JP2019216867A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve interest in a game by providing new amusement for changing a possibility of distribution of game balls to each distribution destination in distribution while rolling game balls.SOLUTION: While game balls entering a ball entry device from a ball entry port are being rolled in a rolling distribution stage 41, the game balls can be distributed to a first start pocket guidance area 44, discharge areas 45, 46, or a normal pattern prize winning prize hole 48, and the normal pattern prize winning prize hole 48 is opened such that a possibility of distribution of game balls becomes high when a normal pattern is stopped with a winning pattern. As a result, whether game balls rolling in the rolling distribution stage 41 are distributed to the first start pocket guidance area 44 or not changes according to the presence or absence of opening of the normal pattern prize winning prize hole 48, thus allowing a player not only to pay attention to opening timing and closing timing of the normal pattern prize winning prize hole 48 but also to have a nonconventional feeling of hoping that winning/losing determination of a normal pattern is lost.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of gaming machine displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into a first starting port or a second starting port, and stops when a special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol. The big hit game that opens the winning opening is executed, and the small hit game that opens the big winning opening when the special symbol is stopped at the predetermined small hit symbol is executed, and the game ball is placed in the big winning opening during the small hit game. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a so-called one-type and two-type mixed-type gaming machine that executes a big hit game after a small hit game when passing through a provided specific area (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, a center item having a rolling area for discharging a game ball having entered therein from a central exit, a left exit, and a right exit is arranged at the center of the gaming area. A first starting port is provided below the center role, and a game ball discharged from the central exit of the rolling area enters the first starting port and is discharged from the left and right exits. The ball does not enter the first starting port. On the right side of the center item, there is provided a gate, which is used as a trigger for displaying a normal symbol, a second starting port, which is usually formed as an electric accessory, and a special winning port. When the normal symbol fluctuated and displayed based on the passing hits and stops and is displayed in the symbol, the normal electric accessory is operated to increase the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port. Also, by reducing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol or increasing the probability that the ordinary symbol hits and stops at the symbol, a so-called time-saving game state is generated after the end of the big hit game, so that the time-saving game state does not occur. The player is required to play a game aiming at entering the game ball into the first starting port through the distribution of the center role, and to enter the game ball into the second starting port when the time-saving gaming state is occurring. It is intended to perform the game to aim for.

JP 2018-479A

  In the above-described gaming machine, when playing a game aiming at entry of a game ball into the first starting port, whether the game ball rolling in the rolling area in the center role is discharged from the central exit or not. It will make the player notice whether or not. However, if the size of each exit is configured to be constant and the possibility of distributing the game ball to each exit is little change, the playability becomes monotonous and the entertainment interest can be sufficiently improved. It may not be possible.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a new game property in which game balls are distributed while rolling the game balls while changing the possibility of distribution of the game balls to each distribution destination, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  The present invention employs the following means to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The ball game machine of the present invention,
The game ball that has entered the ball entry device from the entrance and can be distributed to any one of a predetermined region and a non-predetermined region different from the predetermined region while rolling in the rolling region. A ball game machine having a high possibility that a game will proceed advantageously in a case where a game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area in a case where the game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area,
Detecting means provided in the ball entry device and capable of detecting a game ball,
Ordinary symbol variation display means for varyingly displaying an ordinary symbol based on detection of a game ball by the detection means,
A winning opening that is opened by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory when the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit,
With
The winning opening is provided as the non-predetermined area,
The gist is that the possibility that the game balls in the rolling area are distributed to the non-predetermined area is higher when the ordinary electric accessory is activated than when it is not activated.

In the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to sort the game ball entered into the ball entry device from the entrance into the predetermined region or the non-predetermined region while rolling the ball in the rolling region. A winning opening that is opened by the operation of the ordinary motor-operated accessory is provided when the normal symbol fluctuated and displayed based on the detection of a game ball in the game is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit. This winning opening is provided as a non-predetermined area, and there is a possibility that the game ball in the rolling area is distributed to the non-predetermined area when the ordinary electric accessory is activated than when it is not activated. Get higher. As a result, the possibility that the game balls rolling in the rolling area are distributed to the predetermined area is changed depending on whether or not the ordinary electric auditors are operated, and the opening of the winning opening is started by the operation of the ordinary electric auditors. It is possible to make the player pay more attention to the timing when the game is released, the timing when the opening is finished, and the stay time of the game ball in the rolling area (whether the opening of the winning opening is finished before the distribution). Also, the situation in which a normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit is different from the conventional situation and is a situation unfavorable for a player. It is possible to provide a new game property that allows the player to have an unprecedented feeling that the opening of the winning opening due to the operation of the accessory ends sooner. From these facts, it is possible to provide a new game property for changing the possibility of distributing the game balls to the distribution destination in a game ball that is distributed while rolling the game balls, thereby improving the game entertainment.
Here, in the “rolling region”, the game balls may be rolling irregularly, or the game balls may be rolling regularly. When a game ball rolls irregularly, it does not mean that the game ball rolls regularly in a certain direction at a constant speed, but that the direction and speed of the game ball's rolling change every moment. Say. In addition, irregular rolling includes a game ball that rolls in a certain direction but changes its speed.
The “predetermined area” and the “non-predetermined area” may each be one or more, and may be one or more predetermined areas and one or more non-predetermined areas, but the number of “predetermined areas” is one. It is preferable that the “non-predetermined region” is plural. When there are a plurality of "non-predetermined areas", the "non-predetermined areas" include at least a winning opening which is opened by the operation of the ordinary electric auditorium, and in addition, for example, the game ball is returned from the ball-entering device to the game area again Including a region for discharging game balls and a region for collecting game balls without returning to the game region from the ball entry device. When the number of “non-predetermined areas” is one, the “non-predetermined areas” are only winning holes that are opened by the operation of the ordinary electric auditors product. It should be noted that the game ball can be distributed to the winning opening as a non-predetermined area by the operation of the "normal electric accessory" so that it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball is distributed. May be distributed to the winning opening, or the gaming ball may not be distributed to the winning opening unless the "ordinary electric accessory" is operated.
The "ball game machine in which a game is more likely to proceed in a more advantageous manner for a player when a game ball is distributed to a predetermined area than when a game ball is distributed to a non-predetermined area" is, for example, a predetermined All or most of the game balls allocated to the area enter the starting port, but all or most of the game balls allocated to the non-predetermined basin are configured so as not to enter the starting port. A game machine that executes a big hit game that opens a big winning opening when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment performed based on the entering ball is a big hit and gives the player a prize ball (game profit). Can be. In this way, when the game balls are distributed to the non-predetermined area, the possibility of entering the starting port is lower and the probability of executing the big hit game is lower than when the game balls are distributed to the predetermined area. It becomes. For this reason, when a game ball is distributed to a non-predetermined area, a prize ball may be obtained based on a prize hole that is normally opened by the operation of the electric auditorium or a prize hole that is open to another prize hole. The prize ball is less than the prize ball obtained when the big hit game is executed, which is disadvantageous for the player. Alternatively, a ball entry device may be provided in the special winning opening, and a small hit game or a big hit game that opens the special winning opening may allow the ball to enter the ball receiving device. In such a case, for example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination performed based on the ball entering the starting opening is a small hit, a small hitting game in which a large winning opening is opened is executed. When a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening, a predetermined area may be set as a specific area in a gaming machine capable of executing a big hit game after a small hit game is completed. In this way, when the game balls are distributed to the non-predetermined area, the big hit game after the small hit game is not executed, which is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment performed based on the ball entering the starting opening is a big hit, a big hit game is opened in which the big winning opening is opened, and the gaming ball is in a certain variation area (a certain variation mouth) during the big hit game. In a gaming machine that sets a high-probability state (probable change state) in which the probability of judging a special symbol as a big hit is determined as a high probability after the end of the big hit game after passing the big game, the predetermined area may be set as the positive change area. In this way, when the game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area, the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is not set and the probability of determining the big hit remains low, which is disadvantageous for the player. .
It is preferable to arrange the detecting means so that the game ball that has entered the "ball input device" is always detected by the detecting means, but the ball is rolled in the rolling area without being detected by the detecting means. There may be game balls that are distributed while moving.
In the "rolling area", one or a plurality of rotating members are provided, and when the game ball comes in contact with the rotating member, the ball is flipped and the rolling direction and the rolling speed of the game ball change. Good. That is, the configuration may be such that the game ball can roll irregularly by contact with a rotating member provided in the rolling area. It is preferable that the rotating member continuously performs a predetermined operation. The predetermined operation may be an operation of constantly rotating in a fixed direction at a constant speed, or an operation of repeating rotation with a predetermined acceleration / deceleration at a predetermined cycle.
The "ball entry device" may always be able to enter the ball because the entrance is always open, or may be allowed to enter the ball only when it is normally impossible to enter the ball and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Alternatively, an opening / closing member may be provided at the entrance, and the opening / closing member may repeat a predetermined operation (opening / closing).
In the “determination of whether or not the symbol is correct”, it is preferable that the probability of winning is higher than the probability of coming off. Further, the probability of winning may be 100%.

In the ball game machine of the present invention, the detecting means is capable of detecting a game ball between the time the ball enters the ball input device and the time the ball reaches the rolling area. The fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the detection until the stop display with the symbol indicating the hit, and the winning opening is opened by the operation of the normal electric accessory after the stop display. It is also possible to set a time obtained by adding the opening time until the end of the opening to a longer time than a required time until the game ball detected by the detection means reaches the rolling area. In this way, when the game ball reaches the rolling area, the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating state and the normal electric accessory is not operated, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol indicating a hit and a prize is won. An open mouth can be created. In the former state, the player pays more attention to whether or not the game ball is distributed to the predetermined area until the winning symbol is opened by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, with the normal symbol stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the hit. Will do. In the latter case, the player pays more attention to whether or not the game ball can be held without being distributed and whether or not the game ball is distributed to a predetermined area until the opening of the winning opening is completed. Become.
Here, the "fluctuation time" and the "open time" need only have at least one time longer than the "required time" in total, and preferably have a plurality of types.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the ball game machine of this invention, in the thing which distributes while rolling a game ball, providing the new game property which changes the distribution possibility of a game ball to each distribution destination, and improving a game interest Can be.

It is a front view of pachinko machine 1 as one example of the present invention. It is a schematic structure figure of the game board 20 which the pachinko machine 1 has. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a rolling distribution unit 40. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is an explanatory view showing distribution probability of a game ball to a 1st starting opening guidance field 44, discharge fields 45 and 46, and a general-purpose winning winning port 48. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating specifications of the pachinko machine 1. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by a CPU of a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game ball detection processing in a ball entry device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning / failing determination result of a normal symbol, a fluctuating time, and the opening time of a general figure winning winning opening 48. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state of the time change regarding the detection of the game ball by the general figure operation switch 38a, the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, and the opening operation of the general figure winning prize port 48. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the small hitting game processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a big hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pitching apparatus related notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a launch mode instruction | indication process.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

  In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called one-type and two-type pachinko machine having both a first-type game property and a second-type game property. Note that the first type of playability is a so-called big hit game in which a special symbol that is fluctuated and displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port is stopped at a predetermined big hit symbol to start a big hit game in which the big winning port is opened. It is a seven-machine type of playability. In addition, the second type of playability is based on a specific area provided in the special winning opening provided in the special winning opening (variable winning device) which is opened based on the entering of the game ball into the starting opening. (A so-called V-region), which is a so-called wing-type playability in which a big hit game is started by passing through.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 20 in which the board surface is visible through a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted into a front frame (glass frame) 3. An upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a firing handle 13 for firing the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20 are provided. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a CR machine corresponding to a prepaid card, and a CR unit 55 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5, and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 using hinges provided on the upper and lower left sides as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 using hinges provided on the upper and lower left sides as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as substantially rectangular plastic frames. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to an island frame of an island facility in a game hall.

  Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to emit various sound effects as the game progresses or to emit a warning sound for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamp) 15 that emit light in accordance with a game state.

  Prize balls and ball rentals are paid out to the upper tray 11. On the right side of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, a settlement display device 57 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 55 is provided, and the settlement display device 57 has a ball for instructing the lending of game balls. A lending button 58 and a payment button 59 for instructing payment (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 55 are provided. At the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is provided. The lower tray 12 can receive a ball overflowing from the upper tray 11.

  The firing handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when rotated clockwise by the player, a firing motor 83 (see FIG. 4) of a firing device (not shown) is operated, and the firing handle is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of the thirteen.

[Configuration of gaming board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes a presentation symbol display device 24 provided at the center of the game area 21 and a ball entry device 30 provided in front of the presentation symbol display device 24 from the upper part of the game area 21 to the center. A first opening 22 which is disposed below the ball-entering device 30 and is always open to allow game balls distributed by the ball-entering device 30 to enter the ball, and a right side of the game area 21 to the right of the effect symbol display device 24 A normally open second starting port 23 disposed in the area, a first special winning opening 25 disposed below the second starting port 23 in the right area of the gaming area 21, and a first winning port 25 in the right area of the gaming area 21. There is provided a second big winning opening 26 arranged below the big winning opening 25, and an out opening 29 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. The game board 20 of the present embodiment has a large number of nails for guiding and playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21. Some of the nails 21c are illustrated.

  The first large winning opening 25 is a variable entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b and a first large winning opening solenoid 25c for operating the opening / closing plate 25b (FIG. 4). Reference). The first winning port 25 is normally closed by an opening / closing plate 25b so that game balls cannot enter, and the game balls enter the first starting port 22 and the second starting port 23. When the small hit is determined by the ball hit determination and the small hit game is executed, the open / close plate 25b is opened toward the front by the first big winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the game ball can enter the open state ( The ball can be entered). The first big winning opening 25 is provided with a first big winning opening switch 25a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball. In the present embodiment, as a small hit game process, the first big winning opening 25 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds such as 1.8 seconds) by one opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 25b. In the small hitting game, the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate 25b may be performed a plurality of times to open the first special winning opening 25 for a predetermined period of time. A specific area and a non-specific area are provided inside the first special winning opening 25, and a specific area switch for detecting a game ball entering the first special winning opening 25 and passing through the specific area is provided. 25d are provided. The first special winning opening 25 may be provided with a distribution device for distributing the entered game ball to a specific region or a non-specific region. When a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 25 during the small hit game is detected by the specific area switch 25d, a big hit game is performed. The first special winning opening 25 of the present embodiment is configured such that all (100%) of the entered game balls pass through the specific area. For this reason, when a game ball enters the first starting port 22 or the second starting port 23 and a chance of passing the game ball to the specific area of the first big winning port 25 (V winning right) is obtained, If a game ball is inserted into the one big winning opening 25, the big hit is determined.

  The second special winning opening 26 is a variable entrance configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a second special winning opening solenoid 26c for operating the opening / closing plate 26b (FIG. 4). Reference). The second special winning opening 26 is normally closed by an opening / closing plate 26b and is in a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. When a big hit game is executed, the second special winning opening solenoid 26c is set. When the opening / closing plate 26b is opened to the front, the game ball is placed in an open state (ball entry possible state) in which a game ball can enter. The second big winning opening 26 is provided with a second big winning opening switch 26a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball. The second special winning opening 26 is closed (a big hit round) when the second special winning opening switch 26a counts a predetermined number of game balls or when a predetermined opening time elapses before the predetermined number is counted. The big hit game is performed by repeating this big hit round a predetermined number of times.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the ball entry device 30 has a ball entry port 31 into which a game ball launched by the launching device and flowing into the game area 21 can enter, and a game ball entered from the ball entry port 31. , And a rolling distribution unit 40 that distributes the game balls guided by the guidance unit 32 to any of a plurality of destinations while rolling the game balls irregularly.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the guidance unit 32 includes an introduction stage 34, a rotary conveyance body 36, and a guidance passage 38.

  The introduction stage 34 is a clune-type stage whose upper surface is recessed in a bowl shape so as to receive a game ball that has entered the ball from the entrance 31 and is formed with one drop hole 34a that allows the game ball to fall (flow down) downward. Have been. Note that the game ball rolls on the introduction stage 34 for several seconds to several tens of seconds (for example, 10 seconds) and then flows down the falling hole 34a toward the rotary carrier 36.

  The rotary carrier 36 is a disc-shaped member in which a plurality of (for example, five) receiving portions 36a capable of receiving game balls one by one are formed in a circumferential direction and are driven at a predetermined rotational speed by driving a motor (not shown). , Each receiving part 36a moves in the circumferential direction. The rotary transport body 36 receives the game ball flowing down from the drop hole 34a when any one of the receiving portions 36a is positioned above and communicates with the drop hole 34a of the introduction stage 34, and receives the game ball by the receiving portion 36a. When the receiving portion 36a that has received the game ball is located below and communicates with the guiding passage 38, the game balls in the receiving portion 36a are paid out to the guiding passage 38, so that the game balls are conveyed one by one from above to below. I do. Further, in the rotary transport body 36, after one receiving portion 36 a is in a position communicating with the guiding passage 38, the receiving portion 36 a adjacent to the receiving portion 36 a on the rear side in the rotation direction communicates with the guiding passage 38. The rotation speed is determined so that the time to reach the position is about several tens of seconds (for example, 60 seconds). For this reason, it takes about several minutes (for example, 5 minutes) for the rotary carrier 36 to make one round of rotation, and the game balls are placed in the guiding passage 38 with an interval of at least several tens of seconds (for example, 60 seconds). Will be paid out.

  The guide passage 38 guides the game balls paid out from the rotary carrier 36 to the rolling distribution unit 40. On the entrance side of the guide passage 38 (on the side of the rotary transfer body 36), there is provided a general-purpose operation switch 38a which detects a game ball and triggers the operation of a normal symbol by the detection. It should be noted that a period of about several seconds (for example, 1.5 seconds) from when the game ball is detected by the general-purpose operation switch 38a to when it reaches the rolling distribution unit 40 (the rolling distribution stage 41) through the guide passage 38. Seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the rolling distributing unit 40 includes a rolling distributing stage 41, a distributing rotator 42, a first starting port guiding area 44, discharging areas 45 and 46, and a general drawing winning prize. Mouth (normal symbol winning prize mouth) 48.

  The rolling distribution stage 41 includes a disk-shaped bottom portion 41a and a side wall portion 41b standing upright from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 41a. The side wall portion 41b is partially interrupted so as to form a plurality of (for example, four) openings, and each opening has a first starting port guiding area 44, discharge areas 45 and 46, and a general drawing winning prize port. And 48. The openings communicating with the first starting port guiding area 44 and the discharge areas 45 and 46 each have an opening width W, and the opening communicating with the regular drawing winning prize opening 48 is three times the opening width W. The opening width is 3 W (see FIG. 3B).

  Three distributing rotators 42 are provided on the upper surface of the bottom 41a of the rolling distributing stage 41. Each of the distributing rotators 42 and 42b rotates by driving a rotary motor 42a (see FIG. 4). Arm 42c extending on both sides of the shaft 42b so as to be orthogonal to the axial direction of the shaft 42b and rotating integrally with the shaft 42b. When the game ball on the rolling distribution stage 41 approaches, each distribution rotator 42 flies the game ball by the rotation of the arm 42c, and changes the rolling direction and the rolling speed of the game ball. It has become something. Further, the distribution rotators 42 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction so that the arm portions 42c do not contact each other. The bottom 41a of the rolling distribution stage 41 is inclined downward from the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface toward the center, and the game ball rolls toward the center when the momentum of the rolling is lost. It becomes. When the game ball approaches the central portion of the bottom portion 41a, the game ball contacts at least one of the arm portions 42c of the distribution rotator 42 and is flipped outward. From these facts, the rolling distribution unit 40 can irregularly roll the game balls on the rolling distribution stage 41, and move the rolled game balls from the opening of the side wall portion 41b to the first. It can be assigned to any one of the starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45 and 46, and the general-purpose winning winning port 48. In addition, the staying time of the game ball staying on the rolling distribution stage 41 (the time from arrival to being distributed) is approximately several seconds to several tens of seconds (about 5 to 60 seconds). The size of the opening, the rotation speed of the distribution rotator 42, and the length of the arm 42c were designed. The rotating carrier 36 pays out the game balls to the guide path 38 at intervals of at least about several tens of seconds, and the paid out game balls take about several seconds to roll and distribute the unit 40 (rolling stage 41). , And the staying time on the rolling distribution stage 41 is set to about several seconds to several tens of seconds, so that the possibility that a plurality of game balls simultaneously stay on the rolling distribution stage 41 is reduced. Of course, this does not prevent a plurality of game balls from staying on the rolling distribution stage 41 at the same time.

  The first starting port guiding area 44 is provided at a position directly above the first starting port 22. All the game balls that have passed through the first starting port guidance area 44 enter the first starting port 22 (100%). It should be noted that the configuration may be such that a game ball that has passed through the first starting port guiding area 44 does not enter the first starting port 22.

  The discharge areas 45 and 46 are provided at positions on both sides of the first starting port guiding area 44. The game balls that have passed through these discharge areas 45 and 46 return (discharge) to the game area 21 again. However, even if they return to the game area 21, they may not enter the first starting port 22. Absent. It should be noted that the game balls that have passed through the discharge areas 45 and 46 may be configured to enter the first starting port 22 in some cases. However, even in such a configuration, a game ball that has passed through the discharge areas 45 and 46 has a lower probability of entering the first starting port 22 than a game ball that has passed through the first starting port guiding area 44. And

  The universal drawing winning prize port 48 is a variable-type entrance configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 48b and a universal drawing winning prize port solenoid 48c (FIG. 4) for operating the opening / closing plate 48b. Reference). The opening / closing plate 48b is a slide-type movable member that slides up and down. The opening / closing plate 48b protrudes from the upper surface of the bottom 41a of the rolling distribution stage 41 and is drawn into the bottom 41a by the ordinary drawing winning port solenoid 48c. Change to a state. The general-purpose winning prize port 48 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 48b protruding from the upper surface of the bottom portion 41a, and is in a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the ball (see FIG. 3A). . In addition, when the ordinary symbol which is fluctuated and displayed is stopped at the symbol when the universal symbol operation switch 38a detects a game ball passing through the guide passage 38, the universal symbol winning prize port 48 is displayed. The opening / closing plate 48b is drawn (operated) into the bottom portion 41a by the winning opening solenoid 48c, so that an open state (enterable state) where game balls can enter (see FIG. 3B).

  The ball entry device 30 configured as described above receives the game ball entered from the ball entrance 31 at the introduction stage 34 of the guidance unit 32, and thereafter, is rotated by the rotary carrier 36 for about several tens of seconds (for example, 60 seconds). The ball is guided to the rolling distribution stage 41 of the rolling distribution unit 40 through the guiding passage 38 one ball at a time at the above intervals. Then, in the rolling distribution stage 41, the game ball is irregularly rolled by the distribution rotating body 42, and any one of the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45 and 46, and the general drawing winning prize port 48 is provided. The game balls. The first starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45 and 46, and the general winning winning port 48 each have a downward slope from the rolling distribution stage 41 side toward the downstream side. For this reason, once a game ball is distributed to any of the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharge areas 45 and 46, and the general-purpose winning prize port 48, it does not return to the rolling distribution stage 41 again. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing distribution probabilities of gaming balls to the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45 and 46, and the general-purpose winning port 48. The distribution probability is based on the width of the opening communicating with each of the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharge areas 45 and 46, and the general-purpose winning prize port 48. When the general-purpose winning prize port 48 is in the closed state, the game balls are distributed to either the first starting port guiding area 44 or the discharging areas 45, 46. The minute probability is 1/3, and the probability of distribution to the discharge areas 45 and 46 is 2/3. On the other hand, when the ordinary symbol is a hit and the universal winning port 48 is in an open state, the game ball is in any one of the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45, 46, and the universal winning port 48. Therefore, the distribution probability to the first starting port guiding area 44 is 1/6, the distribution probability to the discharge areas 45 and 46 is 2/6, and the distribution probability to the universal drawing winning prize port 48 is 3 / 6. That is, the probability (possibility) of distributing a game ball to the first starting port guiding area 44 is lower when the symbol is hit.

  At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 51, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 52, and a second special symbol reserved number display A device (second special figure reservation number display device) 53 and a normal symbol display device 54 are arranged. In the present embodiment, the first special map display device 51 and the second special map display device 52 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by a combination of turning on and off of each segment. . The first special figure display device 51 and the second special figure display device 52 start changing the display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entering of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined changing time is changed. When the elapsed time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small hit symbol). Then, the small hit game is executed. The first special map display device 51 is a display device for entering the first starting port which fluctuates and displays a special symbol based on a game ball entering the first starting port 22, and a second special figure display device 52. Is a display device for entering the second starting port which fluctuates and displays a special symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 23. Note that the special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 51 is also called a first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 52 is a second special symbol (second special symbol). Toku-zu).

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 23 during the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four times), and the current variation display is performed. , The change display of the held second special symbol is sequentially started. The number of reserves of the second special symbols is displayed on the second special figure suspension display device 53. Further, in the present embodiment, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 22 during the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is not suspended, and a certain prize is provided. Only balls (for example, four) are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display device 54 is configured as an LED display device having two light emitting diodes (LEDs). The ordinary symbol display device 54 variably displays the ordinary symbol by alternately turning on and off each LED based on detection of a game ball by the ordinary symbol operation switch 38a in the ball entry device 30, and displays a predetermined variation. When the time elapses, stop display is performed in one of a plurality of types of stop display modes (designs) by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. When the normal symbol is hit and stopped and displayed, the general symbol winning prize port 48 (ordinary electric accessory) is opened as described above. In the present embodiment, even if a game ball is detected by the general symbol operation switch 38a during the normal symbol change display, the normal symbol change display is not suspended.

  The effect symbol display device 24 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, the effect or the effect symbol corresponding to the behavior of the game ball by guiding or distributing the game ball in the ball entry device 30. Various effect displays, such as a variable display and effects related to small hits and big hits, are performed.

[Configuration of control circuit]
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes, as control circuits, a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a firing control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and a production symbol control device 91. And a power supply board (not shown). Although not shown, each control device is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and in addition to the CPU, a ROM for storing a processing program, a RAM for temporarily storing data when executing the processing program, and an input / output device. A communication port. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 by the external connection terminal plate 65.

  The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 60 receives detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control board 60 includes a first starting port switch 22a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 22 and a second starting port for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 23. A switch 23a, a first special winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first special winning opening 25, and a specific area switch 25d for detecting the passing of a game ball to a specific area in the first special winning opening 25 A second winning port switch 26a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second winning port 26, an entrance switch 31a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the entrance port 31, and a guiding path 38. A general operation switch 38a for detecting the entry of a game ball, a guidance area switch 44a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the first starting port guidance area 44, and detection of the passage of the game ball to the ejection areas 45 and 46, respectively. Ejection area switches 45a and 46a Detection signal from the Prussian view winning prize port switch 48a that detects the ball entrance of game ball into 8 is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, the first big winning opening solenoid 25c and the second big winning opening solenoid 26c, a motor (not shown) of the rotary conveyance body 36, a rotating body motor 42a of the distribution rotating body 42, a universal drawing winning winning opening A drive signal to the solenoid 48c and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. In addition, a drive signal is output to the motor of the rotary transport body 36 and the rotary motor 42a so that the rotary transport body 36 and the distribution rotary body 42 rotate at a constant speed (always the same speed). Also, display signals from the main control device 60 to the first special figure display device 51, the second special figure display device 52, the second special figure holding display device 53, and the ordinary symbol display device 54 are transmitted to the symbol display device relay terminal board. It is output via 62. The main controller 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

  The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals. To the payout control device 70, a detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 that detects a ball-out of a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out to the upper tray 11 is input via a back wiring relay terminal plate 64, A detection signal from a payout switch 74 that detects a game ball to be paid out to the upper tray 11 is input via a payout relay terminal plate 71 and a back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and a detection signal from a full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower tray 12. The detection signal is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal plate 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out prize balls. When the payout control device 70 receives a detection signal from one of the ball out switch 76 and the full switch 75, the payout motor 73 stops driving the payout motor 73 until the detection state is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input. The payout operation of is stopped.

  Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 55 via the CR unit terminal plate 56. The CR unit terminal plate 56 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the settlement display device 57, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 58a and the settlement switch 59a provided in the settlement display device 57. It is input via the CR unit terminal plate 56. The ball lending switch 58a detects an operation of the ball lending button 58 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 59a detects an operation of the settlement button 59 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 receives the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the firing control device 80. When a predetermined firing stop condition such as input of a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 To send a firing stop command.

  The launch control device 80 controls the launch of game balls to the game area 21. The firing control device 80 includes a turning amount signal output in response to a turning operation of the firing handle 13, a firing stop signal from a firing stop switch 81 for detecting operation of a firing stop button, A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 for detecting that the user is touching the device is input. On the other hand, the firing control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the firing motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game balls are launched into the game area 21 based on the rotation amount signal. Note that the firing control device 80 stops driving the firing motor 83 regardless of the operation of the firing handle 13 when the touch signal is not input or the firing stop signal is input, so that the game ball is not fired. I do.

  The sub-integrated control device 90 controls a game effect. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 via the effect relay terminal board 63 by one-way communication, and performs effect control according to the received commands. The detection signal from the effect button switch 16 a for detecting the operation of the effect button 16 is input to the sub integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 is output from the sub-integrated control device 90 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives the command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect symbol display device 24 so that an effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 24. Perform control.

[Overview of operation of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is 1 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in both the normal gaming state and the time-saving gaming state in which the special symbol has a shorter fluctuation time than the normal gaming state. / 200, and the small hit probability is 1/1. 1 in the first special symbol and 1/6 in the second special symbol. After the occurrence of the big hit, the game shifts to the time-saving game state, and the time-saving game state is continued until the number of times of the special symbol change display reaches ten. In the normal gaming state, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 5 seconds, and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 minutes. On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 4 seconds, and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 seconds. The variable display of the first special symbol is not held, but the variable display of the second special symbol is held up to four, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel (simultaneously). Fluctuation). Even in the normal game state, the player can enter the second starting port 23 by hitting right. However, the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is as long as 10 minutes, and the second special symbol cannot be frequently changed and displayed. Compared with a right-handed shot aimed at entering the starting port 23, the special symbol has a higher variation efficiency, which is advantageous for the player. The number of prize balls awarded by winning game balls into the winning opening is four at the first starting opening 23, two at the second starting opening 24, eight at the universal drawing winning prize opening 48, and the first one. There are fifteen at the special winning opening 25 and ten at the second special winning opening 26.

  In the pachinko machine 1 having such a specification, when a game ball fired into the game area 21 by left-handing flows into the entrance 31 of the ball-entering device 30, the first ball is guided by the guidance unit 32 and the rolling vibration distribution unit 40 causes the first ball. The starting port guide area 44, the discharge areas 45 and 46, and the general-purpose winning winning port 48 are allotted. When the game ball is detected by the general operation switch 38a when passing through the guidance passage 38 of the guidance unit 32, a normal symbol hit / fail determination process is performed, and the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner. When the display is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the result, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol, the general symbol winning prize port 48 is opened for a predetermined opening time (operating time). The winning probability of a normal symbol is 4/5, and when the general-purpose switch 38a detects a game ball, the general-purpose winning prize port 48 is opened in many cases. It should be noted that the normal symbol winning probability 48 may be opened each time the general symbol operation switch 38a detects a game ball, with the normal symbol winning probability being 100%. The game balls distributed to the discharge areas 45 and 46 are discharged from the ball input device 30, flow down the game area 21 again, and are collected at the out port 29. The game balls distributed to the general-purpose winning prize port 48 are collected as they are, and a predetermined number (for example, eight) of prize balls are provided. All the game balls distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44 are guided (100%) to the first starting port 22 and enter the first starting port 22.

  When the ball enters the first starting port 22, the first special symbol is judged and processed, and the first special symbol is changed and displayed, and after a predetermined change time elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the result of the judgment. As described above, since the small hit probability of the first special symbol is 1 / 1.1, when the ball enters the first starting port 22, it is determined that the small hit is almost obtained. When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, a small hit game in which the first large winning opening 25 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) over a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is started. When the small hitting game is started, the player makes a right hit, and when the right-hitting game ball enters the opened first big winning opening 25, all (100%) pass through the specific area. On the condition that the game ball flowing into the first special winning opening 25 passes through the specific area, a big hit game in which the second special winning opening 26 is opened is started. The big hit game is also started when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. The big hit game is performed by repeating the big hit round up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 or 15 times), and when the big hit game ends, a time-saving game state is set. In the time saving game state, the average change time of the second special symbol is reduced to 10 seconds, and the display of the change of the second special symbol is also suspended by entering the second start opening. A right strike for aiming at a ball has a higher variation efficiency of a special symbol than a left strike for aiming at a ball at the first starting port 22.

  When the ball enters the second starting port 23, a second special symbol hit / fail determination process is performed, and the second special symbol is variably displayed and stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time with a symbol indicating the result of the right / wrong determination. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game is started, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the first big winning opening 25, the big hit game is started after the small hit game ends. Also, the big hit game is started when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. After the end of the big hit game, the time saving game state is set again. For this reason, by the time the fluctuation display is performed ten times in the time saving game state, the second special symbol is variably displayed, the small hit is drawn, and the game ball is passed through the specific area during the small hit game to start the big hit game. Or, by starting the big hit game by drawing the big hit, it is possible to continuously obtain the prize balls by the big hit game.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, in particular, the operation of the main controller 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU of main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. After executing the power-on process (S100), the main control process includes a game start process (S110), a game ball detection process in the ball entry device (S120), a normal symbol game process (S130), and a first special symbol. The game process (S140), the second special symbol game process (S150), the small hit game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, the time required for the processing of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processings are repeatedly executed at an interval of about 2 msec. By executing the main control processing, the main control device 60 transmits the various commands to the control device in charge and executes the processing according to the commands, thereby causing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 to proceed.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU of the main control device 60 first determines various sensors (the first starting port switch 22a and the second starting port switch 23a, the entrance switch 31a, the first big winning opening switch 25a, and the specific area). The state of the switch 25d, the second winning port switch 26a, the entrance switch 31a, the general operation switch 38a, the guide area switch 44a, the discharge area switches 45a and 46a, the general winning port switch 48a, and the like are detected. The information is stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM, and various pieces of determination information (such as a random number for determining whether or not to be described later) are updated. Subsequently, switches related to winning of the game ball (the first starting port switch 22a, the second starting port switch 23a, the first big winning port switch 25a, the second big winning port switch 26a, the universal drawing winning port switch 48a, etc.). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of a RAM. If the value is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70, and the game start processing ends. Upon receiving the award ball number designation command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the award ball information (unpaid ball information) is obtained. (The number of game balls) is decremented by one. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. However, when the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main controller 60, the prize ball payout process is performed. The processing is repeated until the value of the information becomes zero. When the game start processing is completed, the processing returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next game ball detection processing in the ball entry device (S120).

[Gaming ball detection processing in the ball entry device]
The game ball detection processing in the ball entry device of S120 is a process in which the game ball enters the ball entry device 30 or the arrival stage of the game ball in the ball entry device 30, and the destination of the game ball from the ball entry device 30 is This is a process for detecting whether the distribution has been made and notifying the sub integrated control device 90. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game ball detection processing in the ball entry device. In the game ball detection processing in the ball entry device, the CPU of the main control device 60 inputs a detection signal from the ball entry switch 31a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the ball entry device 30 ( S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered, a ball entry command in the device is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S202), and if it is determined that a game ball has not entered, S202 is skipped. Next, a detection signal is input from the general-purpose operation switch 38a, and it is determined whether or not the game ball transported by the rotary transporter 36 has entered the guidance passage 38 (S204). If it is determined that a game ball has entered, a ball entry command in the passage is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S206), and if it is determined that no game ball has entered, S206 is skipped.

  Subsequently, the detection signal from the guidance area switch 44a is input, and it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first starting port guidance area 44 (S208). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first starting port guidance area 44, a guidance area passage command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S210). If it is determined that the game ball has not passed, S210 is skipped. Further, a detection signal is input from the discharge area switches 45a and 46a, and it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed any of the discharge areas 45 and 46 (S212). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through one of the discharge areas 45 and 46, a discharge area passage command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S214). If it is determined that the game ball has not passed, S214 is skipped. . Further, a detection signal is input from the universal drawing winning port switch 48a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the universal drawing winning port 48 (S216). If it is determined that a game ball has entered, a general-purpose winning prize command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218). If it is determined that no game ball has entered, the game ball in the ball entry device is skipped by skipping S218. The detection processing ends. When the game ball detecting process in the ball entry device is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next ordinary symbol game process (S130). It should be noted that the discharge area passing command is transmitted without discriminating which of the discharge areas 45 and 46 the game ball has passed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The passing command may be transmitted by discriminating whether the command has been performed. In the game ball detection process in the ball entry device, it may be possible to use a detection signal to check whether or not a game ball remains (stays) in the ball entry device 30. For example, each time it is determined that the ball has entered the ball-entering device 30 based on the detection signal from the ball-entrance switch 31a, the number of game balls C in the ball-entering device 30 is incremented by one, and the guiding area switch 44a Each time it is determined that a game ball has been ejected from the rolling distribution stage 41 based on a detection signal from the player, a detection signal from the discharge area switches 45a and 46a, and a detection signal from the general-purpose winning port switch 48a. What is necessary is just to confirm the number of the game balls in the ball entry device 30 by decrementing the number C by one. If the number C of game balls does not reach the value 0 for a long time, an error indicating that the game balls are not discharged normally (remains for a long time) may be notified.

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the ordinary symbol game process. In the normal symbol game process of S130, the CPU of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not a normal symbol hit game is in progress (a normal symbol hit game, a normal electric accessory is operating) (S300). . If it is determined that the normal symbol game is being played, the normal symbol game process ends. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next first special symbol game process (S140). On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol is not being played, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S302) and whether or not the stationary symbol is being displayed (S304). When it is determined that the normal symbol is not during the fluctuation display and also during the stop display time, the detection signal from the general operation switch 38a is input, and it is determined whether or not the general operation switch 38a detects a game ball (S306). . If it is determined that the general-purpose operation switch 38a has not detected a game ball, the normal symbol game process ends. If it is determined that the general-purpose operation switch 38a has detected a game ball, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area of the RAM (S308). In addition, as the random number for determination of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not to be used at the time of determining whether or not a winning is performed based on the detection of the game ball of the ordinary figure operation switch 38a, or a normal symbol when the result of the determination is successful Progress of a normal symbol fluctuating game such as a hit symbol determining random number for determining a hit symbol to be displayed on the display device 54, and a fluctuating time (fluctuation pattern) determining random number for determining a fluctuating time (fluctuation pattern) of a normal symbol. Can be exemplified.

  Next, a hit / fail judgment process is executed using the hit / fail judgment random number (S310), and it is judged whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment process is a hit (S312). If the result of the hit determination process is determined to be a hit, a hit symbol is set as a stop symbol of the normal symbol (S314), and a fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol is set (S316). In addition to setting a departure symbol as a stop symbol (S318), a fluctuation time (variation pattern) of a normal symbol is set (S320). Then, the variation of the ordinary symbol is started (S322), and the ordinary symbol variation start command including the result of determining whether or not the ordinary symbol is correct or the variation time of the ordinary symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S324). The game processing ends. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the general-purpose change start command determines the effect content based on the content of the general-purpose change start command, and transmits a control signal (effect command) corresponding to the effect content to the effect design control device 91. Then, the effect symbol control device 91 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 24. In addition, the sub integrated control device 90 controls the speaker 14, the lamp 15, and the like according to the determined effect contents.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the result of determining whether or not a normal symbol is a winning, a fluctuating time, and an opening time of the universal symbol winning winning port 48. As shown in the drawing, in the present embodiment, there are three types of winning symbols A to C per symbol and one type of missing symbol, and in S314, the winning symbol is determined based on the winning symbol determining random number. One of the three types of winning symbols A to C is set. In addition, there are four types of fluctuation time, for example, 1.0 second, 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, and 10.0 seconds as the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol. In S316, any of the fluctuation times of 1.0 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2.0 seconds is set in the case of the symbols A and B per symbol, and 10.0 seconds in the case of the symbol C per symbol. The fluctuation time is set. In S320 (out), a fluctuation time of 1.0 second is set. Note that one variation time may be set from a plurality of types of variation times using a variation time (variation pattern) determination random number or the like. Also, as the opening time (operating time) of the general symbol winning prize port 48 which is opened when the normal symbol is a hit symbol, for example, three types of opening time of 2.0 seconds, 5.0 seconds, and 6.0 seconds are set. The opening time of 2.0 seconds is set for the symbol A per symbol, the opening time of 5.0 seconds is set for the symbol B per symbol, and the symbol C per symbol is set. In this case, an opening time of 6.0 seconds is set. It should be noted that the time obtained by adding the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and the opening time of the general figure winning prize port 48 is the time required for the game ball detected by the general figure operation switch 38a to reach the rolling distribution stage 41 ( (For example, 1.5 seconds).

  When the normal symbol fluctuation display is started, the next time the normal symbol game processing is executed, it is determined in S302 that the normal symbol is being displayed in the fluctuation display. Next, the normal symbol fluctuation time (for example, 1.0 second, It is determined whether 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, or 10.0 seconds have elapsed (S326). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is terminated (the normal symbol is stopped and displayed) (S328).

  When the variable display of the ordinary symbols is finished, it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S330). Here, the stop display time is an interval from the stop of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol to the start of the next fluctuation display, and is set to, for example, 0.5 second. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the normal symbol game process is executed after the normal symbol change display is completed, it is determined in S304 that the stop display time is during (interval), and thus it is determined in S330 whether the stop display time has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the stopped and displayed ordinary symbol is a hit symbol (S332). When it is determined that the normal symbol is not a hit symbol (is a lost symbol), the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary symbol is a winning symbol, the opening time of the universal symbol winning opening 48 is set according to the winning symbol as described above (S334). Then, in order to open the universal figure winning prize port 48, the universal figure winning prize port solenoid 48c is controlled so that the opening / closing plate 48b is opened (S336), and the universal figure including the opening time of the universal figure prize winning port 48 and the like. A winning winning port opening command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S338), and the normal symbol game process ends. The sub-integrated control device 90, which has received the universal drawing winning opening command, decides the production content based on the content of the general drawing winning opening command, and sends a control signal (production command) corresponding to the production content to the design symbol control. The effect is transmitted to the device 91, and the effect symbol control device 91 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 24. In addition, the sub integrated control device 90 controls the speaker 14, the lamp 15, and the like according to the determined effect contents.

  Here, FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state of a time change relating to detection of a game ball by the general-purpose operation switch 38a, display of variation of the general symbol, and opening operation of the general-purpose winning prize port 48. As described above, since the game ball detected by the general operation switch 38a reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 about 1.5 seconds after the detection, the arrival timing is also shown in FIG. . FIG. 11A shows a state in which the symbol A is changed to the symbol A per ordinary symbol, the symbol is fluctuated and displayed for 1.0 second, and then the universal symbol winning prize port 48 is opened for 2.0 seconds and then closed. In this case, the general-purpose winning prize port 48 is open for about 1.5 seconds after the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41. For this reason, for about 1.5 seconds after the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41, the probability of distribution to the first starting port guidance area 44 is reduced (1/6), and about 1 second after the arrival. After the elapse of .5 seconds, the distribution probability to the first starting port guidance area 44 increases (1/3). Further, FIG. 11B shows a state in which, in the case of the symbol B per ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol winning display 48 is opened for 5.0 seconds and then closed after the ordinary symbol is fluctuated and displayed for 1.5 seconds. In this case, since the game drawing ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41, the probability of distribution to the first starting port guidance area 44 is reduced because the winning prize port 48 is open for about 5 seconds (1). / 6), approximately five seconds after the arrival, the probability of distribution to the first starting port guidance area 44 increases (1/3). In addition, in FIG. 11B, since the time during which the distribution probability is lower is longer than in FIG. 11A, the possibility that the game balls are distributed to the first starting port guidance area 44 is low. As described above, when the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 and starts rolling, when the universal drawing winning port 48 is open, the player ends the opening of the universal drawing winning port 48. Until then, the player will pay more attention to whether or not the game ball can continue rolling without being distributed to the general-purpose winning prize port 48 and whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44.

  FIG. 11 (c) shows a state in which, in the case of the symbol C per ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol is fluctuated and displayed for 10.0 seconds, and then the ordinary symbol winning prize port 48 is opened for 6.0 seconds and then closed. In this case, since the regular drawing winning prize port 48 is opened for the longest time, the time when the distribution probability to the first starting port guiding area 44 is low is the longest. That is, during the period from about 8.5 seconds to about 14.5 seconds after the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41, the distribution probability to the first starting port guidance area 44 is reduced (1/6). However, when the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41, the universal drawing winning prize port 48 has not been opened yet, and about 8.5 seconds elapse and about 14.5 seconds elapse after the arrival. After that, the distribution probability to the first starting port guidance area 44 is high (1/3). For this reason, the player reaches about 8.5 from when the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 to when the regular winning winning port 48 is opened (until the normal symbol hits and stops and is displayed). During the second, the player will pay more attention to whether the game ball is distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44 or not. FIG. 11 (d) shows a case in which the connection is off. Also in this case, the game ball arrives at the rolling distribution stage 41 after the normal symbol fluctuates and displays for 1.0 second, but since it is off, the universal drawing winning prize port 48 is not opened. The distribution probability to the region 44 does not decrease but becomes higher. That is, in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the distribution probability to the first starting port guidance area 44 changes depending on the staying time of the game ball in the rolling distribution stage 41, and in FIG. The distribution probability to the first starting port guidance area 44 becomes constant regardless of the staying time of the game ball in the dynamic distribution stage 41. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of distribution to the first starting port guiding area 44 is higher in the case where the symbol is out of the ordinary than in the case of hitting, and the game ball can enter the first starting port 22. It becomes high. For this reason, it is possible to provide a new playability that allows the player to have an unprecedented feeling that he or she wants to be out of the determination of whether or not the symbol is a normal symbol or wishes that the opening of the normal symbol winning prize opening 48 is completed early. it can.

[1st special symbol game process]
12 and 13 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the first special symbol game process. In the first special symbol game process of S140, the CPU of the main control device 60 first determines whether both the small hit game flag and the big hit game flag are off (S400). The small hitting game flag is turned on when executing the small hitting game, and the big hitting flag is turned on when executing the big hitting game. When it is determined that either the small hitting game flag or the big hitting game flag is ON, the first special symbol game process ends. When the first special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next second special symbol game process (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that both the small hitting game flag and the big hitting game flag are off, whether or not the first special symbol is being changed and displayed (S402), whether or not the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed is being determined. (S404) is determined. When it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the fluctuation display mode nor during the stop display time, a detection signal is input from the first starting port switch 22a to determine whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 22 or not. Then, if it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 22 (S406), the first special symbol game process ends. When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 22, a random number for determining a first special symbol (a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a lost symbol, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern) is obtained. (S408). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is in a variable display (S410). If it is determined that the second special symbol is in a variable display, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is a big hit. (S412).

  If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display mode, or if it is determined that there is no big hit even if the second special symbol is in the variable mode, the hit determination is made based on the random number for the jackpot determination of the first special symbol acquired in S408. The process is performed (S414), and it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination process is a big hit (S416). In the success / failure determination process, a process of comparing the big hit determination random number with the big hit value included in the big hit determination table and a process of comparing the big hit determination random number with the small hit value included in the big hit determination table are performed. If the big hit determination random number matches the big hit value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if the big hit determination random number matches the small hit value, it is determined to be a small hit. If they also do not match, it is determined to be off. As described above, since the big hit probability of the first special symbol is 1/200, and the small hit probability is 1 / 1.1, almost all of the first special symbol is determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination processing in S414.

  When it is determined that the result of the hit determination process is a big hit ("YES" in S416), a big hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (S420). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit determination processing is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S418). When it is determined that the result of the hit determination process is a small hit, a small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (S422). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination processing is not a small hit but a miss, a miss symbol is determined based on the random symbol for determining a miss (S424).

  Then, the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the variation display of the first special symbol to the stop display of the determined symbol is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern table read out. (S426). In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment processing is a big hit, the change time is determined using the change pattern table for the big hit, and in the case of the small hit, the change time is determined using the change pattern table for the small hit, In the case of deviation, the fluctuation time is determined using the fluctuation pattern table for deviation. In addition, each variation pattern table is separately prepared for the normal game state and the time reduction game state, and a table according to the current game state is selected. In the table for the normal game state, a variation pattern determination random number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times so that the average variation time of the first special symbol is 5 seconds. In the table for the time-saving gaming state, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is 4 seconds.

  If it is determined in S410 and S412 that the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol is a big hit, a missing symbol is determined without performing the hit / fail determination processing (S424). Since the first special symbol and the second special symbol allow simultaneous fluctuation, if one of the special symbols is a big hit, the other special symbol is forcibly removed so that the big hit does not overlap. .

  When the stop symbol and the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol are determined in this way, the variation display of the first special symbol is started (S428), and the variation start command of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. Then (S430), the first special symbol game process ends. The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the variation start command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the symbol variation effect is started on the effect symbol display device 35. The variation start command includes a result of the hit determination, a variation time (variation pattern), a stop symbol (a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a missing symbol), and the like.

  When the first special symbol variation display is started, when the first special symbol game process is executed next, the CPU of the main control device 60 determines in S402 that the first special symbol is being displayed in the variation display. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first special symbol determined in (4) has elapsed (S432). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has not elapsed, the first special symbol game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S434), and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is stopped (S436). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display effect is ended on the effect symbol display device 35. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S438). If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the first special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the first special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is determined in S404 that the stop display time is in progress. When it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the stop display of the special symbol is ended (S440), and it is determined whether the stop-displayed special symbol is a big hit symbol (S442).

  If it is determined in S442 that the symbol is a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the other special symbol is in a variable display (simultaneous variable) (S444). Here, since the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being changed and displayed. If the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, a variation end process is carried out in which the variable display of the other special symbol is deviated from the variable display and is terminated by the stop display of the symbol (S446). Subsequently, the big hit game flag is turned on (S448), and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S450). The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start command executes a jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In order to stop the time-saving function during the big hit game, when the time-saving flag indicating the time-saving game state is 1 (ON), the time-saving flag is set to 0 (OFF) (S452, S454). The special symbol game processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S442 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol (S456). If it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed is the small hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the other special symbol is in the variable display (simultaneous variable) (S458). If the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, a variable interruption process for interrupting the variable display of the other special symbol is performed (S460). As a result, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special symbol is interrupted at least until the small hitting game ends. If the small hit game ends and the big hit game does not start, the fluctuation display of the other special symbol and the measurement of the fluctuation time are restarted, and the fluctuation display of the other special symbol is performed until the remaining fluctuation time elapses. . In addition, when the small hit game ends and the big hit game starts, when the big hit game ends, the fluctuation display of the other special symbol and the measurement of the fluctuation time are restarted, and until the remaining fluctuation time elapses. The variable display of the other special symbol is performed. In addition, when the small hit game ends and the big hit game is started, the fluctuation display and the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special symbol that has been interrupted are terminated, and the other special symbol is forcibly removed. Good. Then, the small hitting game flag is turned on (S462), and a small hitting game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S464), and the process proceeds to S466. The sub integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit game start command executes a small hit game start effect (opening effect). If it is determined in S456 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, S458 to S464 are skipped and the process proceeds to S466.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is a value 1 (ON) (S466). If it is determined that the time saving flag is not a value 1 but a value 0 (OFF), the first special symbol game process is terminated. . If it is determined that the time reduction flag has the value 1, the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S468), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter has the value 0 (S470). Here, the time-saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time-saving game state, and a predetermined value (a value of 10 in this embodiment) is set in the time-saving counter at the end of the big hit game. Is done. When the time reduction counter determines that the value is not 0, the first special symbol game process is terminated while the time reduction game state is maintained. When the time reduction counter is determined to be 0, the time reduction flag is set to end the time reduction game state. The value is set to 0 (S472), a game state designation command indicating that the time-saving game state has ended is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S474), and the first special symbol game processing ends.

[2nd special symbol game process]
14 and 15 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the second special symbol game process. In the second special symbol game process of S140, the CPU of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the second starting port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 23. If it is determined (S500) and it is determined that a game ball has entered the second starting port 23, a second starting port entering command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S502). Next, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (second reserved special figure number) is smaller than the upper limit number (in this embodiment, the value 4) (S504). If it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbols is smaller than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the second special symbols is incremented by 1 to update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 53 (S506). The second special symbol determination random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, out-of-design symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number) are obtained and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM (S508). ), The second special symbol reservation number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S510), and the process proceeds to the next S512. If it is determined in S500 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 23, or if it is determined in S504 that the reserved number of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit, the reserved number of the second special symbol is determined. Is skipped, the process of updating the display of the second special figure reservation number display device 53, and the like are skipped, and the flow advances to the next S512.

  Next, it is determined whether or not both the small hit game flag and the big hit game flag are off (S512), and if it is determined that either the small hit game flag or the big hit game flag is on, the second special symbol is obtained. The game processing ends. When the second special symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process (S160). On the other hand, when it is determined that both the small hitting game flag and the big hitting game flag are off, whether or not the second special symbol is being fluctuated and displayed (S514), whether or not the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed is being determined. (S516). If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display mode or during the stop display time, it is determined whether the number of reserved second special symbols is larger than 0 (S518). If it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is not more than the value 0 (it is the value 0), the second special symbol game process is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is larger than 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is being changed and displayed (S520), and if it is determined that the first special symbol is being changed and displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is a big hit (S522). If it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the variable display, or if it is determined that the first special symbol is not a big hit even in the variable display, the random number for determination of the second special symbol stored in the random number storage area for determination. The oldest of the (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, outlier symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number) is read out (S524), and a hit / fail judgment process is performed based on the read out big hit determination random number (S524). S526), it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination process is a big hit (S528). In the success / failure determination process, a process of comparing the big hit determination random number with the big hit value included in the big hit determination table and a process of comparing the big hit determination random number with the small hit value included in the big hit determination table are performed. If the big hit determination random number matches the big hit value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if the big hit determination random number matches the small hit value, it is determined to be a small hit. If they also do not match, it is determined to be off. As described above, the big hit probability of the second special symbol is 1/200, and the small hit probability is 1/6. Therefore, in the success / failure determination process in S414, it is often determined that the big hit is smaller than the big hit.

  If it is determined that the result of the hit determination process is a big hit ("YES" in S528), a big hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (S532). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit determination processing is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S530). If it is determined that the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (S534). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination processing is not a small hit but a miss, a miss symbol is determined based on the random symbol for determining a miss (S536).

  Then, the variation time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol to the stop display of the determined symbol is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern table read out. (S538). In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment processing is a big hit, the change time is determined using the change pattern table for the big hit, and in the case of the small hit, the change time is determined using the change pattern table for the small hit, In the case of deviation, the fluctuation time is determined using the fluctuation pattern table for deviation. In addition, each variation pattern table is separately prepared for the normal game state and the time reduction game state, and a table according to the current game state is selected. In the table for the normal gaming state, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times so that the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 10 minutes. In the table for the time-saving game state, a random number for determining a variation pattern is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times so that the average variation time of the second special symbol is 10 seconds.

  If it is determined in S520 and S522 that the first special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner and that the first special symbol is a big hit, a missing symbol is determined without performing a hit / no-go determination (S536). As described above, when one special symbol is a big hit, the other special symbol is forcibly removed so that the big hit does not overlap between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the stop symbol of the second special symbol and the variation time (variation pattern) are determined in this way, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S540), the number of reserved second special symbols is decremented by 1 and the second special symbol is decremented. The display of the special figure reservation number display device 53 is updated (S542). With the update of the number of reservations of the second special symbol, the judgment random number related to the reservation to be consumed this time is cleared. Then, a change start command of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S544), and the second special symbol game process is terminated.

  When the change display of the second special symbol is started, when the second special symbol game process is executed next, the CPU of the main control device 60 determines in step S514 that the second special symbol is being displayed in the change display. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special symbol determined in the step has elapsed (S546). When it is determined that the fluctuation time of the second special symbol has not elapsed, the second special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time of the second special symbol has elapsed, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S548), and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is stopped (S550). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the symbol stop command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display effect is ended on the effect symbol display device 35. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S552). If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the second special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the second special symbol game process is executed after the variable special symbol change display is stopped and displayed, it is determined in S516 that the stop display time is in progress. When it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the stop display of the special symbol is terminated (S554), and the same process as S442 to S474 of the first special symbol game process of FIG. 2 The special symbol game process is terminated. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the variable display of the other special symbol (first special symbol) is ended, the big hit game flag is turned on, and if the time reduction flag is value 1, the value is set to 0, The second special symbol game process ends. When the special symbol stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the fluctuation display of the other special symbol (the first special symbol) is interrupted, the small hit game flag is turned on, and if the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction counter is set. Is decremented by 1 and when the time-saving counter reaches a value of 0, the time-saving flag is set to a value of 0 and the second special symbol game process ends. If the special symbol stopped and displayed is a missing symbol, the time-saving flag is decremented by 1 if the time-saving flag is 1, and the time-saving flag is set to 0 if the time-saving counter becomes 0, and the second special symbol game is performed. The process ends.

[Small hit game processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the small hitting game process. In the small hitting game process of S160, the CPU of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hitting game flag is on (S600). If it is determined that the small hitting game flag is off, the small hitting game process is terminated. When the small hitting game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hitting game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined in S600 that the small hitting game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the first special winning opening 25 is open (S602), and the first special winning opening 25 is not open, that is, closed. If it is determined that it is in the middle, it is determined whether or not it is time to open the first special winning opening 25 (S604). When it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the first big winning opening 25, the small hitting game process is temporarily ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the opening timing of the first special winning opening 25, the driving of the first special winning opening solenoid 25c is controlled to open the first special winning opening 25 (S606). As a result, the first special winning opening 25 is in a state where game balls can enter. Subsequently, a passage effective period in which the detection of the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the first special winning opening 25 is enabled is started (S608), and the small hitting game process is ended. Thus, when the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 25 passes through the specific area and is detected by the specific area switch 25d, the detection is validated.

  When the small hitting game process is executed after opening the first special winning opening 25, it is determined in S602 that the first special winning opening 25 is being opened, and then at the closing timing of the first special winning opening 25. It is determined whether or not there is (S610). In the present embodiment, the processing of S610 is performed by determining whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the first special winning opening 25 has reached a predetermined time. If it is determined that the timing is not the closing timing of the first special winning opening 25, the small hitting game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the first special winning opening 25. When it is determined that it is time to close the first special winning opening 25, the first special winning opening solenoid 25c is drive-controlled to close the first special winning opening 25 (S612) and the small hitting game flag is turned off. (S614). Then, it is determined whether or not the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the first special winning opening 25 is detected based on the detection signal from the specific area switch 25d after the passage effective period starts (S616). . If it is determined that the passage to the specific area is detected, the big hit game flag is turned on (S618), and a passing command indicating that the vehicle has passed the specific area is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S620). In addition, based on the detection that the passing of the game ball to the specific area is detected, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated, and the big hit game is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that the passage of the specific area is not detected, the non-passing command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 without turning on the big hit game flag (S622). When the pass command or the non-pass command is transmitted, the pass valid period ends (S624), and the small hitting game process ends. In the present embodiment, as described above, the first special winning opening 25 is configured such that all of the game balls entering the first special winning opening 25 pass through the specific area. For this reason, when the player makes a right hit during the small hit game and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 25, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is detected, the big hit game flag is turned on, and the big hit game is performed. Is performed.

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game process. In the big hit game process of S170, the CPU of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is ON (S700). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is off, the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the second big winning port 26 is open (S702), and the second big winning port 26 is not open, that is, is closed. Is determined, it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second special winning opening 26 (S704). If it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the second big winning port 26, the big hit game process is once ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the opening timing of the second special winning opening 26, the drive of the second special winning opening solenoid 26c is controlled to open the second special winning opening 26 (S706), and the round start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. 90 (S708), and ends the big hit game process. As a result, the second special winning opening 26 is in a state in which game balls can enter.

  When the jackpot game process is executed after opening the second special winning opening 26, it is determined in S702 that the second special winning opening 26 is being opened, and then it is time to close the second special winning opening 26. It is determined whether or not (S710). The processing of S710 determines whether the specified opening time has elapsed since the second special winning opening 26 has been opened, or whether the number of game balls entering the second special winning opening 26 has reached the specified number. The determination is made. If it is determined that the timing is not the closing timing of the second special winning opening 26, the big hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the second special winning opening 26. If it is determined that it is time to close the second special winning opening 26, the drive control of the second special winning opening solenoid 26c is performed to close the second special winning opening 26 (S712). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the closing of the second big winning opening 26 in S712 is the last closing (end of the last round) in the current big hit game (S714). If it is determined in S714 that it is not the last closing, the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S714 that it is the last closing, the big hit game flag is turned off (S716), and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S718). In addition, the big hit game will be ended by ending the operation of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device. In addition, the time reduction flag is set to a value of 1 to start the time reduction game state (S720), a value of 10 is set in the time reduction counter (S722), and a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90 (S724). ), The big hit game process ends.

[Ball entry device related notification processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a ball entry device related notification process executed by the sub integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, at every several msec). In the ball entry device-related notification process, the CPU of the sub integrated control device 90 executes an effect related to the behavior of the game ball in the ball entry device 30 based on each command transmitted from the main control device 60. First, the CPU of the sub-integrated control device 90 determines whether or not a ball entry command in the device has been received (S800). It is notified that the ball has been entered (S802), and if it is determined that the in-apparatus entry command has not been received, S802 is skipped. In S802, for example, an effect sound may be output from the speaker 14 to notify that the ball has entered the ball entry device 30. Next, it is determined whether or not the ball entry command in the passage has been received (S804). If it is determined that the ball entry command in the passage has been received, the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 through the guidance passage 38. Is notified (S806), and if it is determined that the ball entry command has not been received, S806 is skipped. In S806, for example, an effect sound from the speaker 14, light emission of the lamp 15, an effect display on the effect symbol display device 24, or a combination thereof may be used for notification. In addition, after receiving the ball entry command in the passage, until the destination of the game ball is determined, it is determined whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44, that is, the game ball is guided to the first starting port 22. A chance acquisition success / failure effect (specific effect) that fuels whether success or failure in acquiring the right to generate a small hit (acquisition of a chance) may be performed. The chance acquisition success or failure effect may be, for example, an effect in which the protagonist character confronts the enemy character on the effect symbol display device 24 and the success or failure of the hero character indicates success or failure.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a general figure change start command has been received (S808), and if it is determined that the general figure change start command has been received, it is determined whether or not it is a per-figure (S810). When it is determined that it is a per-figure-period, the time until the opening of the per-figure-winning winning port 48 is notified based on the fluctuation time included in the fuji-figure start command (S812). skip. In S812, the time until the release is displayed on the effect symbol display device 24 as "XX seconds until release" or the like, and a countdown effect of counting down from the initial value of the time until the release until the remaining time reaches a value of 0 is performed. And so on. As the initial value, one of four types of fluctuation time (1.0 second, 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, 10.0 seconds) is displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not a universal drawing winning opening command has been received (S814), and if it is determined that a general winning opening opening command has been received, based on the opening time included in the universal drawing winning opening command. Then, the time until the closing of the prize winning port 48 is notified (S816). If it is determined that the universal drawing winning opening command has not been received, S816 is skipped. In S816, the time until the closing is displayed on the effect symbol display device 24, such as "ま で .sec until closing," or the like, and a countdown effect of counting down from the initial value of the time until the closing to the remaining time to the value 0 is performed. Things and the like. As the initial value, one of three types of release time (2.0 seconds, 5.0 seconds, and 6.0 seconds) is displayed.

  In addition, as a command related to the destination of the game balls, whether a guide area passing command has been received (S818), an ejection area passing command has been received (S820), or a general drawing winning prize command has been received (S822), respectively. If it is determined that none of the commands has been received, the ball entry device related notification processing ends. When it is determined that the guidance area passage command has been received, the success of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 22 is notified (S824), and the ball entry device related notification processing ends. In S824, the successful guidance to the first starting port 22 is notified by the effect sound of the speaker 14, the light emission of the lamp 15, the effect display of the effect symbol display device 24, or the effect of a combination thereof. In addition, the success of the guidance to the first starting port 22 is notified by setting the effect mode to be flashy (for example, to speed up the blinking of the lamp 15, increase the light emission brightness, or increase the volume). May be. When the above-described chance acquisition success / failure effect (specific effect) is being performed, a chance acquisition success effect in which the main character wins the enemy character is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the discharge area passing command has been received or that the universal drawing winning prize command has been received, the failure of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 22 is notified (S826), and the ball is entered. The device-related notification process ends. In S826, the effect sound of the speaker 14, the light emission of the lamp 15, the effect display of the effect symbol display device 24, or the effect combining these are terminated, or the effect of suppressing the effect mode (for example, the blinking of the lamp 15 is stopped, By lowering the brightness or decreasing the volume), the failure to guide the first starting port 22 may be notified. In addition, when the above-described chance acquisition success / failure effect (specific effect) is performed, a chance acquisition failure effect in which the main character defeats the enemy character is performed.

[Launch mode instruction processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the launch mode instruction process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, at every several msec). In the launch mode instruction process, the CPU of the sub-integrated controller 90 first determines whether or not a ball entry command has been received (S900). It is determined whether or not the game is in the time saving game state (S902). If it is determined that the current game state is the time saving game state, a right hit is instructed so as to make the game ball enter the second starting port 23 (S904), and the in-device ball entry command is not received. If it is determined that the game is not in the time-saving gaming state even if it is determined that a ball entry command is received in the device, S904 is skipped. The right strike instruction can be performed by, for example, displaying “right strike” on the effect symbol display device 24, displaying a rightward arrow, or outputting a sound from the speaker 14. Next, it is determined whether or not the second start-port entry command has been received (S906). If it is determined that the second start-port entry command has been received, the current game state is changed to the normal game state (non-time-saving game state). ) Is determined (S908). If it is determined that the current game state is the normal game state, a left hit is instructed to make the first starting port 22 (ball entry device 30) aim for a ball to enter (S910), and the second starting port is set. If it is determined that the ball entry command has not been received or that the second start-up port ball entry command has been received, it is determined that the game is not in the normal gaming state, S910 is skipped. The left strike instruction can be performed by, for example, displaying “left strike” on the effect design display device 24, displaying a left-pointing arrow, or outputting sound from the speaker 14. Thereby, when the ball is made to enter the second starting port 23 in the normal game state, it is possible to warn the player to return to left-handed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a win game start command (small hit game start command or big hit game start command) has been received (S912). If it is determined that a hit game start command has been received, the first big winning port 25 or A right hit is instructed to make the game ball enter the second winning hole 26 (S914). If it is determined that the hit game start command has not been received, S914 is skipped. Then, it is determined whether or not the game state designation command has been received (S916). If it is determined that the game state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game state has been designated (S918). If it is determined that the time-saving game state is designated, a right strike is instructed to make the game ball enter the second starting port 23 (S920). If it is determined that the time-saving game state is not designated, In order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 22, a left hit is instructed (S 922), and the firing mode instruction processing ends. If it is determined that the game state designation command has not been received, S918 to S922 are skipped, and the firing mode instruction processing ends.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the game ball entered into the ball entry device 30 is rolled by the rolling distribution stage 41 while the first starting port guiding area 44 or the discharging areas 45, 46 It can be assigned to any of the winning prize openings 48. In addition, a normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed based on the detection of a game ball by the general symbol operation switch 38a, and when the stop symbol is displayed with a hit symbol, the general symbol winning prize port is increased so that the possibility of the game ball being distributed is increased. Release 48. For this reason, whether or not the game balls rolling on the rolling distribution stage 41 are distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44 changes depending on whether or not the universal drawing winning prize port 48 is opened. The player can pay more attention to the opening timing and closing timing of the figure winning prize port 48, the staying time of the game ball, and the distribution destination thereof. In addition, it is possible to cause the player to have an unprecedented feeling that he / she wants to be out of the determination of the ordinary symbol winning / non-existence, or that the opening of the ordinary symbol winning prize opening 48 is to be ended early.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game ball detected by the general operation switch 38a reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 for the time obtained by adding the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and the opening time of the general winning winning port 48. (For example, 1.5 seconds). For this reason, when the game ball reaches the rolling distribution stage 41, the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating state and the ordinary symbol winning prize port 48 is not opened, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a hit symbol. Thus, it is possible to create a state in which the universal drawing winning prize port 48 is open. In the former state, the player further determines whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44 before the normal symbol is hit and the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the universal symbol winning winning port 48 is opened. You will pay attention. In the latter case, the player determines whether or not the game ball can be held until the opening of the general-purpose winning prize port 48 is completed, and whether or not the game ball is distributed to the first starting port guiding area 44. You will get more attention.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the general-purpose winning prize port 48 is closed by the opening / closing plate 48b, the configuration is such that game balls cannot enter the general-purpose winning prize port 48, but the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration in which a game ball can enter even in a closed state may be adopted. That is, the open state of the general-purpose winning prize port 48 may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter than the closed state, and may be entered in the closed state. In such a case, for example, the opening / closing plate 48b is composed of two left and right opening / closing plates which are separated from each other, and even when both of the opening / closing plates protrude from the upper surface of the bottom portion 41a, the opening / closing plate 48b (center ), It is possible to make it possible to enter the universal drawing winning prize port 48.

  In the embodiment, the game balls are distributed from the rolling distribution stage 41 to any one of the first starting port guiding area 44, the discharging areas 45, 46, and the general winning winning port 48. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game balls may be distributed to either the first starting port guiding area 44 or the universal drawing winning prize port 48 without providing the areas 45 and 46.

  In the embodiment, the first big winning opening 25 is always opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) in the small hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a small hitting game is executed based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 23 in the normal gaming state, the first large winning port 25 is set to a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 0.5). For example, it may be one that is opened only for seconds. By doing so, in the normal game state, the game based on entering the second starting port 23 becomes more disadvantageous than the game based on entering the first starting port 22. It is possible to suppress the player from hitting right.

  In the embodiment, all the game balls detected by the general-purpose operation switch 38a reach the rolling distribution stage 41 (100%). However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that some game balls may not reach the rolling distribution stage 41. FIG. In such a case, some game balls may be discharged to the game area 21 without reaching the rolling distribution stage 41. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a part of the game ball that has entered the ball entry device 30 reaches the rolling distribution stage 41 without being detected by the general operation switch 38a. For example, the game ball paid out from the rotary carrier 36 may be configured to be able to enter the guide passage 38 by bypassing the location where the general-purpose operation switch 38a is provided.

  In the embodiment, it is provided with two starting ports, a first starting port 22 and a second starting port 23, and a specific game state (a time-saving game state) until a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game. In the above, the game is aimed at entering the second starting port 23, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the first starting port 22 may be provided without the second starting port 23 as a starting port, and the game may be aimed at aiming for a ball to enter the first starting port 22 in a specific game state after the end of the big hit game. In such a case, in the specific gaming state, the opening time of the universal figure winning prize port 48 is shortened (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the probability of hitting the ordinary symbol is extremely low as compared with the normal gaming state (for example, Probability is 0% or almost 0%), and by making the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol extremely long (for example, 30.0 seconds) or extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds), the first starting port guidance is performed. What is necessary is just to make the distribution probability to the area | region 44 high, and to make it easy to enter the 1st starting port 22 with a ball.

  In the embodiment, the configuration is such that the ball can always enter the ball entrance 31 of the ball entry device 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an opening / closing member that repeats a predetermined operation (opening / closing) pattern is provided in the ball entrance 31. The configuration may be such that the ball can be entered only when the provided opening and closing member is performing the opening operation, or the configuration may be such that the ball can be entered only when other predetermined conditions are satisfied. The predetermined area is a first starting port guiding area 44 for guiding a game ball to the first starting port 22, and the non-predetermined areas are a general-purpose winning prize port 48 and discharging areas 45 and 46, but are not limited thereto. is not. The predetermined area may be an area in which the game is more likely to proceed in a more advantageous manner for the player than when the game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area, and is not limited to an area for guiding the game ball to the starting port. Absent. Here, for example, the ball-entering device 30 is disposed in the special winning opening, and if the special winning opening is opened by executing the small hitting game or the big hitting game, it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied and the ball-entering device 30 is entered. The ball may be made possible. In such a case, the predetermined area can be a specific area (so-called V area). The specific area is the same as the specific area provided in the first big winning opening 25 of the embodiment, and when the game ball passes during the small hit game, it is an opportunity to execute the big hit game after the small hit game ends. Area. When the gaming machine 1 is displayed as a first-type gaming machine, that is, a special symbol that is fluctuated and displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port is stopped at a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot that opens the special winning port is opened. In a game machine configured to start a game, a predetermined area can be a probable change area (probability change port). This probability change area is an area which is an opportunity to set a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol is high after the big hit game is over when the game ball passes during the big hit game. is there. As described above, when the ball entry device is arranged in the special winning opening, the predetermined area is set as a specific area or a probable change area, so that the player can pay more attention to whether or not the game balls are distributed to the predetermined area. Can be done.

  In the embodiment, the general-purpose operation switch 38a is provided on the entrance side of the guidance passage 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Good. Further, the invention is not limited to the one provided with the general operation switch 38a separately from the entrance switch 31a, and the entrance switch 31a may be used as the general operation switch.

  In the embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 22, another game ball can enter the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which no other game balls enter the first starting port 22 by closing the first starting port guiding area 44 with an opening / closing plate until the game ends.

  In the embodiment, a special winning opening (first large winning opening 25) used in the small hit game and a special winning opening (second large winning opening 26) used in the big hit game are separately provided as the special winning opening. However, the big hit game and the small hit game may share a single big winning opening.

  In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating game balls enclosed therein. The embodiments and the modifications described above can be applied to this enclosed pachinko machine, and the same effects can be obtained. Further, the pachinko machines of the embodiments and the modifications may be applied to so-called management gaming machines. The management gaming machine restricts external access to the main control device, and the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device in the embodiment) transmits specific information (which affects the performance of the game) to the main control device. The frame control device is connected to the CR unit, and can communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the section for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the ball entrance 31 corresponds to the “ball entrance”, the ball entry device 30 corresponds to the “ball entry device”, the rolling distribution stage 41 corresponds to the “rolling region”, The starting port guidance area 44 corresponds to a “predetermined area”, the discharge areas 45 and 46 and the general-purpose winning prize port 48 correspond to a “non-predetermined area”, the general-purpose operation switch 38a corresponds to “detection means”, The main control device 60 that executes the normal symbol game process in FIG. 9 corresponds to “normal symbol change display means”, and the general symbol winning prize port 48 (opening / closing plate 48b) corresponds to “ordinary electric accessory”.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the present embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the section of the means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the section of the means for solving the problem. Is an example for specifically describing the mode for carrying out the present invention, and thus does not limit the elements of the invention described in the section of the means for solving the problem. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the section of the means for solving the problem should be made based on the description of the section, and the present embodiment is directed to the invention described in the section of the means for solving the problem. This is merely a specific example.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described using the examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and may be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Obviously you can get it.

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 outer frame, 3 front frame, 3a front frame open switch, 4 glass plate, 5 inner frame, 5a inner frame open switch, 11 upper tray, 12 lower tray, 13 firing handle, 14 speaker, 15 frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect buttons, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 first starting opening, 22a first starting opening switch, 23 second starting opening, 23a 2nd starting port switch, 24 effect symbol display device, 25 1st big winning port switch, 25a 1st big winning port switch, 25b opening and closing plate, 25c 1st big winning port solenoid, 25d specific area switch, 26 2nd big winning port Mouth, 26a Second big win switch, 26b Open / close plate, 26c Second big win solenoid, 29 Out mouth, 30 balls Apparatus, 31 entrance, 31a entrance switch, 32 guidance unit, 34 introduction stage, 36 rotating carrier, 36a receiving section, 38 guidance passage, 38a general-purpose operation switch, 40 rolling distribution unit, 41 rolling Distributing stage, 41a bottom part, 41b side wall part, 42 distributing rotating body, 42a rotating body motor, 42b shaft part, 42c arm part, 44 first starting port guiding area, 44a guiding area switch, 45, 46 discharging area, 45a , 46a discharge area switch, 48 universal drawing winning prize port (normal design winning prize opening), 48a universal drawing winning prize opening switch, 48b opening and closing plate, 48c universal drawing winning prize opening solenoid, 51 first special symbol display device (first Special display device), 52 second special design display device (second special display device), 53 second special design reserve number display device (second special design display device) Number display device), 54 Normal symbol display device, 55 CR unit, 56 CR unit terminal board, 57 Settlement display device, 58 Ball lending button, 58a Ball lending switch, 59 Payment button, 59a Payment switch, 60 Main controller, 61 Game board relay terminal board, 62 design display device relay terminal board, 63 effect relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout Switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 firing control device, 81 firing stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 firing motor, 90 sub integrated control device, 91 effect design control device, 100 hole computer.

Claims (2)

The game ball that has entered the ball entry device from the entrance and can be distributed to any one of a predetermined region and a non-predetermined region different from the predetermined region while rolling in the rolling region. A ball game machine having a high possibility that a game will proceed advantageously in a case where a game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area in a case where the game ball is distributed to the non-predetermined area,
Detecting means provided in the ball entry device and capable of detecting a game ball,
Ordinary symbol variation display means for varyingly displaying an ordinary symbol based on detection of a game ball by the detection means,
A winning opening that is opened by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory when the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit,
With
The winning opening is provided as the non-predetermined area,
The ball game machine characterized in that the possibility that game balls in the rolling area are distributed to the non-predetermined area is higher when the ordinary electric accessory is operated than when it is not operated. . The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The detecting means is capable of detecting a game ball during a period from entering the ball entry device to reaching the rolling area,
The fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means to the stop display in the symbol indicating the hit, and the operation of the ordinary electric accessory after the stop display. The sum of the opening time from the opening of the winning opening to the end of the opening is made longer than the required time until the game ball detected by the detecting means reaches the rolling area. A ball game machine characterized by the following.

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