JP2019170425A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine enabling an adequate profit adjustment according to a selected setting value.SOLUTION: In a game area 20 where game balls flow down, a pinball game machine includes a variable winning port 21 which can change to a closed state for game balls difficult to make an entrance or to an open state easy to make an entrance. The pinball game machine further includes: setting value determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of setting values corresponding to an instruction from outside; and winning game performance means for performing a winning game of opening the variable winning port 21 on the basis of a ball entrance to a ball entrance port 242 or on the basis of an establishment of a prescribed condition due to this ball entrance. Time necessary from a ball entrance to the ball entrance port 242 till the variable winning port 21 is opened is set in a plurality of types in advance. According to a setting value, an average time necessary from a ball entrance to the ball entrance port 242 till the variable winning port 21 is opened is configured to be different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine installed in a game store and capable of being played by a player.

Conventionally, pachinko machines, which are ball game machines, change the flow direction in various directions while game balls launched to a game area with multiple game nails and winning holes collide with multiple game nails. It is configured to entertain whether or not the game ball enters the winning opening. When the game ball enters the winning opening, the winning ball is paid out. On the other hand, the non-winning gaming ball is taken into the out opening and no winning ball is given.
Also, in conventional pachinko machines, a winning / failing determination is executed due to a game ball entering the start opening, and if the determination result is a big hit, a big hit game occurs and a lot of winning balls are acquired. There are some advantages.

  Thus, the angle of the game nail and the like in the pachinko machine greatly depends on the game result. In some amusement stores, by adjusting the angle of the game nail, the winning rate to the winning opening is adjusted and the profit is adjusted. However, such adjustment of the game nail may change the inherent performance of the pachinko machine. Therefore, there is a demand for a configuration that can adjust profits without adjusting the game nails.

  In view of this, an invention relating to a pachinko machine in which the manager of the pachinko machine can set and change the winning probability that is a big hit has been made as a configuration in which profit adjustment can be performed without adjusting the game nail (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this, it is expected that the profit adjustment of the game store can be achieved without changing the game nail by changing the winning probability of the big hit.

JP-A-8-206292

However, depending on the pachinko machine, there is a model in which it is difficult to adjust the profit only by changing the winning probability of the jackpot game of the success / failure determination, and thus it cannot be said that the profit adjustment can be sufficiently performed with the conventional configuration.
Therefore, the present invention has been made as an object to provide a ball game machine capable of appropriately adjusting profit according to a selected set value.

The invention described in claim 1
A ball game machine having a variable winning opening that can be changed between a closed state in which game balls cannot be entered or difficult and an open state in which game balls can be easily entered in a game area where the launched game balls flow down In
In accordance with an instruction from the outside, a set value determining means for determining any set value of a plurality of set values as the current set value;
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game that opens the variable winning opening based on the entrance of a game ball into the entrance or the establishment of a predetermined condition resulting from the entrance;
A plurality of types of time required from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening are provided in advance.
According to the set value, an average time required for the variable prize opening to be released after the game ball enters the entrance is different.

  According to the present invention, by changing the set value by the set value determining means, the average time taken from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening according to the changed set value is calculated. I changed it. As a result, the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the open variable winning opening changes, and the rate of entering the variable winning opening can be varied. For example, if the average time until the variable winning opening is opened is long, there is a time margin for aiming at the variable winning opening, and a winning ball for entering the variable winning opening can be obtained with high probability. On the other hand, if the average time until the variable winning opening is opened is short, there is no time for aiming at the variable winning opening, and the winning rate of winning balls becomes low. Thus, the ball game machine of the present invention performs appropriate profit adjustment by changing the winning probability of opening the variable winning opening according to the change of the set value without adjusting the game nail. It is possible.

The invention described in claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to open the variable winning opening based on random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the entrance.
A variable time setting means for determining a variable time based on a lottery result by the lottery means,
Based on the winning result by the lottery means, when the symbol indicating that the variable winning opening is opened after the variable display during the variable time is determined and displayed, the winning game is started,
In the variation time, a plurality of types of variation times are provided in advance.
The average time taken from the entrance of the game ball to the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening differs depending on the variation time determined according to the set value.

  According to the present invention, the average time required from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening is changed according to the variation time determined according to the set value determined by the set value determining means. I did it. As a result, the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the open variable winning opening changes, and the rate of entering the variable winning opening can be varied. Therefore, the ball ball game machine of the present invention can perform appropriate profit adjustment by a configuration other than changing the winning probability of opening the variable winning opening according to the change of the set value without adjusting the game nail. Is possible.

The invention according to claim 3
In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The lottery means is a small hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a small hit game that opens the variable winning opening based on a random number extracted at the time of entering a game ball into the entrance. Yes,
Based on the winning result by the small hitting lottery means, the small hitting game is started when the small winning symbol is fixedly displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed during the variation time,
A specific area provided in the variable prize opening;
One or a plurality of large winning openings including the variable winning opening;
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game for opening the jackpot opening when a game ball enters the variable prize opening opened in the jackpot game and the game ball enters the specific area; It is provided with.

  According to the present invention, depending on the symbol variation time associated with the lottery to determine whether or not to perform a small winning game that opens the variable winning opening determined according to the setting value determined by the setting value determining means, The average time it takes for a variable prize opening to be released after entering a game ball is changed. This makes it possible to vary the rate of entry to the variable prize opening and change the rate of entry to the specific area by changing the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the open variable prize opening. . Therefore, the ball ball game machine of the present invention can perform appropriate profit adjustment by a configuration other than changing the winning probability of opening the variable winning opening according to the change of the set value without adjusting the game nail. Is possible.

The invention according to claim 4
In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The lottery means is a normal symbol lottery for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to play a normal symbol that opens the variable winning opening based on a random number extracted when a game ball enters the ball entrance. Means,
Based on the winning result by the normal symbol lottery means, when the winning symbol is determined and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variation time, the winning game of the normal symbol is started,
According to the present invention, there is provided a determination unit for determining whether or not a game is to be generated when a winning game is opened based on a random number extracted by entering a game ball into the variable winning port. .

  According to the present invention, depending on the variation time of the normal symbol accompanying the lottery whether or not to play the normal symbol winning game that opens the variable winning opening determined according to the set value determined by the set value determining means. Changed the average time taken from entering a game ball to the ball opening until the variable prize opening is opened. As a result, the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the open variable winning opening changes, and the rate of entering the variable winning opening can be varied. Furthermore, the opportunity to determine whether or not to perform the big hit game that opens the big winning opening is adjusted. Therefore, the ball ball game machine of the present invention can perform appropriate profit adjustment by a configuration other than changing the winning probability of opening the variable winning opening according to the change of the set value without adjusting the game nail. Is possible.

The bullet ball game machine according to the second to fourth aspects of the present invention may have the following configuration.
For example, the probability that a long variation time among a plurality of types of variation times is determined by the variation time determination unit may be different depending on the set value. In other words, the ball game machine of the invention according to claim 3 may be configured such that the probability that a long variation time among the variation times of a plurality of types of special symbols is determined by the variation time determination means is different. The bullet ball game machine of the invention according to claim 4 may be configured such that the probability that a long variation time among the variation times of a plurality of types of normal symbols is determined by the variation time determination means is different.

  According to these configurations, the longer the variation time determined, the longer the average time it takes for the variable prize opening to be released from the entrance of the entrance, so that By adjusting the firing strength, it becomes easy to aim for the game ball to enter the variable winning opening, and it is possible to increase the rate of entering the variable winning opening. Therefore, the ball ball game machine of this configuration can perform an appropriate profit adjustment by a configuration other than changing the winning probability of opening the variable winning opening according to the change of the set value without adjusting the game nail. Is possible.

It is a front view of the ball game machine of a 1st embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the said ball game machine. It is a schematic explanatory drawing of the winning device arrange | positioned at the said game board. It is a rear view of the said ball game machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the said ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting value of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start ball | bowl confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the usual-time correctness determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said normal figure success / failure determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said normal figure success / failure determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said normal figure success / failure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the usual game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said usual game process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination | judging determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 6th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a time chart of the small hit game performed with the said ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display aspect of the effect display implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect display implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is a front view of the game board of the bullet ball game machine of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting value of the said ball game machine. It is a time chart of the winning game of the normal design performed with the said ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display aspect of the effect display implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko machine 1 as a gaming machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 </ b> A (FIG. 2) held on the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, so that game sounds are output thereby improving the game taste. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 faces the game board 2A. Fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever.

  This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. An effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided at the center of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed on the game board 2A. A winning device 21 (which may be a first grand prize opening) is arranged at substantially the center of the game area 20. The winning device 21 is provided with a pair of left and right blades 210, 210 that can be opened and closed on the upper left and right shoulders. The winning device 21 is configured such that a game ball can enter only when the blades 210, 210 are opened. . In the winning device 21, there is provided a communication passage 211 for guiding a game ball that has entered when the blades 210 and 210 are opened to the lower part of the device. In the lower part of the apparatus, a V zone 22 that is a specific area and a distribution device 212 that distributes whether or not a game ball enters the V zone 22 are provided.

  The V zone 22 and the sorting device 212 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the sorting device 212. In the distribution device 212, a disc-shaped rotating member 213 having a V zone 22 in which a game ball can enter and three intakes 214, 214, 214 is arranged in the center. In the sorting device 212, an annular ball passage 215 for circulating the game ball from the communication passage 211 is disposed on the outer periphery of the rotating member 213. The ball passage 215 is provided with a passage port 216 in which a part of the inner peripheral wall is notched, and the game ball is passed through the V zone 22 of the rotating member 213 or the three intake ports 214, 214, 214 by the passage port 216. It is the composition to enter the ball.

  The allocating device 212 rotates the rotating member 213 at all times or in accordance with the opening of the blades 210 and 210, and the V zone 22 and the intake ports 214, 214, 214 are not opposed to the opposed positions facing the passing port 216. Rotate to position. When the game ball that has entered the winning device 21 reaches the passage port 216 of the ball passage 215 via the communication passage 211 and the V zone 22 is in a position opposite to the passage port 216, the game ball is in the V zone 22 Enter the ball. On the other hand, if any of the intake ports 214, 214, 214 is in a position facing the passage port 216 when the game ball reaches the passage port 216, the game ball is one of the intake ports 214, 214, 214. Enter the ball.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the winning device 21 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 in the upper center.

  In the game area 20, an operation gate 23 is disposed below the winning device 21. A first special figure starting port 241 is disposed on the left side of the operating gate 23. A second special figure starting port 242 is disposed below the operation gate 23. The operating gate 23 and the second special figure starting port 242 are unitized and provided integrally.

  The operation gate 23 is configured to allow a game ball to pass through at all times, and is a start port for executing a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal diagram) in accordance with the passage of the game ball. Due to the passing of the game ball, a plurality of types of random numbers used in the usual drawing are extracted, and these random numbers are stored in the reserved storage of the usual drawing.

  The first special figure starting port 241 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, and performs a first special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a first special figure) determination as to whether or not the game ball has entered. This is the starting point. A plurality of types of random numbers used for determining whether or not the first special figure is correct is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 241, and these random numbers are stored as a hold memory of the first special figure.

  The second special figure starting port 242 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric utility) that is opened at the time of a lottery in the normal drawing. 2 It is a configuration in which it is impossible to enter the special drawing start port 242. The second special figure starting port 242 is a starting port for executing the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as the second special figure) is in accordance with the entry of the game ball. A plurality of types of random numbers used for determining whether or not the second special figure is correct is extracted due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 242, and these random numbers are stored as reserved storage of the second special figure.

  In the position directly below the second special figure starting port 242, a big winning port 25 (or a second big winning port) may be arranged. The big winning opening 25 is a winning opening that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and can be opened to a big hit game. The big winning opening 25 is a bonus hit per symbol (also referred to as a symbol big hit) which is a big hit by determining whether or not the first or second special symbol is successful, or a bonus hit by entering the V zone 22 in a small hit game. It is a winning opening that is opened in a predetermined opening mode when a bonus (also called a big hit of an accessory) occurs.

In the game area 20 of the game board 2 </ b> A, general winning ports 27 and 27 are arranged on the left and right sides of the winning device 21, respectively.
In the game area 20, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the region because it is directly below the special winning port 25.
In the game area 20, a display device is arranged along the rail 202 on the left side of the first special drawing start port 241. The display device includes a first special drawing display device 28A composed of a seven-segment display and the first special drawing display device 28A. 2 special figure display device 28B, first special figure reservation number display device 281 comprising four LEDs, second special figure reservation number display device 282, normal symbol display device 29 comprising two LEDs, and four LEDs An ordinary symbol holding number display device 291 is installed.

  The gaming area 20 of the gaming board 2A configured as described above is divided into a left area and a right area by the winning device 21, and the player performs a left-handed game aiming at the left area and a right-handed game aiming at the right area. Is possible. The first special figure starting port 241 can enter the ball only in the left-handed game. The other winning devices 21, the operation gate 23, the second special figure starting port 242, the big winning port 25, and the general winning ports 27 and 27 are configured to be able to enter either left-handed games or right games.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2A is housed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a winning opening of the game board 2A, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path. 12 is paid out. Further, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls that are paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2A, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided under the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front Although the two types of terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer are used, in this embodiment, the game state and the game result via one external connection terminal plate 38 are used. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

  In the main controller 40, a setting switch 60 and a setting change button 61 are arranged at positions where they can be operated. On the power supply board 45, a RAM clear switch (not shown) is disposed at a position where it can be operated. In addition to the configuration in which the setting switch 60 and the setting change button 61 are disposed in the main control device 40, a configuration in which the main control device 40 is disposed in the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45 may be employed. Further, the setting switch 60 and the setting change button 61 may be provided in different devices.

  The pachinko machine 1 has an average variation time of the small hit symbol when the first or second special symbol is determined to be a small hit, from a plurality of types (three types) of “set value 1” to “set value 3”. One of the set values is selected (see FIG. 7), and the setting can be changed (corresponding to “set value determining means” described in claims). The setting switch 60 and the setting change button 61 are used to change the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol (corresponding to “external instruction” described in claims).

The setting switch 60 is a switch that enables a setting change of the average variation time of the small hit symbol by inserting a key and rotating it in a predetermined direction. The setting change button 61 is a push button switch that can be changed to an arbitrary setting value from “setting value 1” to “setting value 3” of the average fluctuation time of the small hit symbol.
The RAM clear SW is a switch for erasing information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is shut down by operating the power switch while turning on the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on. is there.

  An example of the operation of the setting switch 60 and the setting change button 61 will be described. First, in the state where the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, the setting switch 60 inserts a key into the setting switch 60 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, right direction), and in this state, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. Thus, the setting value can be changed. Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, a key is inserted into the setting switch 60 and rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, right direction), and the pachinko machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch. A configuration in which the set value can be changed is also conceivable. Then, by pressing the setting change button 61, any one of “setting value 1” to “setting value 3” can be selected. In this case, each time the setting change button 61 is pressed, numerical values from 1 to 3 corresponding to “setting value 1” to “setting value 3” are sequentially displayed on the first special figure display device 28A. Thereby, a favorite setting value can be selected. The set value information may be displayed not only in the first special figure display device 28A but also in other symbol displays. For example, it may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 47. If it is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47, confirmation is easy because the display area is large. However, since the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 is on the front side while the setting change button 61 is on the back side of the gaming machine, an audio notification is also given, or the setting change button 61 on the effect button 15, the jog dial 16, etc. If the function is provided, the setting can be performed while viewing the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. Moreover, when using the effect symbol display apparatus 47, the structure which displays the mode screen only for alert | reporting that it is in the state which can change a setting value may be sufficient. Moreover, the structure which provides the setting value display apparatus for exclusive use for displaying a setting value may be sufficient. A configuration in which any one of “setting value 1” to “setting value 3” can be selected by pressing the RAM clear switch without providing the setting change button 61 is also conceivable.

Then, an operation for rotating the key inserted into the setting switch 60 to return it to the initial position, that is, an operation for confirming the set value is performed, and the set value is confirmed, and the set value can be changed. The state ends. When the state in which the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol can be changed is completed, the main control device 40 transmits a setting command including information such as the set setting value to the sub integrated control device 42. May be.
In the case of a configuration in which the effect symbol display device 47 displays, the setting screen 60 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to display the setting screen when the setting switch 60 is set, and the setting change button 61 is operated. The signal may be transmitted every time. Thereby, the sub integrated control device 42 can grasp which set value is set among “set value 1” to “set value 3”.

  The pachinko machine 1 inserts a key into the setting switch 60, rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward), and turns on the power in such a rotated operation, thereby cutting off the power stored in the RAM. Information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 at the time is deleted. Note that the information regarding the setting value of the average variation time of the small hit symbol is not erased even if the RAM is cleared, and is retained. It may be configured to be deleted if a dedicated operation is performed. When the RAM is cleared, the configuration value information may be deleted.

  The pachinko machine 1 need not be limited to erasing the information stored in the RAM at the timing when the power is turned on while the key is inserted into the setting switch 60 and rotated. For example, it relates to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 accumulated in the RAM at the timing of performing an operation for confirming the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol or the timing at which the setting can be changed. A configuration for erasing information may also be used. If the setting information of the average variation time of the small hit symbol is not erased by clearing the RAM, it can be erased after the setting operation is completed, and if the setting information is erased, the setting switch 60 is rotated. Thus, it is preferable to erase the data at the timing when the power is turned on.

  When the power is turned on while the setting switch 60 is rotated, the setting change button 61 can be operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting change button 61 may be operated in a state where the setting switch 60 is rotated after the power is turned on.

  In addition, although the change of the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol is performed by inserting a key into the setting switch 60, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to change the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol by operating a dedicated button.

  The pachinko machine 1 performs the operation of rotating the key inserted into the setting switch 60 and returning it to the initial position, so that the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol is confirmed, but this is limited to this. Instead, it may be configured to confirm the setting of the average variation time of the small hit symbol selected by pressing a dedicated setting confirmation button.

  FIG. 5 shows an electrical configuration (electric block) of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a payout control device 41 as a sub-control device, a sub-control device centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game progress and the like. It is the structure which comprises the integrated control apparatus 42 and the production | presentation symbol control apparatus 43. FIG. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described.

The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect design control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., all of which are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also includes a random number counter from which various random numbers are extracted.
On the other hand, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch controller 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power source and is configured to hold at least the contents of the RAM provided in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. In the pachinko machine 1, the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 42 are not retained.
The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts electric power supplied from an AC power supply provided outside by a power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. And the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part which comprises the pachinko machine 1 by the power switch provided in the power supply board 45 being operated. The power supply board 45 generates a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor. The backup power supply stores DC voltage power in the capacitor during power supply from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 40) in the event of a power failure. Thereby, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, the winning device 21, the first special figure starting port 241, the first 2 is configured to hold the total number of prize balls that are to be paid out by winning the special figure starting port 242, the big winning port 25, and the general winning port 27, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1.
On the other hand, the backup power generated by the power supply board 45 is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 42. For this reason, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 42 is cleared.

  The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board 45. Further, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal to the main controller 40 when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, and when the power supply from the AC power supply is performed. A supply signal is output to the main controller 40.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the RAM clear switch pressed, the area excluding a part of the RAM area is cleared and the initial setting of the RAM is performed.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. The main controller 40 also includes a glass frame opening SW (switch) 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, an inner frame opening SW 502, and the like. The detection signal is input.

  The main control device 40 also receives operation signals from the setting switch (SW) 60, the setting change button 61, and the like. Furthermore, the main control device 40 detects the entrance to the first special figure start port 241 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and enters the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port 242. The second special figure starting port SW504 for detecting the ball, the normal symbol operating SW505 for detecting the passing of the game ball through the operating gate 23, the first count SW506 for counting the number of balls entering the winning device 21, and the entering into the big winning port 25 A second count SW 507 for counting the number of balls, a specific area SW 508 for detecting entry into the V zone 22, a left general winning opening SW 509 for detecting entering the left and right general winning openings 27, a right general winning opening SW 510, etc. The detection signal is input.

  The main controller 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like. The main control device 40 outputs various commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43 via the production relay terminal board 532. The main controller 40 includes a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure reservation number display device 281 and a second special figure reservation number display device via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. 282, display control of the normal symbol display device 29, the normal symbol hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40, via the game board relay terminal plate 531, a winning device solenoid 511 for the winning device 21, a large winning port solenoid 512 for the large winning port 25, and a sorting rotating body motor for the distributing device 212. 513 and a general electric utility solenoid 514 are connected. Then, the main controller 40 controls the winning device solenoid 511 to open the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 respectively. Further, the special winning opening solenoid 512 is controlled to open the special winning opening 25. Further, the sorting rotating body motor 513 is controlled to rotate the rotating member 213 of the sorting device 212. Further, the electric utility solenoid 514 is controlled to open and close the electric utility at the second special figure starting port 242.
The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal such as symbol variation and special symbol hit is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 uses a back SW relay terminal plate 530 and a payout relay terminal plate 534 to detect that the ball tank has become empty, and a payout SW522 that detects that a game ball has been paid out. A detection signal such as a full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full is input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with the lending request signal to pay out the rented balls. Lending requests and settlement request operation signals made by the ball lending and settlement SWs 171 and 172 are input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 that stops firing and a touch SW 525 that detects that a player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. A firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524 The game ball is fired and stopped by controlling 526.

The sub integrated control device 42 includes a volume control SW. Further, operation signals for the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Furthermore, the command of the display mode of the effect which displays a character etc. to the effect design control apparatus 43 and the pseudo effect design of a special figure is transmitted.

The effect symbol control device 43 controls display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.
The effect symbol display device 47 includes an LCD panel unit and an accessory unit.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the first special figure is correct due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 241. In response to the determination, the first special symbol display device 28A and the effect symbol display device 47 start symbol variation. After that, the first special figure display device 28A displays the confirmed symbol of the first special figure, and the production symbol display apparatus 47 confirms and displays the pseudo production symbol corresponding to the first special figure, and the result of the first special figure is determined. Inform.
When the determination result of the first special figure is a big hit (per symbol), the accessory continuous operation device is activated by the operation of the condition device, and the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner advantageous for winning a prize ball. The big hit game (special game) is executed.

  After the big hit game per symbol, according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure that was a big hit, the time to shorten the average fluctuation time of the special figure and the common figure together with the opening extension function that extends the opening time of the utility When the function is given, it is possible to shift to the short game state. Note that there is no probability variation function that makes the winning probability of a special figure high.

On the other hand, when the result of the first special figure determination is a small hit, the left and right blades 210, 210 of the winning device 21 (corresponding to the “variable winning opening” described in the claims (Claim 3)) are predetermined. The small hit game that is opened in the opening mode is executed. At this time, when the game ball enters the V zone 22 of the winning device 21, the condition device is operated, whereby the accessory continuous operating device is operated and the big winning opening 25 is advantageous for acquiring the winning ball. Promotion (transition) to a jackpot game (per bonus item) that is opened in a predetermined manner is possible.
In addition, after the big hit game by hitting the feature, the transition to the short-time game state is possible according to the small hit symbol of the first special figure.

  When a game ball enters the normal operation gate 23, a plurality of types of random numbers related to the general drawing lottery (whether or not) is extracted, and based on these, the normal drawing is performed. At this time, the normal symbol display device 29 starts variable display, and then the normal symbol display device 29 notifies the lottery result. If the lottery result is a win, the main character is released as a hit game of the usual figure, and the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 242.

  If there is a ball entering the second special figure starting port 242 (corresponding to the “throttle port” described in the claims (Claim 3)) in the open state of the general electric utility, 2. Determine whether or not the special figure is correct. At this time, the second special figure display device 28B and the production symbol display device 47 start the symbol variation of the second special figure, and then the second special figure is confirmed and displayed on the second special figure display device 28B. The display device 47 confirms and displays the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the second special figure and notifies the determination result. If the determination result is a big hit (per symbol), as in the first special figure, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated, and the big prize opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner advantageous for winning a prize ball. A big hit game is executed.

On the other hand, when the result of the determination of whether or not the second special figure is determined to be a small hit, a small hit game in which the left and right blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are opened in a predetermined release mode is executed. At this time, when the game ball enters the V zone 22 of the winning device 21, the condition device is operated, whereby the accessory continuous operating device is operated and the big winning opening 25 is advantageous for acquiring the winning ball. Promotion (transition) to a jackpot game (per bonus item) that is opened in a predetermined manner is possible.
In addition, after the big hit game by the bonus item is finished, it is possible to shift to the short-time game according to the small hit symbol of the second special figure.

FIG. 6 shows the gaming specifications of the pachinko machine 1, the big hit probability is 1/199 in both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the small hit probability is 1/10 in the first special figure. In the second special figure, it is 197/199.
As for the opening mode of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 in the small hit game, in the small hit game according to the first special figure, one second is released once. In the small hit game according to the second special figure, 1.8 seconds are released once.

The jackpot game is a “4R jackpot game” in which four rounds are performed to open the jackpot 25 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls have entered, or “10R” in which ten rounds are played. One of the games is selected from the “hit game”. The selection of the big hit game is selected according to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in accordance with the determination of success / failure. Note that the “4R big hit game” is not given the short-time game state after the game is over. On the other hand, the “10R big hit game” is given a short-time game state until the number of changes in the first or second special figure reaches 100 after the game ends.
Then, in the symbol jackpot of the first special figure, “4R jackpot game” or “10R jackpot game” is selected with a probability of 1/2.
In the symbol jackpot of the second special figure, “4R jackpot game” is selected with a probability of 40% and “10R jackpot game” is selected with a probability of 60%.
Further, in both of the first special figure jackpot and the second special figure jackpot, “4R jackpot game” is selected with a probability of 40%, and “10R jackpot game” is selected with a probability of 60%.

The normal winning probability is 95/100 regardless of the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state.
The opening mode of the second special figure starting port 242 (general power) that is opened in response to the winning of the usual figure is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the normal gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, 5.0 seconds are released once.

  Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of prize balls in the first special figure starting port 241 and the second special figure starting port 242 is set to “3” for each incoming ball. The winning balls of the winning device 21 and the big winning opening 25 are set to “13” for each winning ball. The number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to “10” for each winning ball.

With reference to FIG. 7, the variation pattern of the small hit symbols whose settings can be changed in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the small hit determination is made regardless of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 is selected from “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” according to the judgment. A pattern is selected, and the small hit symbol of the first or second special figure is changed according to the selected pattern. In this case, “variation pattern 1” has a variation time of “1.0 seconds”, “variation pattern 2” has “1.5 seconds”, and “variation pattern 3” has “2.0 seconds”. .
The pachinko machine 1 changes the selection rate of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” for each set value, and changes the set value to thereby change the average variation time of the small hit symbol. Is configured to change.

For example, in “installation value 1”, the selection rate of “variation pattern 1” is 1/2, the selection rate of “variation pattern 2” is 2/5, and the selection rate of “variation pattern 3” is 10 minutes. Is set to 1.
In “setting value 2”, the selection rate of “variation pattern 1” is set to 2/5, the selection rate of “variation pattern 2” is set to 2/5, and the selection rate of “variation pattern 3” is set to 1/5. Is done.
In “setting value 3”, the selection rate of “variation pattern 1” is set to 3/10, the selection rate of “variation pattern 2” is set to 3/10, and the selection rate of “variation pattern 3” is set to 2/5. Is done.
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 changes the average fluctuation of the small hitting symbol by changing the set value, and thus, from the ball entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242, the small change is made. In this configuration, the time until the winning game 21 is started and the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are opened is changed.

Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 40.
FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this process (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining process (S111), and has a cycle of 2 ms or 4 ms. Starting from the interrupt signal, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the CPU shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is good. As a case where the interruption is not normal, a CPU runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when the power is turned on. However, the CPU runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is therefore mostly when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
If a negative determination is made that the interrupt is not normal (S100: no), an initial setting is made in the processing of S115 (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, making a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol, etc.) Execute each initial value in the memory work area). A numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written into the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If the determination in step S100 is affirmative with a normal interrupt (S100: yes), initial value random number update processing is executed (S101). This process is an increment process in which “1” is added each time this process is executed for the initial random number value, and “1” is added to the initial random number value before this process is executed. When the random number before execution is the maximum value, the next process returns to the initial value “0”, and several hundred integers from “0” to “maximum value” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The subsequent big hit determination random number update process (S102) is an increment process in which “1” is added every time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. Returning to “0”, several hundred integers from “0” to “maximum value” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. The initial value of the big hit determination random number is the value set (created) in the initial value random number update process (S101). If this value is 150, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “150” “151” “152”... “Maximum value” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determining random number makes a round, the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determining random number. The jackpot determination random number is incremented by “1” from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes a round again, the initial value random number value at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “149”, the cycle is one round, and the next value after “149” is the value of the initial random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “149” “87” “88”... “Maximum value” “0” “1”. Next to “” is a new random value of the initial value.

The subsequent jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S103) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates, for example, 10 integers from “0” to “9”, and exceeds the maximum value by adding “1” for each process. Return to the initial value “0”.
The winning decision random number update process used for the usual lottery (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers “0” to “99”, and adds “1” for each process. When the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value returns to “0”.
This winning random number is used for the lottery of the usual figure, the initial value random number, the big hit determining random number, the reach determining random number, the big hit symbol determining random number, the fluctuation pattern determining random number are the lotteries of the first and second special figures. Used for.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 230 integers from “0” to “229”. When the maximum value is exceeded by adding “1” for each process, the first update is performed. The value returns to “0”.
The variation pattern determination random number update process (S106) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 120 integers from “0” to “119”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process begins. It returns to “0” which is the value of.

  In the subsequent winning check process (S107), the winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 241 and the second special drawing starting port 242 is confirmed, the passing of the game ball of the operating gate 23 is confirmed, and the winning device 21 is inserted. (Winning) confirmation, winning (winning) confirmation of the big winning opening 25, winning (winning) confirmation of the general winning opening 27, input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40, etc. are executed.

In the next success / failure determination process (S108), processing such as the determination of success / failure corresponding to each of the ordinary figure and the special figure, and the symbol variation and special game process associated with the determination of success / failure are performed.
In each subsequent output process (S109), as the game progresses, the main control device 40 causes the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, the production symbol control device 43, the launch control device 44, the winning device solenoid 511, and the big prize. Output processing is executed for each of the mouth solenoid 512, the general electric utility solenoid 514, and the like. That is, when it is detected in the winning check process (S107) that there is a game ball in each winning hole on the game board, the payout control device 41 outputs a prize ball signal to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. The process of transmitting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42 is sent to the effect symbol control device 43 to notify the fact that there is an error when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine. Each process to be output is executed.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process for monitoring whether the general winning opening 27 is fraudulent, and the number of game balls that enter the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. This is a process for determining whether or not it is illegal and notifying that it is large.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial value random number update process of S111, but is exactly the same process as S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S100 to S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (300 values from 0 to 299) when the big hit determination random number makes a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. The hit determination random number update process (S104) may also be executed in the remaining process.

Next, a part of subroutines of the entry check process (S107), the success / failure determination process (S108), and each output process (S110) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
The “starting ball check process” shown in FIG. 9 includes various random numbers such as a random number that is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 241, the second special figure start port 242, and the operation gate 23. The random number is stored in the main controller 40 as a hold storage. Then, various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 241, the second special figure starting port 242, and the operation gate 23 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

  In the “start ball entering confirmation process”, first, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the first special figure start port 241 has been detected by the first special figure start port SW503 (S200). If it is negative determination (S200: no), it will transfer to the process of S205. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the first special figure stored in the main controller 40 is full (S201). If it is affirmation determination (S201: yes), it will transfer to the process of S205. Note that the upper limit number of reserved storage in the first special figure is four.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S201 (S201: no), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc., of the first special figure are extracted in the process of S202. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored as the reserved storage of the special figure, and 1 is added to the reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process of the first special figure is executed (S203). It is determined whether or not the numerical value of the random number for hit determination of the first special figure related to the hold storage newly stored in this process is a specific value (such as a big hit or reach value) before the determination of success or failure described later. .
Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S204).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the second special figure starting port 242 is detected by the second special figure starting port SW504 (S205). If it is negative determination (S205: no), it will transfer to the process of S210. If it is affirmation determination (S205: yes), it will be determined whether the number of the pending | holding memory | storages of the 2nd special figure stored in the main controller 40 in the process of S206 is full (S206). If it is affirmation determination (S206: yes), it will transfer to the process of S210.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S206 (S206: no), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the second special figure are extracted in the process of S207. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored as the reserved storage of the special figure, and 1 is added to the reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories. Note that the upper limit number of reserved storage in the second special figure is four.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process of the second special figure is executed (S208). In this process, it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the random number for hit determination of the second special figure related to the hold storage newly stored is a specific value (such as a big hit or reach value) before the determination of success or failure described later. .
Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S209).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation SW 505 is detected for entering the operation gate 23 (S210). If the determination is negative (S210: no), the process returns to the main routine. If it is affirmation determination (S210: yes), it will be determined whether the number of usual holding | maintenance memory | storages stored in the main controller 40 is full (S211). If it is affirmation determination (S211: yes), it will return. In addition, the upper limit number of usual reserved storage is four.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S211 (S211: no), a routine determination random number, a routine determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted in S212. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored as usual reserved memory, and 1 is added to the reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories.
Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S213).

With reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 13, “general purpose determination processing” executed in the main control device will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the “normal figure determination process”, first, it is determined whether or not the utility model is in operation (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process of S301 is performed. It is determined whether or not the usual figure is changing. If a negative determination is made in this process (S301: no), it is determined in the process of S302 whether or not the fixed symbol of the normal map is being displayed. If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S300 (S300: yes), the process proceeds to the “common game process”.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S302 (S302: no), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined in the process of S310 whether or not there is an ordinary reserved memory. If it is negative determination (S310: no), it will transfer to a "common game process". On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made (S310: yes), the number of reserved memories is subtracted in the process of S311 and the usual hold memory shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the usual reserved memories becomes the target of the determination.

Next, in the process of S312, whether or not it is a hit is determined by comparing the usual determination table for hitting with the random number for determining the hitting of the reserved storage that is the target of the hit or failure determination.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S312 is normal is normal (S313). If the determination is affirmative (S313: yes), the symbol per symbol is determined based on the symbol for determining symbols per symbol in the reserved memory that is the object of the determination in S314. The process of S313 corresponds to the lottery means and the normal symbol lottery means described in the claims.

  Next, in the process of S315, the time reduction flag indicating the time saving gaming state is referred to. Then, a variation pattern selection table for selecting a usual variation pattern is selected. Next, based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the usual pattern in the reserved memory that is the object of the determination of the success / failure, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the hit symbol of the usual figure is determined from the table (S316).

If a negative determination is made in the process of S313 (S313: no), the process of S315 is followed, and a process of S316 is performed to determine a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the off-line effect design symbol.
Next, symbol variation start control of the normal symbol display device 29 is performed (S317). Thereafter, the process shifts to “general game processing”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S301 (FIG. 10) (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed in the process of S320. If it is negative determination (S320: no), it will transfer to a "common game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), in the process of S321, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 29 is terminated and the symbol is fixedly displayed. Thereafter, the process shifts to “general game processing”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S302 (FIG. 10) (S302: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time has ended (S330). If it is negative determination (S330: no), it will transfer to a "common game process". On the other hand, if it is affirmation determination (S330: yes), in the process of S331, control which complete | finishes the fixed symbol display of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 29 will be performed. Thereafter, the process shifts to “general game processing”.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the “general-purpose game process”, first, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port 242 is in an open operation by a general electric utility (S400). If it is negative determination (S400: no), it will be determined in the process of S401 whether the symbol per symbol is being definitely displayed (S401). If a negative determination is made in this process (S401: no), the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (S401: yes), it is determined in the process of S402 whether or not the time reduction flag is “0”. If the determination is affirmative (S402: yes), in the process of S403, the utility model is activated in accordance with the normal game state opening mode, and the second special figure starting port 242 is opened. Then return.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S402 (S402: no), the second special figure starting port 242 is opened in the process of S404 by actuating the utility player according to the opening mode of the short-time gaming state. Then return.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S400 (S400: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not there are 10 (predetermined number of winnings) at the second special figure starting port 242 (S410), Alternatively, a determination is made as to whether or not the opening time of the second special figure starting port 242 by the utility power has expired (S411), and if either is affirmative (S410 or S411: yes), the process of S412 The second special figure starting port 242 is closed by the electrical appliance. As a result, the regular winning game is terminated and the game returns. If the processes in S410 and S411 are both negative (S410, S411: no), the process returns.

Next, FIG. 16 to FIG. 20 show a flowchart of “special drawing success / failure determination processing” performed by the main control device 40, and in this processing, whether or not special drawings are appropriate is determined. In the following description, unless the first special figure or the second special figure needs to be distinguished, the two are regarded as equivalent and simply referred to as “special figure”.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the “special drawing determination processing”, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is in progress by confirming that the condition device is not operating (S500). If it is negative determination (S500: no), it will transfer to the special game process mentioned later.
On the other hand, if it is affirmation determination (S500: yes), it will be determined whether the fluctuation | variation of a special figure is stopping in the process of S501. If it is affirmation determination (S501: yes), it will be determined in the process of S502 whether the fixed symbol of a special figure is undisplayed.

If the determination in S502 is affirmative (S502: yes), as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined in S505 whether or not there is a hold of the second special figure. If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), the hold storage shift process of the second special figure is performed in the process of S506. By this shift process, the oldest random number in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the object of the determination of success / failure.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S505 (S505: no), it is determined in the process of S507 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure. If the determination is affirmative (S507: yes), the hold processing shift processing of the first special figure is performed in the processing of S508. By this shift processing, the oldest random number in the reserved memory of the first special figure becomes the object of the determination of success / failure.
In this way, whether or not the second special figure is given priority over the first special figure is determined.
If neither of the first special figure and the second special figure hold memory is stored (S507: no), the process proceeds to the special game process.

Following the process of S506 or the process of S508, the success / failure determination is performed by comparing the success / failure determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the random number that is the target of the determination of success / failure in the process of S509. In step S510, it is determined whether the determination is a big hit (per symbol). The process of S510 corresponds to “special symbol success / failure determination means” recited in the claims.
If the determination in S510 is affirmative (S510: yes), the big win symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the random number that is the object of the determination in S511. Further, the variation pattern (variation time) of the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern of the random number that is the target of the success / failure determination and the current gaming state (normal gaming state or short-time gaming state) (S512). Further, a big hit content setting process is performed (S513). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, whether it is the “4R jackpot game” or the “10R jackpot game”, the contents of the jackpot game, the transition to the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

  Next, a special figure change start command including data (big hit, small hit, type of loss, presence / absence of reach, change time, etc.) indicating the determination result is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43. In addition to the output, the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B performs a process of variably displaying the first special figure or the second special figure (S514). Then, it shifts to special game processing.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing of S510 (S510: no), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number matches the small hit value of the hit determination table. Determination is made (S520). If it is a small hit (S520: yes), a small hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for symbol determination (S521). The process of S520 corresponds to the lottery means and the small hit lottery means described in the claims.

In the variation pattern determination process in the subsequent processing of S522, the first special diagram or the second special diagram display device 28B displayed on the first special diagram display device 28A or the second special diagram display device 28B depending on the value of the random number for variation pattern determination and the current game state. 2 Determine the variation pattern for small hits of the special figure. Note that the processing of S522 corresponds to the variation time determining means described in the claims.
Next, in the small hit content setting process, the small hit game content (opening pattern of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) The game state after the winning game is set (S523). Thereafter, a time counter for limiting the continuation of the time-saving gaming state is subtracted (S524), the process proceeds to S514, and this process is performed. Then, it shifts to special game processing.

  If neither the big hit nor the small hit is found in the processing of S510 and S520 (S510, S520: no), the determination of success is lost, and after determining the lost symbol (S525), the fluctuation pattern of the lost is determined (S526). . Thereafter, the time counter is subtracted in the process of S524, the process proceeds to S514, and this process is performed. Then, it shifts to special game processing.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S501 (FIG. 16) (S501: no), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special figure has elapsed (S530), as shown in FIG. If it is negative determination (S530: no), it will transfer to special game processing.
On the other hand, if it is affirmation determination (S530: yes), a symbol stop command will be transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43 in the process of S531.
In the subsequent processing of S532, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a big hit symbol. If it is affirmation determination (S532: yes), the process which makes the 1st special figure display apparatus 28A or the 2nd special figure display apparatus 28B definitely display in the process of S533 will be performed.

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S534), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S535). The condition device is a device that is necessary for the operation of the continuous action device in the jackpot game, and the continuous accessory operation device is a device that continuously operates the special electric accessory.

Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not the time-short flag is “1” (if the time-short flag is “1”, the time-short game state) is set (S536). If the determination is affirmative (S536: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” in the process of S537 to enter the normal gaming state.
After a negative determination (S536: no) in the process of S536 or the process of S537, “1” is set to the big hit flag in the process of S538 (S538). Then, it shifts to special game processing.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S532 (S532: no), it is determined in the process of S540 whether or not the game is in the short-time gaming state with reference to the time-short flag. If the determination is affirmative (S540: yes), it is determined whether or not the time counter is "0" (S541). If the determination is affirmative (S541: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” (S542).

  When a negative determination is made in the process of S540 or S541 (S540, S541: no), or after the process of S542, a state designation command based on a time flag is transmitted in the state designation command transmission process and the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect. It transmits to the symbol control apparatus 43 (S543).

Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol (S544). If it is affirmation determination (S544: yes), the process which makes the 1st special figure display apparatus 28A or the 2nd special figure display apparatus 28B definitely display a symbol will be performed (S545). Then, “1” is set in the small hit flag (S546). Then, it shifts to special game processing.
In this special figure success / failure determination process, when the big hit state is reached, the gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state even if the upper limit of the short-time gaming state has not been reached, but even if the small hit state is reached, the upper limit of the short-time gaming state If the number of times has not been reached, the gaming state is continued in the short-time gaming state.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S544 (S544: no), since the symbol is a lost symbol, a process of confirming and displaying the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to special game processing (S547).

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S502 (FIG. 16) (S502: no), as shown in FIG. 20, it is confirmed whether or not the display time of the fixed symbol has passed (S550). If it is negative determination (S550: no), it will transfer to special game processing. If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), the final symbol display end of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control in the final symbol display end process of S551. A command related to the end of the confirmed symbol display is transmitted to the device 43, and then the process shifts to a special game process.

  Next, based on FIGS. 22 to 26, the “special game process” which is processed by the main control device 40 and performs the big hit game and the small hit game will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the “special game processing”, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is “0” (S600). If it is affirmative determination (S600: yes), since it is not a big hit in the process of S601, it will be determined whether the said small hit flag is "0". If the determination is affirmative (S601: yes), neither big hit nor small hit is made, and the routine returns to the main routine.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S601 (S601: no), since a small hit has occurred, it is determined in the process of S602 whether a small hit start effect is being performed. If the determination is affirmative (S602: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start production time has passed (production end time) (S603). If the determination is negative (S603: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S603: yes), in the subsequent winning device opening process, the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are opened in the manner set in S523 (FIG. 18) (S604). Subsequently, the detection of a ball entering the specific area (V zone 22) of the winning device 21 is validated (S605). The process of S604 corresponds to the hit game execution means described in the claims.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S602 (S602: no), it is confirmed whether or not the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are open (S606). If it is negative determination (S606: no), it will be determined whether the V zone 22 is effective (S607). If the determination is negative (S607: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect is being performed (S608). If the determination is affirmative (S608: yes), the small hit end effect time has elapsed (effect end time). ) Is determined (S609). If the determination is negative (S609: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S609: yes), then the small hit flag is reset to "0" and the small hit game is terminated (S610). Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing of S608 (S608: no), a small hitting start effect process is performed (S611), thereby transmitting a small hitting start command to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the determination in S606 is affirmative (S606: yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the number of balls entered into the winning device 21 has reached a prescribed number of 10 (S620). . If the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are closed (S622).
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S620 (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 has ended (S621). If the determination is affirmative (S621: yes), the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are closed in the processing of S622.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S621 (S621: no), or a positive determination is made in the process of S607 (FIG. 21) (S607: yes), the ball enters the V zone 22 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether there is a (winning) (S630). If the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), the operation of the condition device is started (S631), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S632).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the blades 210 of the winning device 21 are being opened (S633). If the determination is affirmative (S633: yes), the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are closed (S634). After negative determination (S633: no) in the process of S633 or the process of S634, the V zone 22 is invalidated in the process of S635.

  After that, the following processing is performed in the bonus item setting processing in S636. First, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 25, the start effect time per accessory, the end effect time per accessory, etc. are set. Then, a start command per combination is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43.

  Subsequently, the small hit flag is reset to “0” (S637), and the big hit flag is set to “1” (S638). This shifts from small hits to bonuses. Then return. The processing of S631, S632, and S638 corresponds to the big hit gaming means described in the claims.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S630 (S630: no), it is determined whether or not the valid period of the V zone 22 (specific area) has ended (S639). If the determination is negative (S639: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S639: yes), the small hit end effect is set, and a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S640). Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S600 (FIG. 21) (S600: no), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 25 is open (S645). If it is negative determination (S645: no), it will be determined whether it is during the big hit interval (S646). If it is affirmation determination (S646: yes), it will be determined whether it is an interval end time in the process of S647 (S647). If the determination is negative (S647: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S647: yes), the big winning opening 25 is opened in the next round of the big hit game (S648). Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S646 (S646: no), it is determined whether or not a big hit end effect is being performed (S649). If a negative determination is made (S649: no), whether or not a big hit start effect is being performed. It is determined whether or not (S650).
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S650 (S650: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S651). If the determination is negative (S651: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S651: yes), the big winning opening 25 in the first round game of the jackpot game is opened (S652). Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S650 (S650: no), a big hit start effect process is performed, thereby transmitting a big hit start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S653). Then return.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S645 (S645: yes), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 25 has reached a prescribed number of 10 (S660). ). If it is affirmation determination (S660: yes), the special winning opening 25 will be closed in the process of S662.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S660 (S660: no), it is determined in the process of S661 whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended. If the determination is negative (S661: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S661: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in the processing of S662 (S662).

Subsequently, in the process of S663, it is determined whether or not the final round of the big hit game has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S663: yes), a jackpot end effect process is performed in the process of S664, thereby transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S663 (S663: no), an interval between opening (big hit interval) processing is performed in the processing of S665, whereby the big hit interval command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Send to. Then return.

  If the determination in S649 (FIG. 24) is affirmative (S649: yes), as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S670). If the determination is negative (S670: no), the process returns. If it is affirmation determination (S670: yes), the said condition apparatus will be stopped (S671) and the said accessory continuous action | operation apparatus will be stopped (S672).

Subsequently, in the process of S673, it is determined whether or not to shift to the short-time game state after the big hit game is finished, according to the special figure that is a big hit or a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (S673: yes), the upper limit number of hourly games selected in the process of 636 in the process of S674 is set in the hourly counter. Then, “1” is set in the time reduction flag (S675).
If a negative determination is made after the process of 675 or in the process of S673 (S673: no), the game state after the end of the big hit game is set, thereby shifting to the short-time game after the end of the big hit game Is in the short-time gaming state (S676). Then, the big hit flag is reset to “0” and the big hit game is ended (S677). Then return.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the ball enters the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 for each of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” in the small hit game. The difference in time from the opening of the winning device 21 to the opening of the blades 210 and 210 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27A, in “variation pattern 1”, the variation time of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is “1.0 second”. When a ball entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 is detected, the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed for 1.0 second. After the end of the fluctuation, the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed for 0.5 seconds. Further, after the end of the small-hit symbol display, the small-hit game start interval (1) is performed for 1.0 second, and after the start interval is finished, the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 are opened in a predetermined release mode. The Thus, in “variation pattern 1”, the time from entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 to the opening of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 is 2.5 seconds. ing. In the figure, (2) is the end interval of the small hit game.

  In any of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3”, the small hit symbol fixed display time (0.5 seconds) and the small hit game start interval implementation time (1. 0 seconds) is common.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, in “variation pattern 2”, the variation time of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is “1.5 seconds”. Therefore, the display time for the small hit symbol (0.5 seconds) and the execution time of the start interval for the small hit game (1.0 seconds) are added to the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure. In “Pattern 2”, the time from entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 to the opening of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 is set to 3.0 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, in “variation pattern 3”, the variation time of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is “2.0 seconds”. Therefore, the display time for the small hit symbol (0.5 seconds) and the execution time of the start interval for the small hit game (1.0 seconds) are added to the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure. In “Pattern 3”, the time from entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 to the opening of the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 is 3.5 seconds.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is different for each variation pattern because the time from entering the first special figure starting port 241 or the second special figure starting port 242 to opening the blades 210 and 210 of the winning device 21 is different. The time margin for determining the aim of launching the game ball toward the winning device 21 is different.
For example, during a left-handed game aiming at the first special figure starting port 241 in the normal gaming state, when the small hit occurs and the game shifts to the small hit game, the strength of the game ball is increased to increase the right and left of the winning device 21. It is necessary to shift the aim to the winning opening opened by the blades 210, 210. The player changes the aim to the winning device 21 in anticipation of the occurrence of a small hit according to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 241. In this case, “variation pattern 2” having a time margin is more advantageous for changing the aim than “variation pattern 1”, and the rate of entering the winning device 21 released by the small hit game is increased. Can do. Further, the “variation pattern 3” having a time margin than the “variation pattern 2” can increase the rate of entering the winning device 21 more. In addition, when the rate of entering the winning device 21 increases, the rate of occurrence of “per item” due to entering the V zone 22 also increases. Accordingly, the winning rate to the winning device 21 and the winning rate of the winning ball by “per character” change according to the variation pattern.
Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to change the selection rate of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” in accordance with the set value. You can change the sphere rate. In other words, the “setting value 2”, which has a higher selection rate of “variation pattern 3” than “setting value 1,” can increase the ball-out rate, and moreover, “variation pattern 3” than “setting value 2”. The higher the selection rate of “setting value 3”, the higher the exit rate.

Next, an example of the effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 47 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 28 shows an example of a pseudo effect accompanying the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is true. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the first special figure or the second special figure is determined as a result of the ball entering the first special figure start port 241 or the second special figure start port 242, On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, the pseudo effect symbol 700 consisting of a three-digit number corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

Next, in the reach production, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the symbols on both the left and right sides of the pseudo production design 700 are stopped and displayed with the same design ("7" in the example), and the state of waiting for the fluctuation stop of the central design is waited for. It becomes.
Then, if the result of the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, the three-digit pseudo effect design 700 is stopped and displayed with the same numerical value from the reach effect as shown in FIG. To inform you that a big hit has occurred.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of an effect display relating to the small hit game. When a small hit occurs, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. Then, “246”) is confirmed and a small hit is notified.

When the small hit symbol display is completed, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the character “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” image 701 is displayed at the start interval of the small hit game, and a character such as “V Challenge GET” is displayed. A display 702 is displayed to notify that a small hit game is started.
Furthermore, in the small hit game start interval, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), a pseudo effect design 700 made up of a small hit design, a “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” image 701, a character display 703 indicating that the winning device 21 is opened, In addition, an image 704 prompting the player to enter the winning device 21 is displayed.

Then, during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), a “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” image 701, a character display 705 for encouraging the player to enter the winning device 21 and the V zone 22, and the winning device An image 704 prompting entry to 21 is displayed.
Then, when the player enters the V zone 22 in the small hit game, the small hit game is ended by displaying the V challenge success screen 706 as shown in FIG. It is informed that the transition to “per item” is made.
On the other hand, if there is no entry into the V zone 22 in the small hit game, the small hit game is ended by displaying the V challenge failure screen 708 as shown in FIG. Then, it is informed that it is not transferred to “per item”.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment changes into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered or difficult and a released state in which a game ball can be easily entered in the game area [20] where the launched game ball flows down. In a ball game machine equipped with a possible variable winning opening [winning device 21], any of a plurality of set values can be selected in accordance with an instruction from the outside (for example, operation of the setting switch 60 and setting change button 61). The set value determining means for determining the set value as the current set value (see FIG. 7) and the entrance of the game ball into the entrance (first special figure start port 241 and second special figure start port 242) Or, a winning game execution means (FIG. 21: processing S604) for executing a winning game for opening the variable winning opening based on establishment of a predetermined condition resulting from the winning. A plurality of types of time required from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening are provided in advance, and according to the set value, the game balls to the entrance are The average time it takes for the variable prize opening to be released after entering the ball is different.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 draws lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to open the variable winning opening based on the random number extracted when the game ball enters the entrance (FIG. 18: processing S520). And a fluctuation time setting means (FIG. 18: process S522) for determining the fluctuation time based on the lottery result by the lottery means. Based on the winning result by the lottery means, the winning game is started when the symbol indicating that the variable winning opening is opened after the variable display is displayed during the variable time is displayed. The variation time is provided with a plurality of types of variation time in advance, and by varying the variation time determined according to the set value, from entering the game ball into the entrance The average time required for opening the variable prize opening is different.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the lottery means determines whether or not to perform a small hit game for opening the variable winning opening based on the random number extracted when the game ball enters the entrance. This is the small hitting lottery means to be performed [FIG. 18: processing S520]. Based on the winning result by the small hitting lottery means, when the special symbol is variably displayed during the varying time and then the small hitting symbol is fixedly displayed, the small hitting game is started, and the variable prize is received. A game ball enters a specific area [V zone 22] provided in the mouth, one or a plurality of large winning openings [25] including the variable winning opening, and the variable winning opening opened in the small hit game. The game is configured to include a big hit game means (FIG. 23: process S631, process S632, process S638) for executing a big hit game that opens the big prize opening when the game ball enters the specific area. is there.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 changes the selection rate of the “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” of the small hit symbol according to the set value. By changing the variation time of the small hit symbol, the blade 210 of the winning device 21 from the entrance of the game ball to the first special figure start port 241 or the second special figure start port 242 in the small hit game, The average time taken for 210 to change was changed. As a result, the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the winning device 21 during the opening of the small hit game is changed, and the winning rate to the winning device 21 can be varied, so that the V zone 22 of the winning device 21 can be changed. , And the rate of occurrence of each winning combination by entering the V zone 22 can be changed, and the winning rate of winning balls can also be changed. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 can be appropriately used in a configuration other than changing the winning probability of the first or second special figure according to the change in the set value without adjusting the game nail. It is possible to adjust profits.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation times of the “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” of the small hit symbol are not limited to the times shown in FIG. It may be. However, the length of the variation time of each variation pattern is such that “variation pattern 3” is the longest and the relationship of “variation pattern 3>2> 1” is maintained. Further, the selection rates of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” are not limited to this.
The pachinko machine 1 has different selection rates of “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3” for each set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “variation pattern 1” for each set value. , “Variation pattern 2” and “variation pattern 3” may have different variation times. For example, in “setting value 1”, “variation pattern 1” is 1.0 second, “variation pattern 2” is 1.5 seconds, and “variation pattern 3” is 2.0 seconds. On the other hand, in “setting value 2”, “variation pattern 1” is 1.25 seconds, “variation pattern 2” is 1.75 seconds, and “variation pattern 3” is 2.25 seconds. Furthermore, with “set value 3”, “variation pattern 1” may be 1.5 seconds, “variation pattern 2” is 2.0 seconds, and “variation pattern 3” is 2.5 seconds.
Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 changes the variation time of the small hit symbol of the first special figure and the small hit symbol of the second special figure according to the set value, but not limited to this, depending on the set value, Only the variation time of the small hit symbol of the first special figure may be changed. Moreover, you may make it change only the fluctuation time of the small hit symbol of a 2nd special figure.

In the present embodiment, the configuration of one type and two types of mixers has been described, but a configuration of a honeycomb type (so-called only two types) may be used.
In the case of the honey type, only the first grand prize port may be provided among the first grand prize port (winning apparatus) and the second grand prize port. In addition, a small hit game that unconditionally opens the first big prize opening without performing a pass / fail determination due to the entry of the game balls into the first start port and the second start port, and during the small hit game When winning V, a big hit game that opens the second big prize opening may be performed. When winning a V in the small hit game, the number of rounds of the big hit game may be determined by lottery. Further, in this case, a configuration may be provided that does not include a starting port that is configured by a normal electric accessory that is opened when a normal lottery is won.
In addition, in the case of the honeycomb type, unlike the mixer, no symbol is provided, and the game does not shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game ends.
In the case of the above-described configuration, since a small hit game is played unconditionally when a game ball enters the start port, for example, by changing the selection rate of the start interval or the fixed time instead of the variation time, It is conceivable to vary the average time from the game ball entering the mouth until the winning device is released.

[Second Embodiment]
A pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is configured to adjust profits by changing the fluctuation time of the small hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the set value. The machine is configured to adjust the profit by changing the fluctuation time of the usual figure at the time of the lottery of the usual figure according to the set value.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences. In the figure, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the game board 2B of the pachinko machine corresponds to the operation gate 231 for drawing a lottery on the left side of the winning device 21 (corresponding to the “throwing entrance” described in the claims (Claim 4)). ) Is arranged. The game board 2 </ b> B is provided with a first special figure starting port 241 at a diagonally lower left position of the winning device 21. The first special figure starting port 241 has a structure that can be aimed at the left-handed game and can always enter the ball. The big winning opening 25 is arranged at a position directly below the winning device 21 as in the first embodiment.

In the game board 2B, an operation gate 232 (corresponding to the “entrance entrance” described in the claims (Claim 4)) is arranged at an obliquely lower right position of the winning device 21, and further directly below that 2. A special figure starting port 242 (corresponding to the “variable winning port” described in the claims (Claim 4)) is arranged. The second special figure starting port 242 is constituted by a utility member that is opened when the lottery of the usual figure is won, and can be entered only when the utility member is in an open state.
Thus, since this pachinko machine has the operation gates 231 and 232 on both the left and right sides of the game board 2B, it is possible to aim at the operation gates 231 and 232 in both left-handed games and right-handed games. Further, the second special figure starting port 242 can be aimed only at the right-handed game.

  In this pachinko machine, in the determination of whether or not the first special figure due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 241 is made, it is judged as either big hit (per symbol) or lost, and no small hit is judged. In the determination of whether or not the second special figure due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 242 is made, it is determined whether it is a big hit (per symbol), a small hit or a loss. Then, in the small hit game resulting from the small hit determination of the second special figure, the game is promoted (shifted) to the big hit game (per bonus item) in which the big winning opening 25 is opened when the game ball enters the V zone 22. It is possible.

The game specifications of this pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The hit probability of this pachinko machine is 1/199 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The small hit probability of the second special figure is 197/199.
The opening mode of the blades 210, 210 of the winning device 21 in the small hit game of the second special drawing is performed once for 1.8 seconds.

The jackpot game played at the winning prize opening 25 has a one-half probability of “4R jackpot game (no time)” or “10R jackpot game (100 times)” in the first special chart jackpot. Selected.
In the symbol jackpot of the second special chart, “4R jackpot game (no time savings)” is selected with a probability of 40%, and “10R jackpot game (100 times a hour)” is selected with a probability of 60%.
Also, in the bonus game of the second special figure, “4R jackpot game (no time)” is selected with a probability of 40%, and “10R jackpot game (100 times)” is selected with a probability of 60%.

The normal winning probability is 95/100 regardless of the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state.
The opening mode of the second special figure starting port 242 (general power) that is opened in response to the winning of the normal figure can be short open and long open in the normal gaming state. The short opening is selected at a ratio of 86/100, and the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. The long release is selected at a ratio of 9/100, and the release for 1.5 seconds is performed once.
In the opening mode of the second special figure starting port 242 (general power item) at the time of winning the normal drawing in the short-time gaming state, the opening for 5.0 seconds is performed once.

  Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of prize balls in the first special figure starting port 241 and the second special figure starting port 242 is set to “3” for each incoming ball. The winning balls of the winning device 21 and the big winning opening 25 are set to “13” for each winning ball. The number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to “10” for each winning ball.

With reference to FIG. 32, description will be given of a typical fluctuation pattern in which settings can be changed in the pachinko machine. When a regular drawing lottery is performed due to the passage of a game ball at the operation gate 23, the pachinko machine is selected from “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” according to the lottery. Is selected, and the usual figure is changed according to the selected pattern. In this case, “variation pattern A” has a variation time of “0.5 seconds”, “variation pattern B” has “1.0 seconds”, and “variation pattern C” has “1.5 seconds”. .
And the pachinko machine 1 changes the average fluctuation time of the normal figure by changing the setting value by changing the selection rate of “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” for each setting value. Is configured to do.

For example, in “installation value 1”, the selection rate of “variation pattern A” is 1/2, the selection rate of “variation pattern B” is 2/5, and the selection rate of “variation pattern C” is 10 minutes. Is set to 1.
In “setting value 2”, the selection rate of “variation pattern A” is set to 2/5, the selection rate of “variation pattern B” is set to 2/5, and the selection rate of “variation pattern C” is set to 1/5. Is done.
In “setting value 3”, the selection rate of “variation pattern A” is set to 3/10, the selection rate of “variation pattern B” is set to 3/10, and the selection rate of “variation pattern C” is set to 2/5. Is done.
In this way, the pachinko machine 1 changes the average fluctuation time of the usual figure by changing the set value, so that the game per universal figure is started from the passage of the operation ball 23 and the second special figure starting port. It is the structure which changes the time until 242 (common electric utility) opening operation | movement.

Next, referring to FIG. 33, the second special figure starting port 242 of the game per universal figure from the passing of the game ball of the operation gate 23 for each of the "variation pattern A", "variation pattern B", and "variation pattern C" of the usual figure. Explain the difference in time until the opening of (general power).
As shown in FIG. 33A, in the “variation pattern A”, the usual variation time is “0.5 seconds”. When the passing of the game ball of the operating gate 23 is detected, the usual fluctuation is performed for 0.5 seconds. After the end of the fluctuation, the usual figure is fixed and displayed for 0.5 seconds. Further, after the final display of the normal figure is finished, if the normal figure is won, a start interval (3) of the normal figure win game is performed for 0.5 seconds, and after the start interval is finished, the second special figure start port 242 The accessory is released in a predetermined release mode. Thus, in the “variation pattern A”, the time from the operation gate 23 passing through the game ball to the opening of the second special figure starting port 242 is 2.0 seconds. In addition, (4) in the figure is the end interval of the regular winning game.

  In any of the “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C”, the fixed display time of the normal figure (0.5 seconds) and the execution time of the start interval of the normal figure winning game (1. 0 seconds) is common.

  As shown in FIG. 33B, in the “variation pattern B”, the usual variation time is “1.0 second”. Therefore, the fixed figure display time (0.5 seconds) and the execution time of the start interval of the common figure winning game (1.0 seconds) are added to the fluctuation time of the normal figure. The time from the game ball passing through the gate 23 to the opening of the second special figure starting port 242 is 2.5 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (c), in the “variation pattern C”, the usual variation time is “1.5 seconds”. Therefore, the fixed figure display time (0.5 seconds) and the execution time of the start interval of the general drawing winning game (1.0 seconds) are added to the fluctuation time of the normal figure. The time from the game ball passing through the gate 23 to the opening of the second special figure starting port 242 is set to 3.0 seconds.

As described above, this pachinko machine has different game balls from the operation gate 23 to the opening of the second special figure start port 242 so that the game balls are directed toward the second special figure start port 242 for each variation pattern. The time margin for setting the aim to fire is different.
For example, during a left-handed game aiming at the first special figure starting port 241 in the normal gaming state, when a normal figure win occurs from passing the game ball of the operating gate 23 and a transition to the normal figure win game is made, It is necessary to increase the firing strength and move the aim to the second special figure starting port 242 in the game area on the right side. The player changes the aim to the second special figure starting port 242 in anticipation of the normal winning game according to the passing of the operation ball 23 through the game ball. In this case, “Fluctuation Pattern B” with a time margin is more advantageous for changing the aim than “Fluctuation Pattern A”, and the entrance to the second special figure start opening 242 opened in the regular winning game is performed. You can increase the ball ratio. Furthermore, the “fluctuation pattern C” having a time margin than the “fluctuation pattern B” can increase the entrance rate to the second special figure starting port 242 more. In addition, when the rate of entering the second special figure starting port 242 is increased, the "per symbol", "small hit" of the second special figure, and "per feature" by entering the V zone 22 of the small hit game. Incidence increases. Accordingly, the winning rate of the winning ball according to the winning pattern, “per symbol”, “small hit game”, and “per bonus item” to the second special figure starting port 242 changes according to the variation pattern.
Therefore, this pachinko machine is configured to change the selection rate of “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” in accordance with the set value. You can change the sphere rate. In other words, the “setting value 2”, which has a higher selection rate of “variation pattern C” than “setting value 1”, can increase the starting rate, and moreover, “variation pattern C” than “setting value 2”. The higher the selection rate of “setting value 3”, the higher the exit rate.

In the normal game state, this pachinko machine has a special symbol display device 47 that shows the contents of the lottery result of the usual drawing, the second special figure starting port 242 being long open or short-opening in the common drawing winning game. It is desirable to display effects related to the drawing lottery. FIG. 34 shows a display example of the effect display related to the general drawing lottery.
As shown in FIG. 34 (a), on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, the pseudo-design symbol 700 of the first special figure or the second special figure 700 changes or is displayed at the lower right corner of the display position to be confirmed. A graphic effect design 710 is displayed. The example shows the effect display while the usual figure is changing.
As shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the ordinary figure is won and the second special figure starting port 242 is opened long in the ordinary figure winning game, the second special figure is started at the start interval of the ordinary figure winning game. A long open image 711 that prompts the mouth 242 to aim at the motif is displayed.
On the other hand, when the second special figure starting port 242 is short-circuited open in the regular winning game, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the second special figure starting port 242 is entered at the start interval of the normal winning game. A sheet release image 712 is displayed to suggest that the sphere is difficult.

When the regular winning game is started and the second special figure starting port 242 is opened for a long time, as shown in FIG. A character display 720 indicating that the special figure starting port 242 is aimed and an image 721 that prompts the player to enter the second special figure starting port 242 are displayed. At this time, if the first special figure or the second special figure is changing, the pseudo effect design 700 is displayed at the lower right corner of the display screen.
Thereafter, when a small hit occurs due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 242, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the display screen of the production symbol display device 47 corresponds to the second special figure. The pseudo effect design 700 to be confirmed is displayed with a small hit symbol ("246" in the example) and notifies the small hit symbol.

When the small-hit symbol display is finished, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the character “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” image 701 is displayed at the start interval of the small-hit game, and a character display such as “V Challenge GET” is displayed. 722 is displayed to notify that the small hit game is started.
Furthermore, in the small hit game start interval, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the “Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” image 701, the character display 723 indicating that the winning device 21 is released, and the player is prompted to enter the winning device 21. An image 724 is displayed.

When the player enters the V zone 22 of the winning device 21 in the small hit game, the small challenge game is displayed by displaying a V challenge success screen 725 in the end interval of the small hit game as shown in FIG. 35 (e). It is informed that the process is finished and the process shifts to “per character”.
On the other hand, if there is no entry into the V zone 22 in the small hit game, the small hit game is completed by displaying the V challenge failure screen 726 as shown in FIG. Then, it is informed that it is not transferred to “per item”.

  The pachinko machine of the present embodiment can be changed into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered or difficult in a game area [20] in which a launched game ball flows down and an open state in which a game ball can be easily entered. In a ball game machine equipped with a variable prize opening [second special figure start port 242], a plurality of types of set values can be set according to instructions from the outside [for example, operation of the setting switch 60 and setting change button 61]. Setting value determining means for determining any of the set values as the current set value (see FIG. 7), and entering a game ball into the entrance [operation gate 23] or a predetermined condition resulting from the entrance And winning game execution means for executing a winning game for opening the variable winning opening based on the establishment of the above (FIG. 14: processing S403, processing S404). A plurality of types of time required from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening are provided in advance, and according to the set value, the game balls to the entrance are The average time it takes for the variable prize opening to be released after entering the ball is different.

  Further, the pachinko machine has a lottery means [FIG. 11: processing S313] for performing lottery to determine whether or not to open the variable winning opening based on the random number extracted when the game ball enters the entrance. Fluctuating time setting means [FIG. 11: processing S316] for determining the fluctuating time based on the lottery result by the lottery means. Based on the winning result by the lottery means, the winning game is started when the symbol indicating that the variable winning opening is opened after the variable display is displayed during the variable time is displayed. The variation time is provided with a plurality of types of variation time in advance, and by varying the variation time determined according to the set value, from entering the game ball into the entrance The average time required for opening the variable prize opening is different.

  Further, in the pachinko machine, the lottery means determines whether or not to play a normal symbol winning game that opens the variable winning opening based on a random number extracted when the game ball enters the entrance. Is a normal symbol lottery means [FIG. 11: processing S313]. Based on the winning result by the normal symbol lottery means, when the winning symbol is fixedly displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variation time, the winning game of the normal symbol is started, and the variable Special symbol success / failure judging means for judging whether or not a game is to be generated when the big winning opening [25] is opened based on a random number extracted by entering a game ball into the winning opening [FIG. 17: processing S510].

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 changes the selection ratio of the “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” in the usual case according to the set value. None, by changing the normal time of change, the average time taken from the passing of the game ball to the operation gate 23 until the second special figure start port 242 is opened in the normal figure winning game is changed. As a result, the ease of aiming to enter the game ball into the second special figure starting port 242 of the normal winning game can be changed, and the rate of entering the second special figure starting port 242 can be varied, so that the variation Depending on the pattern, the winning rate of the winning ball according to the winning at the second special figure starting port 242, “per symbol”, “per game”, and “per game” can be changed. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 can be appropriately used in a configuration other than changing the winning probability of the first or second special figure according to the change in the set value without adjusting the game nail. It is possible to adjust profits.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the fluctuation times of the usual “fluctuation pattern A”, “fluctuation pattern B”, and “fluctuation pattern C” are not limited to the times shown in FIG. 32, but are other fluctuation times. May be. However, the variation time length of each variation pattern is such that “variation pattern C” is the longest and the relationship “variation pattern C>B> A” is maintained. Further, the selection rates of “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” are not limited to this.
In addition, the pachinko machine has different selection rates of “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, and “variation pattern C” for each set value. The “variation pattern B” and “variation pattern C” may have different variation times. For example, in “setting value 1”, “variation pattern A” is 0.5 seconds, “variation pattern B” is 1.0 seconds, and “variation pattern C” is 1.5 seconds. On the other hand, in “setting value 2”, “variation pattern A” is 0.75 seconds, “variation pattern B” is 1.25 seconds, and “variation pattern C” is 1.75 seconds. Furthermore, with “set value 3”, “variation pattern A” may be 1.0 second, “variation pattern B” may be 1.5 seconds, and “variation pattern C” may be 2.0 seconds.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, it can implement variously in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the average time from entering the start opening to the winning device or the second special figure start opening is varied according to different variation times. However, depending on not only the variation time but also the fixed time of the symbol and the start interval of the winning game (ordinary symbol hit game, small hit game), the winning device or the second special figure start from the ball entering the starting port A configuration in which the average time until the mouth is opened may be different.
Furthermore, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the selection rate of the variation pattern varies according to the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that the variation pattern of the hit symbol of the normal symbol to be selected and the small hit symbol are different for each set value. (For example, a variation pattern 1 (A) is selected if the setting value is 1, a variation pattern 2 (B) is selected if the setting value is 2, and a variation pattern 3 (C) is selected if the setting value is 3.)
Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the setting value can be changed in three stages from “setting value 1” to “setting value 3”. However, the setting value is not limited to this, and can be changed in multiple stages, for example, six stages. It is good.
In addition, the present invention collects the launched game balls inside the game machine, and re-launches them with the launching device, thereby circularly using a predetermined number of game balls inside and using a storage medium such as an IC card. The configuration relating to the probability setting of the present invention may be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls held by a player as data.

  1: Pachinko machine, 2A, 2B: Game board, 20: Game area, 21: Prize winning device (variable prize opening), 22: V zone (specific area), 23: Actuation gate (game entrance), 241: First Special figure starting port, 242: Second special figure starting port (entrance ball opening), 25: Large winning port, 40: Main control means (setting value determining means, winning game executing means, lottery means, variable time determining means, success / failure Determination means, jackpot gaming means, normal symbol lottery means) 60: setting switch, 61: setting change button

Claims (4)

A ball game machine having a variable winning opening that can be changed between a closed state in which game balls cannot be entered or difficult and an open state in which game balls can be easily entered in a game area where the launched game balls flow down In
In accordance with an instruction from the outside, a set value determining means for determining any set value of a plurality of set values as the current set value;
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game that opens the variable winning opening based on the entrance of a game ball into the entrance or the establishment of a predetermined condition resulting from the entrance;
A plurality of types of time required from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening are provided in advance.
2. A bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein an average time required for the variable prize opening to be released after the game ball enters the ball entrance differs depending on the set value. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to open the variable winning opening based on random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the entrance.
A variable time setting means for determining a variable time based on a lottery result by the lottery means,
Based on the winning result by the lottery means, when the symbol indicating that the variable winning opening is opened after the variable display during the variable time is determined and displayed, the winning game is started,
In the variation time, a plurality of types of variation times are provided in advance.
The ammunition is configured such that the average time taken from the game ball entering the entrance to the opening of the variable prize opening differs depending on the variation time determined according to the set value. Ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The lottery means is a small hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a small hit game that opens the variable winning opening based on a random number extracted at the time of entering a game ball into the entrance. Yes,
Based on the winning result by the small hitting lottery means, the small hitting game is started when the small winning symbol is fixedly displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed during the variation time,
A specific area provided in the variable prize opening;
One or a plurality of large winning openings including the variable winning opening;
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game for opening the jackpot opening when a game ball enters the variable prize opening opened in the jackpot game and the game ball enters the specific area; A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The lottery means is a normal symbol lottery for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to play a normal symbol that opens the variable winning opening based on a random number extracted when a game ball enters the ball entrance. Means,
Based on the winning result by the normal symbol lottery means, when the winning symbol is determined and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variation time, the winning game of the normal symbol is started,
According to the present invention, there is provided a determination unit for determining whether or not a game is to be generated when a winning game is opened based on a random number extracted by entering a game ball into the variable winning port. A ball game machine.

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