW366 of the movable blade piece 155IW221 contacts the right side surface of the restriction piece 155IW332, so that the movable blade piece 155IW221 is maintained at the vertical position which is the initial position. (See FIG. 8-10 (A)).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), the game ball P that has entered the operation winning opening 155IW204 is placed on the placement portion 155IW313 and a load is applied, and the first interlocking member 155IW301 is moved from the first swing position to the first swing position. When the second interlocking member 155IW302 swings from the non-locking position to the locking position in conjunction with this, the locking portion 155IW321A is locked to the protruding piece 155IW331C from below. By pushing up the protruding piece 155IW331C upward, the third interlocking member 155IW303 rotates about 120 degrees from the first rotation position to the second rotation position. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), the protruding piece 155IW331C is separated from the locking portion 155IW321A immediately before or when reaching the second rotational position, and the weight body 155IW304 protrudes from the back side of the rotating shaft 155IW330. By being arranged so as to contact the piece 155IW331C, the second rotation position is maintained. In addition, since the restriction piece 155IW332 is rotated from the restriction position to the non-regulation position by the rotation, the engagement of the movable blade piece 155IW221 with the restricted portion 155IW366 is released, so that the movable blade piece 155IW221 rotates to the tilt position. Thus, the second start winning opening 155IW222 is changed from the closed state to the open state.

  After the second start prize opening 155IW222 is changed to the open state based on the action prize to the operation prize opening 155IW204, two or more game balls P enter the second start prize opening 155IW222, so that the second start prize is obtained. The mouth 155IW 222 changes from an open state to a closed state. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), the game ball P that has dropped onto the guiding portions 155IW362a and 370a when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in the open state exceeds the rotating shaft 155IW364 and is on the guiding portion 155IW362b side. 8-15 (B), the guiding portion 155IW362b is pushed downward by the load of the game ball P, and the moment acting counterclockwise in the front view with respect to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is shown. Is larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221, whereby the movable blade piece 155IW221 rotates from the tilt position toward the vertical position side.

  Also, the game ball P contacts the protruding piece 155IW331B immediately before entering the passage hole 155IW350 while pushing the guiding portion 155IW362b downward, and enters the passage hole 155IW350 while pushing the protruding piece 155IW331B backward. When the game ball P flows out from the guiding portion 155IW362b, even if the movable wing piece 155IW221 is rotated to a substantially vertical position, the restriction piece 155IW332 is not in the restriction position, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C). Thus, at the same time as the game ball P flows out from the guiding portion 155IW362b, the movable wing piece 155IW221 returns from the vertical position to the tilted position by its own weight. When the game ball P enters the passage hole 155IW350, the third interlocking member 155IW303 rotates about 120 degrees from the second rotation position to the third rotation position, and the weight body 155IW304 contacts the back surface of the protruding piece 155IW331C. Thus, the third rotation position is maintained.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when the second game ball P falls on the guide portions 155IW362a and 370a and is guided to the guide portion 155IW362b side beyond the rotation shaft 155IW364, As shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the guiding portion 155IW362b is pushed downward by the load of the game ball P, and a moment acting counterclockwise with respect to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is seen with respect to the movable wing piece 155IW221. As a result, the movable blade piece 155IW221 rotates from the tilting position toward the vertical position by being larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front.

  Further, immediately before the game ball P enters the passage hole 155IW350 while pushing the guide portion 155IW362b downward, this game ball P contacts the protruding piece 155IW331C, and enters the passage hole 155IW350 while pushing the protruding piece 155IW331C backward. I will do it. Then, when the game ball P flows out from the guiding portion 155IW362b and the movable wing piece 155IW221 rotates to a substantially vertical position, the third interlocking member 155IW303 rotates from the third rotation position toward the first rotation position. Thus, the restriction piece 155IW332 returns to the restriction position. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), the movable wing piece 155IW221 is moved to the vertical position by the restricted portion 155IW366 being locked by the restriction piece 155IW332 at the same time as the game ball P flows out of the guiding portion 155IW362b. Maintained.

  Further, when the game ball P enters the passage hole 155IW350, the third interlocking member 155IW303 rotates about 120 degrees from the third rotation position and returns to the first rotation position, and the weight body 155IW304 returns to the back of the protruding pieces 155IW331B and 331C. Is maintained in the first rotational position. That is, the interlocking mechanism 155IW300 and the movable blade piece 155IW221 return to the initial state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), after the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in an open state, two game balls P enter the second starting winning opening 155IW222, and FIG. ) (Or FIG. 8-14 (A)) until the game is changed to the closed state, a new game ball P enters the operation winning opening 155IW204, and the first interlocking member 155IW301 and the second interlocking member 155IW302 operate. However, during the period of FIGS. 8-15 (A) to 8-16 (B), the protruding piece 155IW331C of the third interlocking member 155IW303 is not in a position where the locking portion 155IW321A of the second interlocking member 155IW302 can be locked. Not in. That is, since the driving force is not transmitted from the second interlocking member 155IW302 to the third interlocking member 155IW303, the open state is not extended, and only an operation prize can be generated.

  Further, three or more game balls P are moved to the second start winning opening 155IW222 until the movable wing piece 155IW221 returns from the tilt position shown in FIG. 8-16 (A) to the vertical position shown in FIG. 8-16 (C). If the second game ball P passes through the passage hole 155IW350 and the third interlocking member 155IW303 returns to the first rotation position, the projecting pieces 155IW331B and 331C can come into contact with the game ball P. Since only the protruding piece 155IW331A is positioned so as to be able to contact the game ball P, the third interlocking member 155IW303 is rotated by the third and subsequent game balls P, and the second rotation position and the third position other than the initial position are set. Since it does not rotate to a rotation position, it can avoid that an open state continues without going through an operation prize.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the winning unit 155IW200 configured as described above, when the gaming state is a non-short-time state (non-probability changing state) in which the time-saving control (probability changing control) is not executed, the second start winning opening Since the frequency at which the 155IW 6a is in the expanded open state is low, it is more advantageous for the player to perform the left-handed game than to perform the right-handed game, and the time-short state (probability variation state) in which the game state is subjected to the time-short control (probability variation control) ), The frequency at which the second start winning opening 155IW6a is in the expanded open state is increased, so that it is more advantageous for the player to play the right-handed game than to perform the left-handed game.

  In this feature 155IW, when a left-handed game is performed in a non-time-short state (non-probability change state, that is, a normal state), when the game ball enters the inlet 155IW202 of the sorting device 155IW201, the game ball is activated. The first start winning opening 155IW203 is won at a higher rate than the winning opening 155IW204 (for example, about 90%, etc.). However, when the winning winning opening 155IW204 is won, not only the winning ball is paid out but also the interlocking mechanism. Since the second start winning opening 155IW222 is opened via the 155IW300, at least two game balls P can be won and two prize balls can be obtained, so the base (payout rate) is improved. To do. In addition, since the second start prize is generated twice, there is an opportunity to win a big hit based on the second start prize even in the left-handed game. Can be improved.

  Further, in this feature 155IW, the initial position detection switch 155IW26 can detect whether or not the third interlocking member 155IW303 is in the initial position, so that, for example, the CPU 103 passes through the operation winning opening 155IW204 ( No detection signal is input from the count switch 155IW24A for detecting the game ball that has entered the vehicle, that is, the initial position detection switch 155IW26 is in an on state even though no operation winning has occurred (third interlocking member 155IW303). Is not in the first rotation position, which is the initial position), there is a possibility that a malfunction has occurred in the interlocking mechanism 155IW300 or the like, or that the second start winning opening 155IW222 has been illegally opened. If there is an error It is capable of executing the abnormality process such output to.

  Next, a mode when three or more game balls enter continuously when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in the open state will be described based on FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19. FIGS. 8A to 17D are explanatory views showing a state when three or more game balls enter continuously when the conventional ordinary variable winning ball apparatus is in an open state. FIGS. 8-18 is explanatory drawing which shows a state when three or more game balls approached continuously, when (A)-(D) is a normal variable prize-ball apparatus of this invention in an open state. . FIGS. 8-19 are explanatory views showing states when three or more game balls enter continuously when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus of the present invention is in an open state. .

  First, as shown in FIG. 8-17, in the conventional ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 155IW1220 which does not have the notch 155IW365 of the feature 155IW and the protruding wall 155IW370 of the base body 155IW240, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (A). Further, when the movable wing piece 155IW1221 is rotated to the tilt position, if the first game ball P1 falls to the distal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW1364 in the guide portion 155IW1362a, the game ball P1 is moved to the proximal end portion side. Be directed towards.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when the game ball P1 is guided to the base end side of the rotation shaft 155IW1364, the load of the game ball P1 is on the base end side of the rotation shaft 155IW1364. As a result, the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW1221 is larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW1221, so that the movable blade piece 155IW1221 tilts. It rotates counterclockwise in front view from the position toward the vertical position. Here, if the second game ball P2 falls to the tip side from the rotation shaft 155IW1364 in the guide portion 155IW1362a before rotating to the vertical position, it rotates toward the vertical position side by the load of the game ball P2. The movable wing piece 155IW1221 started to return to the tilting position, but the movable wing piece 155IW1221 rotates again counterclockwise in the front direction toward the vertical position side when the game ball P2 is guided to the base end side. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (C), if the third game ball P2 falls to the tip side from the rotation shaft 155IW1364 in the guide portion 155IW1362a before rotating to the vertical position, the game ball The load of P2 and P3 is applied to the tip side from the rotation shaft 155IW364, and the moment acting in the clockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW1221 acts in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW1221. By becoming larger than the moment, the movable blade piece 155IW1221 that has started to rotate toward the vertical position side returns to the tilt position. In the tilt position, the distance between the base end portion of the guide portion 155IW1362a and the wall portion 155IW1380 is smaller than the diameter 2R of the game ball P, so the first game ball P1 contacts the guide portion 155IW1362a and the wall portion 155IW1380. Maintained in a state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (D), the game ball P2 comes into contact with the upper inclined side of the game ball P1 in contact with the guide portion 155IW1362a and the wall portion 155IW1380, and the game ball P3 comes into contact with the upper inclined side. Then, one game ball P1 is positioned on the proximal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW1364, and two game balls P2 and P3 are positioned on the distal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW1364, so that the movable wing piece 155IW1221 is located. On the other hand, the moment acting in the clockwise direction in the front view is larger than the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction in the front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW1221, thereby maintaining the movable blade piece 155IW1221 in the tilted position and causing the ball clogging. There is a risk that it will occur.

  On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 155IW220 of the feature 155IW, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), when the movable wing piece 155IW221 is rotated to the tilting position, the distal end side of the rotating shaft 155IW364. When the first game ball P1 falls on the guide portions 155IW370a and 362a, the game ball P1 is guided toward the base end side, and further, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), from the rotation shaft 155IW364. In addition, when the second game ball P2 falls on the guide portions 155IW370a and 362a on the distal end side, the game ball P2 is guided toward the base end side. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the first game ball P1 is guided to the base end side with respect to the rotation shaft 155IW364, and the second game ball P2 is formed on the protruding wall 155IW370. When positioned at the guide portion 155IW370a, the load of the game ball P1 is applied to the base end side from the rotation shaft 155IW364, while the load of the game ball P2 is applied to the protruding wall 155IW370 of the base body 155IW240 and does not reach the movable wing piece 155IW221. Therefore, the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 is larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221, so that the movable blade piece 155IW221 is tilted. It turns counterclockwise from the front toward the vertical position.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (D), when the third game ball P3 falls on the guide portion 155IW362a before the movable wing piece 155IW221 rotates to the vertical position, the load of the game ball P3 is rotated. The moment applied to the tip side of the moving shaft 155IW364 and acting in the clockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 is larger than the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 in the front view. When the movable wing piece 155IW221 that has started to rotate toward the vertical position returns to the tilted position, the diameter of the game ball P is between the base end portion of the guide portion 155IW362b and the bulging portion 155IW381 of the wall portion 155IW380. Since it is smaller than 2R, the first game ball P1 is in contact with the guiding portion 155IW362b and the bulging portion 155IW381. It is maintained in the state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (E), the game ball P2 comes into contact with the upper inclined side of the game ball P1 in contact with the guide portion 155IW362b and the bulging portion 155IW381, and the game ball P3 comes into the upper inclined side. Upon contact, two game balls P1 and P2 are positioned on the base end side of the rotation shaft 155IW364, and one game ball P3 is positioned on the guide portion 155IW370a on the distal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW364. Specifically, if two game balls P2 and P3 are positioned on the base body 155IW240 on the upper tilt side of the game ball P1 in contact with the guide portion 155IW362b and the bulging portion 155IW381, the third game ball The protruding wall 155IW370 is provided so that P3 is positioned on the guiding portion 155IW370a.

  That is, since the load of the third game ball P3 is applied to the base body 155IW240 side, the load is not applied to the movable wing piece 155IW221, and the position corresponding to the rotation shaft 155IW364 in the wall portion 155IW380 is the movable wing piece 155IW221. By bulging toward the opposite side, more game balls P1, P2 are positioned on the distal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW364 than on the proximal end side. Therefore, the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 is larger than the moment acting in the clockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221. Therefore, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is shown in FIG. Since it rotates from the tilting position toward the vertical position without being maintained in the state shown in FIG. 19 (E), it is maintained in the tilting position as in the conventional movable blade piece 155IW1221 shown in FIG. Occurrence is suppressed.

  Further, since the wall portion 155IW380 is formed with an arcuate bulged portion 155IW381 centering on the rotation shaft 155IW364, it is movable as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (F) and 8-19 (G). In the period until the wing piece 155IW221 rotates from the tilting position and immediately before reaching the vertical position, the game ball P1 is restricted from falling from the guiding portion 155IW362b, and thus rotated until just before reaching the vertical position. More loads of the game balls P1 to P3 are applied to the base end side than the front end side of the shaft 155IW364, and a moment acting in the clockwise direction with respect to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is exerted on the movable wing piece 155IW221. Since the state of being larger than the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction in the front view is maintained, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in the tilting position. Easily rotated from to the vertical position. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (H), when the movable wing piece 155IW221 reaches the vertical position, the game balls P1 to P3 sequentially enter the passage hole 155IW350.

(Production control main processing)
Next, the effect control main process in the feature section 155IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart of the presentation control main process in the feature portion 155IW. 8-20, the processing in steps 155IWS71 to S76 is the same as the processing in steps S71 to S76 shown in FIG.

  When the effect control process of step 155IWS76 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs the fourth symbol process (step 155IWS77). In the 4th symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol is displayed in the 4th symbol display area of the image display device 5. Execute display control.

  In this example, as will be described later, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the previous change display is only slightly changed. However, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol regardless of whether or not the variation display of the decoration symbol is performed.

  Also, in FIG. 8-20, the process of step 155IWS78 is the same as the process of step S77 shown in FIG.

(Command analysis processing)
8-21 and FIG. 8-22 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 155IWS611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 155IWS612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 155IWS613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (effect control command for specifying a change pattern) (step 155IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command formed in the RAM 122. Store in the area (step 155IWS615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 155IWS616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (an effect control command for designating whether or not to win or a jackpot type) (step 155IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received display result designation command as the RAM 122. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in (step 155IWS618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (an effect control command for designating display of a decorative symbol or a stop symbol of the fourth symbol) (step 155IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 determines the confirmation command reception flag. Is set (step 155IWS620).

  If the received effect control command is a first symbol variation designation command (an effect control command for designating the start of variation display of the first special symbol) (step 155IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 designates the first symbol variation designation. A command reception flag is set (step 155IWS622).

  If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (an effect control command for designating the start of variation display of the second special symbol) (step 155IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 designates the second symbol variation designation. A command reception flag is set (step 155IWS624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (an effect control command that designates starting a jackpot game) (step 155IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 155IWS626). ).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (effect control command for designating termination of jackpot game) (step 155IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 155IWS628). ).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (an effect control command for designating display of a background screen corresponding to the normal state in the image display device 5) (step 155IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 displays the image. The background screen displayed on the display device 5 is changed to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color background screen) (step 155IWS632). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the short-time state flag indicating that the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability changing state flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability changing state (step 155IWS633).

  If the received effect control command is a time-short state background designation command (effect control command for designating display of a background screen corresponding to the time-short state in the image display device 5) (step 155IWS634), the effect control CPU 120 Then, the background screen to be displayed on the image display device 5 is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) corresponding to the time reduction state (step 155IWS635). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a time reduction state flag (step 155IWS636). In addition, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, the probability variation state flag is reset (step 155IWS637).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (an effect control command for designating display of a background screen corresponding to the probability change state in the image display device 5) (step 155IWS638), the effect control CPU 120 Then, the background screen displayed on the image display device 5 is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a red display color) corresponding to the probability change state (step 155IWS639). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation state flag (step 155IWS640). In addition, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the time reduction state flag (step 155IWS641).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 155IWS651). Then, the process proceeds to step 155IWS611.

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 155IWS8000). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step 155IWS8001). If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or the short time state), the process proceeds to step 155IWS8009. If neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step 155IWS8002). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (that is, if variation display of the first special symbol is started), the routine proceeds to step 155IWS8009.

  If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if variation display of the second special symbol is started), the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative symbol being displayed on the image display device 5. It is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (step 155IWS8003). If the stop symbol of the displayed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (that is, in this case, it is a big hit in the previous variation display of the decorative symbol), the effect control CPU 120 stops the decorative symbol being displayed. Control to replace the symbol with a predetermined off symbol is performed (step 155IWS8004). In this example, it is assumed that a predetermined off-set symbol is uniformly replaced with a combination of “436” symbols.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation display to be started this time is a variation display that is a big hit (step 155IWS8005). Whether or not it is a big hit change can be determined, for example, by checking a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a big hit variation, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for battle victory effect (non-change) according to the variation pattern (step 155IWS8006). If it is not a big hit variation (if it is a deviation variation), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for battle defeat effect (non-variable) according to the variation pattern (step 155IWS8007). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a battle effect execution flag indicating that the battle effect is executed instead of the decorative symbol variation display (step 155IWS8008). Then, the process proceeds to step 155IWS8011.

  When the probability variation state flag or the short time state flag is set (Y in step 155IWS8001), or when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in step 155IWS8002), the effect control CPU 120 In step 155, the decorative pattern display result (stopped pattern) is determined in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step IWS8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (ie, the received display result specifying command) (step 155IWS8009). That is, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of step 155IWS8009, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration pattern stoppage) A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 155IWS8009, displays the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445” as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 155IWS8009, the production control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 155IWS8009, if the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of “222” as a decorative symbol stop symbol. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “time saving big hit”, the same even symbol (in this example, “4”, “6”, or “8”), except that 3 symbols are “2” as a stop symbol. ]) To determine the combination of decorative symbols. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 uses odd symbols (in this example, “1”, “3”, “ 5 ”or“ 7 ”) to determine the combination of decorative symbols arranged.

  In the case of “off”, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (in this example, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variable symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (in this example, an even symbol) is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step 155IWS8010). Then, the process proceeds to step 155IWS8011.

  In this example, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, and when the first special symbol variation display is executed even when the game state is the normal state, the process of step 155IWS8009 is executed to display the decoration. In addition to determining the stop symbol of the symbol, according to the process table selected in step 155IWS8010, the later-described step 155IWS8012 and variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed, so that The decorative symbols are displayed in a manner that the decorative symbols are scroll-displayed from above to below. When the variation time is finished, the decorative symbol stop symbol determined in step 155IWS8009 is fixedly displayed.

  In this example, according to the process table selected in step 155IWS8010, step 155IWS8012, which will be described later, and variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed, whereby a small symbol is displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5. The fluctuation display is also executed. When the variation time ends, a combination of small symbols similar to the decorative symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the game state is the normal state and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed (N in Step 155IWS8001 and Y in Step 155IWS8002), the process proceeds to Step 155IWS8003 to S8010 without proceeding to Step 155IWS8003. Processing of .about.S8008 is executed. Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is not determined, and step 155IWS8012, which will be described later, and variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed according to the process table selected in steps 155IWS8006 and S8007. Instead of executing the variation display of the decorative design (however, the decorative design is slightly changed), a battle effect is executed instead. Note that the fine variation of the decoration variation is, for example, that the decorative design is swayed or fluctuated up and down at that location.

  In this example, according to the process table selected in Steps 155IWS8006 and S8007, Step 155IWS8012, which will be described later, and a variable display effect process (Step S172) are executed, so that the battle effect is displayed instead of the decorative display variation display. Even if it is executed, the small symbol variation display is executed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5. When the variation time ends, a combination of small symbols similar to the combination of decorative symbols continuously displayed on the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in this example, as described above, when a left-handed game is being performed in a normal state, when winning at the operation winning opening 155IW204 and at least two game balls win at the second starting winning opening 155IW222 There is. Therefore, in this example, even in the normal state, the second special symbol variation display may be executed at least twice in succession, and the battle effect is executed twice instead of the decorative symbol variation display. May be.

  In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, it is configured so that the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed continuously three times or more during the normal state, and the battle effect is continuously executed three times or more. You may comprise so that it may be performed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 155IWS8006, S8007, and S8010 (step 155IWS8011).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 44 is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of the game effect lamp 9 and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 155IWS8012). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform the on / off control of the game effect lamp 9. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 155IWS8013). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 155IWS8014).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a special chart waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process. In the special symbol waiting process, the production control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step 155IWS8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 155IWS8308. In this example, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step 155IWS8307. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed but the big hit effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 155IWS8305 is executed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to step 155IWS8308.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the battle effect execution flag is set (step 155IWS8302). If the battle effect execution flag is set (that is, if the battle effect is executed instead of the decorative symbol change display), the effect control CPU 120 will display a change display in which the change display that ends this time is a big hit. Is confirmed (step 155IWS8303). Whether or not it is a big hit change can be determined, for example, by checking a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a big hit variation, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to replace the decorative symbol being displayed on the image display device 5 with a predetermined big hit symbol (step 155IWS8304). In this example, it is assumed that the predetermined jackpot symbol is replaced with a combination of symbols “222”, which is a normal jackpot symbol. In other words, the fact that the battle effect has been executed means that the symbol that is not displayed as a decorative symbol is continuously displayed as a decorative symbol, and that the decorative symbol is not determined at the start of variation, so it is replaced with a predetermined jackpot symbol. I do. Then, the process proceeds to step 155IWS8307. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit fluctuation (that is, if it is a deviation fluctuation), the process proceeds to step 155IWS8314.

  Next, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step 155IWS8306 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in step 155IWS8306), the CPU 120 for effect control moves to step 155IWS8314.

  When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 155IWS8306 (Y in step 155IWS8306), or in the process of step 155IWS8304, the display is replaced with a predetermined jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the stop symbol display flag. Set (step 155IWS8307).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (step 155IWS8308). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the big hit start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 155IWS8309) and produces a big hit effect. A process table corresponding to the above is selected (step 155IWS8310).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 155IWS8311), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the image display device 5 as an effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as an effect component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect components) is executed according to the data 1 (movable member control data 1) ( Step 155IWS8312). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step S176) (step 155IWS8313).

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in Step 155IWS 8306) or if it is determined in Step 155IWS 8303 that there is no big hit variation (N in Step 155IWS 8303), the production control CPU 120 sets the value of the production control process flag. It is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 155IWS8314).

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Next, the effect aspect of a battle effect is demonstrated. FIGS. 8-25 to 8-27 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode of the battle effect. In FIGS. 8-25 to 8-27, it is assumed that the display screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C). In the example shown in FIGS. 8-25 to 8-27, it is assumed that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the normal state, the variable display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols in the center area of the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. Is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), a small symbol display area 155IW500 is provided at the upper left corner of the display screen of the image display device 5, and is small in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol. Symbol variation display is also executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), in the upper right of the display screen of the image display device 5, there is a fourth symbol display area 155IW501 for the first special symbol and a fourth symbol display for the second special symbol. A region 155IW502 is provided, and the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display region 155IW501 for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Note that the variation display of the fourth symbol is realized by, for example, continuing the state where the fourth symbol display area 155IW501, 502 is repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). The In the case of a big hit, the 4th symbol display area 155IW501, 502 is a display color reminiscent of a big hit (a display color different from the outlier. For example, in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in blue, whereas in the big hit It is displayed in red.

  Next, when the variation time is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), the variation display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is terminated, and the decorative symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that, in this example, a case is shown in which an off symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols “258”) is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol. Further, the small symbol variation display in the small symbol display area 155IW500 is also ended, and the small symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, the case where the same symbol combination as the decorative symbol stop symbol (in this example, the symbol combination “258”) is stopped and displayed as a small symbol stop symbol. Further, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 155IW501 for the first special symbol is also ended, and the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, since it is a detachment, the fourth symbol display area 155IW501 for the first special symbol is displayed in a display color (for example, blue) corresponding to the detachment.

  Next, it is assumed that the change display of the second special symbol is started during the normal state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), the variation display of the left middle right decorative symbol is not performed even though the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are slightly changed instead of the decorative symbol change display.

  In this example, the case where the left middle right decorative design is slightly changed when the second special symbol change display is executed during the normal state is shown. You may comprise so that a decoration symbol may not be changed at all with a stop display displayed (it does not make a slight change).

  On the other hand, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state, only a slight variation is performed on the decorative symbol, but as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), the small symbol display is performed. In the region 155IW500, the small symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the second special symbol variation display. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), in the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. .

  Next, when the start timing of the battle effect is reached during the display of the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), in the image display device 5, the ally character 155IW503 and the enemy character 155IW504 are displayed. And a battle effect is performed in which a friend character 155IW503 and an enemy character 155IW504 battle each other.

  As shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), in this example, the effect display of the battle effect is superimposed and displayed on the front of the left middle right decorative symbol that is displayed with slight variation.

  In addition, in FIG. 8-25 (D), a blackish mask image is displayed in the display area of the decorative design so that the decorative design is slightly darkened, and an effect display of the battle effect is superimposed on the display. It may be configured.

  Next, if the current variation display is a variation display (displacement variation), as shown in FIG. 8-26 (E-1), the defeat effect in which the ally character 155IW503 defeats the enemy character 155IW504 in battle. Is executed.

  When the variation time is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (F-1), the slight variation of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is stopped, and the combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the previous variation display (the book) In the example, “258” symbol combination) is continuously displayed as it is. Further, the small symbol variation display in the small symbol display area 155IW500 is also ended, and the small symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, a case is shown in which the same symbol combination as the decorative symbol that is continuously displayed as a small symbol stop symbol (in this example, the symbol combination “258”) is stopped and displayed. Further, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol is also ended, and the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, since it is a detachment, the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol is displayed in a display color (for example, blue) corresponding to the detachment.

  On the other hand, if the current variation display is a variation display that is a big hit (big hit variation), as shown in FIG. 8-27 (E-2), the victory character 155IW503 wins the enemy character 155IW504 in battle. Is executed.

  Then, when the variation time is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (F-2), the slight variation of the left middle right decorative design is stopped, and the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed by the previous variation display. Since the combination of decorative symbols (in this example, the combination of symbols “258”) is displayed as it is, the predetermined big hit symbol (in this example, the combination of the normal big hit “222” symbol) is uniformly displayed. Is displayed. Further, the small symbol variation display in the small symbol display area 155IW500 is also ended, and the small symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, a case is shown in which the same symbol combination (in this example, “222” symbol combination) as a decorative symbol replaced and displayed as a small symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol is also ended, and the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, since it is a big hit, the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol is displayed in a display color (for example, red) corresponding to the big hit.

  In this example, when the battle effect is executed and a big hit is obtained, the normal big hit symbol “222” is uniformly displayed regardless of the type of the big hit. Therefore, if the jackpot type is a short or big jackpot or a promising big hit, for example, the promotion effect is executed during the subsequent big hit game or at the end of the big hit game, and the promotion effect is promoted to a short or big jackpot or a promising big hit You may comprise so that alerting | reporting may be performed.

  Further, when a battle effect is executed and a big hit is made, for example, the big hit type designated by the display result designation command is confirmed, and if it is a short and big hit, the predetermined short and long big hit symbol (for example, the pattern of “666”) (The combination is not performed until the symbol determination lottery process), and if it is a probable big hit, it is uniformly replaced with a predetermined probable big hit symbol (for example, a combination of symbols of “777”). The lottery process may not be performed).

  In addition, for example, even when a battle effect is executed, a lottery process based on a random number is executed at the start of a change only when there is a big hit change, and a stop design (hit win symbol) of a decorative design is determined. You may comprise so that the determined jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed after performing a victory effect.

  In this example, when a normal big hit is made, the gaming state may be controlled to the normal state after the big hit game is over. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the second special symbol variation display is executed after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, and in this case, the normal big hit symbol (“222” in this example) is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The combination of symbols) is stopped and displayed. Accordingly, in this state, if a battle effect is executed instead of the decorative symbol change display, the image display device 5 will be in a state in which the normal jackpot symbol is slightly fluctuated as it is, and this battle will be given to the player. There is a risk of misunderstanding if it is decided that the production will be a big hit. Therefore, in this example, when the big win symbol (in this example, the normal big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol at the start of the variable display of the second toll symbol, the decorative symbol is replaced with a predetermined off symbol. Like to do.

  FIGS. 8-28 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of the battle production in the case where a decoration symbol is replaced with a predetermined symbol and displayed. In addition, in FIG. 8-28, a display screen shall change in order of (A) (B) (C) .... In this example, it is assumed that a normal big hit is obtained in the previous variation display, and as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), the normal big hit symbol (in this example, “222” is used as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. ”Symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. In addition, since it is after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.

  In this state, it is assumed that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. In this case, since the image display device 5 is normally in a state where the big hit symbol is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), the predetermined off-set symbol (in this example, the symbol “436”) is displayed. The combination is displayed. Then, the predetermined off-line symbols displayed in replacement are slightly changed.

  The combination of symbols to be displayed for replacement is not limited to the one shown in this example, and may be a combination of other symbols such as “215” and “653” as long as it is a missing symbol.

  In addition, for example, it may be configured such that the missing symbol to be replaced and displayed is determined by performing a lottery process based on a random number, and the determined symbol is replaced and displayed.

  In addition, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol started this time is a big hit in the previous variation display, the battle effect may not be executed. In addition, for example, in this case, it may be configured such that the decorative symbol variation display is executed in the same manner as the first special symbol variation display.

  On the other hand, only a slight change is made for the decorative symbol. However, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), in the small symbol display area 155IW500, the small symbol is synchronized with the variation display of the second special symbol. Fluctuation display is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), in the fourth symbol display area 155IW502 for the second special symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. .

  Next, when the start timing of the battle effect is reached during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the normal state, the ally character 155IW503 and the enemy character 155IW504 are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. And a battle effect is performed in which a friend character 155IW503 and an enemy character 155IW504 battle each other.

  After that, when it is out of place, the defeat effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 8-26 (E-1) and (F-1). In the case of a big hit, a victory effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 8-27 (E-2) and (F-2), and is replaced with a predetermined big win symbol.

  As described above, according to the feature section 155IW, the identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) can be variably displayed, and the presentation information can be displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. Variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) can be executed. Even when variable display of identification information is executed, the identification for presentation is performed based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state). A predetermined effect (for example, a battle effect) can be executed in a state where the effect identification information is stopped or substantially stopped (for example, slightly fluctuated) without performing variable display of information. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect. Specifically, when a predetermined effect (for example, a battle effect) is also executed after executing a variable display of decorative symbols, it is difficult for the player to notice the predetermined effect, and the effect of the predetermined effect is sufficient. It cannot be increased. On the other hand, in this feature 155IW, since the predetermined effect is executed in a state where the decorative symbol variation display is stopped, the player can easily notice the predetermined effect, and the effect of the predetermined effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this example, although the case where the predetermined effect was a battle effect was shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, various aspects such as executing a character effect in which a predetermined character appears or executing a story effect in which a predetermined story develops can be considered as the predetermined effect.

  Further, according to the feature unit 155IW, variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be performed. It is possible to control to a high frequency state (for example, a short time state) in which the frequency of variable display of information is increased. And when it is not controlled to a high frequency state (for example, during a normal state), a predetermined effect can be performed on the assumption that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the variable display of the second identification information being executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect. Specifically, in general, a gaming machine is configured so that the frequency of execution of the variable display of the first special symbol is increased in the normal state, but the variable display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state. By executing the predetermined effect in an irregular situation, the effect of the predetermined effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the feature unit 155IW, the identification information for presentation is displayed in a shaking manner during execution of the predetermined presentation (for example, the decorative design is shaken and changed at the place). Therefore, it can be recognized that the variable display is being performed.

  Further, according to the feature section 155IW, a predetermined effect is executed by superimposing it on the front face of the identification information for effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), the effect display of the battle effect is slightly fluctuated. It is superimposed on the front of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols.) Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

  Further, according to the feature unit 155IW, when the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Can be controlled. In addition, when a predetermined effect is executed and controlled to an advantageous state, a specific effect (for example, a victory effect shown in FIG. 8-27 (E-2)) is executed, and the stop display or the substantially stop display is performed. Replace the display result of the effect identification information with the specific display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (F-2), replace with a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, a combination of symbols of the normal jackpot symbol “222”)) Is displayed). Therefore, it can be recognized that it is controlled to an advantageous state.

  Further, according to the feature unit 155IW, the display result of the variable display of the identification information for performance can be determined (for example, the process of determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 155IWS8009 is executed). Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information is not determined (for example, the process proceeds to the process of steps 155IWS8003 to S8008 without shifting to the decorative pattern stop pattern determination process of step 155IWS8009). ). Therefore, the processing burden can be reduced.

  Further, according to the feature section 155IW, special identification information (for example, a small symbol in the small symbol display area 155IW500. The fourth symbol display area 155IW501, which is less visible than the effect identification information, corresponds to the variable display of the identification information. The variable display of the 4th symbol in 502) can be executed. Even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable display of the special identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), only a slight change is performed on the decorative pattern. In the small symbol display area 155IW500, small symbol variation display is executed, and in the fourth symbol display region 155IW502, variation variation of the fourth symbol is executed). Therefore, it can be recognized that the variable display is being performed.

  Further, according to the feature section 155IW, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect over a variable display of identification information a plurality of times (for example, when a left-handed game is being performed in a normal state, In some cases, at least two game balls may win the second start winning opening 155IW222, and even in the normal state, the second special symbol variation display is executed at least twice in succession, replacing the decorative symbol variation display. The battle effect may be executed twice in succession). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the predetermined effect.

  In this example, when the winning prize opening 155IW204 is won and a game ball is won in the second start prize opening 155IW222, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the battle effect is executed during the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine that is provided with a normal first start winning opening and a second starting winning opening and configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol over the variation display of the first special symbol. Based on the fact that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the normal state even when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening during the normal state and the variation display of the second special symbol is not performed. The battle effect may be executed instead of the decorative symbol variation display.

  Further, according to the feature unit 155IW, when the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Can be controlled. In addition, when a specific display result is displayed in the variable display of the effect identification information executed last time, the specific display result is replaced with a display result other than the specific display result (for example, a predetermined off symbol) and the predetermined effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), the display is replaced with a predetermined off symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols “436”)). Therefore, it can prevent that the interest with respect to a game falls.

  Further, according to the feature portion 155IW, the base body 155IW240, the second start winning port 155IW222 as an entrance through which the game ball can enter, and the second start winning port 155IW222 are set to the first state in which the game ball can easily enter. A movable wing piece 155IW221 as a movable member for changing between an open state and a closed state as a second state in which entry is difficult or difficult, and the movable wing piece 155IW221 is orthogonal or substantially perpendicular to the base body 155IW240. It is pivotally supported around a rotation shaft 155IW364 that faces in the orthogonal direction, extends so as to intersect with the rotation shaft 155IW364, and when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in an open state, It is possible to guide from the distal end side toward the proximal end side and enter the second start winning opening 155IW222 It has guide parts 155IW362a and 362b, and the game ball is guided by the guide parts 155IW362a and 362b to the base end side from the turning shaft 155IW364 to turn the second start winning opening 155IW222 from the open state to the closed state. A notch portion 155IW365 is provided on the distal end side of the rotation shaft 155IW364 in the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b, and the base body 155IW240 corresponds to the notch portion 155IW365 when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in the open state. A protruding wall 155IW370 is provided as a protruding portion.

  In this manner, when a plurality of game balls are placed on the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b, a predetermined game ball is placed on the protruding wall 155IW370 so that the game ball applied to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is obtained. The load on the movable wing piece 155IW221 is thereby easily rotated, so that the problems associated with the movable wing piece 155IW221 can be suppressed.

  Note that the malfunction related to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is, for example, that a plurality of game balls are placed side by side on the guide portions 155IW362a and 362b of the movable wing piece 155IW221 when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is open. As a result, the movable wing piece 155IW221 does not rotate from the tilting position to the vertical position, and ball clogging occurs, or the rotation from the tilting position to the vertical position is delayed, and so-called over winning is likely to occur. Including game performance different from performance.

  In particular, in the normal variable winning ball device 155IW220 of the feature portion 155IW, the game ball is guided by the guide portions 155IW362a and 362b toward the base end side from the rotation shaft 155IW364, whereby the load of the game ball is rotated by the rotation shaft 155IW364. Rotating when the moment acting on the base end side is larger than the moment acting in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221 in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221. Then, the movable wing piece 155IW221 that changes the second start winning opening 155IW222 from the open state to the closed state is provided, and two game balls enter the second start winning opening 155IW222 after changing to the open state. Because it is a mechanical non-electric type accessory (normally non-electric type accessory) that changes to a closed state Even when the third (or three or more) game balls P3 fall on the tip side from the rotation shaft 155IW364 when the two game balls P1 and P2 are on the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b, the game balls It can be avoided that the load of P3 is applied to the distal end side of the rotating shaft 155IW364 in the movable blade piece 155IW221. This makes it easy for the movable blade piece 155IW221 to rotate, and thus the problems related to the movable blade piece 155IW221 can be suppressed. .

  The movable wing piece 155IW221 can guide a plurality of game balls to the base end side when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in an open state, and the base body 155IW240 has a base end of the plurality of game balls. The protruding wall 155IW370 is provided so that a specific number (for example, third) of the game balls P3 counted from the part side is located at a portion corresponding to the protruding wall 155IW370 (see FIG. 8-19 (E)).

  By doing so, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (E), when a plurality of (for example, three) game balls P1 to P3 are placed on the guide portions 155IW362a and 362b, A specific number (for example, third) of game balls P3 counted from the base end side is placed on the protruding wall 155IW370, so that the load applied to the movable wing piece 155IW221 is reduced, and thus the movable wing piece 155IW221 is reduced. Since it becomes easy to rotate, the malfunction regarding movable blade piece 155IW221 can be suppressed.

  In the feature 155IW, among the game balls placed on the guide portions 155IW362a and 362b, a specific number (for example, the third) of the game balls P3 counted from the base end side is on the protruding wall 155IW370. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second game ball P2 and the fourth game ball P2 are counted from the base end side. Subsequent game balls (not shown) may be placed. Further, a plurality of game balls (for example, game balls P2 and P3) may be placed on the protruding wall 155IW370 at the same time.

  In addition, when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in an open state, a retention means (for example, a wall portion) for retaining more game balls from the distal end side to the proximal end side than the rotation shaft 155IW364 in the guiding portion 155IW362b. 155IW380 and the like 155IW381).

  By doing so, the load of the game ball applied to the base end side of the guide portion 155IW362b is applied to the base end side from the rotation shaft 155IW364, and works counterclockwise in the front view with respect to the movable wing piece 155IW221. Since the moment is greater than the moment acting in the clockwise direction in front view with respect to the movable blade piece 155IW221, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is likely to rotate, and thus it is possible to favorably suppress problems related to the movable blade piece 155IW221. .

  That is, the staying means is a means for preventing the game ball P from falling from the guiding portion 155IW362b when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is at least in the open state, and the bulging portion 155IW381 of the wall portion 155IW380 is used as the staying means. Although the applied form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is at least in an open state, the game ball P is prevented from falling from the guide portion 155IW362b. If the wall portion 155IW380 can be formed, it does not necessarily have to bulge to the opposite side of the movable wing piece 155IW221 as the bulge portion 155IW381.

  Further, in the present characteristic portion 155IW, an example in which a part of the wall portion 155IW380 is applied as an example of the staying unit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base end portion of the guiding portion 155IW362b Alternatively, the inner surface of the wall portion 155IW380 is provided with a protrusion capable of preventing the driving ball or the game ball that appears and disappears from the guiding portion 155IW362b in conjunction with the rotation of the movable blade piece 155IW221, so that at least the movable blade piece 155IW221 is in a vertical position. During the period until it reaches, it may protrude to regulate the fall of the game ball and retreat just before the vertical position to allow the fall of the game ball.

  Further, in the feature portion 155IW, the bulging portion 155IW381 is formed in a portion corresponding to the rotation shaft 155IW364 in the wall portion 155IW380 that forms a winning ball guiding path for guiding the game ball that has entered the second start winning port 155IW222. As a result, the movable blade piece 155IW221 rotates from the tilting position as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (E) to 8-19 (G). Thus, in a period immediately before reaching the vertical position, a state in which the separation dimension L14 between the base end portion of the guide portion 155IW362b and the wall portion 155IW380 is smaller than the diameter 2R of the game ball is maintained. As a result, the game ball is restricted from flowing out of the guiding portion 155IW362b, so that the gaming ball moves along an arc trajectory centered on the rotation shaft 155IW364 until the vertical position is reached, and the guiding portion 155IW362b is moved. In other words, since the distance from the rotation shaft 155IW364 does not change and the contact is made without changing the contact position with respect to the guiding portion 155IW362b, the movable blade piece 155IW221 is easily rotated toward the vertical position.

  Further, the protruding wall 155IW370 guides the game ball at a slower speed than the guide portions 155IW362a and 362b when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in the open state. Specifically, the guiding portion 155IW370a of the projecting wall 155IW370 is guided by the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b when the flow speed of the game ball guided by the guiding portion 155IW370a is in the open state. It is inclined so as to be slower than the falling velocity of the game ball.

  By doing so, the period during which the game ball stays in the guiding portion 155IW370a of the projecting wall 155IW370 is lengthened, thereby ensuring a period during which the movable wing piece 155IW221 is rotated without being affected by the load of the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to suppress problems related to the movable blade piece 155IW221.

  In this feature 155IW, the descending inclination angle of the guiding part 155IW 370a is made smaller than the descending inclination angle of the guiding parts 155IW 362a and 362b, so that the flowing speed of the game ball guided by the guiding parts 155IW 362a and 362b becomes slower. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball that flows down the guiding portion 155IW370a on the front wall 155IW240A of the base body 155IW240 or the front wall 155IW230A of the front cover body 155IW230. The flow velocity of the game ball may be decreased by providing a convex portion that can be touched to decrease the velocity, or by making the guide portion 155IW 370a uneven in the flow direction.

  Further, in the present characteristic portion 155IW, the configuration in which the downward inclination angle of the guiding portion 155IW370a is smaller than the downward inclination angle of the guiding portions 155IW362a and 362b is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and these inclination angles are For example, all the guiding units 155IW362a, 362b, and 370a may have the same downward inclination angle. In addition, when the second start winning opening 155IW222 is in the open state, one continuous flat inclined surface is formed in which the guiding portions 155IW362a, 362b, and 370a are inclined downward toward the second starting winning opening 155IW222 side. You may do it.

  In addition, the guide portion includes a guide portion 155IW362b as a first guide portion on the base end side from the notch portion 155IW365, and a guide portion 155IW362a as a second guide portion on the tip end side from the notch portion 155IW365.

  In this way, when the movable blade piece 155IW221 rotates, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 8-19 (F) by the guide portion 155IW362a on the tip side of the notch portion 155IW365, the protrusion 155IW370 has Since the game ball P3 can be pushed up, problems associated with the movable wing piece 155IW221 can be suppressed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hit ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM for game control
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of identification information;
Production variable display execution means capable of performing variable display of production identification information in response to variable display of identification information;
Even if variable display of identification information is executed, based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, variable display of production identification information is not executed, and production identification information is stopped or substantially stopped. A gaming machine comprising: a predetermined performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined performance in a state.

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