JP2019187891A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which allows a player to surely pay attention to whether or not game balls fallen from a stage pass a start hole.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine comprises a first pattern actuation gate 11, a distributor 33, a distributor fourth pattern actuation hole 12, a stage 34, and a stage fourth pattern actuation hole 13. When the game balls pass the first pattern actuation gate 11, an execution trigger of a first normal winning determination occurs. The distributor 33 is provided on an upper side of the first pattern actuation gate 11, and distributes game balls to any of a first guide hole and a second guide hole. The game balls distributed to the first guide hole can enter the distributor fourth pattern actuation hole 12. The stage 34 is provided on a lower side of the distributor 33 and on an upper side of the first pattern actuation gate 11. The game balls distributed to the second guide hole roll on the stage 34 and then fall. The stage fourth pattern actuation hole 13 is provided on the stage 34.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a crune provided with a first guide hole and a second guide hole. A 1st guide hole guides a game ball to the 4th symbol operation port used as the opportunity of the 4th normal hit judgment. A stage is provided directly under the Kroon, and the second guide hole guides the game ball to the stage. The game ball guided onto the stage from the second guide hole rolls on the stage and then falls from the stage to the game area. In the game area immediately below the stage, a first symbol operation gate is provided as a trigger for the first normal hit determination. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen from the stage to the game area can pass through the first symbol operation gate.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-96945

  In the above gaming machine, when there is a game ball on the stage, the game ball simply rolls on the stage until it falls from the stage to the game area. In this case, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is reduced for the game ball on the stage. If the player does not pay attention to the game ball on the stage, then when the game ball falls from the stage to the game area, make sure that the dropped game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate May not be possible.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can surely make a player pay attention to whether or not a game ball dropped from a stage passes through a starting port.

  A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down, a gaming ball that is provided in the gaming area and that can pass or win in the gaming area, and the gaming ball passes or wins in Thus, a start opening serving as a trigger for executing a first hit determination that is a determination as to whether or not the first hit that causes an advantageous state for the player is provided, and provided above the start opening. A distribution member that distributes game balls flowing down an area to any one of a plurality of guide paths including a first guide path and a second guide path, and a game ball distributed to the first guide path by the distribution member A first winning opening that can win a prize, a lower side than the distribution member, and an upper side than the start port, and the game balls distributed to the second guide path by the distribution member roll, Stays that fall into the gaming area When provided on the stage, wherein the game ball rolling on the stage and a second winning opening possible winning.

  According to the gaming machine of the above aspect, the game balls flowing down the game area are distributed to the plurality of guide paths by the distribution member. The game balls distributed to the first guide path win a prize at the starting port, and the game balls distributed to the second guide path roll on the stage. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player as to which of the plurality of guide paths the game ball is distributed by the distribution member. In addition, since the stage is provided above the start port, the game balls are distributed to the second guide path, roll on the stage, and then fall, the fallen game balls pass through the start port or win a prize. Can do. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player as to whether or not the game ball passes through the start opening or wins after the game ball falls from the stage. Further, since the stage is provided with the second winning opening, the game balls rolling on the stage can win the second winning opening before dropping from the stage. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player with respect to the game ball rolling on the stage. In this way, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player to the game ball rolling on the stage, so when the game ball falls from the stage, the fallen game ball passes through the start opening. Whether or not the player can be surely noticed.

  A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a center ornament provided in the game area, and a warp portion that guides a game ball inward from the game area outside the center ornament, and the distribution member Is arranged inside the center decoration, and the game balls guided to the inside of the center decoration by the warp portion are distributed to any of the plurality of guide paths, and the game balls dropped from the stage are You may flow down to the game area outside the center decoration. In this case, when the game ball is guided to the inside of the center decoration by the warp portion, the game ball then flows through the sorting member and the stage and falls from the stage to the game area outside the center decoration. In a series of flow of game balls from the game area outside the center ornament to the inside of the center ornament by the warp part and falling from the stage to the game area outside the center ornament, the distribution member through which the game ball passes And on the stage, there is a possibility that the game ball will win the first winning opening and the second winning opening. Therefore, the gaming machine can draw attention to the player from the beginning to the end of the game balls in this series of flows.

  In the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, each of the first winning port and the second winning port is a second hit that causes an advantageous state for the player by winning a game ball. The probability that the second hit determination is determined to be the second hit in the second hit determination is determined to be the first hit in the first hit determination. It may be higher than the probability. In this case, when a game ball wins the first winning opening or the second winning opening, the second winning determination is triggered. In the second hit determination, the probability that it is determined to be the second win is higher than the probability that it is determined to be the first win in the first hit determination. We expect that game balls will win a prize opening. Therefore, the gaming machine has an interest in the player regarding which of the plurality of guide paths the game ball is distributed by the sorting member and whether or not the game ball rolling on the stage wins the second prize opening. It can be even more attractive.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a perspective view of the center ornament 8. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19 when a game ball passes the 1st symbol action | operation gate 11. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed in a main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the switch reading process performed in the main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the excess alert | report control process performed in a sub control board | substrate process.

  Hereinafter, a so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, back side, upper side, lower side, left side, and right side of FIG. 1 are defined as the front side, rear side, upper side, lower side, left side, and right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

  First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies metal game balls to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives prize balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 that is operated by a player is provided. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the game handle. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the game ball launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. Speakers 48 are respectively provided on the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The game balls launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flow down in the game area 4. The game area 4 includes a first game area 4L and a second game area 4R that have different degrees of flow of game balls depending on the firing strength of the launch handle 7. The first game area 4L is located on the left side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine 1, and the second game area 4R is located on the right side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player. . The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A game ball that has been launched with a firing strength greater than or equal to a predetermined strength by the firing handle 7 flows down the second game area 4R (see, for example, an arrow R in FIG. 2), and a game ball that has been launched with a launch strength less than a predetermined strength is The first game area 4L flows down (see, for example, the arrow L in FIG. 2). Hereinafter, launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow L is referred to as “left-handed”, and launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  A center ornament 8 for performing various effects is provided at the approximate center of the game area 4. The detailed structure of the center ornament 8 will be described later. A first symbol operating gate 11 is provided substantially below the center of the center ornament 8. A fourth symbol operating gate 14 is provided substantially to the right of the center of the center ornament 8. The first symbol operating gate 11 and the fourth symbol operating gate 14 are areas for detecting game balls, respectively. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided above the fourth symbol operating gate 14. A fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided below the fourth symbol operating gate 14. A second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided diagonally to the left of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Hereinafter, the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to as ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. Each of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 includes an opening / closing member. Only when the respective opening / closing members of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, the game ball can win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. Each open / close member is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Since each gaming member is arranged in the gaming area 4 as described above, a gaming ball that has flowed down the first gaming area 4L by left-handed is more than a gaming ball that has flowed down the second gaming area 4R by right-handing. However, it is easy to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11. Further, most of the game balls that can pass through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 or win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 whose open / close members are opened are mostly game balls that flow down the second game area 4R by hitting to the right. It is difficult for a game ball flowing down the first game area 4L by left-handed to pass through the fourth symbol actuating gate 14 or win a normal electric accessory 16-19 having an open / close member opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during a jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left otherwise.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a symbol display unit 24 that displays the results of the first ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, and the fourth ordinary hit determination, the number of reserved balls in each determination, and the like. Is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first normal symbol display unit, a second normal symbol display unit, a third normal symbol display unit, a fourth normal symbol display unit, a first normal symbol memory number display LED, and a second normal symbol memory number display. LED, 3rd normal symbol memory | storage number display LED, and 4th normal symbol memory | storage number display LED are provided. Each of the first to fourth normal symbol display units is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first to fourth normal symbols indicating the results of the first to fourth normal hit determinations by turning on and off the LEDs. To do. The first to fourth ordinary symbol memory number display LEDs display the number of game balls (the so-called “reserved ball number”) for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determination results are not yet displayed.

  The detailed structure of the center ornament 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the center ornament 8 includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, a warp portion 31, a croon 33, a croon fourth symbol operating port 12, a stage 34, and a stage fourth symbol operating port 13. Prepare mainly. In FIG. 3, the display screen 28 and the movable accessory 30 are not shown. The display screen 28 is arranged in the approximate center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD and displays various videos. The display screen 28 can display a first notification effect and a second notification effect. In the first notification effect, the first effect symbol (not shown), which is an effect symbol, is changed, and then the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is confirmed and displayed. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the normal hit determination. In the second notification effect, after changing the second effect symbol (not shown), which is a symbol for the effect, the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination is confirmed and displayed. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the normal hit determination. The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center ornament 8. The movable accessory 30 performs various effects by operating the movable part.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the warp unit 31 is provided on the left side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The warp portion 31 is a passage for guiding a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L from the outside to the inside of the center ornament 8. The warp unit 31 includes a warp inlet 311, a warp passage 312, and a warp outlet 313. The warp inlet 311 is provided at the approximate center on the left side of the center ornament 8 and can receive a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L in the warp unit 31. The warp passage 312 extends from the warp inlet 311 while being inclined downward to the right, and forms a passage through which game balls that have entered from the warp inlet 311 flow down. The warp outlet 313 is provided at the end of the warp passage 312 opposite to the end where the warp inlet 311 is provided, and is connected to the croon 33. The warp outlet 313 can discharge the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 312 to the inside of the croon 33.

  The croon 33 is provided below the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The crune 33 is a game member having a dish-like shape with an upper opening and a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front. The croon 33 includes a recess inside which a game ball that has entered from the warp portion 31 can turn. One first guide hole 331 and two second guide holes 332 are formed at the bottom of the recess. The croon fourth pattern operating port 12 is provided continuously to the first guide hole 331 inside the croon 33. The first guide hole 331 is provided on the rear side of the bottom, and guides the game ball to the fourth design operating port 12 of the croon. The stage 34 is provided directly below the cron 33. The two second guide holes 332 are provided on the front side of the bottom, and the game balls are discharged to the lower side of the croon 33 and guided onto the stage 34.

  The stage 34 is a gaming member that extends in the left-right direction and on which a game ball can roll. The left and right end portions of the stage 34 are slopes slightly inclined toward the front diagonally downward direction, and the center part of the stage 34 is a slope slightly inclined toward the rear diagonally downward direction. The stage fourth design operating port 13 is provided on the stage 34 on the back side of the center part of the stage 34.

  According to the above configuration, a part of the game balls flowing down the first game area 4 </ b> L enters the center decoration 8 from the warp entrance 311. The game balls that have entered the warp inlet 311 flow down the warp passage 312 and are discharged from the warp outlet 313 to the inside of the croon 33. The game ball that has entered the inside of the crune 33 turns on the recess, and when the turning force is weakened, the game ball falls into the first guide hole 331 or the two second guide holes 332. The game ball that has fallen into the first guide hole 331 wins a prize in the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12. The game ball that has fallen into one of the two first guide holes 331 falls on the stage 34. Note that the diameters of the first guide hole 331 and the two second guide holes 332 are slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The diameter of the first guide hole 331 is slightly larger than the diameter of each of the two second guide holes 332. For this reason, of the game balls that have entered the Kroon 33, the percentage of game balls that win the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 is less than 1/3. This ratio is not limited to less than 1/3.

  The game ball that has fallen on the stage 34 rolls on the stage 34 and then falls from the left or right end of the stage 34 to the game area 4 outside the center ornament 8, or from the center to the stage 4th pattern. A prize is awarded to the operating port 13. Therefore, the game balls that can be won to the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 and the stage 4th symbol operation port 13 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit to the right and flows down the second game area 4R to win the clown fourth symbol operating port 12 and the stage fourth symbol operating port 13. Part of the game ball that has dropped from the stage 34 to the game area 4 outside the center ornament 8 passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. Most of the stage 34 is inclined obliquely downward and forward. For this reason, of the game balls that roll on the stage 34, the proportion of the game balls that win the stage fourth symbol operating port 13 is less than 1/3. More specifically, out of the game balls that have entered the Kroon 33, the ratio of the game balls that win the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 out of the game balls that roll on the stage 34, the stage 4th symbol operating port. The percentage of game balls winning 13 is smaller. Of the game balls that roll on the stage 34, the percentage of game balls that win the stage fourth symbol operating port 13 wins the croon fourth symbol operating port 12 out of the game balls that have entered the croon 33. It may be greater than or equal to the percentage of game balls, and is not limited to less than 1/3. Further, when a game ball wins a prize at the fourth design operating port 12 of the croon or the fourth design operating port 13 of the stage, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  By providing the warp unit 31, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the interest of the player as to whether or not the game ball passes through the warp unit 31. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a croon 33, and a part of the game ball is distributed to the croon 4th pattern operation port 12 by the croon 33, so that the game ball that has entered the crune 33 through the warp part 31 is the 4th pattern of the croon 4th. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player as to whether or not to win a prize at the operation port 12. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a stage 34, and the stage fourth symbol operating port 13 is provided on the stage 34, so that the game ball that has fallen onto the stage 34 without winning the croon fourth symbol operating port 12 in the croon 33 is obtained. However, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player as to whether or not to win the stage fourth symbol operating port 13. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 is guided from the outside of the center ornament 8 to the inside of the center ornament 8 by the warp portion 31 and falls from the stage 34 to the game area 4 outside the center ornament 8 via the croon 33. In the series of game balls up to this point, the configuration is such that there is a possibility that the game ball may win the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 and the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 in the Kroon 33 and the stage 34 through which the game ball passes. Has been. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention to the game balls in the series of flows from the beginning to the end of the series of flows. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with the first symbol operation gate 11 immediately below the stage 34, so that the game ball that has fallen into the game area 4 without winning the stage fourth symbol operation port 13 in the stage 34 can be It is possible to enhance the interest of the player as to whether or not to pass the symbol operating gate 11.

  With reference to FIG. 4, one example of the game of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. In addition, when the game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13, or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operation gate 14, the operation of each electric accessory is also described. Since only the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened and closed instead of the one ordinary electric accessory 16, this description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the first ordinary hit determination is approximately 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit is not limited to about 1/60, and may be a probability other than 1/60. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “first ordinary hit”. In the present embodiment, for a game ball that has passed through the first symbol actuating gate 11, the number that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number (maximum first reserved ball number) is “4”. Is. When the first normal hit determination is performed, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronism with the variation of the first normal symbol, a first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the first normal hit determination is successful, the first normal electric accessory 16 is opened. Note that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first ordinary electric accessory 16, a first normal winning game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. The player advances the subsequent game by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win a game ball. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13, or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operation gate 14, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. When the game progresses by left-handed, the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L can pass through the first symbol operation gate 11 and to the croon fourth symbol operation port 12 or the stage fourth symbol operation port 13. Winning is possible. Therefore, when the game is advanced by left-handed, both the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination can be executed. Note that the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal hit determination even during the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the fourth ordinary hit determination is about 1/50. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”. In the present embodiment, the first normal hit determination is suspended for the game ball that has won the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13 and the game ball that has passed the 4th symbol operation gate 14. The number that can store the random number (the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls) is “4”. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fourth ordinary hit is determined in the fourth ordinary hit determination is higher than the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability determined to be the fourth normal hit may be a probability other than 1/50, may be equal to the probability determined to be the first normal hit per first normal, or determined to be the first normal hit. It may be higher or lower than the probability of being played. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronization with the variation of the fourth normal symbol, a second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the winning is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. In order to win a game ball in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handing. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done.

  The first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are winning holes for acquiring game balls, and are operating holes for the second ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be hit in the second ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be winning in the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “second ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the second ordinary hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit determination is successful, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. Note that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, a second normal winning game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”) and a winning of four game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for the game balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a number that can hold the second ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum The second number of reserved balls) is “4”. Therefore, the second normal hit determination is performed four times at the maximum, and the second normal hit game is also performed four times at the maximum. Note that the second ordinary symbol does not change during the second ordinary winning game.

  The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operation opening for a third ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined to be winning in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “third ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the third ordinary hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit determination is successful, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”) and a winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the number that can hold the third ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum third retained ball number) is “ 4 ". Since up to four game balls can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed four times at a maximum, and the third ordinary game is also performed four times at a maximum. Is called. Hereinafter, the respective third ordinary games to be executed on the four game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 are collectively referred to as “a series of third ordinary games”. Note that the third ordinary symbol does not change during the third ordinary game.

  In addition, the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 can hold the first normal hit determination as a total of four holding balls. In addition, a game ball is awarded to the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13, or a total of 4 game balls that have passed through the 4th symbol operation gate 14 are determined as the 4th normal hits as holding balls. Can be held. In order to acquire a prize ball, the player first advances the game by left-handed, and passes the game ball to the first symbol operating gate 11 or plays the game at the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operating port 13. Win a ball. If it is determined that the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the first ordinary electric combination 16 or the fourth ordinary electric combination 19. Here, it is assumed that the maximum number of four game balls wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16.

  The first second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit is obtained in the first second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, a series of third ordinary games are started. Specifically, a first third normal hit determination is performed for the first winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is made in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a second third ordinary hit determination is performed for the second winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a third third normal hit determination is performed for the third winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the third third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a fourth ordinary winning determination is performed for the fourth winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the fourth third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player obtains a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A series of third normal games are completed.

  Further, the second second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary games are performed for winning a game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. In addition, a third second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are played, a fourth second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are performed, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. In the following, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19) is released in accordance with the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit), the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. A series of third normal games are called “big hit games”. One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 to the end of the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 executed up to 16 times. It is a game.

  The pachinko machine 1 can execute the first normal hit determination and the fourth normal hit determination even during the jackpot game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. A game ball that is hit to the right and flows down the second game area 4R can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 14. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 14 during the big hit game, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game is continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

  The main control board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main control board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data, and a ROM 53 for storing control programs and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main control board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main control board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the output port 55 via the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the warp passage switch 32, the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main control board 41. The warp passage switch 32 is provided in the warp unit 31 and detects a game ball that has passed through the warp unit 31. The lamp driver board 46 controls operations of various lights of the pachinko machine 1 and operations of the movable accessory 30. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64, and a first symbol operation. Gate switch 65, 4th symbol actuating gate switch 66, Clune 4th symbol actuating port switch 67, Stage 4th symbol actuating port switch 68, first ordinary electric accessory switch 69, second ordinary electric accessory switch 70, third The ordinary electric accessory switch 71 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 are connected. The first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 during the first ordinary hit game. The second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 during the second ordinary winning game. The third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 during the third ordinary hitting game. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 during the fourth ordinary winning game. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 is provided in the first symbol operation gate 11 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11. The fourth symbol actuating gate switch 66 is provided in the fourth symbol actuating gate 14 and detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol actuating gate 14. The Kroon 4th symbol operating port switch 67 is provided in the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 and detects a game ball won in the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12. The stage fourth symbol operating port switch 68 is provided in the stage fourth symbol operating port 13 and detects a game ball won in the stage fourth symbol operating port 13. A game ball which is provided in the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69 and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is detected. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is provided in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and detects a game ball that has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is provided in the third ordinary electric accessory 18 and detects a game ball that has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is provided in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and detects a game ball won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (in this embodiment, 0.6 seconds).

  With reference to FIG. 6, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is the same as that of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIGS. 11 and 12) of the main process described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first normal hit relation information storage area. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, if the first reserve ball number by the passage of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum first reserved ball number) that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number for the game ball won in the first symbol operation gate 11 is “4”. It is. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the first normal winning game executed when the determination result is the first normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary winning determination counter, and a first variation pattern determining random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determining counter. ing. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary random number is used for determining the first ordinary hit. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the first notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first normal symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts displaying the variation of the first effect symbol in synchronization with the start of variation of the first normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in this embodiment). Let The sub control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the confirmation display of the first normal symbol. Further, the sub control board 58 executes the first notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern not only by the first effect symbol but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a fourth ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 14) of the main process described later. In the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area, a plurality of storage areas are provided in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. When a game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operating port 13, or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operating gate 14, the Kroon 4th symbol operating port out of the number of retained balls If the number of the fourth reserved balls is less than 4 (0 to 3) due to the winning of the game ball at 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation opening 13 or the passage of the game ball to the 4th symbol operation gate 14, the number is small. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area. In this embodiment, the fourth normal hit determination is suspended for the game ball that has won the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 or passed through the 4th symbol operating gate 14, and the random number is retained. The number that can be stored (maximum fourth number of reserved balls) is “4”. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as fourth ordinary hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the fourth normal winning game executed when the determination result is the fourth normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the fourth normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area for which processing has been completed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a fourth ordinary random number column for storing the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and a fourth variation pattern determining random number column for storing the value of the fourth variation pattern determining counter. . When a game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13, or when the game ball passes through the 4th symbol operation gate 14, the respective random number acquisition counters counted at that time are counted. Values are stored in each column. The fourth common random number is used for the fourth common random number determination. The fourth variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the fourth normal symbol is equal to the production time of the second notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the second notification effect according to the fourth variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the variation of the fourth normal symbol according to the fourth variation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts displaying the variation of the second effect symbol in synchronization with the start of variation of the fourth normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed fourth special symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in this embodiment). Let The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the second effect symbol in synchronization with the confirmation display of the fourth normal symbol. Further, the sub control board 58 executes the second notification effect synchronized with the fourth normal symbol variation pattern not only by the second effect symbol but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The RAM 52 includes a second ordinary hit relation information storage area and a third ordinary hit relation information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage area are configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, since the variation time of the second ordinary symbol and the variation time of the third ordinary symbol are set to fixed times, respectively, the second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage. In the area, the second variation pattern determination random number column and the third variation pattern determination random number column are not provided.

  Hereinafter, the first to fourth ordinary random numbers and the various random numbers acquired together with the first to fourth ordinary winnings are collectively referred to as first to fourth random numbers. In addition, the first to fourth random numbers including the first to fourth ordinary random numbers for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are suspended in the state stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas. These are collectively referred to as first to fourth reserved random numbers. That is, the first to fourth reserved random numbers are generic names of random numbers for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are put on hold and the result of each hit determination is not yet notified by the notification effect.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1, a first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and a fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the first normal hit determination (first normal hit or deviation). Each table is assigned a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511). When the first normal hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first normal hit random number is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination table, when the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect” The ratio at which the variation pattern is determined increases in the order of “D” and “reach effect E”. Here, the “reach effect” is a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of the first ordinary hit after the predetermined reach state is configured. The reach state means a state in which the first effect symbol constitutes a part of the combination of the first effect symbols indicating the winning determination result, and in the present embodiment, 2 of the three first effect symbols. One is stopped in the same design. On the other hand, if the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “reach effect E” In turn, the rate at which the variation pattern is determined decreases. Accordingly, the expectation that the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit is “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “reach effect D”, “reach” It becomes higher in the order of production “E”. In the present embodiment, the first notification pattern in which the first variation pattern of “non-reach” is confirmed and displayed in a combination in which the first performance symbol indicates the determination result of detachment without reaching the reach state. It corresponds to. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern of “non-reach” is determined only when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). Each table is assigned one or a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determining random number value (0 to 511). When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, one of the variation patterns of “short variation per hit” and “long variation per hit” is determined. The rate at which “long hit fluctuation” is determined is lower than the rate at which “short hit fluctuation” is determined. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, a variation pattern of “out-of-range variation” is determined.

  The main control board 41 transmits to the sub control board 58 a fluctuation pattern designation command that is a command for designating the decided fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the variation pattern specified by the command. Further, the main control board 41 changes the first ordinary symbol or the fourth ordinary symbol for the variation time determined according to the determined variation pattern.

  The operation of the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 9) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The flag used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 includes a first symbol operating gate passing flag, a fourth symbol operating gate passing flag, a croon fourth symbol operating opening winning flag, a stage fourth symbol operating opening winning flag, a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operating end flag, The four operation end flag, first variation flag, second variation flag, third variation flag, fourth variation flag, first release flag, second release flag, third release flag, fourth release flag, etc. are stored. .

  The first symbol actuating gate passage flag is a flag corresponding to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65. When the game ball passes through the first symbol actuating gate 11, "1" is stored and becomes "ON". At the start of processing, “0” is stored and turned “OFF”. The fourth symbol actuating gate passage flag is a flag corresponding to the fourth symbol actuating gate switch 66. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol actuating gate 14, "1" is stored and becomes "ON". At the start of processing, “0” is stored and turned “OFF”. The Kroon 4th symbol operating port winning flag is a flag corresponding to the Kroon 4th symbol operating port switch 67, and when a game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12, "1" is stored and "ON" is stored. Thus, “0” is stored and “OFF” at the start of the main process. The stage 4 symbol operating opening winning flag is a flag corresponding to the stage 4 symbol operating opening switch 68. When a game ball wins the stage 4 symbol operating opening 13, "1" is stored and "ON" is stored. Thus, “0” is stored and “OFF” at the start of the main process.

  The jackpot game state flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not being played. As the first operation end flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 by the first ordinary hit (first ordinary hit game) is finished, and the first ordinary end If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The fourth operation end flag stores “1” and becomes “ON” when the release of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 by the fourth ordinary hit (the fourth ordinary hit game) is finished, and becomes the fourth ordinary If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set.

  The first fluctuation flag stores “1” when the first normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation) and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the first normal symbol is not fluctuating. Is turned OFF. The second variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the second ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the second ordinary symbol is not varying. The third variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the third ordinary symbol is not varying. The fourth variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying. The first opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed. It becomes. The second opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed. It becomes. The third opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed. It becomes. The fourth open flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started, a command output process is first performed (S1). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S2). Although details will be described later, in the switch reading process, it is provided in the first symbol operating gate 11, the croon fourth symbol operating port 12, the stage fourth symbol operating port 13, the fourth symbol operating gate 14, and the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19. A process for detecting a game ball is performed from the detection result of each switch (see FIG. 5).

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S3). In the counter update process, the values of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 are added, and the first to fourth normal symbol variation times are timer counters for measuring the variation times of the first to fourth ordinary symbols. The counter value is subtracted.

  Next, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S4). Although the details will be described later, in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the first ordinary winning game (mainly the first ordinary ordinary game) A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 16 is performed (see FIG. 13).

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S5). Although details will be described later, in the first normal symbol process, processes such as determination of the first normal hit and determination of the first fluctuation pattern are performed (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S6). Although details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary electric equipment processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly the fourth ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 19 is performed (see FIG. 16).

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S7). Although details will be described later, in the fourth normal symbol process, the fourth normal hit determination, the determination of the fourth variation pattern, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

  Next, a second ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S8). As will be described in detail later, in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly the second ordinary winning game) Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 17 is performed (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S9). Although details will be described later, in the second normal symbol processing, processing such as second normal hit determination is performed (see FIG. 17).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S10). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly the third ordinary A process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 18 is performed (see FIG. 20).

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S11). Although details will be described later, in the third ordinary symbol process, a process such as third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 19).

  Next, a payout process (S12), an error check (S13), and an information output process (S14) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The details of the switch reading process (S2, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. When the switch reading process is started, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first symbol operation gate switch 65 is detected. (S21). When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the first symbol operation gate switch 65 detects the passed game ball. If the detection signal is not output from the first symbol operation gate switch 65, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S21: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S23. If a detection signal is output from the first symbol operation gate switch 65, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S21: YES), and the first symbol operation gate passing stored in the RAM 52 is detected. The flag is “ON” (S22).

  Next, based on whether or not a detection signal from the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S23). When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 14, the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 detects the passed game ball. If the detection signal is not output from the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S23: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S25. If a detection signal is output from the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S23: YES), and the fourth symbol operation gate passing stored in the RAM 52 is detected. The flag is turned “ON” (S24).

  Next, based on whether or not a detection signal from the Kroon fourth symbol operating port switch 67 is detected, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the Kroon fourth symbol operating port 12 (S25). When a game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12, the Kroon 4th symbol operating port switch 67 detects the winning game ball. If no detection signal is output from the Kroon 4th symbol operating port switch 67, it is determined that the game ball has not won the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 (S25: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S28. To do. If a detection signal is output from the Kroon 4th symbol operating port switch 67, it is determined that the game ball has won the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 (S25: YES), and the Kroon 4th symbol stored in the RAM 52 is stored. The operation opening prize flag is set to “ON” (S26). Next, a Kroon 4th symbol operating port winning command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that a game ball has won to the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 is stored in the RAM 52 (S27). The Kroon 4th symbol operation port winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the game ball wins the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 Notify that.

  Next, based on whether or not a detection signal from the stage 4th symbol operating port switch 68 has been detected, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 (S28). When a game ball wins the stage fourth symbol operating port 13, the stage fourth symbol operating port switch 68 detects the winning game ball. If the detection signal is not output from the stage 4th symbol operating port switch 68, it is determined that the game ball has not won the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 (S28: NO), and the process proceeds to the process of S31. To do. If a detection signal is output from the stage 4 symbol operating port switch 68, it is determined that a game ball has won the stage 4 symbol operating port 13 (S28: YES), and the stage 4 symbol stored in the RAM 52 is stored. The operation opening prize flag is set to “ON” (S29). Next, a stage 4 symbol operation opening winning command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that a game ball has won the stage 4 symbol operating opening 13 is stored in the RAM 52 (S30). The stage 4 symbol operation port winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the game ball has won the stage 4 symbol operation port 13 Notify that.

  Next, an electric accessory switch reading process is performed (S31). Whether the detection signal from the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69, the second ordinary electric accessory switch 70, the third ordinary electric accessory switch 71, or the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is detected in the electric agent processing. Based on whether or not, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize for the ordinary electric accessories 16-19. When the game ball wins the ordinary electric combination 16-19, each switch detects the winning game ball. When the detection signal is output from each switch, it is determined that the game ball has won the ordinary electric accessory 16-19, and the flag corresponding to each switch is set to “ON”. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the first normal symbol process (S5, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, when the first normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S41). If the first symbol operation gate passage flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S41: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S51 (see FIG. 12). If the first symbol actuating gate passage flag is “ON” and the game ball has passed the first symbol actuating gate 11 (S41: YES), whether or not the first retained ball number is “4”. Is determined (S42). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S42: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S51 because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  If the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S42: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S43). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6) (S45). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. Random numbers obtained with the first normal random number are not limited to the first variation pattern determination random number, but other types of random numbers such as the first normal symbol determination random number used to determine the first normal symbol It may be obtained together with a hit random number. The process proceeds to determination of S51 (see FIG. 12).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S51). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S51: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. For example, in the case of the first ordinary hit, and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the jackpot game. In this case, it is considered that the first normal hit determination for the next first holding ball is performed while the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are opened, and the variation of the first ordinary symbol is started. . The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol while the normal electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. The first normal electric accessory 16 can be prevented from being opened.

  If any of the first to fourth open flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S51: YES), and the first ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not (S52). If the first fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S52: NO), and whether or not the first reserved ball number is “1” or more (S53). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S53: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S53: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S54). Next, the determination area of the first normal hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S55). Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S56). In S56, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether or not the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S55 corresponds to “first ordinary hit” or “out of”? Is determined. Thereby, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number (S57). A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S58). The first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the first notification effect start on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of fluctuation of the first normal symbol. The variation time of the first normal symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is set in the first normal symbol variation time counter (S59). “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag (S60), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S52, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed, assuming that the first ordinary symbol is varying (S52: YES). (S61). If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S59 is not “0”, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S61: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, the first ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52, assuming that the variation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S61: YES) (S62). ). This command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the first notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first normal hit determination performed in S56 is the first normal hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S66). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S67), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the first ordinary electric accessory process (S4, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when the first ordinary electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S71). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S71: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S72). If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is ended (S72: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S72: NO), and control related to the first normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73). If the first opening flag is “OFF”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened because the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed (S73: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S91). Next, the first opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S92). Next, the first release flag is set to “ON” (S93), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first release flag is “ON”, since the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), the processing of the game ball won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the first A process for closing the ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. First, it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed (S74). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S92 is not “0”, it is determined that the first opening time has not yet passed (S74: NO), and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S75). When the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S77.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76). Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is equal to or greater than “4”, which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S77). If the first winning ball number is less than “4” (S77: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  In addition, when the number of first winning balls is “4” or more (S77: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), the first normal for closing the first normal electric accessory 16 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S81). Next, “0” is stored in the first release flag and set to “OFF” (S82), and “1” is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “ON” (S83). The process returns to the main process.

  Details of the fourth normal symbol process (S7, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 14, when the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the 4th symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the 4th symbol operation gate 14 (S101: NO), and the fourth Cloon 4th is determined. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the symbol operating port 12 (S102). When the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening winning flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening 12 (S102: NO), and the stage 4th symbol operating is performed. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the mouth 13 (S103). If the stage 4 symbol operation opening winning flag is “OFF”, it is determined that no game ball has won the stage 4 symbol operation opening 13 (S103: NO), and the processing is S111 (FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when the fourth symbol operation gate passage flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S101: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S104. Further, when the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening 12 (S102: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S104. To do. If the stage 4 symbol operation opening winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the stage 4 symbol operation opening 13 (S103: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S104. To do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S104). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S104: YES), since the number of the fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S111. When the number of the fourth reserved balls is not “4” (S104: NO), “1” is added to the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth random number is acquired, and the value of the fourth normal hit determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are the storage areas with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the fourth normal hit relation information storage area (S108).

  As shown in FIG. 15, it is then determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the fourth normal symbol while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, and the fourth ordinary symbol is detected while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. Even if it becomes, it can prevent the 4th normal electric accessory 19 being opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth open flags is “OFF”, it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S111: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S112). If the fourth variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not varying (S112: NO), and whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “1” or more (S113). If the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of the fourth reserved balls is “1” or more (S113: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S114). Next, the determination area of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S115). Next, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (S116). The fourth ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the fourth ordinary hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the fourth ordinary hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “fourth ordinary hit” and “out of” are defined. With reference to the fourth ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S115 corresponds to “fourth ordinary hit” or “out of”. The As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary random numbers are stored.

  Next, the fourth variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number (S117). A fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S118). The fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the second notification effect on the display screen 28 is started. And instructing the start of variation of the fourth normal symbol. The variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth variation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S119). “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag (S120), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has passed, assuming that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing (S112: YES). (S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S119 is not “0”, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S121: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S122). ). This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S1, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the second notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the variation of the fourth normal symbol. “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination performed in S116 is the fourth ordinary hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), the jackpot gaming state flag is set to “ON” (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S126). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S127), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (see S6, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S131). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S131: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S131: YES), and it is determined whether or not the fourth normal hit game has ended (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S132: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S132: NO), and control related to the fourth normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133). If the fourth release flag is “OFF”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened because the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed (S133: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S151). Next, the fourth opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S152). Next, the fourth release flag is set to “ON” (S153), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth release flag is “ON”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and the fourth A process for closing the four ordinary electric accessories 19 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134). If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S152 is not “0”, it is determined that the fourth opening time has not yet passed (S134: NO), and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S135). If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S137.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: YES). For this reason, “1” is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S136). Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is equal to or greater than “4”, which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S137). If the fourth winning ball number is less than “4” (S137: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is continuously released, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  Further, when the number of fourth winning balls is “4” or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth ordinary for closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S141). Next, “0” is stored in the fourth release flag and set to “OFF” (S142), “1” is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “ON” (S143). The process returns to the main process.

  The details of the second normal symbol process (see S9, FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the second ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161). If the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161: NO), and the first It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the four ordinary electric accessories 19 (S163). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S171.

  On the other hand, if the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161: YES), and the process is S162. Move on to judgment. If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 72 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: YES), and the process is S162. Move on to judgment. Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “4” (S162). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S162: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S171 because the second reserved balls number has reached the maximum second reserved number of balls. When the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S162: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S166). Next, a second ordinary hit random number (second random number) is acquired, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S167).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172), assuming that the second ordinary symbol is not varying (S171: NO). If the second release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO), and whether or not the second reserved ball number is “1” or more. (S173). When the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S173: YES), “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S175). Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S176). It is determined whether the second normal random number stored in the determination area shifted in S175 corresponds to “second normal hit” or “out of”. Thereby, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S177). Next, a predetermined variation time of the second normal symbol (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set in the second normal symbol variation time counter (S178). “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “ON” (S179), and the process returns to the main process. When the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES), or when the second reserved ball number is “0” (S173: YES), the second ordinary symbol is not changed and the process is performed. Return to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S171, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is varying (S171: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S181). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S178 is not “0”, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S181: NO), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S181: YES), and the second ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the second ordinary symbol. The symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S183).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second ordinary hit determination performed in S176 is the second ordinary hit (S184). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S184: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S185). . Next, the second opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S186). Next, “1” is stored in the second release flag to be “ON” (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (see S8, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, when the second ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S191). If the second release flag is “OFF”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S191: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, since the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 17) is not “0”, it is determined that the second opening time has not yet passed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S194). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is equal to or greater than “4” which is the maximum number of third reserved balls (S195). If the number of second winning balls is less than “4” (S195: NO), the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is continuously released, so that the process directly returns to the main process.

  In addition, when the number of second winning balls is “4” or more (S195: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second normal for closing the second normal electric accessory 17 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S196). Next, “0” is stored in the second release flag to be “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the details of the third normal symbol process (S11, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, when the third ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S205.

  On the other hand, if the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES), and the third hold It is determined whether or not the number of balls is “4” (S202). If the number of the third reserved balls is “4” (S202: YES), since the third number of reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S205. When the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, a third ordinary hit random number (third random number) is acquired, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S204).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing (S205). If the third variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S206), assuming that the third ordinary symbol is not varying (S205: NO). If the third release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S206: NO), and whether or not the third reserved ball number is “1” or more. (S207). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more (S207: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S208). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S209). Next, a third ordinary hit determination is performed (S210). It is determined whether the third ordinary random number stored in the determination area shifted in S209 corresponds to “third ordinary hit” or “out of”. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S211). Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S212). “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “ON” (S213), and the process returns to the main process. When the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S206: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S205 that the third variation flag is “ON”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S205: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S231). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S212 is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S231: NO), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol. A symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the third ordinary hit determination performed in S210 is the third ordinary hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), a third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is stored in the RAM 52 (S235). . Next, the third opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, “1” is stored in the third release flag to be “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the processing of S207, when the number of third reserved balls is “0” (S207: NO), the third reserved balls that are the targets of the third normal hit determination are not stored, and a series of third reserved balls are not stored. The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third normal winning games is ended, the big hit game may also be ended. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process for ending the big hit game. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S221). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF”, the jackpot gaming is not in progress (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S222). If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, the first normal winning game in the jackpot game has not ended (S222: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal winning game has ended (S223), assuming that the first normal winning game has ended (S222: YES). If the fourth end flag is “OFF”, the fourth normal winning game in the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224), assuming that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223: YES). When the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), there is a second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit. That is, here, only a series of third normal winning games are ended, and the big winning game is not ended. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the number of the second reserved balls is “0” (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit, and all the normal electric appliances 16 to 19 are related. Since the winning game has ended, the jackpot game ends. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 of the end of the jackpot game is stored in the RAM 52 (S226), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the details of the third ordinary electric accessory processing (S10, see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, when the third ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241). If the third release flag is “OFF”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S241: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third release flag is “ON”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES). A process for closing the three ordinary electric accessories 18 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S242). If the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S235 (see FIG. 19) is not “0”, the third opening time has not yet elapsed (S242: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 18 (S243). When the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S245.

  When the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S244). Next, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is “7” or more (S195). If the third winning ball number is less than “7” (S245: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is continuously released, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In addition, when the number of third winning balls is “7” or more (S245: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S246). Next, “0” is stored in the third release flag to be “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the sub control board process executed by the sub control board 58 will be described. The sub control board process is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583. In the sub control board process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed according to a command transmitted from the main control board 41. In particular, in the sub control board process, the first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination and the second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination are controlled. Further, in the sub control board process, an excess notification when a predetermined parameter exceeds a reference value is executed in a different manner for each parameter.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the sub control board process is started, it is first determined whether or not a first variation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 41 (S301). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S301: NO), the process proceeds to the determination in S303. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S301: YES), the first notification effect is executed according to the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command (S302). At this time, a command for instructing the image data corresponding to the first variation pattern to be read from the CGROM 432 and displayed on the display screen 28 is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 43. The effect control board 43 controls display on the display screen 28 in accordance with the received command. Further, the display of the first effect symbol on the display screen 28 is started. Thus, the first notification effect is executed. In addition, a command for designating the light emitting operation of the lighting according to the first notification effect, the operation of the movable accessory 30 and the control of the audio output is generated and transmitted to the lamp driver board 46. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emission operation of the illumination, the operation of the movable accessory 30 and the sound output according to the received command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a first normal symbol stop command is received from the main control board 41 (S303). If the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S303: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S305.

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S303: NO), the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is fixedly displayed (S304).

  Next, it is determined whether a fourth variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S305). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S305: NO), the process proceeds to the determination in S307. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S305: YES), the second notification effect is executed according to the fourth variation pattern designated by the fourth variation pattern designation command (S306). At this time, a command for instructing the image data corresponding to the fourth variation pattern to be read from the CGROM 432 and displayed on the display screen 28 is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 43. The effect control board 43 controls display on the display screen 28 in accordance with the received command. In addition, the display of the variation of the second effect symbol on the display screen 28 is started. Thereby, the second notification effect is executed. In addition, a command for designating the light emitting operation of the illumination according to the second notification effect, the operation of the movable accessory 30 and the control of the sound output is generated and transmitted to the lamp driver board 46. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emission operation of the illumination, the operation of the movable accessory 30 and the sound output according to the received command.

  Next, it is determined whether a fourth normal symbol stop command has been received from the main control board 41 (S307). If the fourth normal symbol stop command has not been received (S307: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S309. When the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is received (S307: YES), the second effect symbol indicating the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is fixedly displayed (S308).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command is received from the main control board 41 (S309). If the jackpot game start notification command has not been received (S309: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S311. When the jackpot game start notification command is received (S309: YES), execution of the jackpot game effect is started according to the effect mode set in the execution mode (S310). The jackpot game effect is an effect executed to notify the player that the game is a jackpot game. In this process, a command corresponding to the jackpot game effect to be executed is generated. The generated command is appropriately transmitted to the effect control board 43 and the lamp driver board 46.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end notification command is received from the main control board 41 (S311). When the jackpot game end notification command has not been received (S311: NO), the process proceeds to S313. When the jackpot game end notification command is received (S311: YES), execution of the predetermined jackpot game effect is terminated (S312), and the process proceeds to S313. Next, an excess notification control process is performed (S313), and the process returns to the determination in S301.

  Details of the excess notification control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the excess notification control process, it is determined whether or not the parameters (number of passing in time, first winning rate, second winning rate) described later have exceeded a predetermined reference value. Then, when the parameter exceeds the reference value, an excess notification indicating that the parameter exceeds the reference value is performed in a manner corresponding to each parameter. As will be described below, the pachinko machine 1 can specify in detail the target on which an illegal act has been performed by performing an excess notification in a mode corresponding to each parameter when the parameter exceeds a reference value.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the excess notification control process is started, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the warp unit 31 (S321). When the detection signal is not received from the warp passage switch 32, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the warp unit 31 (S321: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S323. When the game ball passes the warp unit 31, the warp passage switch 32 detects the game ball that has passed. In this case, a detection signal is received from the warp passage switch 32 (S321: YES), and the value of the warp passage number counter is incremented by “1” (S322). The warp passage number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the warp unit 31 (hereinafter referred to as “warp passage number”), and is stored in the RAM 582.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a Kroon 4th symbol operation opening winning command is received from the main control board 41 (S323). If the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening winning command has not been received (S323: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S325. As described above, the main control board 41 stores the Kroon 4th symbol operating opening winning command in the RAM 52 in S27 (see FIG. 10) when the game ball wins the 4th Kroon 4 operating port 12, and then the sub Transmit to the control board 58. When the Kroon 4th symbol operation opening winning command is received (S323: YES), the value of the first winning number counter is incremented by "1" (S324). The first winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls (hereinafter referred to as “first winning number”) won in the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 and is stored in the RAM 582.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a stage fourth symbol operation opening winning command is received from the main control board 41 (S325). When the stage 4th symbol operation opening winning command is not received (S325: NO), the process proceeds to S331. As described above, the main control board 41 stores the stage 4 symbol operation slot winning command in the RAM 52 in S30 (see FIG. 10) when the game ball wins the stage 4 symbol operation slot 13, and then the sub control board 41 Transmit to the control board 58. When the stage 4th symbol operation opening winning command is received (S325: YES), the value of the second winning number counter is incremented by “1” (S326). The second winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have won the stage fourth symbol operating port 13 (hereinafter referred to as “second winning number”), and is stored in the RAM 582.

  Next, the value of the determination time counter that is a timer counter for measuring the determination time is counted (S331). In the pachinko machine 1, it is determined whether or not the parameter exceeds the reference value in S341, S343, and S345, which will be described later, every time the determination time elapses. That is, the determination time is a reference time for determining whether or not a parameter exceeds a reference value. The determination time counter is stored in the RAM 582.

  Next, with reference to the determination time counter, it is determined whether the determination time has elapsed (S332). If the determination time has not elapsed (S332: NO), the process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 21).

  When the determination time has elapsed (S332: YES), the first winning rate and the second winning rate are calculated (S333). The first winning rate is a ratio of the first winning number to the warp passing number within the determination time. The second winning rate is a ratio of the second winning number to the warp passing number within the determination time. The calculated first winning rate and second winning rate are stored in the RAM 582.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of warp passages counted within the determination time exceeds the first reference value (S341). The number of passages in time is the value of the warp passage number counter when the determination time has elapsed. In other words, the number of passages in time is the number of warp passages per determination time. When the number of passages in time does not exceed the first reference value (S341: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S343. When the number of passages in time exceeds the first reference value (S341: YES), the excess notification is performed in the first mode (S342). In the present embodiment, display indicating that the number of passages in time exceeds the first reference value is performed on the display screen 28 as the excess notification of the first aspect.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning rate calculated in S333 exceeds the second reference value (S343). When the first winning rate does not exceed the second reference value (S343: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S345. When the first winning rate does not exceed the second reference value (S343: YES), the excess notification is performed in the second mode (S344). In the present embodiment, display indicating that the first winning rate has exceeded the second reference value is performed on the display screen 28 as the excess notification of the second mode.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second winning rate calculated in S333 exceeds the third reference value (S345). When the second winning percentage does not exceed the third reference value (S345: NO), the process proceeds to S347. When the second winning rate exceeds the third reference value (S345: YES), the excess notification is performed in the third mode (S346). In the present embodiment, display indicating that the second winning percentage has exceeded the third reference value is performed on the display screen 28 as the excess notification of the third aspect.

  Next, each value of the warp passing number counter, the first winning number counter, the second winning number counter, and the determination time counter is reset to “0” (S347). Processing returns to sub-control board processing.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 includes the game area 4, the first symbol operating gate 11, the croon 33, the croon fourth symbol operating port 12, the stage 34, and the stage fourth symbol operating port 13. The game ball flows down the game area 4. The first symbol operation gate 11 is provided in the game area 4. A game ball flowing down the game area 4 can pass through the first symbol operation gate 11. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, it becomes an execution opportunity of the first normal hit determination which is a determination as to whether or not it is the first normal hit that causes a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player. The croon 33 is provided above the first symbol operating gate 11. The crune 33 distributes the game balls flowing down the game area 4 to either the first guide hole 331 or the two second guide holes 332. A game ball distributed to the first guide hole 331 by the croon 33 can be won in the fourth design operating port 12 of the croon. The stage 34 is provided below the croon 33 and above the first symbol operation gate 11. The game balls distributed to the second guide holes 332 by the croon 33 roll on the stage 34 and then fall into the game area 4. The stage fourth design operating port 13 is provided in the stage 34. A game ball that rolls on the stage 34 can win a prize in the stage fourth symbol operating port 13.

  According to this, the game balls flowing down the game area 4 are distributed to either the first guide hole 331 or the two second guide holes 332 by the crune 33. The game balls distributed to the first guide hole 331 win the first symbol operation gate 11, and the game balls distributed to the second guide hole 332 roll on the stage 34. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the interest of the player as to which of the first guide hole 331 and the two second guide holes 332 the game ball is distributed by the crune 33. In addition, since the stage 34 is provided above the first symbol operation gate 11, the game balls are distributed to the second guide holes 332, roll on the stage 34, and then fall, the dropped game balls Can pass or win the first symbol operating gate 11. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's interest as to whether or not to pass or win the first symbol operation gate 11 after the game ball falls from the stage 34. Furthermore, since the stage 34 is provided with the stage 4 symbol operating port 13, the game ball rolling on the stage 34 is moved to the stage 4 symbol operating port 13 before dropping from the stage 34. You can win a prize. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the interest of the player with respect to the game ball rolling on the stage 34. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the interest of the player to the game balls that roll on the stage 34. Therefore, when the game balls fall from the stage 34, the fallen game balls are the first. The player can be surely paid attention to whether or not to pass the symbol operating gate 11.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes a center ornament 8 and a warp unit 31. The center ornament 8 is provided in the game area 4. The warp unit 31 guides the game ball from the game area 4 outside the center decoration 8 to the inside. The croon 33 is provided inside the center decoration 8. The crune 33 distributes the game ball guided to the inside of the center ornament 8 by the warp portion 31 to either the first guide hole 331 or the two second guide holes 332. The game ball that has dropped from the stage 34 flows down to the game area 4 outside the center decoration 8. According to this, when the game ball is guided to the inside of the center decoration 8 by the warp unit 31, the game ball then flows to the crune 33 and the stage 34 and from the stage 34 to the game area 4 outside the center decoration 8. Fall. In a series of flow of game balls from the game area 4 outside the center ornament 8 to the inside of the center ornament 8 by the warp unit 31 and falling from the stage 34 to the game area 4 outside the center ornament 8, In the Kroon 33 and the stage 34 through which the ball passes, there is a possibility that the game ball will win the Kroon fourth symbol operating port 12 and the stage fourth symbol operating port 13. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player pay attention to the game balls in this series from the beginning to the end.

  Furthermore, each of the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 and the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 is determined by determining whether or not it is a second normal hit that causes an advantageous state for the player by winning the game ball. It becomes an execution opportunity of a certain second normal hit determination. In the second ordinary hit determination, the probability that the second ordinary hit is determined is higher than the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined as the first ordinary hit. According to this, in the second ordinary hit determination, the probability that it is determined to be the second ordinary hit is higher than the probability that it is determined to be the first ordinary hit in the first ordinary hit determination. Expects that the game ball will win the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operating port 13. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the game ball is distributed to the first guide hole 331 and the two second guide holes 332 by the clown 33, and the game ball that rolls on the stage 34 is the stage 4th pattern operation port. It is possible to further attract the interest of the player as to whether or not to win 13.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 4 corresponds to the “game area” of the present invention. The first symbol operation gate 11 corresponds to the “starting opening” of the present invention. The first guide hole 331 corresponds to the “first guide path” of the present invention. The second guide hole 332 corresponds to the “second guide path” of the present invention. The croon 33 corresponds to the “sorting member” of the present invention. The Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 corresponds to the “first winning port” of the present invention. The stage 4th symbol operating port 13 corresponds to the “second winning port” of the present invention.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible. For example, the present invention is not limited to the so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 as described above, but also a so-called one-type gaming machine that advances a game by executing a jackpot determination using one or more special symbols. The present invention can also be applied to two types of gaming machines and one type and two types of gaming machines. In the case of such a gaming machine, even if the first symbol operating gate 11, the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12, the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 and the like are special winning ports that trigger the jackpot determination by winning a prize. Good.

  In the above embodiment, there is one first guide hole 331 and two second guide holes 332. On the other hand, the number of the first guide holes 331 may be two or more, and the number of the second guide holes 332 may be one or three or more. The pachinko machine 1 does not have to include any one of the cron 33 and the stage 34. The pachinko machine 1 includes one or a plurality of inlets, a plurality of outlets disposed below the one or more inlets, and a plurality of outlets from the one or more inlets instead of the clown 33. You may provide the distribution member which has a channel | path extended in each. This distribution member can distribute the game balls that have entered one or more entrances to any of the plurality of exits. The plurality of outlets guide the game ball to any one of, for example, the Kroon 4th symbol operating port 12 and the stage 34.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball wins a prize at the Kroon 4th symbol operation port 12 or the stage 4th symbol operation port 13, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out. The winning ball does not have to be paid out only as a trigger for the normal hit determination. A prize ball may be paid out when a game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11.

  The pachinko machine 1 may be provided with a first symbol operating port that triggers the first normal hit determination by winning a game ball instead of the Kroon fourth symbol operating port 12, or when the gaming ball wins May not be an opportunity for the normal winning judgment, and may include a general winning opening for only winning balls. In the pachinko machine 1, the stage 4th symbol operating port 13 can be changed to the 1st symbol operating port and the general winning port in the same manner as the croon 4th symbol operating port 12.

  In the above embodiment, the determination time, the first reference value, the second reference value, and the third reference value are determined in advance, but may be changeable. The determination time may be different for each parameter. In this case, for example, the manager of the game hall shortens the determination time for a highly important parameter, so that when a fraudulent act is performed on a highly important target (warp unit 31, cron 33, or stage 34), The fraud can be detected particularly early.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first winning rate and the second winning rate are calculated each time the pachinko machine 1 and the determination time elapse, and are compared with the second reference value and the third reference value, respectively. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate the first winning rate and the second winning rate each time the number of warp passes reaches a predetermined number, and may compare with the second reference value and the third reference value, respectively. The pachinko machine 1 may compare the time when the warp passage number reaches a predetermined number with the first reference value.

  In the above embodiment, the excess notification is performed on the display screen 28, but the excess notification may be performed by the speaker 48, the movable accessory 30, electrical decoration, and the like. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may perform the excess notification in the first to third aspects by changing the volume, the scale, the content of the sound, and the like when performing the excess notification with the speaker 48. The pachinko machine 1 may perform the excess notification of the first to third modes by changing the movement of the movable accessory 30 when performing the excess notification with the movable accessory 30. The pachinko machine 1 may perform the excess notification of the first to third modes by changing the light emission operation (emission intensity, color development, flashing mode, etc.) of the illumination when performing the notification of excess with the illumination. Note that the mode of excess notification may be a combination of these, and is not limited thereto.

  Further, all elements described in the claims, specification, and drawings may be physically single or plural unless explicitly stated to limit the number. Of course, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. I was not particularly aware of this. In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “detection means” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately configured integrally, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless specified in the claims or the like. However, since all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc., they are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Of course. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Game area 8 Center decoration 11 1st symbol operation gate 12 Clune 4th symbol operation port 13 Stage 4th symbol operation port 31 Warp part 33 Clune 34 Stage 331 1st guide hole 332 2nd guide hole

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A game area where game balls flow down,
Whether or not the game ball that is provided in the game area and flows down the game area can pass or wins, and when the game ball passes or wins, it is a first hit that causes an advantageous state for the player A starting point that triggers the execution of the first hit determination that is
A distribution member that is provided above the start port and distributes the game balls flowing down the game area to any one of a plurality of guide paths including a first guide path and a second guide path;
A first winning opening through which the game balls distributed to the first guide path by the distributing member can win;
A stage provided below the sorting member and above the start port, and the game balls distributed to the second guide path by the sorting member roll and then fall into the gaming area; ,
A gaming machine, comprising: a second winning opening provided on the stage and capable of winning a game ball rolling on the stage. A center ornament provided in the game area;
A warp portion for guiding a game ball inward from the game area outside the center decoration,
The sorting member is provided inside the center decoration, and distributes the game balls guided to the inside of the center decoration by the warp portion to any of the plurality of guide paths,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball dropped from the stage flows down to the game area outside the center decoration. Execution of the second winning determination, which is a determination whether or not each of the first winning opening and the second winning opening is a second winning that causes a state advantageous to the player by winning the game ball. Triggered by
The probability of being determined to be the second hit in the second hit determination is higher than the probability of being determined to be the first hit in the first hit determination. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.

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